Bilodeau, US
Brian Bilodeau, Redmond, WA US
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20120237053 | Multi-Protocol Wireless Audio Client Device - A wireless audio client device such as a headset worn by a user allows the user to talk with multiple other devices using different communication protocols. In one approach, the wireless audio client device is a slave device which pairs with multiple master devices such as a game console and cell phone. The wireless audio client device uses a common set of peripherals such as a speaker, microphone, RF antenna, battery, status lights and control buttons. Processing circuitry is provided in one or more chips, to handle the different communication protocols. The wireless audio client device can automatically interrupt a game chat to allow the user to accept an incoming phone call, or can prompt the user to accept the call. Or, the wireless audio client device can play audio from the cell phone while the game chat continues. | 09-20-2012 |
Brian Allen Bilodeau, Redmond, WA US
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20120157206 | COMPANION OBJECT CUSTOMIZATION - A game-interactive customizable companion object includes a body, a communication subsystem housed within the body, and a behavior subsystem configured to control movement of the body. The behavior subsystem may include an initiation module configured to set initial behavioral characteristics of the companion object in accordance with the companion object profile, and an update module configured to change behavioral characteristics of the companion object responsive to control commands received from the entertainment system via the communication subsystem. | 06-21-2012 |
20140155169 | COMPANION OBJECT CUSTOMIZATION - An entertainment system includes an object tracking camera, a logic subsystem operatively connected to the object tracking camera, and a data holding subsystem holding instructions executable by the logic subsystem. The instructions are executable to receive one or more images of a scene from the object tracking camera, the scene including a human and a companion object. The instructions are further executable to recognize a gesture of the human based on the received one or more images, and to wirelessly send a control command to the companion object responsive to the recognized gesture. | 06-05-2014 |
Bruce Bilodeau, Danville, CA US
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20120290277 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZING RESERVOIR FORMATION EVALUATION UNCERTAINTY - A method is provided that utilizes independent data spatial bootstrap to quantitatively derive P10, P50 and P90 reservoir property logs and zonal averages. The method utilizes at least a “baseline” dataset that is assumed to be correct, and determines the distribution of possible input parameter values that provide the most optimal solution to fit the log analysis to the core data. In one embodiment, independent data spatial bootstrap method can be applied to determine the uncertainty of porosity and saturation. | 11-15-2012 |
David Bilodeau, Hadley, MA US
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20120186182 | TRIM ASSEMBLY - A trim assembly for use in concealing open spaces created by siding materials, wherein the assembly comprises a trim member configured to cover and conceal the terminal edges of the siding while simultaneously creating an expansion channel which allows the siding to expand or contract without causing premature bulging, bowing, splintering, cracking, and the like. The assembly may further comprise an insert wherein the insert is configured to readily engage with the trim member, and where the insert in combination with the trim member creates the look of butted cedar siding. The insert is configured to allow the siding to expand and contract in both a horizontal and a vertical direction. | 07-26-2012 |
Guy Bilodeau US
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20130028085 | FLOW CONTROL IN PACKET PROCESSING SYSTEMS - Flow control in a packet processing system includes obtaining metric data measuring utilization of at least one resource in the packet processing system over intervals of a time period. A value of a flow control load parameter is adjusted during each of the intervals based on comparing the metric data with at least one condition that indicates depletion of the at least one resource. A value of a packet flow budget is established for the packet processing system in each of the intervals based on the respective value of the flow control load parameter in each of the intervals. | 01-31-2013 |
James L. Bilodeau, San Mateo, CA US
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20100175740 | SOLAR COLLECTOR WITH END MODIFICATIONS - In one embodiment, a concentrating solar energy collector, which tracks movements of the sun along one axis has a reflective trough, at least one solar receiver mounted above the reflective trough and configured so that incident sunlight striking the reflective trough is directed toward the at least one solar receiver, and a reflector extender coupled to a first end of the reflective trough and configured to capture and direct incident sunlight towards the at least one solar receiver. In another embodiment, one or more extended end reflectors is attached with a reflective trough of a solar energy collector. | 07-15-2010 |
John Bilodeau, Fitzwilliam, NH US
