Leblanc, CA
Alexandre Leblanc, Montreal CA
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20120167416 | Sole And Article Of Footwear - Articles of footwear and soles are disclosed. The article of footwear may include an upper; an outer midsole having a base coupled to the upper, and a rim portion extending from the periphery of the base, wherein the rim portion defines a plurality of spaced apart gaps; and an inner midsole disposed interiorly to the rim portion, wherein a portion of the inner midsole is disposed in at least one gap. | 07-05-2012 |
20130305439 | PROTECTIVE ATHLETIC GARMENT - A protective athletic garment comprising a protective cap for protecting a body part of the user. The protective cap comprises a shell for overlying the user's body part. The shell comprises a first shell member and a second shell member. The protective cap comprises a liner mounted under the shell for being disposed between the shell and the user's body part. The protective cap also comprises a link interconnecting the first shell member and the second shell member to hold the first shell member and the second shell member together. The link extends along at least part of a periphery of the first shell member and at least part of a periphery of the second shell member such that the first shell member and the second shell member are movable relative to one another in response to movement of the user's body part. | 11-21-2013 |
20150047087 | GLOVE FOR A HOCKEY OR LACROSSE PLAYER - A hockey or lacrosse glove comprising a dorsal sheet extending longitudinally from a proximal end proximate the distal end of the cuff to a distal end proximate the proximal end of each finger gusset and extending transversally from a medial end to a lateral end, the dorsal sheet having a maximal length measured between its proximal and distal ends and a maximal width measured between its medial and lateral ends; and a dorsal protector covering the dorsal sheet. The dorsal protector comprises a single pocket mounted to the dorsal sheet and occupying at least three-quarters of the maximal length of the dorsal sheet and at least three-quarters of the maximal width of the dorsal sheet and a padding element contained in the single pocket, the padding element comprising a flexion zone. | 02-19-2015 |
20150047088 | GLOVE FOR A HOCKEY OR LACROSSE PLAYER - A hockey or lacrosse glove comprising a cuff and a hand receiving portion having a palm sheet, a dorsal sheet extending longitudinally from a proximal end located adjacent the distal end of the cuff to a distal end that is, in use, located generally above the proximal articulation of each finger, and four finger gussets, each finger gusset having a distal end for covering the distal end of the finger. The glove also has at least one protector extending to an end located generally above the distal end of the finger gusset and comprising a single pocket and a padding element contained in the single pocket, the padding element defining at least one flexion zone such that, in use, flexing of the player's hand or finger imparts movement of the padding element. | 02-19-2015 |
Andre Leblanc, Mont-Royal CA
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20140303893 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NOWCASTING PRECIPITATION BASED ON PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS - A system and method for generating nowcasts for a given location over a period. The system receives weather observations and predictions for the given location from a plurality of weather sources, and processes this information to determine a probability distribution of the type of precipitation (PType) and a probability distribution of the rate of precipitation (PRate) over a period. These two probability distributions may then be combined into a plurality of single probability distributions (PTypeRate forecasts) each indicating the probability of occurrence of a certain type of precipitation at a certain rate over a period over the given location. | 10-09-2014 |
20140368361 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING NOWCASTS ALONG A ROUTE ON A MAP - A system and method for displaying nowcasts along a route on a map. The system receives a map request including a departure location and a destination location from a user, and obtains map data including a route between the destination location and the departure location. A nowcaster is used for outputting nowcasts for a number of key points along the route. The system modifies the map data to include a visual indicator for each nowcast for each key point such that when the modified map data is executed on a display the nowcasts are displayed along the route between the departure location and the destination location. | 12-18-2014 |
20140372038 | METHOD FOR GENERATING AND DISPLAYING A NOWCAST IN SELECTABLE TIME INCREMENTS - The present document describes a method for generating and displaying a succession of short-term weather forecasts, also called nowcasts, in selectable time increments. A system for preparing nowcasts, called nowcaster, is used for preparing short-term forecasted weather values with a default time increment between each one of them. The method receives a chosen time increment from a user and the prepared forecasted weather values. The method comprises an aggregator that re-packages the forecasted weather values in the chosen time increments. A succession of short-term weather forecasts, which is a collection of forecasted weather values at the chosen time increment, is then outputted. | 12-18-2014 |
20140372039 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REFINING WEATHER FORECASTS USING POINT OBSERVATIONS - Provided are methods, devices and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums to generate a more accurate weather forecast by utilizing actual observation of a weather event in a particular location and time. For example, the observation data may be received from a user device and contain information indicative of a weather event that the user observed. Alternatively, or additionally, the observation data may be automatically generated by one or more sensors placed in certain locations and transmitted to a central server automatically upon detecting an observation. The observation data may be used to predict a weather forecast of a location that corresponds to, or is otherwise related to the particular location in which the observed event occurred. | 12-18-2014 |
20140379264 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMBINING LOCALIZED WEATHER FORECASTING AND ITINERARY PLANNING - Provided are methods, devices, and non-transitory computer-readable storage mediums to generate an itinerary with a weather forecast. The itinerary may comprise a departure location, a destination location and a first time. Based on the itinerary, an intermediary location and an intermediary time associated with the intermediary location may be identified. A weather forecast associated with the identified intermediary location and the intermediary time may be predicted. A weather risk associated with the identified route may be assessed and. based on the assessed risk, an alternative route may be additionally identified. | 12-25-2014 |
André Leblanc, Saint Bruno CA
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20100278643 | CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR VANE DIFFUSER WALL CONTOURING - Diffusion in the vane island passages of a centrifugal compressor diffuser is in part controlled by contouring the diffuser passage wall with low profile surface variations. The surface variations can be provided in the form of flow boundary disrupting protrusions disposed within the downstream portion of the vane island passages to prevent flow separation. | 11-04-2010 |
André Leblanc, Saint Bruno CA
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20100077768 | DIFFUSER WITH ENHANCED SURGE MARGIN - A diffuser for a centrifugal impeller assembly of a gas turbine engine includes a diffuser case having a plurality of vanes extending therein defining a plurality of circumferentially distributed angled passages in communication with an inlet space. Each vane includes a bleed port defined in a suction surface thereof, in proximity of the leading edge. The diffuser case includes a passive fluid communication defined at least partially through each one of the vanes between each bleed port and the inlet space upstream of the leading edge, such that air bled through the bleed ports is recirculated upstream of the leading edges to the inlet space to increase a surge margin of the diffuser. | 04-01-2010 |
20100278643 | CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR VANE DIFFUSER WALL CONTOURING - Diffusion in the vane island passages of a centrifugal compressor diffuser is in part controlled by contouring the diffuser passage wall with low profile surface variations. The surface variations can be provided in the form of flow boundary disrupting protrusions disposed within the downstream portion of the vane island passages to prevent flow separation. | 11-04-2010 |
