Couillard
Albert Couillard, St-Cyrille De Wendover CA
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20130111851 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PALLETIZING PEAT MOSS - A system for palletizing peat moss in bulk form, comprising a dosing and feeding unit; a filling and compaction unit, receiving an amount of peat moss determined by the dosing and feeding unit, and compressing each determined amount of peat moss into a compressed bloc of peat moss on a pallet; a stabilization unit, receiving, from the filling and compaction unit, pallets, each pallet supporting a compressed bloc of peat moss, and wrapping the compressed bloc for stabilization thereof; a weighing and height measuring unit, measuring each compressed bloc received from the stabilization unit; and a wrapping unit, finally wrapping each measured compressed bloc. | 05-09-2013 |
Andree-Anne Couillard, Basel CH
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20100184596 | METHOD FOR THE CONTROL OF WEEDS IN TURF - The present invention relates to a method for controlling weeds in turfgrass, which comprises applying to the turfgrass, the locus thereof or seeds thereof a herbicidally effective amount of 4-Hydroxy-3-[2-(2-methoxyethoxymethyl)-6-trifluoromethylpyridine-3-carbonyl]-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-en-2-one or a composition which contains said compound. | 07-22-2010 |
Benjamin Couillard, Quebec CA
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20160025686 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF CONSOLIDATING MULTIPLE PHASED ARRAY INSTRUMENTS - A non-destructive testing and inspection (NDT/NDI) system and method operable to conduct an ultrasonic scanning test on a test object that synchronizes and merges the apertures of two or more NDT sub-instruments in frequency and phase. Disclosed are a method of using a Phased Lock Loop (PLL) as a synchronizing clock/trigger generator, and also a method of using a General Positioning Clock (GPS) and a pulse per second (PPS) output. Both methods combine ultrasonic scanning data acquisition from two or more NDT sub-instruments, and transform the sub-instruments into one bigger NDT instrument. | 01-28-2016 |
Cal Couillard, Edgerton, WI US
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20120275739 | PIVOTING BALL BEARING SYSTEM - A pivoting ball bearing. The ball bearing includes a first race and a second race and one or more rows of balls disposed therebetween. The first race includes a groove configured to have at least one row of balls track therein at a continuously variable circumferential tracking path while the first race rotates with respect to the second race. Pivoting of the first race with respect to the second race can occur by the balls shifting their circumferential tracking path within the groove of the first race. A collar on either the first race or the second race limits pivoting of the first race with respect to the second race. | 11-01-2012 |
Denis Couillard, Montreal CA
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20120302155 | MULTI-MODE COMMUNICATION UNIT - There is described a method of operating a multi-mode communication unit. For each frame of a data structure, the unit selectively sets a mode of operation for one of transmission and reception for a given duration, for operation in a radio communication mode of operation or in a sensing mode of operation. The unit interrupts a task within a given frame at a time selected in accordance with a set of priorities, and performs a different task for a given duration. | 11-29-2012 |
20130315341 | SIMULTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS JAMMING AND ENABLING ON A SAME FREQUENCY BAND - There is described the use of Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) modules to jam certain communication signals while allowing others to be received on a given frequency band. The DRFM modules exploit the multi-path phenomenon by using transmitted signals to cause full band destructive echoes and/or distortions. A set of receivers used in conjunction with the DRFM modules are aware of the exact multi-path induced by the DRFM modules and are therefore able to mitigate or even benefit from the effects of the destructive multi-path and maintain or improve communications. | 11-28-2013 |
Eileen Couillard, Salem, WI US
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20160066543 | PET COLLAR SLEEVE COVER AND COMBINATION - A sleeve cover is provided for a conventional choke collar. As configured in accordance with the present invention, the sleeve cover does not allow the collar to be drawn too tightly around a dog's neck. The sleeve cover preferably has attachment means disposed at each end of the sleeve cover. The sleeve cover is also provided in combination with a collar of conventional manufacture. | 03-10-2016 |
Francois Couillard, Sene FR