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20090102681 | FIXED NETWORK FOR AN AUTOMATIC UTILITY METER READING SYSTEM - A fixed network for automatically reading a utility meter system has been developed. The network includes multiple meter interface units (MIUs) that each collect data from a designated utility meter. The collected data is transmitted to a primary data collector. The network includes multiple data collectors and each MIU identifies its own primary data collector based on signal quality between the collector and the MIU. The network includes a central host computer that is used to receive the collected data from the primary data collectors. | 04-23-2009 |
John Bilodeau, Tallassee, AL US
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20130088366 | Fixed Network for an Automatic Utility Meter Reading System - A fixed network for automatically reading a utility meter system has been developed. The network includes multiple meter interface units (MIUs) that each collect data from a designated utility meter. The collected data is transmitted to a primary data collector. The network includes multiple data collectors and each MIU identifies its own primary data collector based on signal quality between the collector and the MIU. The network includes a central host computer that is used to receive the collected data from the primary data collectors. | 04-11-2013 |
20130088367 | Fixed Network for an Automatic Utility Meter Reading System - A fixed network for automatically reading a utility meter system has been developed. The network includes multiple meter interface units (MIUs) that each collect data from a designated utility meter. The collected data is transmitted to a primary data collector. The network includes multiple data collectors and each MIU identifies its own primary data collector based on signal quality between the collector and the MIU. The network includes a central host computer that is used to receive the collected data from the primary data collectors. | 04-11-2013 |
20130088368 | Fixed Network for an Automatic Utility Meter Reading System - A fixed network for automatically reading a utility meter system has been developed. The network includes multiple meter interface units (MIUs) that each collect data from a designated utility meter. The collected data is transmitted to a primary data collector. The network includes multiple data collectors and each MIU identifies its own primary data collector based on signal quality between the collector and the MIU. The network includes a central host computer that is used to receive the collected data from the primary data collectors. | 04-11-2013 |
Luc Bilodeau US
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20160128583 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS COMPRISING A MULTISENSOR GUIDEWIRE FOR USE IN INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY - A system and apparatus comprising a multisensor guidewire for use in interventional cardiology, e.g. for Transcatheter Valve Therapies (TVT), comprises a plurality of optical sensors for direct measurement of cardiovascular parameters, e.g. transvalvular blood pressure gradients and flow. A conventional outer coil contains a shaped core wire having a cross-section defining helical grooves extending along its length, which accommodate optical fibers and optical sensors within a diameter D | 05-12-2016 |
Marc Bilodeau, Poland, ME US
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20150129068 | VALVES HAVING SEGMENTED SLEEVES AND INTERNAL SEALS - The present disclosure provides air-tight mechanical valves. In a general embodiment, the valves include a shaft and a segmented sleeve. The shaft includes a plurality of shaft ports distributed around a circumference of the shaft. The sleeve is configured to fit concentrically around the shaft and includes a body having at least two body pieces, at least one internal seal, and at least one set of a plurality of sleeve ports distributed around a circumference of the body. The plurality of sleeve ports cooperates with the plurality of shaft ports to facilitate fluid flow. The valves of the present disclosure advantageously reduce losses of pressure and compressed air during use. | 05-14-2015 |
Mark L. Bilodeau, Burlington, MA US
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20100260630 | ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY - A fan assembly that includes a fan having a fan hub and motor having a drive shaft and a drive member coupled to the drive shaft for rotation with the drive shaft. The fan hub includes an inner face and an outer face. The drive member contacts the inner face of the fan hub to define a plurality of discrete drive member contact zones between the drive member and the inner face of the fan hub. A clip engages the drive shaft and the outer face of the fan hub to couple the fan to the drive shaft. The clip contacts the outer face of the fan hub to define a plurality of discrete clip contact zones between the clip and the outer face of the fan hub. The plurality of drive member contact zones are generally aligned with the plurality of clip contact zones. | 10-14-2010 |
20120301329 | Airflow Assembly having Improved Acoustical Performance - An airflow assembly, includes a plenum, a barrel, a fan support, a fan assembly, and a plurality of ribs. The plenum includes an opening structure defining a plenum opening. The barrel extends in a downstream direction from the opening structure, and defines a barrel space and a downstream edge. The fan support is at least partially positioned within the barrel space. The fan assembly is supported by the fan support and includes (i) a motor and (ii) a blade assembly configured to rotate about an axis. Each of the ribs extends between (i) the opening structure or the barrel and (ii) the fan support. The downstream direction is parallel to the axis. An upstream direction is opposite of the downstream direction and parallel to the axis. A plane intersects the axis and is perpendicular to the axis. | 11-29-2012 |