20120275916 | DIFFUSER WITH ENHANCED SURGE MARGIN - A diffuser for a centrifugal impeller assembly of a gas turbine engine includes a diffuser case having a plurality of vanes extending therein defining a plurality of circumferentially distributed angled passages in communication with an inlet space. Each vane includes a bleed port defined in a suction surface thereof, in proximity of the leading edge. The diffuser case includes a passive fluid communication defined at least partially through each one of the vanes between each bleed port and the inlet space upstream of the leading edge, such that air bled through the bleed ports is recirculated upstream of the leading edges to the inlet space to increase a surge margin of the diffuser. | 11-01-2012 |
André D. Leblanc, Saint-Bruno CA
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20110188995 | AXIAL LOAD DAMPING SYSTEM FOR ROTOR SHAFT - A damping system for a gas turbine engine comprises a bearing mounted to a rotor shaft and a support connected to an outer race of the bearing. The support has a wall secured to a casing of the gas turbine engine at a connection portion. The wall has a first surface positioned against a surface of the casing with the first surface being in a non-parallel relation with the rotational axis of the rotor shaft. A cavity is defined in the first surface by a narrowing of a thickness of the wall. The cavity contains a damping fluid to dampen elastic deformation of the wall at the cavity resulting from axial oscillations of the rotor shaft. An abutment is provided to limit an amplitude of the elastic deformation of the wall. | 08-04-2011 |
Anouk Leblanc, Montreal CA
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20090075890 | Long lasting synthetic exendin-4 peptide conjugates and methods of use thereof - Modified insulinotropic peptides are disclosed. The modified insulinotropic peptides are capable of forming a peptidase stabilized insulinotropic peptide. The modified insulinotropic peptides are capable of forming covalent bonds with one or more blood components to form a conjugate. The conjugates may be formed in vivo or ex vivo. The modified peptides are administered to treat humans with diabetes and other related diseases. | 03-19-2009 |
Anouk Leblanc, Laval CA
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20090093408 | Protection of exendin-4 peptides through conjugation - A method for protecting a peptide from peptidase activity in vivo, the peptide being composed of between 2 and 50 amino acids and having a C-terminus and an N-terminus and a C-terminus amino acid and an N-terminus amino acid is described. In the first step of the method, the peptide is modified by attaching a react group to the C-terminus amino acid, to the N-terminus amino acid, or to an amino acid located between the N-terminus and the C-terminus, such that the modified peptide is capable of forming a covalent bond in vivo with a reactive functionality on a blood component. In the next step, a covalent bond is formed between the reactive group and a reactive functionality on a blood component to form a peptide-blood component conjugate, thereby protecting said peptide from peptidase activity. The final step of the method involves the analyzing of the stability of the peptide-blood component conjugate to assess the protection of the peptide from peptidase activity. | 04-09-2009 |
Charles Leblanc, Irishtown CA
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20110252820 | Heat Pump Water Heater - A heat pump water heater includes a heat pump which generates a hot refrigerant and a water tank for water to be heated. The water tank includes a surrounding wall which is preferably cylindrical and a bottom portion. An inner sleeve is located in the bottom portion of the water tank, and is spaced from the bottom portion and an adjacent portion of the surrounding wall of the water tank, whereby a passageway is provided about the inner sleeve. The inner sleeve also includes an opening at a bottom thereof. A circulation system puts the heated refrigerant in a heat exchange relationship with the water in the passageway, causing heating of the water therein and, due to natural convection, movement of the heated water to a higher position in the water tank and a resultant flow of cooler water into the passageway through the bottom opening of the inner sleeve. | 10-20-2011 |
Christianne Leblanc, Montreal CA
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20140233229 | LUMINAIRE AND OUTPUT ELEMENT COUPLING MECHANISM THEREFOR - Described are various embodiments of a luminaire and output element coupling mechanism therefor. In one embodiment, a recessable luminaire comprises two or more luminaire modules, each one of which comprising a recessable housing having opposed side walls. The luminaire further comprises an output element securable along and between these side walls to at least partially define an output of the luminaire, and opposed inwardly biased output coupling structures extending at least partially along respective side walls and adapted to receive and resiliently secure corresponding edges of the output element therein. | 08-21-2014 |
20140237836 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OUTLINING RECESSED INSTALLATION OF A COMPONENT WITHIN A SURFACE MATERIAL - Described are various embodiments of a method and apparatus for outlining recessed installation of a component within a surface material. In one embodiment, the apparatus generally comprises two or more template or alignment modules adjacently disposable against the surface material and each comprising opposed edges that can be aligned with adjacently disposed edges so to define a substantially continuous spacing along these adjacently disposed edges. This spacing is generally dimensioned so to accommodate a corresponding component dimension such that, the aligned edges guide removal of surface material along the spacing to accommodate recessed installation of the component within the surface material. | 08-28-2014 |
Christien Leblanc, Ottawa CA
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20140321368 | Method and Apparatus of Mapping One or More Messages onto Transmission Resource - Method in a network node of mapping one or more messages onto transmission resource for transmitting to a wireless device. The one or more messages are processed by the network node. The network node and the wireless device are adapted to be comprised in a wireless communications network. The network node maps the one or more processed messages onto the transmission resource. This is performed according to indexing information comprised in the one or more messages, and to a precalculated mapping table. The precalculated mapping table is calculated prior to obtaining the one or more messages to be mapped. The network node, the communications network, a second network node, a core network node in the wireless communications network, and methods therein are described. | 10-30-2014 |
Colin Denis Leblanc, Meteghan River CA
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20120180609 | BEVELLING APPARATUS FOR PIPE RE-FACING MACHINE - In an improvement to a pipe re-facing machine having a rotatable flange plate and a coaxially-mounted collar rotatable with and longitudinally movable relative to the flange plate, a support bracket projects from the flange plate, and a support block is retainingly mounted to and movable relative to the support bracket in an angled radial direction. The support block is adapted to receive a tool holder carrying a cutting element. An actuating mechanism is engageable with the support block such that longitudinal movement of the collar will move the support block relative to the support bracket. The actuating mechanism can thus move the cutting element in an angled direction relative to the axis of a tubular workpiece, thereby enabling machining of a bevelled edge on an annular shoulder of a tubular workpiece non-rotatably mounted to the re-facing machine by longitudinally moving the collar while rotating the flange plate. | 07-19-2012 |
Daniel Leblanc, Vercheres CA
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20110250106 | Biopsy Dish and Closure Element Therefor - A sampling dish, comprising a body defining a cavity and comprising a bottom wall, an open top end and side walls extending from the bottom wall to the open top end; and a removable closure element comprising a ring and a plate, the ring being movable into a mating position with edges of the side walls of the body to secure securing said plate in place over the open top of the body, thereby ensuring hermeticity of the dish in a closed position, and the ring being removable from the mating position to allow removal of the plate from the open top of the body for access to the cavity of the dish in an open position. | 10-13-2011 |
Daniel Leblanc, Quebec CA
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20090308569 | HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEM - The present invention relates a novel heat exchange system. More particularly, the invention concerns a heat exchange system for use in bathing apparatus, including showers, bathtubs and whirlpools. Advantageously, this system is simple to install, maintain and clean and can easily be integrated in a limitless variety of bathing apparatus. | 12-17-2009 |