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20090039025 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEPARATING CONSTITUENTS OF A LIQUID FEED BY LIQUID-LIQUID CENTRIFUGAL CHROMATOGRAPHY - The invention relates to a method for separating constituents of a liquid feed by liquid-liquid centrifugal chromatography and to a device for implementing it. Constituents (A, B) having different partition coefficients such that they are respectively carried along at unequal velocities by a light solvent (l) and a heavier solvent (L), the feed is continuously injected at an intermediate point of a separation column (col), successive cycles comprising alternately a heavy solvent injection stage and a light solvent injection stage are carried out respectively at the two ends of the column consisting of the interconnection in series of at least one set of separation cells, and the separated solvents (FA, FB) are collected during each one of said stages at the column ends opposite the solvent injection points. | 02-12-2009 |
20100200488 | CELLS AND CONNECTING CHANNELS FOR CENTRIFUGAL PARTITION CHROMATOGRAPHY DEVICES - The present invention relates to cells ( | 08-12-2010 |
Jack Lee Couillard, Menasha, WI US
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20140031780 | PANT AND METHOD FOR MAKING SUCH A PANT - A method for positioning side panels during manufacture of a pant includes positioning the side panels on side panel transfer devices. The side panels move perpendicular to a pant transport plane as the pant is transported in the machine direction and the side panels reside on the side panel transfer devices. The side panels can include refastenable fastening components. The method and apparatus can move the fastening components closer together in the cross-machine direction or maintain the fastening components at a constant cross-machine position while the side panels reside on the side panel transfer devices. | 01-30-2014 |
James G. Couillard, Ithica, NY US
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20080224254 | Glass-based SOI structures - Semiconductor-on-insulator (SOI) structures, including large area SOI structures, are provided which have one or more regions composed of a layer of a substantially single-crystal semiconductor (e.g., doped silicon) attached to a support substrate composed of an oxide glass or an oxide glass-ceramic. The oxide glass or oxide glass-ceramic is preferably transparent and preferably has a strain point of less than 1000° C., a resistivity at 250° C. that is less than or equal to 10 | 09-18-2008 |
James G. Couillard, Ithaca, NY US
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20090085176 | GLASS-BASED SOI STRUCTURES - Semiconductor-on-insulator (SOI) structures, including large area SOI structures, are provided which have one or more regions composed of a layer ( | 04-02-2009 |
20100213582 | GLASS-BASED SOI STRUCTURES - Semiconductor-on-insulator (SOI) structures, including large area SOI structures, are provided which have one or more regions composed of a layer ( | 08-26-2010 |
James Gregory Couillard, Ithaca, NY US
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20090023271 | Glass-based SOI structures - A method of forming a semiconductor on glass structure includes: establishing an exfoliation layer on a semiconductor wafer; contacting the exfoliation layer of the semiconductor wafer to a glass substrate; applying pressure, temperature and voltage to the semiconductor wafer and the glass substrate, without a vacuum atmosphere, such that a bond is established therebetween via electrolysis; and applying stress such that the exfoliation layer separates from the semiconductor wafer and remains bonded to the glass substrate. | 01-22-2009 |
20100112785 | Methods and apparatus for producing semiconductor on insulator structures using directed exfoliation - Methods and apparatus provide for forming a semiconductor-on-insulator (SOI) structure, including subjecting a implantation surface of a donor semiconductor wafer to an ion implantation step to create a weakened slice in cross-section defining an exfoliation layer of the donor semiconductor wafer; and subjecting the donor semiconductor wafer to a spatial variation step, either before, during or after the ion implantation step, such that at least one parameter of the weakened slice varies spatially across the weakened slice in at least one of X- and Y-axial directions. | 05-06-2010 |
20100112825 | Methods and apparatus for producing semiconductor on insulator structures using directed exfoliation - Methods and apparatus provide for forming a semiconductor-on-insulator (SOI) structure, including subjecting a implantation surface of a donor semiconductor wafer to an ion implantation step to create a weakened slice in cross-section defining an exfoliation layer of the donor semiconductor wafer; and subjecting the donor semiconductor wafer to a spatial variation step, either before, during or after the ion implantation step, such that at least one parameter of the weakened slice varies spatially across the weakened slice in at least one of X- and Y-axial directions. | 05-06-2010 |
