Patents by Inventor Sebastien Lemaitre

Sebastien Lemaitre has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240012543
    Abstract: Method for managing access to a plurality of bots, in which the following are performed by a search interface run on a first terminal. During a first access by a user to the search interface: receiving an identifier associated with a target mobile terminal and an indication of the user's consent; storing, on the first terminal, the identifier associated with the target mobile terminal and the indication of consent; and receiving a request to launch a lookup operation with a view to selecting a bot and opening a conversation between the latter and the target mobile terminal. The method includes during a subsequent access: pre-displaying the stored identifier and indication of consent; and receiving a new request to launch the lookup operation with a view to selecting a new bot and opening a conversation between the latter and the target mobile terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Sébastien LEMAITRE
  • Patent number: 11643873
    Abstract: Home-automation actuator (11) comprising a motor (16), a housing (17), a mechanical module for filtering vibrations (33; 33a; 33b; 33c), a module for absorbing vibrations (130) and a torque support (21), the mechanical module comprising a first end (35, 135) and a second end (39, 139), —the first end (35, 135) being connected to the housing (17), —the second end (39, 139) being connected to the torque support (21), the mechanical module providing the connection between the housing (17) and the torque support so as to rotate around a first axis (X) of the actuator, the absorption module translationally connecting the housing (17) to the torque support (21) allowing a rotational degree of freedom between the housing (17) and the torque support (21).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: SOMFY ACTIVITES SA
    Inventors: Cyril Schuehmacher, Sébastien Lemaître, Jérôme Pezet, Adrien Brondex, Eric Lagarde
  • Patent number: 11136820
    Abstract: A mechanical module for filtering vibrations, designed to be mounted at least in part inside a casing of an electromechanical actuator, comprises a mechanical member for filtering vibrations (34), being in one piece and extending along a longitudinal axis (X34) designed to be aligned with an axis of rotation of a rotor of an electric motor. The member (34) comprises a first end portion (35) and an intermediate portion (36). The first end portion (35) comprises a first ring (37). The intermediate portion (36) is connected to the first end portion (35). The first ring (37) of the first end portion (35) has a first diameter that is greater than a greatest dimension of the intermediate portion (36) measured in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal axis (X34). The first end portion (35) further comprises a plurality of first arms (38), each first arm (38) connecting the intermediate portion (36) to the first ring (37).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: SOMFY ACTIVITES SA
    Inventors: Cyril Schuehmacher, Sébastien Lemaître, Jérôme Pezet
  • Publication number: 20210285286
    Abstract: Home-automation actuator (11) comprising a motor (16), a housing (17), a mechanical module for filtering vibrations (33; 33a; 33b; 33c), a module for absorbing vibrations (130) and a torque support (21), the mechanical module comprising a first end (35, 135) and a second end (39, 139), —the first end (35, 135) being connected to the housing (17), —the second end (39, 139) being connected to the torque support (21), the mechanical module providing the connection between the housing (17) and the torque support so as to rotate around a first axis (X) of the actuator, the absorption module translationally connecting the housing (17) to the torque support (21) allowing a rotational degree of freedom between the housing (17) and the torque support (21).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: SOMFY ACTIVITES SA
    Inventors: Cyril Schuehmacher, Sébastien Lemaître, Jérôme Pezet, Adrien Brondex, Eric Lagarde
  • Publication number: 20210246724
    Abstract: A mechanical module for filtering vibrations, designed to be mounted at least in part inside a casing of an electromechanical actuator, comprises a mechanical member for filtering vibrations (34), being in one piece and extending along a longitudinal axis (X34) designed to be aligned with an axis of rotation of a rotor of an electric motor. The member (34) comprises a first end portion (35) and an intermediate portion (36). The first end portion (35) comprises a first ring (37). The intermediate portion (36) is connected to the first end portion (35). The first ring (37) of the first end portion (35) has a first diameter that is greater than a greatest dimension of the intermediate portion (36) measured in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal axis (X34). The first end portion (35) further comprises a plurality of first arms (38), each first arm (38) connecting the intermediate portion (36) to the first ring (37).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: SOMFY ACTIVITES SA
    Inventors: Cyril Schuehmacher, Sébastien Lemaître, Jérôme Pezet
  • Patent number: 10934773
    Abstract: A motorized maneuvering device (1) intended to manoeuvre a moving windable fabric screen (3), the motorized maneuvering device includes an actuator (4), comprising a hollow housing (41) containing a gear motor and a mounting end-plate (7a) which has a first support (11) extending from the end-plate along a first longitudinal axis (X-X?) and cooperating with the housing (41) of the actuator (4) and a second support (12) extending from the end-plate along a second axis distinct from the first axis (Ya-Ya?, Z-Z?). The hollow housing, notably the tubular hollow housing, of the actuator, is closed by the first end-plate support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: SOMFY ACTIVITES SA