Daniel Leblanc, St-Jerome CA
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20090019628 | FLUSH VALVE LEAKAGE PREVENTION DEVICE - A flush valve leakage prevention device for a toilet tank is disclosed. The device comprises a closer portion adapted to be in resilient contact with the flapper portion of the flush valve and an attachment portion adapted to be attached to the toilet tank. The attachment portion is adapted to be attached in a position which allows the closer portion to remain in at least partial resilient contact with the valve flapper portion, and, in the absence or an external force from a flush actuating system of the toilet tank, to hold down said flapper portion to improve the seal between the valve seat and the flapper portion of the valve. | 01-22-2009 |
Daniel Reginald Leblanc, Cap-Pele CA
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20090222138 | VENTILATOR CONTROL OPTIMIZER - A ventilator control optimizer allowing the control of a ventilator without the need for manual input. The ventilator control optimizer analyzes trends in indoor environmental conditions (dew point, relative humidity, etc.) and makes decisions based on these trends. The ventilator control optimizer is able to change ventilator fan speeds depending on the detected trends. This will prevent the ventilator from operating under conditions which might aggravate the humidity problem indoors. The ventilator control optimizer also allows auxiliary systems (dehumidifier, etc.) to be controlled automatically to deal with high humidity conditions. | 09-03-2009 |
David Leblanc, Ottawa CA
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20090279658 | MOLTEN SALT NUCLEAR REACTOR - A molten salt breeder reactor that has fuel conduit surrounded by a fertile blanket. The fuel salt conduit has an elongated core section that allows for the generation of electrical power on a scale comparable to commercially available nuclear reactors. The geometry of the fuel conduit is such that sub-critical conditions exist near the input and output of the fuel salt conduit and the fertile blanket surrounds the input and output of the fuel salt conduit, thereby minimizing neutron losses. | 11-12-2009 |
20120183112 | MOLTEN SALT NUCLEAR REACTOR - A molten salt breeder reactor that has fuel conduit surrounded by a fertile blanket. The fuel salt conduit has an elongated core section that allows for the generation of electrical power on a scale comparable to commercially available nuclear reactors. The geometry of the fuel conduit is such that sub-critical conditions exist near the input and output of the fuel salt conduit and the fertile blanket surrounds the input and output of the fuel salt conduit, thereby minimizing neutron losses. | 07-19-2012 |
20140023172 | MOLTEN SALT NUCLEAR REACTOR - A Single Fluid Reactor with an inner zone that includes a solid neutron moderator, which can have through holes defined therein. This solid neutron moderator can have a relatively small diameter, which can range, in some embodiments, from less than one meter to about 1.5 meter. The solid neutron moderator effectively creates an inner zone with a neutron profile that is far more thermalized than if the solid neutron moderator were absent. The surrounding layer of salt surrounding this inner zone has a much harder neutron spectrum. | 01-23-2014 |
20150036779 | INTEGRAL MOLTEN SALT REACTOR - The present relates to the integration of the primary functional elements of graphite moderator and reactor vessel and/or primary heat exchangers and/or control rods into an integral molten salt nuclear reactor (IMSR). Once the design life of the IMSR is reached, for example, in the range of 3 to 10 years, it is disconnected, removed and replaced as a unit. The spent IMSR functions as the medium or long term storage of the radioactive graphite and/or heat exchangers and/or control rods and/or fuel salt contained in the vessel of the IMSR. The present also relates to a nuclear reactor that has a buffer salt surrounding the nuclear vessel. During normal operation of the nuclear reactor, the nuclear reactor operates at a temperature that is lower than the melting point of the buffer salt and the buffer salt acts as a thermal insulator. Upon loss of external cooling, the temperature of the nuclear reactor increases and melts the buffer salt, which can then transfer heat from the nuclear core to a cooled containment vessel. | 02-05-2015 |
David Leblanc, Gloucester CA
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20120060021 | Method and Device For Modular Configuration Deployment At Run Time - A device includes a data interface and a memory. The memory includes a first memory area and a second memory area. The first memory area stores a base module including an operating system and boot logic operative to load a further module. The second memory area stores a module comprising a software application. The first memory area and the second memory area do not reside within a file system. | 03-08-2012 |
Dominic Leblanc, Becancour CA
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20080253955 | Process and apparatus for purifying low-grand silicon material - A process and apparatus for purifying low-purity silicon material and obtaining a higher-purity silicon material is provided. The process includes providing a melting apparatus equipped with an oxy-fuel burner, and melting the low-purity silicon material in the melting apparatus to obtain a melt of higher-purity silicon material. The melting apparatus may include a rotary drum furnace and the melting of the low-purity silicon material may be carried out at a temperature in the range from 1410° C. to 1700° C. under an oxidizing or reducing atmosphere. A synthetic slag may be added to the molten material during melting. The melt of higher-purity silicon material may be separated from a slag by outpouring into a mould having an open top and insulated bottom and side walls. Once in the mould, the melt of higher-purity silicon material can undergo controlled unidirectional solidification to obtain a solid polycrystalline silicon of an even higher purity. | 10-16-2008 |
20090039478 | Method For Utilizing Heavily Doped Silicon Feedstock To Produce Substrates For Photovoltaic Applications By Dopant Compensation During Crystal Growth - A method for using relatively low-cost silicon with low metal impurity concentration by adding a measured amount of dopant and or dopants before and/or during silicon crystal growth so as to nearly balance, or compensate, the p-type and n-type dopants in the crystal, thereby controlling the net doping concentration within an acceptable range for manufacturing high efficiency solar cells. | 02-12-2009 |
20090074648 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MEDIUM AND HIGH PURITY SILICON FROM METALLURGICAL GRADE SILICON - A process for purifying low-purity metallurgical grade silicon, contains at least one contaminant and obtains a higher-purity solid polycrystalline silicon. The process includes containing a melt of low-purity metallurgical grade silicon in a mold having insulated bottom and side walls, and an open top; solidifying the melt by unidirectional solidification from the open top towards the bottom wall while electromagnetically stirring the melt; controlling a rate of the unidirectional solidification; stopping the unidirectional solidification when the melt has partially solidified to produce an ingot having an exterior shell including the higher-purity solid polycrystalline silicon and a center including an impurity-enriched liquid silicon; and creating an opening in the exterior shell of the ingot to outflow the impurity-enriched liquid silicon and leave the exterior shell which has the higher-purity solid polycrystalline silicon. | 03-19-2009 |
Dominic Leblanc, Gentilly CA
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20140246398 | PARTICULATE ANODE MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Method for preparing a particulate material including particles of an element of group IVa, an oxide thereof or an alloy thereof, the method including: (a) dry grinding particles from an ingot of an element of group IVa, an oxide thereof or an alloy thereof to obtain micrometer size particles; and (b) wet grinding the micrometer particles dispersed in a solvent carrier to obtain nanometer size particles having a size between 10 to 100 nanometers, optionally a stabilizing agent is added during or after the wet grinding. Method can include further steps of (c) drying the nanometer size particles, (d) mixing the nanometer size particles with a carbon precursor; and (e) pyrolysing the mixture, thereby forming a coat of conductive carbon on at least part of the surface of the particles. The particulate material can be used in fabrication of an anode in an electrochemical cell or electrochemical storage energy apparatus. | 09-04-2014 |
Donald Joseph Leblanc, Nepean CA
