Patents by Inventor Stephane Provost

Stephane Provost 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: 7726578
    Abstract: A card body comprises a first card body (ID-1 card 1), a second card body (plug-in card 2) and a third card body (mini card 3). The first card body has a first shape (ID-1 shape). The second card body comprises a second shape (plug-in shape). The first card body encompasses the second card body. The third card body comprises a third shape (mini shape). The second card body encompasses the third card body. The third card body has a cavity for receiving an electronic module. A first boundary separates the first shape (ID-1 shape) from the second shape (plug-in shape), and comprises a first number of apertures (5, 6, 7, 17, 18) and a first number of notches (19 and 20) defining a first mechanical inter-card body coupling strength (link between ID-1 card 1 and plug-in card 2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Axalto SA
    Inventors: Alexis Froger, Denis Groeninck, Alain Le Loc'h, Dorothée Nerot, Yves Reignoux, Francois Roussel, Stéphane Provost
  • Publication number: 20090065917
    Abstract: A card body comprises a module-receiving part (3) having a cavity for receiving an electronic module ML. The card body comprises a first side part (4) coupled to the module-receiving part (3), the first side part being separated from the module-receiving part by a first separation line (6), and a second side part (5) coupled to the module-receiving part (3), the second side part being separated from the module-receiving part by a second separation line (7). The module-receiving part defines a third shape corresponding to a third card body (3) type when the first (4) and second (5) side parts are detached from the module-receiving part (3). The module-receiving part defines a second shape (2) corresponding to a second card body type when the first (4) and second (5) side parts are coupled to the module-receiving part (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Axalto SA
    Inventors: Guillermo Geva, Alain Le Loc'h, Stephane Provost, Francois Roussel, Sylvain Torlet
  • Publication number: 20080233804
    Abstract: A card body comprises a first card body (ID-1 card 1), a second card body (plug-in card 2) and a third card body (mini card 3). The first card body has a first shape (ID-1 shape). The second card body comprises a second shape (plug-in shape). The first card body encompasses the second card body. The third card body comprises a third shape (mini shape). The second card body encompasses the third card body. The third card body has a cavity for receiving an electronic module. A first boundary separates the first shape (ID-1 shape) from the second shape (plug-in shape), and comprises a first number of apertures (5, 6, 7, 17, 18) and a first number of notches (19 and 20) defining a first mechanical inter-card body coupling strength (link between ID-1 card 1 and plug-in card 2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: AXALTO S.A
    Inventors: Alexis Froger, Denis Groeninck, Alain Le Loc'h, Dorothee Nerot, Yves Reignoux, Francois Roussel, Stephane Provost
  • Publication number: 20070270039
    Abstract: A card body comprises a first card body (ID-1 card 1), a second card body (plug-in card 2) and a third card body (mini card 3). The first card body has a first shape (ID-1 shape). The second card body comprises a second shape (plug-in shape). The first card body encompasses the second card body. The third card body comprises a third shape (mini shape). The second card body encompasses the third card body. The third card body has a cavity for receiving an electronic module. A first boundary separates the first shape (ID-1 shape) from the second shape (plug-in shape), and comprises a first number of apertures (5, 6, 7, 17, 18) and a first number of notches (19 and 20) defining a first mechanical inter-card body coupling strength (link between ID-1 card 1 and plug-in card 2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: AXALTO SA
    Inventors: Alexis Froger, Denis Groeninck, Alain Le Loc'h, Dorothee Nerot, Yves Reignoux, Francois Roussel, Stephane Provost
  • Publication number: 20070252259
    Abstract: A card body comprises a module-receiving part (3) having a cavity for receiving an electronic module ML. The card body comprises a first side part (4) coupled to the module-receiving part (3), the first side part being separated from the module-receiving part by a first separation line (6), and a second side part (5) coupled to the module-receiving part (3), the second side part being separated from the module-receiving part by a second separation line (7). The module-receiving part defines a third shape corresponding to a third card body (3) type when the first (4) and second (5) side parts are detached from the module-receiving part (3). The module-receiving part defines a second shape (2) corresponding to a second card body type when the first (4) and second (5) side parts are coupled to the module-receiving part (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: Axalto SA
    Inventors: Guillermo Geva, Alain Le Loc'h, Stephane Provost, Francois Roussel, Sylvain Torlet
  • Publication number: 20060285301
    Abstract: A method comprising the steps of depositing an RF component (11) onto the top surface of a first sheet-like substrate (10), depositing an antenna (12, 13) connected to the RF component (11) onto the top surface of the first substrate (10), depositing a second substrate (14) onto the top surface of the first substrate (10) to cover at least the RF component (11) and the antenna (12, 13), and laminating the resulting assembly to give a unitary assembly having a substantially uniform thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: AXALTO SA
    Inventors: Stephane Provost, Aurelie Janot
  • Patent number: 7028910
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method of manufacturing a module intended to create a portable object with chip and antenna. The portable object comprises an antenna and a chip placed on an insulating substrate. The antenna comprises a plurality of turns. The method comprises a first step in which an insulating substrate with at least one side is provided. The method is characterised in that it further comprises a second step in which an individual housing opening in the said side is made for each of the said turns and a third step in which said antenna comprising a plurality of turns is made by placing a conducting material in each individual housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Schlumberger, Systemes
    Inventors: Yves Reignoux, Joseph Leibenguth, Stephane Provost, Jocelyne Chesneau, Fabrizio Serra
  • Patent number: 7026720
    Abstract: The invention relates to an integrated circuit card element, comprising a support (1) on which an electrical circuit (2) is produced, an integrated circuit (5) being connected thereto and having an active flip-chip mounted surface (7), said integrated circuit (5) being fixed to the support by a sealing product (6) that is arranged between the active surface of the integrated circuit and the support. The inventive element comprises a reinforcement segment (8) which is fixed on an inactive surface (9) of the integrated circuit opposite the active surface (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Schlumberger Inc.
    Inventors: Sophie Girard, Stéphane Provost
  • Publication number: 20040129786
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method of manufacturing a module (24) intended to create a portable object with chip and antenna (36). The portable object comprises an antenna (20, 20a, 20b, 20c) and a chip (18) placed on an insulating substrate (10). The antenna (20, 20a, 20b, 20c) comprises a plurality of turns (14). The method comprises a first step in which an insulating substrate (10) with at least one side (10′) is provided. The method is characterised in that it further comprises a second step in which an individual housing (12, 12a, 12b, 12c) opening in the said side (10′) is made for each of the said turns (14) and a third step in which said antenna (20, 20a, 20b, 20c) comprising a plurality of turns (14) is made by placing a conducting material (20a, 20b, 20c) in each individual housing (12, 12a, 12b, 12c).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Yves Reignoux, Joseph Leibenguth, Stephane Provost, Jocelyne Chesneau, Fabrizio Serra
  • Publication number: 20040036178
    Abstract: The invention relates to an integrated circuit card element, comprising a support (1) on which an electrical circuit (2) is produced, an integrated circuit (5) being connected thereto and having an active flip-chip mounted surface (7), said integrated circuit (5) being fixed to the support by a sealing product (6) that is arranged between the active surface of the integrated circuit and the support. The inventive element comprises a reinforcement segment (8) which is fixed on an inactive surface (9) of the integrated circuit opposite the active surface (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Sophie Girard, Stephane Provost
  • Publication number: 20030038349
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated circuit having an active face (2) with terminal pads (3) therein and an inactive face (4) opposite from the active face. Respective reinforcing sheets (5, 6) cover the faces of the integrated circuit. The invention also provides a method of reinforcing integrated circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: Stephane Provost, Sophie Girard, Michel Gouiller