    Inventors: Sébastien Lemaitre, Julien Peillex, Ronan Georgeault
  • Publication number: 20200410827
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for electronically controlling the power supply to a multi-phase motor, said method comprising: supplying at least one phase of the motor with a suitable first periodic or pseudo-periodic electrical signal such that the electric motor and/or a structure linked to the motor emits a first sound signal, the above-mentioned first signal being supplied while a rotor of the motor is maintained immobile relative to a stator of the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: SOMFY ACTIVITES SA
    Inventors: Sébastien Lemaître, Serge Bruno
  • Patent number: 10879780
    Abstract: This electromechanical actuator configured for controlling screens includes an electronically-commutated, brushless, DC electric motor, a rotor and a stator of the electric motor being positioned coaxially around an axis of rotation, the rotor including a rotor body provided with magnetic elements distributed over the outer surface of the rotor, the magnetic elements of the rotor being surrounded by the stator, the stator being formed by a stator core including a circular peripheral wall and pole elements supporting windings, the pole elements being distributed on the inside of the peripheral wall. The ratio between the outer diameter of the stator and the inner diameter of same is less than 1.7. Further, the ratio between the axial length of the stator and the outer diameter of the stator is greater than 1.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: SOMFY ACTIVITES SA
    Inventors: Thierry Tollance, Sébastien Lemaitre
  • Publication number: 20200386045
    Abstract: A motorized operating device for a movable screen including a roll-up fabric of a screen device, the motorized operating device being intended to be hung by the fabric and including a winding tube which is movable about a first axis (X) and on which the fabric is intended to be wound, and a first fixing element for fixing a first end of the fabric to the winding tube, the first fixing element including at least one first slot formed in the winding tube and intended to receive one end of the fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: SOMFY ACTIVITES SA
    Inventors: Sébastien Lemaitre, Guillaume Ducretet-Pajot
  • Patent number: 10770950
    Abstract: Disclosed is a suspension module for an electric motor inside a tubular casing of an electromechanical actuator, intended for a closure or sun protection system and including a monobloc suspension member. The suspension member extends along a longitudinal axis intended to be aligned with a rotation axis of a rotor of the electric motor. The suspension member includes multiple circular plates disposed perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis and adjacent to one another along the length of the axis, including at least one intermediate circular plate. Each intermediate circular plate is connected to each of the two plates adjacent thereto by at least three connection points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: SOMFY ACTIVITIES SA
    Inventors: Sébastien Lemaitre, Julien Peillex, Adrien Brondex
  • Publication number: 20200099271
    Abstract: Disclosed is a suspension module for an electric motor inside a tubular casing of an electromechanical actuator, intended for a closure or sun protection system and including a monobloc suspension member. The suspension member extends along a longitudinal axis intended to be aligned with a rotation axis of a rotor of the electric motor. The suspension member includes multiple circular plates disposed perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis and adjacent to one another along the length of the axis, including at least one intermediate circular plate. Each intermediate circular plate is connected to each of the two plates adjacent thereto by at least three connection points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Sébastien LEMAITRE, Julien PEILLEX, Adrien BRONDEX
  • Patent number: 10597940
    Abstract: Motorized manoeuvring device (1) intended to manoeuvre a moving windable fabric screen (3), the motorized manoeuvring device comprising: an actuator (4), comprising a hollow housing (41) containing a gear motor, a mounting end-plate (7a), characterized in that the end-plate (7a) comprises a first support (11) extending from the end-plate along a first longitudinal axis (X-X?) and cooperating with the housing (41) of the actuator (4) and in that it comprises a second support (12) extending from the end-plate along a second axis distinct from the first (Ya-Ya?, Z-Z?) and in that the hollow housing, notably the tubular hollow housing, of the actuator, is closed by the first end-plate support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: SOMFY SAS
    Inventors: Sébastien Lemaitre, Julien Peillex
  • Publication number: 20190103794