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20120086550 | PEDOBAROGRAPHIC BIOMETRIC SYSTEM - A method and system to characterize the wearer of at least one item of footwear having a sensor means which, while the item is being worn, collects from the wearer current pedobarometric data that is characteristic of the wearer, and the current pedobarometric data is compared with corresponding reference data for a specified wearer, preferably previously collected via the same or a similar item of footwear while worn by the specified wearer under controlled conditions, the results of the comparison being used to characterize the present wearer according to prescribed criteria. | 04-12-2012 |
Eric Leblanc, Vancouver CA
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20100279273 | NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES FOR THE AMPLIFICATION AND DETECTION OF RESPIRATORY VIRUSES - The present invention relates to methods of detection, as well as assays, reagents and kits for the specific detection of 15 clinically important respiratory viruses including influenza A and B viruses, human respiratory syncytial viruses, human metapneumoviruses, human enteroviruses, all serotypes of rhinoviruses, 7 serotypes of adenoviruses, parainfluenza viruses types 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as coronaviruses NL, 229E, OC43, and SARS-CoV. The present invention allows for the detection of each of these respiratory viruses in a single assay. | 11-04-2010 |
Eric Leblanc, St-Jean De Matha CA
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20080217399 | System and method for controlling usage of a payment card - A system and method for controlling usage of a payment card by a cardholder using a cardholder telephony device is provided. The cardholder registers the payment card and the cardholder telephony device and defines cardholder default limits for the card. During subsequent usage of the card, an authorization computing device connected to the cardholder telephony device by a network verifies that the default limits for the card are not exceeded. If the default limits are exceeded, then a cardholder authorization for the usage of the card must be provided by the cardholder form the cardholder telephony device. The cardholder may also pre-authorize usage of the card in excess of the default limits. | 09-11-2008 |
François Leblanc, Magog CA
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20150042152 | ENDLESS TRACK FOR TRACTION OF A VEHICLE - In some aspects, an endless track for traction of an off-road vehicle (e.g., an agricultural vehicle, an industrial vehicle, a construction vehicle, or a military vehicle) includes an elastomeric belt-shaped body having an inner surface for facing wheels of the vehicle and a ground-engaging outer surface. The endless track also includes elastomeric lugs, such as drive/guide lugs projecting from the inner surface and/or traction lugs projecting from the ground-engaging outer surface. The elastomeric lug may have a material defining an arrangement of zones of different materials (e.g., different elastomeric materials) to exhibit a desired variation of a material property (e.g., a modulus of elasticity) across the arrangement of zones of different materials. A zone of the elastomeric lug may have a dedicated function, such as a wear indicator zone. An elastomeric drive lug can include an uneven drive surface for engaging a drive member of a drive wheel. | 02-12-2015 |
20150042153 | DRIVE SPROCKET, DRIVE LUG CONFIGURATION AND TRACK DRIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ENDLESS TRACK VEHICLE - A sprocket for a tracked vehicle. The sprocket has a plurality of sockets for engaging drive lugs on an inner surface of a track driven by the sprocket. The sprocket also including a support surface for engaging with an inner surface of the track and which is in rolling contact with the inner surface of the track. | 02-12-2015 |
James Leblanc, Lac La Biche CA
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20090095932 | Knife Gate Valve - A gate valve apparatus includes an inlet side panel, and outlet side panel defining a ring recess on its inner face. The panels are fastened together and the valve gate moves between the panels. A seat ring defines a seat ring aperture and is positioned in the ring recess and oriented such that fluid pushing on the front face of the gate seals the gate against the seat ring. Removable ring fasteners countersunk below the inner surface of the seat ring extend into the outlet side panel. Removable inlet and outlet wear rings are positioned in the corresponding inlet and outlet passages, and the inner end of the outlet wear ring extends into the seat ring aperture to cover the fastener heads. The inlet and outlet wear rings have an inside diameter equal to an inside diameter of the inlet and outlet conduits. | 04-16-2009 |
Jean-Yves Leblanc, Sherbrooke CA
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20100178815 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT - A personal watercraft comprises at least one seat including a driver seating portion and at least one passenger seating portion. At least one sensor is disposed on the watercraft for detecting at least one of a presence and an absence of a passenger on the watercraft. A control unit is electrically connected to the at least one sensor. The control unit enters a first control mode in response to a signal received from the at least one sensor indicative of the presence of a passenger on the watercraft. The control unit prevents at least one performance characteristic of the watercraft from exceeding a predetermined value when in the first control mode. | 07-15-2010 |
20100222992 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE - A vehicle is disclosed, including a startup switch electrically connected to the ECU. Actuation of the startup switch causes a signal to be sent to the ECU indicative of a desired operation of the vehicle. A display device is disposed forwardly of the seat for displaying information to the rider. Actuation of a confirmation switch causes a confirmation signal to be sent to the ECU indicative of a display of information to a rider. Upon actuation of the startup switch, the ECU prevents the vehicle from moving until information is displayed by the display device and the confirmation signal is received by the ECU. A method of operating a vehicle is also disclosed. | 09-02-2010 |
Joseph Leblanc, Toronto CA
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20140236686 | METHOD OF USING VIRTUAL GANTRIES TO OPTIMIZE THE CHARGING PERFORMANCE OF IN-VEHICLE PARKING SYSTEMS - A method is provided for charging a user for parking a vehicle in a chargeable parking facility. Signals are received from at least one signal source at a receiver disposed within the vehicle. Using the received signals, an approximate path of travel of the vehicle is identified and it is determined whether the vehicle's approximate path of travel crosses a geofence associated with at least one boundary region of the chargeable parking facility. If the vehicle's approximate path of travel crosses the geofence, it is determined, with a degree of certainty, whether a park point approximating a location where the vehicle has come to rest lies inside the chargeable parking facility. If the park point is determined to lie inside the chargeable parking facility, the park point is associated with a charge, and the charge is assessed to the user. | 08-21-2014 |
Kim A. Leblanc, Pincher Creek CA
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20130152410 | HOIST ALIGNMENT TOOL AND METHOD - A hoist alignment apparatus and a method for aligning a hoist lift arm with a particular area on a frame are provided. The apparatus comprises a base defining a plane and a light operable to emit a light beam along an axis substantially orthogonal to the plane of the base, the light being held by a light holder attached to the base. The light may be replaced by an extendable rod. The hoist lift arm may be aligned by placing the apparatus on the arm and moving the arm until the light beam shines on the particular area or the tip of the extended rod points directly to the particular area. | 06-20-2013 |
Lawrence Joseph Leblanc, New Westminster CA
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20100008291 | Cognitive wireless system - A cognitive mobile wireless system is disclosed that enhances connectivity of a mobile device moving among heterogeneous networks, by selecting advantangeous links. | 01-14-2010 |
Lawrence Joseph Leblanc, Burnaby CA
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20130308482 | COGNITIVE WIRELESS SYSTEM - A cognitive wireless system that enables a mobile node to operate dynamically with heterogeneous networks by taking into account real-time contextual information about the mobile node and system-wide health information. | 11-21-2013 |
Louis Leblanc, Laval CA
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20100259929 | LED beacon obstruction lighting system - A method for modifying a beacon obstruction lighting system to replace the incandescent lamp with an LED lamp. The LED lamp includes a heat sink and is installed to be at the same location as the incandescent lamp. | 10-14-2010 |
Marc-Antoine Leblanc, Saint-Cyrille-De-Wendover CA
