Bourgoin
Brian Bourgoin, East Haddam, CT US
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20080256992 | Two Point Lock for Doors and Windows - A two point lock includes two pivotally mounted security hooks having sliding faces that engage sliding faces of a spring-loaded mishandling pin when the mishandling pin is vertically extended and the security hooks are rotatably retracted. The mishandling pin is vertically retracted when it abuts a jamb. When the mishandling pin is vertically retracted, the sliding faces disengage so that the security hooks can rotate to lock onto a striker on the jamb. Thus, the mishandling pin prevents the security hooks from being slammed into the striker before a door or a window is fully closed. | 10-23-2008 |
20080258475 | TWO POINT LOCK FOR DOORS AND WINDOWS - A two point lock includes two pivotally mounted security hooks having sliding faces that engage sliding faces of a spring-loaded mishandling pin when the mishandling pin is vertically extended and the security hooks are rotatably retracted. The mishandling pin is vertically retracted when it abuts a jamb. When the mishandling pin is vertically retracted, the sliding faces disengage so that the security hooks can rotate to lock onto a striker on the jamb. Thus, the mishandling pin prevents the security hooks from being slammed into the striker before a door or a window is fully closed. | 10-23-2008 |
20100207403 | AUTOMATIC SASH LOCK WITH ROTARY LATCH - A latch for a window sash is disclosed. The latch includes a cover with a handle, a chassis, a bolt biased towards an extended position and containing a notch, a plunger biased towards the extended position and containing a guide, a rotary latch, pivotally connected to the chassis, containing a guide slot for receiving the guide and a protrusion biased towards the notch. The latch is operated wherein the bolt is locked in a retracted position when the handle slides the bolt inwardly towards the chassis and the protrusion engages the notch as the rotary latch rotates towards the notch, and wherein the bolt is released to the extended position when the plunger slides inwardly towards the chassis and the protrusion disengages from the notch as the rotary latch rotates away from the notch. | 08-19-2010 |
20130312331 | Casement Window Operator with Folding Handle - An operator for a casement window is disclosed which includes a hub that frictionally receives a spindle. The hub is pivotally connected to a proximal end of a pivoting handle. The hub is disposed within a cavity that extends through the proximal end of the handle and terminates at a back wall. The cavity partially accommodates a biasing element, an actuator and the hub. The biasing element is disposed between the actuator and the back wall and biases the actuator towards the hub. The hub includes at least one open position recess and open position protrusion and the actuator includes a complementary protrusion and a recess wherein the protrusion is received in the at least one open position recess of the hub and the recess of the actuator receives the at least one open position protrusion of the hub when the handle is pivoted to the open position. | 11-28-2013 |
20150052817 | Window Lock With Corner Drive And Lock Points Along A Side And The Top Of The Window - A locking system for a casement window that provides a corner drive assembly for transmitting vertical movement of a lock bar along one side of the window frame into horizontal movement of a lock bar disposed along a top of the window frame. Thus, lock points on both the non-hinged side of the window frame as well as the top of the window frame may be provided. The corner drive assembly includes a side plunger that is coupled to the side lock bar and a top plunger that is coupled to a top lock bar. Both side and top keepers are provided to provide lock points along the non-hinged side as well as the top of the window. The system may also be extended with a second corner drive assembly in the second upper corner of the casement window and that may extend down the hinged side of the frame and sash as well. | 02-26-2015 |
Frederick Bourgoin, Berlin DE
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20150276555 | TRAIN TEST PLATFORM - A train test platform for testing actual train components of a multiple car railway train and a method to test such actual train components includes a supervisor unit and several car units linked by a reflective memory system. The actual components to be tested are installed in instrumentation units of the respective car units. The instrumentation units provide break-out interfaces for connecting the actual train components to a train communication system having the wiring, bus systems, or power supplies Further the instrumentation units simulate those components not being present physically in the respective cars. Testing is performed by monitoring and manipulating signals at the break-out interfaces in real-time. All testing is controlled by the supervisor unit using the reflective memory to exchange information with the platform components in the respective car units. | 10-01-2015 |
Gilles Bourgoin, Rueil-Malmaison FR
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20110130175 | CORDLESS TELEPHONE HANDSET HAVING A WIDE PASSBAND ELECTROACOUSTIC CHAIN - A wireless telephone handset includes a processing unit having associated therewith a microphone, an earpiece, and a loudspeaker mounted on a wall of an enclosure provided with a vent having dimensions adapted to co-operate with the enclosure to form a Helmholtz resonator. | 06-02-2011 |
20120063588 | METHOD FOR CORRECTING TELEPHONE SIGNAL DEGRADATION CAUSED BY THE LENGTH OF THE ANALOG LINE VIA THE RECEIVER - The present invention relates to the field of telephony and specifically to a method for correcting the degradation of telephone signal quality caused by analogue lines. The invention describes managing, via the receiver, a specific correction of telephone signal degradation caused by the length of the analogue line between the parties. Said line length between the receiver and the telephone switchboard to which said receiver is connected is stored in the receiver. Advantageously, the line lengths between the receiver of the called party and the corresponding switchboard are stored, for example in the director of the apparatus. During the call, said line length is taken into account by a specific correction means for said correction inside the receiver. | 03-15-2012 |