    Abstract: This electromechanical actuator configured for controlling screens includes an electronically-commutated, brushless, DC electric motor, a rotor and a stator of the electric motor being positioned coaxially around an axis of rotation, the rotor including a rotor body provided with magnetic elements distributed over the outer surface of the rotor, the magnetic elements of the rotor being surrounded by the stator, the stator being formed by a stator core including a circular peripheral wall and pole elements supporting windings, the pole elements being distributed on the inside of the peripheral wall. The ratio between the outer diameter of the stator and the inner diameter of same is less than 1.7. Further, the ratio between the axial length of the stator and the outer diameter of the stator is greater than 1.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Thierry TOLLANCE, Sébastien LEMAITRE
  • Patent number: 10072460
    Abstract: The invention relates to a screen device (10) comprising a screen (16) movable between a retracted position and a deployed position, bearing on a load bar (12), and motorized by an installation comprising at least two winding units (24), each comprising a winding coil (26) associated with a driving gear motor (28), the winding coils (26) being guided to rotate relative to the box (18) mechanically independently from one another. A control circuit (32) synchronizes the two winding units (24) by driving each gear motor (28) so as to ensure the horizontal position of the load bar. To that end, the control circuit (32) is connected to one or more sensors (34), for example accelerometers, delivering a signal representative of the levelness of the load bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Somfy SAS
    Inventors: Pierre-Emmanuel Cavarec, Sebastien Lemaitre
  • Patent number: 9722220
    Abstract: Element (12) for holding a power supply device (5) for supplying power to an actuator (4) for controlling a movable screen (3), the actuator causing a drive shaft to rotate, the holding element comprising a body (120) provided with a hole (125) for receiving at least part of the power supply device and a longitudinal slit (126) on at least part of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: SOMFY SAS
    Inventors: Sébastien Lemaitre, Julien Peillex
  • Publication number: 20160258213
    Abstract: The invention relates to a screen device (10) comprising a screen (16) movable between a retracted position and a deployed position, bearing on a load bar (12), and motorized by an installation comprising at least two winding units (24), each comprising a winding coil (26) associated with a driving gear motor (28), the winding coils (26) being guided to rotate relative to the box (18) mechanically independently from one another. A control circuit (32) synchronizes the two winding units (24) by driving each gear motor (28) so as to ensure the horizontal position of the load bar. To that end, the control circuit (32) is connected to one or more sensors (34), for example accelerometers, delivering a signal representative of the levelness of the load bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Pierre-Emmanuel Cavarec, Sebastien Lemaitre
  • Patent number: 9371688
    Abstract: A motorized operating interior device for operating a movable interior screen with a windable canvas of a window covering device or of a projection screen device, the motorized operating interior device configured to be suspended by the canvas and including: a winding tube which is movable around a first axis and on which the canvas is adapted to be wound, an actuator which is disposed at least in part in the tube, a first element for fixing a first end of the canvas to the winding tube, the weight of the motorized operating interior device creating a canvas unwinding torque, wherein said operating device includes an compensating element for compensating for the unwinding torque and which acts exclusively by either interaction with gravity or with the canvas or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: SOMFY SAS
    Inventors: Pierre-Emmanuel Cavarec, Sebastien Lemaitre
  • Publication number: 20150300088
    Abstract: A motorized maneuvering device (1) intended to manoeuvre a moving windable fabric screen (3), the motorized maneuvering device: includes an actuator (4), comprising a hollow housing (41) containing a gear motor and a mounting end-plate (7a) which has a first support (11) extending from the end-plate along a first longitudinal axis (X-X?) and cooperating with the housing (41) of the actuator (4) and a second support (12) extending from the end-plate along a second axis distinct from the first axis (Ya-Ya?, Z-Z?). The hollow housing, notably the tubular hollow housing, of the actuator, is closed by the first end-plate support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: SOMFY SAS
    Inventors: Sébastien Lemaitre, Julien Peillex, Ronan Georgeault
  • Patent number: 9101239
    Abstract: A motorized carriage for opening/closing a screen moves along a rail by means of a friction wheel that is rotated by a motor and is in contact with at least one running surface of the rail. The contact force between the friction wheel and the running surface can be regulated by a presser means that enables the contact force to be varied according to a resistive force that depends on the load pulled or pushed by the carriage as it moves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: SOMFY SAS
    Inventors: Pierre-Emmanuel Cavarec, Sebastien Lemaitre, Remi Sourain
  • Publication number: 20150179994
    Abstract: Element (12) for holding a power supply device (5) for supplying power to an actuator (4) for controlling a movable screen (3), the actuator causing a drive shaft to rotate, the holding element comprising a body (120) provided with a hole (125) for receiving at least part of the power supply device and a longitudinal slit (126) on at least part of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: SOMFY SAS
    Inventors: Sébastien Lemaitre, Julien Peillex