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20140028085 | Segmented Track and Track Segment Therefor - A segmented track made of a plurality of elastomeric track segments is disclosed. Each track segment is made of reinforced elastomeric material and is provided, at each end thereof, with a joint element adapted to be connected to the joint element of adjacent track segments. Each track segment generally comprises alternating series of substantially rigid sections and substantially flexible sections. The joint elements of the track segments are substantially located within rigid sections located at the extremities of the track segments. The segment track also comprises inner and outer plates configured to secure the joint elements of adjacent track segments together. | 01-30-2014 |
Mélissa Leblanc, Laval CA
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20150080366 | CYTOMEGALOVIRUS INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS - Compounds of Formula (I) wherein n, A, R | 03-19-2015 |
Mélissa Leblanc, Laval CA
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20110294778 | HEPATITIS C INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS - Compounds of Formula (I) | 12-01-2011 |
20120077737 | HEPATITIS C INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS - Compounds of the invention, which are macrocyclic peptide analogs containing an acylsulfonamide moiety, maintain good activity against NS3 proteases containing clinically relevant resistance mutations for this class as represented by genotype 1a R155K, genotype 1b D168V and genotype 1a D168V resistance mutations. The compounds of the invention are useful as inhibitors of HCV NS3 protease for the treatment of hepatitis C viral infection. | 03-29-2012 |
Michael W. Leblanc, Vernon CA
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20130102727 | SYNTHETIC CONSTRUCTION AGGREGATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Synthetic aggregates and methods of producing the same are disclosed herein. The aggregates advantageously utilize styrene polymer particles coated with additional materials such as fly ash, silica fume, and/or “liquid glass” in order to provide an improved means for manufacturing lightweight concrete that is significantly stronger than conventional lightweight concretes. | 04-25-2013 |
Michel Leblanc, Quebec CA
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20090268197 | Method and apparatus for identification of multiple fibers using an OTDR - In order to simplify and expedite identification of fibers (DF | 10-29-2009 |
20140037285 | MULTIPLE-ACQUISITION OTDR METHOD AND DEVICE - An OTDR device and method for characterizing one or more events in an optical fiber link are provided. A plurality of light acquisitions is performed. For each light acquisition, test light pulses are propagated in the optical fiber link and the corresponding return light signals from the optical fiber link are detected. The light acquisitions are performed under different acquisition conditions, for example using different pulsewidths or wavelengths. Parameters characterizing the event are derived using the detected return signal from at least two of the plurality of light acquisitions. | 02-06-2014 |
Michel Leblanc, Quebec(quebec) CA
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20130088718 | MULTIPLE-ACQUISITION OTDR METHOD AND DEVICE - An OTDR device and method for characterizing one or more events in an optical fiber link are provided. A plurality of light acquisitions is performed. For each light acquisition, test light pulses are propagated in the optical fiber link and the corresponding return light signals from the optical fiber link are detected. The light acquisitions are performed under different acquisition conditions, for example using different pulsewidths or wavelengths. Parameters characterizing the event are derived using the detected return signal from at least two of the plurality of light acquisitions. | 04-11-2013 |
Michel P. Leblanc, Vancouver CA
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20100001220 | ROTARY FACE SEAL WITH ANTI-CROWNING FEATURES - A typical rotary face seal employs a seal ring rotating relative to a sealing surface and also employs means to urge the seal ring towards the sealing surface in order to effect a seal. The seal ring may itself comprise a seal face bonded to a backing ring. In certain applications, the seal face may deform significantly as a result of the temperature variations experienced and an undesirable crowning of the seal face may occur. Such crowning may be reduced by employing an improved seal ring with anti-crowning features in which the thickness of an edge of the seal face is different from that in the middle of the seal face, or in which a relief slot is employed in the seal face. The improved seal ring is particularly suited for rotary face seals used in a rotary valve in a rotary gas separation device. | 01-07-2010 |
Mike Leblanc, Vancouver CA
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20110230539 | Small Molecule Inhibitors of N-Terminus Activation of the Androgen Receptor - Compounds having a structure of Formula (A) are provided. Uses of such compounds for treatment of various indications, including prostate cancer as well as methods of treatment involving such compounds are provided. Uses of compounds having a structure of Formula (F) for treatment of various indications, including prostate cancer as well as methods of treatment involving such compounds are also provided. | 09-22-2011 |
20110230556 | Diglycidic Ether Derivative Therapeutics and Methods for Their Use - This invention provides compound having a structure of Formula I or Formula II. Uses of such compounds for treatment of various indications, including prostate cancer as well as methods of treatment involving such compounds are also provided. | 09-22-2011 |
20130245129 | DIGLYCIDIC ETHER DERIVATIVE THERAPEUTICS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - This invention provides compound having a structure of Formula I or Formula II | 09-19-2013 |
Nancy Leblanc, Lac La Biche CA
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20090095932 | Knife Gate Valve - A gate valve apparatus includes an inlet side panel, and outlet side panel defining a ring recess on its inner face. The panels are fastened together and the valve gate moves between the panels. A seat ring defines a seat ring aperture and is positioned in the ring recess and oriented such that fluid pushing on the front face of the gate seals the gate against the seat ring. Removable ring fasteners countersunk below the inner surface of the seat ring extend into the outlet side panel. Removable inlet and outlet wear rings are positioned in the corresponding inlet and outlet passages, and the inner end of the outlet wear ring extends into the seat ring aperture to cover the fastener heads. The inlet and outlet wear rings have an inside diameter equal to an inside diameter of the inlet and outlet conduits. | 04-16-2009 |
Nicholas Leblanc, Calgary CA
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20130291119 | PACKAGED DIGITAL RIGHTS MESSAGING - A method for adding digital personalization to a digital asset is provided. The addition of digital personalization to a digital asset allows a distributor of digital assets to include packaged digital rights messaging to their products. A consumer's personal information is inserted into a scripted message which includes a reminder of their copyright obligation. The personalization can also include an encoded asset identification which is not visible to the casual consumer. The asset is provided without the usual rights management restrictions. | 10-31-2013 |
Patrick Leblanc, Boucherville CA
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20090162754 | ELECTROLYTE FOR LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERIES - A solid polymer electrolyte for a battery is disclosed. The solid polymer electrolyte includes a first polymer capable of solvating a lithium salt, a lithium salt, and a second polymer which is at least partially miscible with the first polymer or rendered at least partially miscible with the first polymer; at least a portion of_the second polymer being crystalline or vitreous at the internal operating temperature of the battery. | 06-25-2009 |
20100273054 | ELECTRODES AND ELECTRODE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - An electrode and an electrode material for lithium electrochemical cells are disclosed. The electrode material is in powder form and has a particle size distribution wherein the measured particle size distribution of the electrode material has a median size D | 10-28-2010 |
20130316251 | Electrode Material For Lithium Electrochemical Cells - An electrochemically active material is disclosed in which the particles of electrochemically active material have a zeta potential of less than 25 mV in absolute value (−25 mV to 0 mV; 0 mV to 25 mV) as measured in the medium (water and/or organic solvent) in which the particles are dispersed. | 11-28-2013 |
