Patents by Inventor Xavier BLANC
Xavier BLANC 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).
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Publication number: 20240383464Abstract: A safety park brake system of a vehicle is disclosed. The safety system comprises a pneumatic park brake, a park brake electronic unit, a controller, an air brake sub-system in air communication with the pneumatic park brake, and a compressor. The compressor is configured to provide pressurized air to the air brake sub-system through a discharge line arranged between the compressor and the air brake sub-system. The controller is configured to receive a park brake request, detect an error associated with a failure in the park brake electronic unit, and impede inflow of pressurized air into the air brake sub-system. The safety park-brake system is configured to control discharge of air from the air brake sub-system to thereby achieve a drop in air pressure. The pneumatic park brake is configured to automatically apply once the air pressure in the air brake sub-system drops below a predetermined threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATIONInventors: Pierig GAILLAUD, Xavier BLANC
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Patent number: 12122348Abstract: A commercial vehicle with a pneumatic system includes an air management system comprising an air compressor (11), a low-pressure circuit configured to store and supply compressed air within a low-pressure range, a high-pressure circuit configured to store and supply compressed air within a high-pressure range, a braking system presenting a usual braking operation with compressed air at pressures in the low-pressure range, and an emergency braking operation with compressed air at pressures in the high-pressure range, wherein the air management system is configured to supply the braking system: for the usual braking operation, with compressed air from the low pressure circuit, and for the emergency braking operation, with compressed air from the high-pressure circuit.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATIONInventors: Fabrice Dussapt, Xavier Blanc, Hugo Bebon
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Publication number: 20240200926Abstract: A method comprising: generating signals SA1 and SB1 by using a first sensor that is positioned at a first position relative to a rotating target, the signals SA1 and SB1 being generated in response to a magnetic field that is associated with the rotating target; generating signals SA2 and SB2 by using a second sensor that is positioned at a second position relative to the rotating target; and calculating a position of the rotating target based on a ratio of a first difference between the signals SA1 and SA2 and a second difference between the signals SB1 and SB2.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2022Publication date: June 20, 2024Applicant: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Yannick Vuillermet, Xavier Blanc, Andreas P. Friedrich
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Publication number: 20240115144Abstract: A system for measuring at least one physiological parameter includes a wearable device configured to be secured to a subject's foot and a camera configured to captures images of the subject. An electronic device may be in communication with the system and can display information relating to physiological data and/or images collected by the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Stephen Scruggs, James Ford Schramm, Mitchell Lloyd Ambrosini, Chad A. DeJong, Ammar Al-Ali, Richard Priddell, Sujin Hwang, Prianjali Kapur, Manuela Bertagia, Lara Garreffa, Emma Constant, Fabiola D’Ettorre, Xavier Blanc Baudriller
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Publication number: 20230111920Abstract: A commercial vehicle with a pneumatic system includes an air management system comprising an air compressor (11), a low-pressure circuit configured to store and supply compressed air within a low-pressure range, a high-pressure circuit configured to store and supply compressed air within a high-pressure range, a braking system presenting a usual braking operation with compressed air at pressures in the low-pressure range, and an emergency braking operation with compressed air at pressures in the high-pressure range, wherein the air management system is configured to supply the braking system: for the usual braking operation, with compressed air from the low pressure circuit, and for the emergency braking operation, with compressed air from the high-pressure circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATIONInventors: Fabrice DUSSAPT, Xavier Blanc, Hugo Bebon
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Patent number: 11513141Abstract: A method can use a current sensor that can include a magnetic flux concentrator along with first and second magnetic field sensing elements disposed proximate to the magnetic flux concentrator, wherein the magnetic flux concentrator is operable to influence a direction of first and second magnetic fields at the first and second magnetic field sensing elements, respectively, the first and second magnetic fields resulting from an electrical current passing through a conductor, the first and second magnetic field sensing elements operable to generate first and second signals, respectively, in response to the first and second magnetic fields, respectively, wherein the current sensor can also include a differencing circuit operable to subtract the first and second signals to generate a difference signal related to the electrical current.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Yannick Vuillermet, Cédric Gillet, Loïc André Messier, Xavier Blanc
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Patent number: 11479225Abstract: Electronically controlled pneumatic brake system and method for an automotive vehicle, said system comprising a front axle brake module (FBM) for providing pneumatic control pressure to the left and right front pneumatic brake actuators (FW-L, FW-R), one or more rear axle brake module (RBM) for providing pneumatic control pressure to the left and right rear pneumatic brake actuators (RW-L,RW-R), an air production module (6) selectively providing air under pressure to said front and rear axles electronic brake modules via a first air supply circuit (AC1) for the rear axle, a second air supply circuit (AC2) for the front axle, first and second air reservoirs (R1,R2), respectively coupled to first and second air supply circuits, and a third reservoir (R3) and a third air supply circuit (AC3) connected to the third reservoir (R3), for providing a redundant pneumatic supply to the front and rear axle brake modules, the third air supply circuit (AC3) providing same braking performance as the first air supply circuiType: GrantFiled: May 3, 2018Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Volvo Truck CorporationInventors: Lionel Farres, Xavier Blanc