Mark T. Bilodeau, Landsdale, PA US
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20120196894 | NOVEL TRPA1 ANTAGONISTS - The present invention relates to compositions and methods that modulate at least one TRP family member. Specifically, the present invention relates to novel TRPA1 antagonists and their use in the treatment of pain such as chronic inflammatory and neuropathic pain. Compounds that can modulate one or more TRPA1 functions are useful in many aspects including, but not limited to, maintaining calcium homeostasis; maintaining sodium homeostasis; modulating intracellular calcium levels; modulating membrane polarization (membrane potential); modulating cation levels; and/or treating or preventing diseases, disorders, or conditions associated with calcium homeostasis, sodium homeostasis, calcium or sodium dyshomeostasis, or membrane polarization/hyperpolarization (including hypo and hyperexcitability), and/or treating or preventing diseases, disorders, or conditions associated with regulation or misregulation of TRPA1 expression or function. The present invention further relates to methods and compositions that antagonize both a function of TRPA1 and a function of one or more additional TRP channels. | 08-02-2012 |
Mark T. Bilodeau, Harleyhsville, PA US
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20110212946 | Quinolone Neuropeptide S Receptor Antagonists - The present invention is directed to quinolone compounds which are antagonists of neuropeptide S receptors, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which the neuropeptide S receptor is involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the neuropeptide S receptor is involved. | 09-01-2011 |
Mark T. Bilodeau, Concord, MA US
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20140088066 | PLATINUM COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present disclosure relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions comprising a nanoparticle associated with, tether to, or encapsulating a platinum-based active pharmaceutical agent. The platinum-based drug is released from the nanoparticles in a controlled fashion. Also contemplated are methods of making the nanoparticles, as well as methods for using them in the treatment or prevention of diseases or conditions. One embodiment relates to phenanthriplatin nanoparticles and methods of using and making the same. | 03-27-2014 |
20140187501 | Targeted Conjugates Encapsulated in Particles and Formulations Thereof - Particles, including nanoparticles and microparticles, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, containing conjugates of an active agent such as a therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic agent attached to a targeting moiety via a linker have been designed which can provide improved temporospatial delivery of the active agent and/or improved biodistribution. Methods of making the conjugates, the particles, and the formulations thereof are provided. Methods of administering the formulations to a subject in need thereof are provided, for example, to treat or prevent cancer or infectious diseases. | 07-03-2014 |
20140378427 | CABAZITAXEL-PLATINUM NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The present teachings relate to compounds and compositions for treatment of cancers. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a platinum compound having a heterocycle ligand. Cabazitaxel-platinum nanoparticles are disclosed herein, as well as methods of making and using the same. | 12-25-2014 |
20150344511 | COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCERS - The present teachings relate to compounds and compositions for treatment of cancers. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a platinum (IV) complex having at least one carboxylate or carbamate ligand. | 12-03-2015 |
20160068557 | PLATINUM COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS, AND USES THEREOF - The present teachings relate to compounds and compositions for treatment of cancers. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a platinum (IV) complex having at least one reacting group for reacting with a functional group on a protein, engineered protein, antibody, antibody fragment, peptide, agonist, antagonist, aptamer or ligand which may be capable of recognizing a selected target cell population, and/or derivatives/analogs/mimics thereof. | 03-10-2016 |
20160074526 | SSTR-TARGETED CONJUGATES ENCAPSULATED IN PARTICLES AND FORMULATIONS THEREOF - Particles, including nanoparticles and microparticles, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, containing conjugates of an active agent such as a therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic agent attached to a targeting moiety via a linker have been designed which can provide improved temporospatial delivery of the active agent and/or improved biodistribution. Methods of making the conjugates, the particles, and the formulations thereof are provided. Methods of administering the formulations to a subject in need thereof are provided, for example, to treat or prevent cancer or infectious diseases. | 03-17-2016 |