20140197799 | Electrochemical Cell Or Battery With Reduced Impedance And Method For Producing Same - The invention disclosed is a method for decreasing the internal resistance or impedance of a battery or electrochemical cell is described which comprises the step of discharging the battery or cell until it reaches an overdischarge condition and maintaining the battery or cell in the overdischarge condition for a period of time sufficient to effect a diminution of the internal resistance or impedance of a battery or electrochemical cell; and a battery or electrochemical cell having a reduced impedance. | 07-17-2014 |
Patrick Leblanc, Marieville CA
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20090138866 | UPGRADE PROCESS SYSTEM AND METHOD - Firmware, software, or data of a target device may be upgraded by a head end system using one or more of a plurality of systems and methods adapted to upgrade the target device in a variety of different network topologies. | 05-28-2009 |
Paul Leblanc, Laval CA
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20090294071 | Apparatus for welding a plastic component to the aperture of a plastic body - An apparatus for welding a plastic component to a body's aperture comprises a frame element, a first heating head mounted to the frame element for heating the component, a gripper for gripping the component and for mounting the component to the body's aperture, a heater arm having a second heating head mounted thereto for heating the body's aperture, and an actuator for mounting both the heater arm and the gripper to the frame element for alternating between a heating position wherein i) ia) the gripper is generally aligned with the first heating head for abutment therewith following relative movement towards each other, while ib) the second heating head is positioned for heating the body's aperture, and a work position wherein ii) the gripper is generally aligned with the body's aperture for mounting the component to the body's aperture for welding therewith. The gripper is mounted to the actuator via a cylinder arm provided with a collision monitor in the form of a linear encoder to detect inadvertent collision between the component and the heating head or the body. The collision monitor is configured to trigger an alarm when the linear encoder detects an inadvertent collision. | 12-03-2009 |
Reginald Joseph Leblanc, Lower Wedgeport CA
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20090266085 | Compostable materials recycling bin refrigeration device - A refrigeration device for compostable materials, comprising, a recycling bin adapted to receive compostable materials, a liner element adapted to receive the recycling bin; and refrigeration means adapted for cooling the liner element wherein when compostable materials are positioned within the recycling bin and the recycling bin is positioned within the liner element, the refrigeration means cools the liner element, the recycling bin and the compostable materials positioned therein. | 10-29-2009 |
Reginald Joseph Leblanc, Yarmouth County CA
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20120260672 | COMPOSTABLE MATERIALS RECYCLING BIN REFRIGERATION DEVICE - A refrigeration device for compostable materials, comprising, a recycling bin adapted to receive compostable materials, a liner element adapted to receive the recycling bin; and refrigeration means adapted for cooling the liner element wherein when compostable materials are positioned within the recycling bin and the recycling bin is positioned within the liner element, the refrigeration means cools the liner element, the recycling bin and the compostable materials positioned therein. | 10-18-2012 |
Rejean Leblanc, Jonquiere CA
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20100243194 | Stationary side dam for continuous casting apparatus - Exemplary embodiments of the invention provide a side dam for a continuous metal casting apparatus having elongated opposed casting surfaces forming a casting cavity. The side dam has an elongated upstream part and an elongated downstream part that are mutually laterally pivotable, and a smooth metal-contacting side surface extending continuously from an upstream end to a downstream end of the side dam. The surface has regions thereof formed on the upstream part and the downstream part. Mutual pivoting of the upstream part and the downstream part of the side dam enables the regions of the smooth metal-contacting side surface to be moved out of mutual coplanar alignment. The side dams can therefore be used to form either a convergent or divergent casting cavity to assists the casting procedure and to enhance the properties of the cast article. | 09-30-2010 |
20100243195 | Side dam blocks for continuous strip casters - Exemplary embodiments of the invention relate to a side dam block for a continuous metal caster apparatus. The block comprises a body of molten metal resistant material having a metal-contacting surface. The metal contacting surface has a plurality of indentations therein, the indentations having openings at the metal-contacting surface dimensioned to prevent penetration of molten metal into the indentations under casting conditions. Due to a smaller area of direct contact between the molten metal and the surfaces of the blocks, the blocks extract less heat from the molten metal than conventional blocks and help to reduce so-called “dog-bone” and “sink” type deformation of the cast article. | 09-30-2010 |
20100243196 | Continuous casting apparatus for casting strip of variable width - Exemplary embodiments of the invention provide a casting apparatus for continuously casting a metal strip article (e.g. a twin-belt metal caster or a twin-block metal caster). The apparatus has a casting cavity defined between a pair of moving elongated opposed casting surfaces, and the casting cavity has an entrance and an exit aligned in a direction of casting. The casting cavity is also provided with a molten metal injector at its entrance, the injector having an internal metal channel including a downstream opening for introducing molten metal into the casting cavity, and a pair of side dams at each lateral side of the casting cavity for confining molten metal from the injector within the cavity. At least one of the side dams comprises an elongated element that is movable laterally relative to the direction of casting during a casting operation. The elongated element extends in the direction of casting from the injector longitudinally between the casting surfaces at least to a downstream position within the casting cavity where the metal adjacent the element is laterally self-supporting. | 09-30-2010 |
Rick Leblanc, Moncton CA
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20100069135 | Continuous Secondary Game with Player Selection of Hidden Objects - A secondary game played on a gaming machine displays a plurality of objects, each object representing a hidden award. Upon a triggering event occurring, the player then touches one of the objects via a touch screen, and the award is granted to the player. The selected object is then disabled until the game is reset. The awards that remain available to be selected in the secondary game are displayed to the player separate from the objects. The secondary game is continuous and is not reset upon a player cashing out. The continuous secondary game motivates players to keep playing until the top prize is awarded and the game is reset. The trigger event that allows the player's to select an object is based on the player's accumulated wager amount and is preferably independent of any outcome of the main game or any outcome of a bonus game. | 03-18-2010 |
20110218026 | Bonus Game Where Player Guesses a Number Combination - A bonus game is carried out by a gaming machine. In a first embodiment, upon the player achieving a trigger event, the player must correctly guess a randomly generated safe combination of, for example, five digits using, for example, five single-digit numbers. The 5-digit safe combination is randomly generated by the gaming machine before each bonus game. The player is given a predetermine number of tries to correctly guess the 5-digit combination, with the award being lower for each successive guess. After each guess, the correct numbers are held, and the incorrect numbers are extinguished and no longer available. In a variation, there is only a single award for correctly guessing the code, but the player only gets one guess per trigger event. After a guess, the correctly guessed digits are held over for the next time the player gets a trigger event. Other variations are described. | 09-08-2011 |
Roger Leblanc, St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu CA
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20130329880 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF CALLING AGENTS AND CALL YIELD - A method and system for increasing call yield and the productivity of agents in an environment such as a contact or call center, for example, is described. Attributes may be used to classify calls and contact information. A system may learn from collected data. Calculations may be performed to aid in forecasting such as probabilities, call yield, and expected call handle time. Such calculations may be used to determine the best time to call a contact to achieve a desired result. | 12-12-2013 |
