Patents by Inventor Stephane ANDRE

Stephane ANDRE 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: 20260033051
    Abstract: A luminous device including an optical device and a first printed circuit board on which is fastened a light source including a light ray emitting zone and a protective housing surrounding the light ray emitting zone. A first height of the protective housing, relative to a flat surface of the first printed circuit board, being greater than a second height of the light ray emitting zone. The luminous device also includes a mask arranged between the optical device and the light ray emitting zone so as to prevent rays coming from the light ray emitting zone from being reflected on the protective housing and reaching the optical device, the mask bearing directly against the first printed circuit board and/or directly against the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: January 29, 2026
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Sid Ahmed BEDDAR, Alexandre CORMAN, Stephane ANDRE
  • Publication number: 20250040005
    Abstract: A method for controlling a pixelated light source which includes a plurality of pixels. Following the receipt of a command to transition from an initial beam to a target beam, a target luminosity based on the target beam is defined for each pixel of the pixelated light source. The pixels of the light source are then grouped into at least two groups of pixels and the method includes successively driving the groups of pixels. Driving a group of pixels includes modifying the luminosity of each pixel of the group, from an initial luminosity to the target luminosity of the pixel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventor: Stephane ANDRE
  • Patent number: 12066163
    Abstract: A lighting module for a vehicle includes a light source and a lens including an input dioptre oriented towards the light source and an output dioptre. The output dioptre includes at least one section through a horizontal plane having two convex portions separated by a concave portion, viewed from a side opposite the light source. The input dioptre includes a section through a vertical median plane having a lower convex portion and an upper concave portion, viewed from a side opposite the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Kostadin Beev, Jean Luc Meyrenaud, Jingjing Xue, Stephane Andre, Marie Pellarin
  • Publication number: 20220390083
    Abstract: A lighting module for a vehicle includes a light source and a lens including an input dioptre oriented towards the light source and an output dioptre. The output dioptre includes at least one section through a horizontal plane having two convex portions separated by a concave portion, viewed from a side opposite the light source. The input dioptre includes a section through a vertical median plane having a lower convex portion and an upper concave portion, viewed from a side opposite the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Kostadin BEEV, Jean Luc MEYRENAUD, Jingjing XUE, Stephane ANDRE, Marie PELLARIN
  • Patent number: 11098870
    Abstract: A lighting module for illumination and/or signalling in a motor vehicle includes a base supporting, on a first face, at least one light source that emits light rays, most of which extend along an optical axis perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first face, and a primary optical device including a receiving portion opposite at least one portion of the light source and an output face opposite the receiving portion. The lighting module has at least one arm projecting from the first face of the base and holding the primary optical device at a retaining zone positioned between the receiving portion and the output face of the primary optical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Pascal Garin, Stephane Andre, Remi Letoumelin
  • Patent number: 11001193
    Abstract: A lighting module includes at least one heatsink configured to dissipate heat generated by a light source, the heatsink including at least a base and a dissipation member, the dissipation member including a series of fins projecting from the base, each fin being defined by a summit that defines the length of that fin, and by two end edges extending between the summit and the base. The lighting module is configured to pivot about two pivot axes, and the series of fins includes eccentric fins the length of which is less than the lengths of the fins at the centre of the dissipation member, at least one fin further having at least one bevel at the junction between the summit and an end edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Remi Letoumelin, Pascal Garin, Stephane Andre, Thibaut Menn
  • Patent number: 10900631
    Abstract: A monobloc optical element including a first end including a plurality of light inlets distinct from one another via which rays of light enter the optical element, the optical element including a second end via which the rays of light exit together, the second end being configured to shape a beam of light external to the optical element, the optical element being defined by an axis passing at least through the first end and through the second end, characterized in that the optical element includes at least a first contact zone dedicated to referencing it mechanically along the axis and at least a second contact zone dedicated to referencing it mechanically in a direction transverse to the axis, the second contact zone being closer to the second end than to the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Pascal Garin, Stephane Andre
  • Patent number: 10683980
    Abstract: A lighting module for a motor vehicle light includes light sources, optical elements respectively configured to guide light rays emitted by a light source, and a fixing support against which the optical elements and the light sources are disposed, the optical elements including a first optical element associated with a first light source, a second optical element associated with a second light source and a third optical element associated with a third light source. The first optical element includes means for retaining the second optical element and the third optical element on the fixing support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Pascal Garin, Stephane Andre, Nicolas Laloge
  • Patent number: 10663135
    Abstract: A light module for a motor vehicle headlight, including at least two light sources, two optical elements, respectively configured for guiding light rays emitted by a light source, and an attachment support, against which the optical elements and the light sources are disposed. The optical elements include at least one first optical element associated with a first light source and one second optical element associated with a second light source. The light module includes a frame for retaining the optical elements on the attachment support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Pascal Garin, Stephane Andre, Remi Letoumelin
  • Patent number: 10634309
    Abstract: A lighting module including a base, on which there are mounted at least one light source and a cooling member including at least two fins joined together elastically and each having at least one heat-sink wall and a connection portion thermally connected to the base by a thermal interface. The module includes at least one stop piece able to come into contact with part of a fin when this fin is brought elastically closer to another fin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Marc Duarte, Brahim Elhachir, Stephane Andre, Christian Texier
  • Publication number: 20190195449
    Abstract: A lighting module for a motor vehicle light includes light sources, optical elements respectively configured to guide light rays emitted by a light source, and a fixing support against which the optical elements and the light sources are disposed, the optical elements including a first optical element associated with a first light source, a second optical element associated with a second light source and a third optical element associated with a third light source. The first optical element includes means for retaining the second optical element and the third optical element on the fixing support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Pascal GARIN, Stephane Andre, Nicolas Laloge
