Patents by Inventor Stefane Barbeau

Stefane Barbeau 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).

  • Patent number: 7400112
    Abstract: An autoilluminating rechargeable lamp system includes a set of one or more self-standing rechargeable lighting fixtures (luminaries) removably supported on a recharging and support member. The luminaries each include a light diffusor that may resemble a candle to the from that turn on when removed from the recharging and support member. The luminaries may also turn on when power to the recharging and support member is turned off, turning the luminaries on automatically as during a power failure. The luminaries may each be inductively coupled to the recharging and support member, which enables to provide an aesthetically pleasing interface free of electrical contacts. Relative rotation of luminary cover and foot members may be used to controllably alter the characteristics of the illumination, such as dimming/brightening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Stéfane Barbeau, Daniel Reilly, Duane Smith
  • Publication number: 20080144310
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus usable for providing light or illumination is provided. The lighting apparatus is formed of components or modules that are easily interchanged to allow uniform parts, simple assembly, and selection of desired features for a particular lighting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Stefane Barbeau, Duane Smith, Daniel Reilly
  • Publication number: 20070036037
    Abstract: A time module including a timepiece display is carried by a mechanical spring between its opposing resilient spring arms providing a clip formed between one resilient spring arm and the confronting surface of the casing enabling clip attachment to any flexible thin sheet material and enabling viewing of the timepiece display at the other of the resilient spring arms while clip attached to the flexible material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: VESSEL, INC.
    Inventors: Stefane Barbeau, Daniel Reilly, Daune Smith
  • Publication number: 20060262525
    Abstract: An autoilluminating rechargeable lamp system includes a set of one or more self-standing rechargeable lighting fixtures (luminaries) removably supported on a recharging and support member. The luminaries each include a light diffusor that may resemble a candle to the from that turn on when removed from the recharging and support member. The luminaries may also turn on when power to the recharging and support member is turned off, turning the luminaries on automatically as during a power failure. The luminaries may each be inductively coupled to the recharging and support member, which enables to provide an aesthetically pleasing interface free of electrical contacts. Relative rotation of luminary cover and foot members may be used to controllably alter the characteristics of the illumination, such as dimming/brightening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Stefane Barbeau, Daniel Reilly, Duane Smith
  • Publication number: 20050264261
    Abstract: An autoilluminating rechargeable lamp system includes a set of one or more self-standing rechargeable lighting fixtures (luminaries) removably supported on a recharging and support member. The luminaries each include a light diffusor that may resemble a candle to the from that turn on when removed from the recharging and support member. The luminaries may also turn on when power to the recharging and support member is turned off, turning the luminaries on automatically as-during a power failure. The luminaries may each be inductively coupled to the recharging and support member, which enables to provide an aesthetically pleasing interface free of electrical contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Applicant: VESSEL, INC.
    Inventors: Stefane Barbeau, Daniel Reilly, Duane Smith
  • Publication number: 20050194930
    Abstract: An autoilluminating rechargeable lamp system includes a set of one or more self-standing rechargeable lighting fixtures (luminaries) removably supported on a recharging and support member. The luminaries each include a light diffusor that may resemble a-that turn on when removed from the recharging and support member. The luminaries may also turn on when power to the recharging and support member is turned off, turning the luminaries on automatically as during a power failure. The luminaries may each be inductively coupled to the recharging and support member, which enables to provide an aesthetically pleasing interface free of electrical contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Stefane Barbeau, Duane Smith, Donald Drum
  • Patent number: D436291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: BIC Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. Tubby, Michael Kent, Elizabeth Goodrich, Stefane Barbeau
  • Patent number: D442828
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: BIC Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. Tubby, Michael Kent, Elizabeth Goodrich, Stefane Barbeau
  • Patent number: D446369
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Umbra, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane Smith, Stefane Barbeau
  • Patent number: D530040
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Vessel, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane Smith, Stéfane Barbeau, Daniel J. Reilly
  • Patent number: D532316
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Vessel, Inc.
    Inventors: Stéfane Barbeau, Duane Smith, Daniel J. Reilly
  • Patent number: D546495
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Stefane Barbeau, Duane Smith, Daniel Reilly
  • Patent number: D557450
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Stefane Barbeau, Duane Smith, Daniel Reilly
  • Patent number: D606213
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Stefane Barbeau, Duane Smith
  • Patent number: D614800
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Stefane Barbeau, Duane Smith