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Velizy Villacoublay, France

Thomson-Csf Sextant

USPTO Granted Patents = 28

% Expired Patents = 21.4

Forward Citations = 335

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44 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Laurent Bignolles (5 out of 14 patents)

Claude Sarno (3 out of 21 patents)

Henri Bouteille (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Fabienne Bonhoure (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Fabien Inglese (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Pierre Bernas (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Bernard Bedouet (2 out of 6 patents)

8. Laurent Georges (2 out of 4 patents)

9. Philippe Coni (1 out of 18 patents)

10. Christian Sannino (1 out of 11 patents)

11. Nicolas Rossi (1 out of 9 patents)

12. Daniel Laret (1 out of 6 patents)

13. Henri Leblond (1 out of 10 patents)

14. Eric Loil (1 out of 8 patents)

15. Alain Renard (1 out of 17 patents)

Core Competencies:

Optical Night Vision

Data Distribution Network

Oxygen Inhaler Mask

Voice Recognition

Electronic Keyboard

Aircraft Communication

Distance Measuring Device

Modular Structure

Energy Distribution

Optical Films

Laser Gyroscope

GPS Processing

28 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7863592 - Optical night vision device with standard light intensifier (2011-01-04),

2. 7362699 - Data distribution network and method for managing a breakdown in said network (2008-04-22),

3. 6997178 - Oxygen inhaler mask with sound pickup device (2006-02-14),

4. 6943713 - Process and device for the sequential addressing of the inputs of a multiplexer of a data acquisition circuit (2005-09-13),

5. 6868378 - Process for voice recognition in a noisy acoustic signal and system implementing this process (2005-03-15),

6. 6720892 - Electronic keyboard with luminous keys (2004-04-13),

7. 6714783 - Method for an automatic search by an aircraft of a communication address of a ground entity in an ATN network (2004-03-30),

8. 6704679 - Device for acquisition of logic states from multiple sensors (2004-03-09),

9. 6695520 - Device for inserting, extracting and locking a module in a bay (2004-02-24),

10. 6688174 - Antivibration elastic suspension for inertial measuring unit (2004-02-10),

11. 6642980 - Method and apparatus for improving the viewing angle of an LCD screen by twisting the polarizers and compensating structures (2003-11-04),

12. 6587171 - Angle of view of a LCD screen by a novel birefringent film stacking (2003-07-01),

13. 6564628 - Combined standby instruments for aircraft (2003-05-20),

14. 6521884 - Distance measuring device with magneto-optical effect and measuring chain incorporating same (2003-02-18),

15. 6504661 - Optical device with protected thin optical films (2003-01-07),

Company Overview

Thomson-Csf Sextant, based in Velizy Villacoublay, France, specializes in advanced defense and security solutions. The organization focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies in areas such as electronic warfare, avionics, and surveillance systems. With a commitment to innovation, Thomson-Csf Sextant plays a crucial role in enhancing national security and defense capabilities, leveraging expertise in complex systems integration and high-tech engineering. Its contributions are vital to both military and civilian applications across various global markets.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

28 Patents

#9 in Velizy Villacoublay

#763 in France

#23,285 in the World

Velizy Villacoublay, France

Thomson-Csf Sextant

Forward Citations = 335

44 inventors:

Laurent Bignolles (5 out of 14 patents)

Claude Sarno (3 out of 21 patents)

Henri Bouteille (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Fabienne Bonhoure (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Fabien Inglese (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Thomson-Csf Sextant. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/thomson-csf-sextant

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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