20100221927 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING SEMICONDUCTOR ON INSULATOR STRUCTURES USING DIRECTED EXFOLIATION - Methods and apparatus provide for forming a semiconductor-on-insulator (SOI) structure, including subjecting a implantation surface of a donor semiconductor wafer to an ion implantation step to create a weakened slice in cross-section defining an exfoliation layer of the donor semiconductor wafer; and subjecting the donor semiconductor wafer to a spatial variation step, either before, during or after the ion implantation step, such that at least one parameter of the weakened slice varies spatially across the weakened slice in at least one of X- and Y-axial directions. | 09-02-2010 |
20110053344 | SEMICONDUCTOR ON INSULATOR AND METHODS OF FORMING SAME USING TEMPERATURE GRADIENT IN AN ANODIC BONDING PROCESS - Methods and apparatus for producing a semiconductor on glass (SOG) structure include: bringing a first surface of a glass substrate into direct or indirect contact with a semiconductor wafer; heating at least one of the glass substrate and the semiconductor wafer such that a second surface of the glass substrate, opposite to the first surface thereof, is at a lower temperature than the first surface; applying a voltage potential across the glass substrate and the semiconductor wafer; and maintaining the contact, heating and voltage to induce an anodic bond between the semiconductor wafer and the glass substrate via electrolysis. | 03-03-2011 |
20110128546 | Variable Penetration Depth Biosensor - A surface plasmon resonance sensor system including a high refractive index prism, a sensor chip, a light source having multiple wavelengths over a broad range of wavelengths, optical lenses, a photodetector, a data acquisition unit, and as defined herein. The sensor chip can include, for example, a thin layer of silicon and gold on one face of a transparent substrate and the prism adjacent to the opposite face of the transparent substrate. Such an arrangement provides variable penetration depths up to about 1.5 micrometers with a dynamic range for sensing index of refraction changes in a sample that are several times greater than that of a conventional SPR sensor. The disclosure provides methods for using the surface plasmon resonance sensor system for cell assay or chemical assay related applications. | 06-02-2011 |
20120028443 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING SEMICONDUCTOR ON INSULATOR STRUCTURES USING DIRECTED EXFOLIATION - Methods and apparatus provide for forming a semiconductor-on-insulator (SOI) structure, including subjecting a implantation surface of a donor semiconductor wafer to an ion implantation step to create a weakened slice in cross-section defining an exfoliation layer of the donor semiconductor wafer; and subjecting the donor semiconductor wafer to a spatial variation step, either before, during or after the ion implantation step, such that at least one parameter of the weakened slice varies spatially across the weakened slice in at least one of X- and Y- axial directions. | 02-02-2012 |
20130221510 | METHODS FOR BONDING MATERIAL LAYERS TO ONE ANOTHER AND RESULTANT APPARATUS - Methods and apparatus provide for a structure, including: a first glass material layer; and a second material layer bonded to the first glass material layer via bonding material, where the bonding material is formed from one of glass frit material, ceramic frit material, glass ceramic frit material, and metal paste, which has been melted and cured. | 08-29-2013 |
20140001485 | GLASS-CERAMIC SUBSTRATES FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING | 01-02-2014 |
20140087159 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING ION EXCHANGED GLASS AND RESULTING APPARATUS - A laminate structure having a first glass layer, a second glass layer, and at least one polymer interlayer intermediate the first and second glass layers. The first glass layer is comprised of a thin, chemically strengthened glass having a surface compressive stress of between about 250 MPa and about 350 MPa and a depth of layer (DOL) of compressive stress greater than about 60 μm. The second glass layer can also be comprised of a thin, chemically strengthened glass having a surface compressive stress of between about 250 MPa and about 350 MPa and a depth of layer (DOL) of compressive stress greater than about 60 μm. | 03-27-2014 |