  • Publication number: 20190162380
    Abstract: A lighting module for illumination and/or signalling in a motor vehicle includes a base supporting, on a first face, at least one light source that emits light rays, most of which extend along an optical axis perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first face, and a primary optical device including a receiving portion opposite at least one portion of the light source and an output face opposite the receiving portion. The lighting module has at least one arm projecting from the first face of the base and holding the primary optical device at a retaining zone positioned between the receiving portion and the output face of the primary optical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Pascal GARIN, Stephane ANDRE, Remi LETOUMELIN
  • Publication number: 20190154224
    Abstract: A light module for a motor vehicle headlight, including at least two light sources, two optical elements, respectively configured for guiding light rays emitted by a light source, and an attachment support, against which the optical elements and the light sources are disposed. The optical elements include at least one first optical element associated with a first light source and one second optical element associated with a second light source. The light module includes a frame for retaining the optical elements on the attachment support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Pascal GARIN, Stephane Andre, Remi Letoumelin
  • Publication number: 20190154221
    Abstract: A monobloc optical element including a first end including a plurality of light inlets distinct from one another via which rays of light enter the optical element, the optical element including a second end via which the rays of light exit together, the second end being configured to shape a beam of light external to the optical element, the optical element being defined by an axis passing at least through the first end and through the second end, characterized in that the optical element includes at least a first contact zone dedicated to referencing it mechanically along the axis and at least a second contact zone dedicated to referencing it mechanically in a direction transverse to the axis, the second contact zone being closer to the second end than to the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Pascal GARIN, Stephane ANDRE
  • Patent number: 10267477
    Abstract: A lighting module for a motor vehicle includes a first light source and a first collimator for generating a first light beam of “low beam” type in collaboration with a first projection lens. Also included are second and a third light sources, the second light source collaborating with a second collimator to generate a first beam complementing the first light beam in order to form a second light beam of “high beam” type. In order to reduce the visibility of a cut-off zone in the second beam, the third light source collaborates with a third collimator and/or a second projection lens in order to form a second complementary beam which at least partly overlaps the cut-off zone. A front headlight for a motor vehicle can include such a lighting module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Orane Marchal, David Bourdin, Stephane Andre, Fabrice Mairet, Sergio Donoso, Ran Fujita
  • Publication number: 20190039504
    Abstract: A lighting module includes at least one heatsink configured to dissipate heat generated by a light source, the heatsink including at least a base and a dissipation member, the dissipation member including a series of fins projecting from the base, each fin being defined by a summit that defines the length of that fin, and by two end edges extending between the summit and the base. The lighting module is configured to pivot about two pivot axes, and the series of fins includes eccentric fins the length of which is less than the lengths of the fins at the centre of the dissipation member, at least one fin further having at least one bevel at the junction between the summit and an end edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Remi LETOUMELIN, Pascal GARIN, Stephane ANDRE, Thibaut MENN
  • Patent number: 10190741
    Abstract: Lens for a lighting device of a motor vehicle includes a rear face designed to be oriented toward a light source of the lighting device, and a convex front face designed to be oriented toward the roadway being illuminated. The lens has a median vertical plane designed to be substantially orthogonal to the roadway, the front face having a first zone of diffusion with microstructures adapted to diffuse the light emitted by the light source, the first zone of diffusion extending in the median vertical plane. The front face furthermore includes at least two second zones of diffusion each one having microstructures adapted to diffuse the light emitted by the light source, the two second zones of diffusion being situated on either side of the median vertical plane. The microstructures of the two zones of diffusion have a depth absolutely greater than the depth of the microstructures of the first zone of diffusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Marie Pellarin, David Bourdin, Stephane Andre
  • Publication number: 20180216794
    Abstract: A lighting module for a motor vehicle includes a first light source and a first collimator for generating a first light beam of “low beam” type in collaboration with a first projection lens. Also included are second and a third light sources, the second light source collaborating with a second collimator to generate a first beam complementing the first light beam in order to form a second light beam of “high beam” type. In order to reduce the visibility of a cut-off zone in the second beam, the third light source collaborates with a third collimator and/or a second projection lens in order to form a second complementary beam which at least partly overlaps the cut-off zone. A front headlight for a motor vehicle can include such a lighting module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Orane MARCHAL, David BOURDIN, Stephane ANDRE, Fabrice MAIRET, Sergio DONOSO, Ran FUJITA
  • Publication number: 20180058657
    Abstract: A lighting module including a base, on which there are mounted at least one light source and a cooling member including at least two fins joined together elastically and each having at least one heat-sink wall and a connection portion thermally connected to the base by a thermal interface. The module includes at least one stop piece able to come into contact with part of a fin when this fin is brought elastically closer to another fin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Marc DUARTE, Brahim ELHACHIR, Stephane ANDRE, Christian TEXIER
  • Publication number: 20170254496
    Abstract: Lens for a lighting device of a motor vehicle includes a rear face designed to be oriented toward a light source of the lighting device, and a convex front face designed to be oriented toward the roadway being illuminated. The lens has a median vertical plane designed to be substantially orthogonal to the roadway, the front face having a first zone of diffusion with microstructures adapted to diffuse the light emitted by the light source, the first zone of diffusion extending in the median vertical plane. The front face furthermore includes at least two second zones of diffusion each one having microstructures adapted to diffuse the light emitted by the light source, the two second zones of diffusion being situated on either side of the median vertical plane. The microstructures of the two zones of diffusion have a depth absolutely greater than the depth of the microstructures of the first zone of diffusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Marie PELLARIN, David BOURDIN, Stephane ANDRE