Mark T. Bilodeau, Landale, PA US
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20100075970 | INHIBITORS OF AKT ACTIVITY - The present invention is directed to compounds which contain substituted pyridazines and pyrimidines moieties which inhibit the activity of Akt, a serine/threonine protein kinase. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for treating cancer comprising administration of the compounds of the invention. | 03-25-2010 |
Michael Bilodeau, Cambridge, MA US
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20150213288 | Scrubber to Remove Personally Identifiable Information - A personally identifiable information (PII) scrubbing system. The PII scrubbing system surgically scrubs PII form a log based on a scrubber configuration corresponding to the log. The scrubber configuration includes context information about locations and types of PII in the log and rules specifying how to locate and protect the PII. Scrubber configurations are quickly and easily created or modified as scrubbing requirements change or new scenarios are encountered. The flexibility provided by the scrubber configurations allows only the PII to be scrubbed, even from unstructured data, without having to include surrounding data. Many consumers can use the scrubbed data without needed to expose the PII because less non-personal data is obscured. Surgical scrubbing also retains the usefulness of the underlying PII even while protecting the PII. Consumers can correlate the protected PII to locate specific information without having to expose additional PII. | 07-30-2015 |
Michael A. Bilodeau, Brewer, ME US
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20080250741 | Fire resistant fibrous composite articles - A fire resistant fibrous composite article includes fibers bound together into a consolidated fibrous article such as a fiberboard. A first fire retardant composition including a hydrated mineral is in the interior of the article. A second fire retardant composition including a boron-containing compound is in the surface of the article. In another embodiment, a fire resistant fibrous composite article includes fibers, a fire retardant hydrated mineral and a zeolite bound together into a consolidated fibrous article which is resistant to water absorption. Another embodiment provides a lignocellulosic fibrous composite board for use in a roof system in which the board is exposed to bonding energy when it is bonded to another roof system component during construction of the roof. Another embodiment relates to a roof system of which a lignocellulosic fibrous composite board is part. The board or the roof system is in compliance with one or more fire resistance or flame and smoke standards. A further embodiment relates to a method of installing a fibrous composite board in a roof system. | 10-16-2008 |
20080293614 | ZEOLITE COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR WASTE ODOR CONTROL - A composite material for environmental odor control is useful in controlling odors from waste, for example, as an alternative daily cover for landfills and in composting applications. The composite material includes a fiber web and a zeolite containing metals to promote absorption of odorous gas. | 11-27-2008 |
20100301254 | BARRIER COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES PRODUCED WITH THE COMPOSITIONS - A stable, aqueous barrier coating composition includes: (a) prolamine; (b) cold water insoluble polymer; (c) water; (d) water-soluble co-solvent; and (e) stabilizer. The composition, when applied to a substrate, produces an article having a high surface energy and resistance to oil and grease penetration. A method of producing the article involves applying the composition to a substrate. | 12-02-2010 |
20110095245 | Method for Making Fire Retardant Materials and Related Products - A method for making fire retardant material including fire retardant cellulosic insulation. The method includes an arrangement for adding one or more feedstocks and a fire retardancy chemical compound to a common blend tank prior to feedstock drying. The one or more feedstocks may include at least one virgin pulp stock feed and at least one recycled material stock feed. The amount and type of both the virgin feedstock and the recycled material feedstock is selectable. Old newsprint (ONP) may be one type of recycled material feedstock. Another suitable type of recycled material feedstock is old corrugated containers (OCC). The method further includes retaining the fiber feedstock and the chemical compound together for enough time to ensure adherence or impregnations of enough of the chemical to the fibers after the drying process. Fluffing or fiberizing of the treated fibers may be accomplished under less severe conditions than ordinarily employed when making conventional cellulose insulation. | 04-28-2011 |
20110104465 | LIGHTWEIGHT COMPOSITE ARTICLE WITH CONTROLLED BIODEGRADATION - A lightweight composite article with controlled biodegradation includes a fibrous substrate and one or more additives applied to the fibrous substrate to control the rate of biodegradation of the composite article. The composite article has a weight of less than about 57 grams per square meter, and a biodegradation within a range of from about 30 days to about 150 days. In some embodiments, the additives include one or more of water repellent, antimicrobial agent and biodegradable binder. | 05-05-2011 |