Ronald Leblanc, Memramcook CA
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20090152484 | Tamper-proof valve locking device - A device for locking a valve having an integrated stopper on the valve body and a valve handle with a locking hole in either an open or a closed position is disclosed. The valve handle is adapted to pivot a central valve post to rotate the valve between the open and closed positions. The device may include a rigid body having a central portion, and first and second arms extending outward from the central portion. Two holes may be provided in the arms to register with the locking hole in the valve handle and a third hole in the central portion of the rigid body may receive the central valve post. A notch sized to securely receive the integrated stopper may be provided in the central portion of the rigid body. | 06-18-2009 |
Sheri Leblanc, Lancaster CA
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20090072576 | Tarp enclosure system - A retractable tarpaulin cover system includes a tarp cover, plural spaced substantially U-shaped bows supporting and connected to the tarp cover, movable carriages operably connected to lower ends of each bow, a tensioning mechanism which moves an end one of said bows toward an endmost position thereof to tension the tarp cover in an expanded position of the cover, and a tension distributing mechanism which distributes the tension of the tarp cover between the end bow and another of said bows adjacent to said end bow. The tension distributing mechanism includes a collapsible brace interconnected between vertically extending legs of the end and adjacent bows, and does not project laterally of the vertically extending legs of the end and adjacent bows. | 03-19-2009 |
20110084514 | TARP ENCLOSURE SYSTEM - A retractable tarpaulin cover system includes a tarp cover, plural spaced substantially U-shaped bows supporting and connected to the tarp cover, movable carriages operably connected to lower ends of each bow, and a tensioning mechanism which moves an end one of said bows toward an endmost position thereof to tension the tarp cover in an expanded position of the cover. The tensioning mechanism includes an elongate brace arm having an upper end which operatively engages an upper or intermediate portion of a vertically extending leg of the end bow, a transmission device which operatively supports a lower end of the brace arm and rotates the arm in a longitudinal direction of the cover system to thereby also move the end bow in the longitudinal direction of the cover system, and a coupling which detachably connects the lower end of the brace arm to the transmission device. | 04-14-2011 |
Sheri Leblanc, Windsor CA
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20100096874 | Sidewall panel and tarpaulin cover system for flat bed trailers, and truck trailer incorporating same - A cover system, for protectively covering a trailer, includes a plurality of stakes, stake-supported panels and stake-retaining pockets. Each pocket includes a base section, adapted to be fixed to the vehicle, and a movable section which moves between open and closed positions of the pocket. The stake-retaining pocket is formed when the movable section is in the closed position. Each stake includes an inner section and an outer section selectively connectable to the inner section to define a pair of panel-receiving recesses therebetween. The inner stake section is thicker than the outer section, and the outer section includes an intermediate portion for separating the panel-receiving recesses when the stake sections are connected together. Rails may be used above the stakes to hold the panels in place, and a plurality of bows may adjustably or non-adjustably support a tarp above the rails. A trailer incorporating the cover system is also described. | 04-22-2010 |
20130168990 | SIDEWALL PANEL AND TARPAULIN COVER SYSTEM FOR FLAT BED TRAILERS, AND TRUCK TRAILER INCORPORATING SAME - A cover system for a substantially flat support surface on a vehicle includes plural removable panels configured to be disposed at opposite lateral sides of the support surface, lower supports which support lower surfaces of the panels and upper rails which retains upper surfaces of the panels at the opposite lateral sides of the support surface. Edge portions of the panels are shaped to overlap with the edge portions of adjacent side panels such that outermost surfaces of the panels extend substantially continuously when the panels are operatively disposed at the opposite lateral sides of the support surface. Each of the panels includes retaining device selectively fixing a lower portion of the panel on the vehicle. | 07-04-2013 |
Sylvio Leblanc, Dieppe CA
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20090124360 | THEME BASED PROMOTION CASH OUT TICKET FOR A GAMING MACHINE - The present invention provides a method that enables the possibility of adding promotions or themes to a printed cashout ticket without a need to modify the central system controller or modifying the host gaming machine. The present invention also provides a printer with selector means and a memory data bank which allows for the possibility of adding promotions or themes to a printed cashout ticket without a need to modify the central system controller or modifying the host gaming machine | 05-14-2009 |
20110273167 | PAPER POSITION SENSOR FOR PRINTER - A paper position sensor for a ticket printer is disclosed. The ticket printer includes a blank ticket tray and a paper guide consisting of an upper and lower guide, which lower guide contains a position sensor wheel that rotates as a result of the frictional contact with the blank ticket, as the ticket passes over the sensor wheel on its way through the guides. The wheel contains an embedded magnetic element such that as the wheel turns, which magnetically provides rotational position information to an adjacently-mounted sensor chip, which is able to determine, magnetically, the position of the wheel. The sensor chip provides data to the printer control as to the position of the ticket through the printer, and thus the printer control is now able to determine the precise position of the ticket in the printer. | 11-10-2011 |
Troy Leblanc, Nisku CA
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20120279726 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING SNUBBING SLIPS - The invention is directed to a system and method for monitoring and controlling a snubbing unit having traveling slips and stationary slips. Position sensors are associated with the slips for detecting opened and closed positions of the slips. Load sensors are associated with the slips for detecting load status of the slips. A control system receives input signals from the sensors, and confirms that either the traveling slips or the stationary slips are loaded before releasing or allowing the release the opposing set of slips, when transferring the pipe string load from the one set of slips to the other set of slips. | 11-08-2012 |
Valerie Leblanc, Vancouver CA
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20110314839 | Pressure Control System And Method - A pressure control system comprises separate conduits for supplying liquefied gas and vapor from a cryogen space defined by a cryogenic storage tank. A first conduit can deliver liquefied gas to a use device through a heater and then a first flow controller. A second conduit can deliver vapor to the use device with flow therethrough controlled by a second flow controller. The first flow controller is not exposed to liquefied gas at cryogenic temperatures because it is located downstream from the heater. For automatic operation a pressure sensor measures pressure inside the cryogen space and the first and second flow controllers are independently operable to maintain the pressure inside the cryogen space within a predetermined range. In a preferred embodiment the liquefied gas is a combustible fuel that is consumed by an internal combustion engine, which is the use device. | 12-29-2011 |
Valerie N. Leblanc, Vancouver CA
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20130228151 | Two Engine System With A Gaseous Fuel Stored In Liquefied Form - A gaseous fuelled two-engine system comprises a high pressure direct injection engine as the main power source and an auxiliary fumigated engine that can be fuelled with vapor removed from a storage tank that stores the gaseous fuel in liquefied form at cryogenic temperatures. The fuel supply system comprises a cryogenic pump for raising the pressure of the fuel to the injection pressure needed for the high pressure direct injection engine, and the cryogenic pump is powered by the auxiliary fumigated engine. | 09-05-2013 |
Vicky Leblanc, Moncton CA
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20140187309 | ENHANCEMENTS TO GAME COMPONENTS IN GAMING SYSTEMS - A computer-implemented method for enhancing game components in a gaming system using various three-dimensional enhancements. The three-dimensional enhancements may involve stacks of gaming components to provide and integrate additional symbols, multi-faceted gaming components, multi-faceted gaming surfaces running multiple games in parallel, items animating to simulate real-world physics, merging components, shapes to push up or down gaming components to create stacks, and so on. Further example three-dimensional enhancements are described. | 07-03-2014 |