20140087193 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING ION EXCHANGED GLASS AND RESULTING APPARATUS - Methods and apparatus provide for performing an ion exchange process by immersing a glass sheet into a molten salt bath at one or more first temperatures for a first period of time such that ions within the glass sheet proximate to a surface thereof are exchanged for larger ions from the molten salt bath, thereby producing: (i) an initial compressive stress (iCS) at the surface of the glass sheet, (ii) an initial depth of compressive layer (iDOL) into the glass sheet, and (iii) an initial central tension (iCT) within the glass sheet; and annealing the glass sheet, after the ion exchange process has been completed, by elevating the glass sheet to one or more second temperatures for a second period of time such that at least one of the initial compressive stress (iCS), the initial depth of compressive layer (iDOL), and the initial central tension (iCT) are modified. | 03-27-2014 |
20150314571 | STRENGTHENED GLASS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR - A glass laminate structure comprising an external glass sheet and an internal glass sheet wherein one or both of the glass sheets comprises SiO | 11-05-2015 |
Julie A. Couillard, San Francisco, CA US
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20140312859 | PHASE BALANCING OF POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - Phase balancing techniques for power transmission systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a phase balancing protocol ( | 10-23-2014 |
20140327305 | PHASE BALANCING OF POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - Phase balancing techniques for power transmission systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a phase balancing protocol ( | 11-06-2014 |
20150270689 | INSTALLATION FIXTURE FOR INSTALLING DEVICES ON POWER LINES - An installation fixture for installing a device on a power line is disclosed. The fixture includes a lower cradle that may receive one part of the device, an upper cradle that may receive another part of the device, and a base. The installation fixture may be installed on a worker carrier for a boom truck or the like. The orientation of the lower cradle may be adjusted relative to the base to facilitate the installation on the power line. The upper cradle may be moved between an open position (where the parts may be loaded into the fixture) and a closed position (where the power line is captured between the two parts of the device) and at which time that parts can be secured together. | 09-24-2015 |
Lucie Couillard, Bedford CA
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20100307519 | Hairbrush - A hairbrush for styling hair has a brush head releasably connected to a rod rotatably mounted on a handle portion of the hairbrush and having a handle. The brush head has a plurality of spaced apart bristles for insertion between strands of the hair and gripping the strands therebetween. As the rod, and therefore the brush head are rotatable relative the handle, the brush head, with strands of hair gripped thereon, can be rotated as the handle is moved towards the head of a person whose hair is being styled, thus causing the strands of hair to be rolled around brush head, without requiring cumbersome twisting of the handle. A spring facilitates rotation in an opposite second direction and unrolling of the strands of hair off the brush head. A locking pin enables locking and unlocking of the rod and brush head to prevent and enable rotation thereof. | 12-09-2010 |
Nic Couillard, Berkeley, CA US
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20140043245 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL STYLUS - One exemplary embodiment involves receiving an input on a device, the input comprising at least one of an amount of pressure applied to the device against a computing device, a click of a physical button associated with the device, or a movement of the device against the computing device. The embodiment also includes transmitting the received input to the computing device via a wireless transceiver associated with the device. Additionally, the embodiment includes causing a plurality of actions to be performed on the computing device based at least in part on the received input. | 02-13-2014 |
20140086510 | Methods and Systems for Sharing Real-Time Electronic Content Among Social Contacts - Systems and methods are discussed to share real-time electronic content among social contacts. The current location of a mobile device is determined to be at a live event. For example, GPS functionality may be used to determine the current location of the mobile device at a live event. A live event vicinity associated with the live event is determined. The live event vicinity comprises a geographic area proximate the live event. One or more social contacts may be determined to be within the live event vicinity. Electronic content may be captured using the mobile device. For example, a photograph may be taken using the mobile device. The captured electronic content may be shared with one or more social contacts that are determined to be within the live event vicinity. | 03-27-2014 |