20110117354 | Method for Making Fire Retardant Materials and Related Products - A method for making fire retardant material including fire retardant cellulosic insulation. The method includes an arrangement for adding one or more feedstocks and a fire retardancy chemical compound to a common blend tank prior to feedstock drying. The one or more feedstocks may include at least one virgin pulp stock feed and at least one recycled material stock feed. The amount and type of both the virgin feedstock and the recycled material feedstock is selectable. Old newsprint (ONP) may be one type of recycled material feedstock. Another suitable type of recycled material feedstock is old corrugated containers (OCC). The method further includes retaining the fiber feedstock and the chemical compound together for enough time to ensure adherence or impregnations of enough of the chemical to the fibers after the drying process. Fluffing or fiberizing of the treated fibers may be accomplished under less severe conditions than ordinarily employed when making conventional cellulose insulation. | 05-19-2011 |
20110183007 | ANTIFUNGAL COMPOSITIONS - An antifungal composition includes a borate fungicide and an ion-exchange type antimicrobial agent with two or more different metal ions. For example, the ion-exchange type antimicrobial agent may be a zeolite and the metal ions may be magnesium ions and manganese ions. The combination of the metal ions and the borate provide a synergistic effect in fungal resistance. | 07-28-2011 |
20120094138 | Fire Resistant Paint and Article - A fire resistant paint includes a film-forming binder, a solvent, and a hydrated mineral that imparts fire resistance to the paint. The paint, when applied to a fibrous composite article which comprises at least about 20 wt % lignocellulosic fibers bound together into a consolidated fibrous article, provides the article with a flame spread index of not greater than about 50. | 04-19-2012 |
20120114736 | ZEOLITE COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR WASTE ODOR CONTROL - A composite material for environmental odor control is useful in controlling odors from waste, for example, as an alternative daily cover for landfills and in composting applications. The composite material includes a fiber web and a zeolite containing metals to promote absorption of odorous gas. | 05-10-2012 |
20130192778 | FILLER COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PRODUCING COMPOSITE MATERIALS - A modified filler composition for use in composites, such as paper and paper board, which is produced by reacting a filler material with a binder and a reactant material. Also, a method to produce composites, such as paper and paperboard, produced containing the modified filler composition is disclosed. | 08-01-2013 |
20150033983 | COMPOSITE BUILDING PRODUCTS BOUND WITH CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS - Building materials are generated by the simple mixing of cellulose nanofiber (CNF) slurry with typical wood-derived material such as wood meal, optionally with mineral particulate materials, and dried. Particle boards are made with wood meal particulates; wallboards are made with wood particulates and mineral particulates; paints are made with pigment particulates; and cement is made with aggregate particulates. The particle board samples were tested for fracture toughness. The fracture toughness was found to be from 20% higher up to ten times higher than the typical value for similar board, depending on the formulation. For cases of 20% by weight cellulose nanofibers and 80% wood, the fracture toughness was more than double that of typical particle board. The process sequesters carbon and oxygen into the building product for its lifespan—typically decades—and avoid releasing CO | 02-05-2015 |
20150125658 | Release Paper and Method of Manufacture - Release base papers with improved surface properties and more efficient manufacturing potential are made using cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) along with high freeness, less refined pulp. Release papers serve as the backing for common adhesive labels, for industrial film coatings, and also for certain food processing uses. The CNF may be added to the furnish and processed to paper, or the CNF may be added as a coating onto a partially dried web of paper. The CNF may optionally be combined with a starch and a starch crosslinker. | 05-07-2015 |
20160102201 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MAKING THEM - Disclosed are processes for making polymeric composite materials and composite materials made from those processes the process comprising: providing a mixture, comprising: a liquid, a polymer precursor, and a dispersed-phase precursor; and subjecting the mixture to reaction conditions sufficient: to effect polymerization of the polymer precursor to produce a polymer and a reaction product; and to remove substantially all the liquid and reaction product from the mixture; wherein said reaction conditions comprise: pressure between about 10 millitorr and about 300 torr; and temperature: greater than or equal to the highest boiling point of the liquid and reaction product; less than the decomposition temperature of the polymer; and less than the decomposition temperature of the dispersed-phase precursor. | 04-14-2016 |
Paul Bilodeau, Charlestown, MA US