20140335939 | 3D ENHANCEMENTS TO GAME COMPONENTS IN GAMING SYSTEMS INCLUDING A MULTI-FACETED GAMING SURFACE - An electronic gaming machine, system and method for providing game components with 3D enhancement are provided. The machine includes: one persistent data store; one receiver to receive game data for storage in the persistent data store; at least one processor configured to, using a portion of the game data, generate a multi-faceted gaming surface having a plurality of facet gaming surfaces, wherein each facet gaming surface comprises at least one of a row and a column of game components along a plane in accordance with a set of game rules for a given game; and a display device configured with a user interface to display the multi-faceted gaming surface in three-dimensions in relation to the plane of the display device; wherein the at least one processor is configured to run multiple instances of the given game in parallel on different facet gaming surfaces of the multi-faceted gaming surface. | 11-13-2014 |
Wilf Leblanc, Van CA
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20110135038 | MULTIPLE DATA RATE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Seamless wideband support is afforded by utilizing split-band data streams. For wideband signals, the 8 kHz bandwidth is divided into a low band, with approximately 0-4 kHz bandwidth, and a high band, with approximately 4-8 kHz bandwidth. Narrowband functions and services operate on the low band, while wideband functions and services operate on both low and high bands. | 06-09-2011 |
Wilfred Leblanc, Vancouver CA
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20090022075 | SELECTIVELY ADAPTABLE FAR-END ECHO CANCELLATION IN A PACKET VOICE SYSTEM - A packet voice transceiver adapted to reside at a first end of a communication network and to send an ingress communication signal comprising voice packets to, and receive an egress communication signal comprising voice packets from, a second packet voice transceiver residing at a second end of the communication network. The packet voice transceiver includes a far-end echo canceller that reduces echo that is present in the egress communication signal. The far-end communicates with other functional components of the transceiver system and cancels echo or refrains from canceling echo based on the activity of the other functional components. | 01-22-2009 |
20090154380 | Echo Cancellation For A Packet Voice System - An apparatus and methods supporting improved echo cancellation in a packet network is disclosed. An embodiment of the present invention may permit a split-band communication system operating in a narrowband mode to provide improved suppression of hybrid echo generated by the conversion of signals from a packet network to a two-wire analog circuit. By detecting the presence of signal characteristics outside of the relatively narrower bandwidth to be communicated, such an embodiment may more accurately detect the occurrence of speech received from a party on a relatively wider bandwidth communication circuit. The accurate detection of speech permits more effective suppression of any hybrid echo remaining after echo cancellation. An embodiment of the present invention may also have application in other systems that detect signals received via a path having a bandwidth greater than that to be transmitted. | 06-18-2009 |
Wilfrid Paul Leblanc, British Columbia CA
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20120250872 | Method and System for Modeling External Volume Changes Within an Acoustic Echo Canceller - A method and system are provided in which a device, such as an acoustic echo canceller, may reduce the residual echo that may be heard at the far end of a conversation when an external speaker volume is changed. The device may compute a gain based on an echo estimate produced by a filter and on a near-end signal comprising audio information. The gain may be based on a correlation of the echo estimate and the near-end signal that tracks the changes in volume. Once computed, the gain may be validated to ensure that it is being applied when appropriate. The echo estimate may be adjusted by first applying the gain to an output of the filter and subsequently scaling a value of each of the coefficients of the filter based on the gain. The gain may be smoothed out over consecutive frames based on several adaptation schemes. | 10-04-2012 |
William Leblanc, Moncton CA
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20110312265 | SOFFIT EXHAUST VENT - A soffit vent preventing an ingress of air while facilitating egress thereof, including a cylindrical frame containing an internal vent mechanism, which frame is mounted to the external surface of the soffit duct opening. The other end of the soffit vent is mounted on the vent duct. Within the cylindrical frame is an internal vent mechanism, comprising a cross beam defining two interstices, each interstice having a vent flap on the downstream side. A tension means holds the flaps closed, until the pressure within the building is greater than that outdoors, which pressure pushes the flaps open. | 12-22-2011 |
Yves Leblanc, Newmarket CA
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20110059546 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION OF MULTIPLE ANALYTE CATION TYPES TO A SINGLE ANALYTE ANION TYPE VIA ION/ION CHARGE INVERSION - An apparatus and method for a sample using a mass spectrometer is described, including, generating ions of a first polarity from an analyte using electrospray ionization; generating ions of a second polarity from a reagent; injecting the ions of the first polarity and ions of the second polarity in sequence into a chamber of the mass spectrometer such that the ions of the first polarity and the ions of the second polarity interact in the chamber to form analyte ions having the second polarity; and, analyzing the mass spectrum of the analyte ions of the second polarity. A reagent such as a polyamidomine is selected to preferentially yield analyte ions of the second polarity having a desired mass-to-charge ratio. | 03-10-2011 |
20140264009 | DIFFERENTIAL MOBILITY SPECTROMETER AND METHODS THEREOF - An apparatus and method are provided for analyzing samples of molecules. The apparatus comprises a mass analysis system including a differential mobility spectrometer, which includes at least three filter electrodes defining two ion flow paths where the filter electrodes generate electric fields for passing through selected portions of the sample ions based on the mobility characteristics of the sample ions. The differential mobility spectrometer also includes a voltage source that provides DC and RF voltages to at least one of the filter electrodes to generate the electric field, a first and a second ion inlet that receive sample ions, and an ion outlet that outputs the selected portion of the sample ions. A mass spectrometer receives some or all of the selected portion of the sample ions. | 09-18-2014 |
20150076342 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTRODUCING MAKE-UP FLOW IN AN ELECTROSPRAY ION SOURCE SYSTEM - An electrospray ion source method and system is provided for detecting emitter failure comprising a liquid chromatography column suitable for chromatographic separation of a sample. The column can have an inlet for receiving the sample; and an outlet for ejecting the sample. A make-up flow channel is provided for introducing make-up flow of liquid to the sample post-column, wherein the make-up flow normalizes the spray current. An electrospray ionization source is provided having one or more electrospray ionization emitter nozzles for receiving the make-up flow containing sample. A power supply can provide a voltage to the one or more emitter nozzles, and a measurement device can measure and monitor the spray current. | 03-19-2015 |
Yves J.c. Leblanc, Toronto CA
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20090121126 | HIGH RESOLUTION EXCITATION/ISOLATION OF IONS IN A LOW PRESSURE LINEAR ION TRAP - Methods for improved separation of ions from an ion trap employing a combination of low pressure and low amplitude ion excitation, including methods for removing, from an ion trap ion population, ions having a m/z value neighboring that of an ion of interest, mass spectrometry methods providing improved resolution of ion detection, and programmable apparatus programmed with instructions therefor. | 05-14-2009 |
20120112054 | HIGH RESOLUTION EXCITATION/ISOLATION OF IONS IN A LOW PRESSURE LINEAR ION TRAP - Methods for improved separation of ions from an ion trap employing a combination of low pressure and low amplitude ion excitation, including methods for removing, from an ion trap ion population, ions having a m/z value neighboring that of an ion of interest, mass spectrometry methods providing improved resolution of ion detection, and programmable apparatus programmed with instructions therefor. | 05-10-2012 |