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Publication number: 20210325434Abstract: A method can use a current sensor that can include a magnetic flux concentrator along with first and second magnetic field sensing elements disposed proximate to the magnetic flux concentrator, wherein the magnetic flux concentrator is operable to influence a direction of first and second magnetic fields at the first and second magnetic field sensing elements, respectively, the first and second magnetic fields resulting from an electrical current passing through a conductor, the first and second magnetic field sensing elements operable to generate first and second signals, respectively, in response to the first and second magnetic fields, respectively, wherein the current sensor can also include a differencing circuit operable to subtract the first and second signals to generate a difference signal related to the electrical current.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Yannick Vuillermet, Cédric Gillet, Loïc André Messier, Xavier Blanc
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Patent number: 11099217Abstract: A method can use a current sensor that can include a magnetic flux concentrator along with first and second magnetic field sensing elements disposed proximate to the magnetic flux concentrator, wherein the magnetic flux concentrator is operable to influence a direction of first and second magnetic fields at the first and second magnetic field sensing elements, respectively, the first and second magnetic fields resulting from an electrical current passing through a conductor, the first and second magnetic field sensing elements operable to generate first and second signals, respectively, in response to the first and second magnetic fields, respectively, wherein the current sensor can also include a differencing circuit operable to subtract the first and second signals to generate a difference signal related to the electrical current.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Yannick Vuillermet, Cédric Gillet, Loïc André Messier, Xavier Blanc
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Publication number: 20210122350Abstract: Electronically controlled pneumatic brake system and method for an automotive vehicle, said system comprising a front axle brake module (FBM) for providing pneumatic control pressure to the left and right front pneumatic brake actuators (FW-L, FW-R), one or more rear axle brake module (RBM) for providing pneumatic control pressure to the left and right rear pneumatic brake actuators (RW-L,RW-R), an air production module (6) selectively providing air under pressure to said front and rear axles electronic brake modules via a first air supply circuit (AC1) for the rear axle, a second air supply circuit (AC2) for the front axle, first and second air reservoirs (R1,R2), respectively coupled to first and second air supply circuits, and a third reservoir (R3) and a third air supply circuit (AC3) connected to the third reservoir (R3), for providing a redundant pneumatic supply to the front and rear axle brake modules, the third air supply circuit (AC3) providing same braking performance as the first air supply circuiType: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2018Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Lionel Farres, Xavier Blanc
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Publication number: 20200333380Abstract: A method can use a current sensor that can include a magnetic flux concentrator and a first magnetic field sensing element disposed proximate to the magnetic flux concentrator, the first magnetic field sensing element having a first maximum response axis, the first magnetic field sensing element operable to generate a first signal responsive to a first magnetic field proximate to the first magnetic field sensing element resulting from an electrical current passing through a conductor, wherein the magnetic flux concentrator is operable to influence a direction of the first magnetic field.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2019Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Yannick Vuillermet, Cédric Gillet, Loïc André Messier, Xavier Blanc
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Patent number: 10578147Abstract: A thread connection is provided between a filter cartridge and its base, as well as to a filter cartridge comprising such a thread. The thread has a reversed load flank.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATIONInventors: Xavier Blanc, Gautier Kaps
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Patent number: 10119555Abstract: A pneumatic actuator system includes at least an actuator, a compressor providing compressed air to the actuator, a first intake conduit supplying the compressor with external air, and a second intake conduit connected to an exhaust line of the actuator and supplying the compressor with air discharged from the actuator. The pneumatic actuator system also includes a selecting valve which is arranged on the exhaust line of the actuator, between the actuator and the compressor, this valve being able to switch between a recirculation position, where the air flow is directed back to the compressor and an exhaust position where the air flow is directed to a low pressure circuit.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Volvo Truck CorporationInventors: Pierre Carez, Xavier Blanc
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Publication number: 20180216655Abstract: A thread connection is provided between a filter cartridge and its base, as well as to a filter cartridge comprising such a thread. The thread has a reversed load flank.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2015Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicant: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATIONInventors: Xavier BLANC, Gautier KAPS
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Publication number: 20160281746Abstract: A pneumatic actuator system includes at least an actuator, a compressor providing compressed air to the actuator, a first intake conduit supplying the compressor with external air, and a second intake conduit connected to an exhaust line of the actuator and supplying the compressor with air discharged from the actuator. The pneumatic actuator system also includes a selecting valve which is arranged on the exhaust line of the actuator, between the actuator and the compressor, this valve being able to switch between a recirculation position, where the air flow is directed back to the compressor and an exhaust position where the air flow is directed to a low pressure circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATIONInventors: Pierre CAREZ, Xavier BLANC