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20140317009 | Managing Online and Offline Interactions Between Recruiters and Job Seekers - Systems and methods for managing interactions between users to allow for a more effective online employment process are disclosed. In an aspect, the system includes a portal containing various databases and allows employers and prospective employees to create profiles, create and search for job postings, and create and take exams and interviews. In another aspect, system includes processes which can assist in these steps by using an automated system to grade and score tests and interviews, generate test questions based on the type of the job posting, and perform automated matching between users based on commonalities. In yet another aspect, user profiles may be connected to update feeds and social media sites in order to automatically pull updates from such sites to ensure that a prospective employee's profile remains up-to-date. | 10-23-2014 |
Richard T. Bilodeau, Dayton, WY US
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20100301266 | Coal Topper Dust Control Formulation, System and Method - This disclosure describes formulations, systems and methods for coal topping, a term which refers to the application of liquid products to the top of coal loads, such as those in open topped coal hopper railcars as commonly used today to transport coal. Disclosed herein are controlled viscosity fluid formulations suitable for use as a coal topper. The fluids include water as a base solvent, polymer and, optionally, crosslinking agents and plasticizer. The polymer is a water-soluble polymer with reactive groups capable of producing viscosity in the solvent and reacting with crosslinking agents and the plasticizer. The polymer is one capable of manipulation to produce appropriate viscosity levels on a consistent basis. Crosslinking agents consist of chemicals capable of reacting with the reactive polymer to produce complexes that become essentially insoluble on drying. The plasticizer is an agent capable of providing for a dried matrix with flexibility without loss of strength. | 12-02-2010 |
Rick Bilodeau, Dayton, WY US
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20130184381 | TACKIFIER AND MODIFIED STARCH FORMULATION, SYSTEM AND METHOD - This disclosure describes formulations, systems and methods for a novel tackifier. The novel tackifier is composed of a modified starch and an acrylamide. | 07-18-2013 |
20160002503 | TACKIFIER AND MODIFIED STARCH FORMULATION, SYSTEM AND METHOD - This disclosure describes formulations, systems and methods for a novel tackifier. The novel tackifier is composed of a modified starch and an acrylamide. | 01-07-2016 |
Roger Bilodeau, St. James, NY US
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20100156019 | Collating System - A co-mailing system uses an insert machine to merge different mail streams into one stream in the sequence of a master mail list. By using an insert machine with vertically oriented pockets traveling on a moving conveyor, the speed of merging the mail streams is high and efficiency is obtained. | 06-24-2010 |
Ron G. Bilodeau, Arundel, ME US
Steve Bilodeau, Cumming, GA US
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20130325788 | ETL DATA TRANSIT METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method and system for archiving data is provided. The method includes an extraction stage, a load stage, and a production merge stage. In the extraction stage, incoming files from a source system are extracted, where each incoming file has data records. Upon determining that the incoming files are of different data record types, the incoming files are split by record type. The files are also parsed. In a load stage, all files from a load ready directory are placed together in a single batch with a common RUNID for each data record type. In a production merge stage, all files made available from the load stage are processed. The processed files are loaded into a data warehouse. Each stage operates independently of any other stage. Each stage is also iterative and circular. | 12-05-2013 |
Steve Bilodeau, Cambridge, MA US
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20120034192 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING CELL REPROGRAMMING - The invention provides compositions and methods of use to enhance reprogramming of mammalian cells. Certain compositions and methods of the invention are of use to enhance generation of induced pluripotent stem cells by reprogramming somatic cells. Certain compositions and methods of the invention are of use to enhance reprogramming of pluripotent mammalian cells to a differentiated cell type. Certain compositions and methods of the invention are of use to enhance reprogramming of differentiated mammalian cells of a first cell type to differentiated mammalian cells of a second differentiated cell type. The reprogrammed somatic cells are useful for a number of purposes, including treating or preventing a medical condition in an individual. The invention further provides methods for identifying an agent that enhances or contributes to reprogramming mammalian cells. Certain of the inventive compositions and methods relate to inhibiting histone methylation. | 02-09-2012 |
20130109737 | MEDIATOR AND COHESIN CONNECT GENE EXPRESSION AND CHROMATIN ARCHITECTURE | 05-02-2013 |
Steven Bilodeau, Oxford, CT US
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20120015857 | LITHOGRAPHIC TOOL IN SITU CLEAN FORMULATIONS - Compositions and methods of using said composition for removing polymeric materials from surfaces, preferably cleaning contaminant buildup from a lithography apparatus without total disassembly of said apparatus. | 01-19-2012 |
20130280123 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING THE COLLAPSE OF HIGH ASPECT RATIO STRUCTURES DURING DRYING - Methods of reducing the capillary forces experienced by fragile high aspect ratio structures during drying to substantially prevent damage to said high aspect ratio structures during drying. They include modifying the surface of the high aspect ratio structures such that the forces are sufficiently minimized and as such less than 10% of the high aspect ratio features will have bent or collapsed during drying of the structure having said features thereon. | 10-24-2013 |
Steven M. Bilodeau, Oxford, CT US
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20080251104 | Systems and Methods for Determination of Endpoint of Chamber Cleaning Processes - Apparatus and method for determination of the endpoint of a cleaning process in which cleaning fluid is contacted with a structure to effect cleaning thereof. The cleaning process includes contacting a cleaning fluid with a structure to be cleaned and producing a cleaning effluent having a sensible heat thermal energy characteristic corresponding to extent of cleaning of the structure, disposing an object in the cleaning effluent that interacts with the cleaning effluent to produce a response indicative of the sensible heat thermal energy characteristic of the cleaning effluent, and monitoring such response to determine when the cleaning is completed. An endpointing algorithm and endpoint monitoring are also described, as well as endpoint monitor sensor elements that are useful to determine endpoint conditions in an efficient and reproduceable manner. | 10-16-2008 |
20100164057 | PRECURSORS FOR SILICON DIOXIDE GAP FILL - A full fill trench structure comprising a microelectronic device substrate having a high aspect ratio trench therein and a full filled mass of silicon dioxide in the trench, wherein the silicon dioxide is of a substantially void-free character and has a substantially uniform density throughout its bulk mass. A corresponding method of manufacturing a semiconductor product is described, involving use of specific silicon precursor compositions for use in full filling a trench of a microelectronic device substrate, in which the silicon dioxide precursor composition is processed to conduct hydrolysis and condensation reactions for forming the substantially void-free and substantially uniform density silicon dioxide material in the trench. The fill process may be carried out with a precursor fill composition including silicon and germanium, to produce a microelectronic device structure including a GeO | 07-01-2010 |
20100209596 | SCALABLE LEAD ZIRCONIUM TITANATE (PZT) THIN FILM MATERIAL AND DEPOSITION METHOD, AND FERROELECTRIC MEMORY DEVICE STRUCTURES COMPRISING SUCH THIN FILM MATERIAL - A novel lead zirconium titanate (PZT) material having unique properties and application for PZT thin film capacitors and ferroelectric capacitor structures, e.g., FeRAMs, employing such thin film material. The PZT material is scalable, being dimensionally scalable, pulse length scalable and/or E-field scalable in character, and is useful for ferroelectric capacitors over a wide range of thicknesses, e.g., from about 20 nanometers to about 150 nanometers, and a range of lateral dimensions extending to as low as 0.15 μm. Corresponding capacitor areas (i.e., lateral scaling) in a preferred embodiment are in the range of from about 10 | 08-19-2010 |
20110048063 | COMPONENT FOR SOLAR ADSORPTION REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH COMPONENT - An adsorption structure is described that includes at least one adsorbent member formed of an adsorbent material and at least one porous member provided in contact with a portion of the adsorbent member to allow gas to enter and exit the portion of the adsorbent member. Such adsorption structure is usefully employed in adsorbent-based refrigeration systems. A method also is described for producing an adsorbent material, in which a first polymeric material is provided having a first density and a second polymeric material is provided having a second density, in which the second polymeric material is in contact with the first polymeric material to form a structure. The structure is pyrolyzed to form a porous adsorbent material including a first region corresponding to the first polymeric material and a second region corresponding to the second polymeric material, in which at least one of the pore sizes and the pore distribution differs between the first region and the second region. | 03-03-2011 |
20110097478 | SCALABLE LEAD ZIRCONIUM TITANATE (PZT) THIN FILM MATERIAL AND DEPOSITION METHOD, AND FERROELECTRIC MEMORY DEVICE STRUCTURES COMPRISING SUCH THIN FILM MATERIAL - A novel lead zirconium titanate (PZT) material having unique properties and application for PZT thin film capacitors and ferroelectric capacitor structures, e.g., FeRAMs, employing such thin film material. The PZT material is scalable, being dimensionally scalable, pulse length scalable and/or E-field scalable in character, and is useful for ferroelectric capacitors over a wide range of thicknesses, e.g., from about 20 nanometers to about 150 nanometers, and a range of lateral dimensions extending to as low as 0.15 μm. Corresponding capacitor areas (i.e., lateral scaling) in a preferred embodiment are in the range of from about 10 | 04-28-2011 |
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Wayne L. Bilodeau, Gorham, ME US
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