20120250894 | APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR CONNECTING TO ONE OR MORE OUTER SPEAKERS AS WELL AS MEANS FOR DETECTING SUCH A CONNECTION - An audio appliance includes two external connections for connection to external loudspeakers, and includes means for establishing an electrical signal between the external terminals that is representative of an audio source in order to inject an excitation electric current into each external loudspeaker. Means are provided for incorporating a component at a “detection” frequency that is situated outside the audible spectrum in the electrical signal that is established between the external terminals, together with means for detecting an electric current flowing between the external terminals and having a frequency corresponding to the detection frequency. This is applicable in particular to systems comprising a mobile appliance and a fixed docking station incorporating a woofer and designed to receive the mobile appliance. | 10-04-2012 |
Guillaume Bourgoin, Limoges FR
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20130298536 | Device For Recirculating Exhaust Gas From The Engine Of An Automobile, And Use Of Such A Device - The invention concerns a device for recirculation of exhaust gases from an engine ( | 11-14-2013 |
Guillaume Bourgoin, Paris FR
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20110017425 | Heat Exchanger For An Air Supply Circuit Of A Motor Vehicle Engine - A heat exchanger ( | 01-27-2011 |
Guillaume Bourgoin, Burnie AU
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20140360161 | FORCED AIR CIRCULATION FOR AN AFTERTREATMENT MODULE - A cooling system for an aftertreatment module mounted within an enclosure is provided. The cooling system includes a source of forced air in fluid communication with the enclosure. At least one duct is provided in conjunction with the source of forced air. The at least one duct is configured to direct at least a portion of the forced air from the source of forced air towards a first component of the aftertreatment module. A remaining portion of the forced air that was not directed towards to the first component is directed towards a second component of the aftertreatment module. | 12-11-2014 |
20140360167 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING OF AN AFTERTREATMENT MODULE - A cooling system for an aftertreatment module located within an enclosure is provided. The cooling system includes an exhaust outlet line and a venturi arrangement provided in cooperation with the exhaust outlet line. The venturi arrangement is spaced from a downstream portion of the exhaust outlet line. Moreover, the venturi arrangement relative to the downstream portion of the exhaust outline line is configured to expel heated air from the enclosure. | 12-11-2014 |
Jacques Bourgoin, Thomery FR
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20100158192 | Detection device and process by x-ray imaging with very low dose of objects carried by a moving subject - A device and a method for X-ray imaging detection of objects on a moving subject, according to a direction of advance, the device includes an X-ray source, a fixed X-ray detector including at least one column formed of m pixels adapted to detect the radiation coming from the interaction of the flux of X-rays with the subject, beam-shaping element adapted to produce a curtain X-ray beam with a width close than that of a column of pixels of the X-ray detector and directed to the column of pixels, two rigid lateral supports adapted to support the X-ray detector, and the beam-shaping element. The X-ray detector is sensitive, has a response time lower than 10 μs, and is adapted to carry out a series of n samplings, each having a time-duration te, during the passage of the subject in front of the column of pixels during the time Tp, generating n column images, the sampling time-duration te being shorter than or equal to the time of transit tp of one point of the subject in front of a column of pixels. | 06-24-2010 |
20130029404 | PHOTOBIOREACTOR IN A CLOSED ENVIRONMENT FOR CULTIVATING PHOTOSYNTHETIC MICRO-ORGANISMS - The invention relates to a photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic micro-organisms, comprising: a) at least one cultivation container ( | 01-31-2013 |
Jason Bourgoin, Minneapolis, MN US
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20140128726 | Alignment of Imaging Modalities - Alignment of imaging modalities is disclosed. Orientation of an ultrasound imaging probe can be determined. A fluoroscopic imaging device can be aligned with respect to the orientation of the ultrasound imaging probe and a medical device can be implanted based on images obtained from the ultrasound imaging probe and the fluoroscopic imaging device. | 05-08-2014 |
Jean-Philippe Bourgoin, Voisin Le Bretonneux FR
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20080296563 | Carbon nanotube field effect transistor - A nanotube-based flexible field effect transistor and its method of manufacture is provided. The field effect transistor according to the invention comprises at least two contact electrodes, respectively drain and source electrodes, an electrical conduction zone connected to the contact electrodes, said zone comprising a plurality of single-wall carbon nanotubes that are substantially aligned, a gate electrode for controlling the electric current circulating in said zone and a flexible substrate on which the contact and gate electrodes are deposited. The nanotube density in the conduction zone is strictly greater than 10 nanotubes per micrometer. | 12-04-2008 |
Jean-Philippe Bourgoin, Voisins Le Bretonneux FR
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20090179240 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING/STORING ELECTROMAGNETIC BEAMS, METHOD FOR MAKING SAME, AND USE THEREOF AND IMAGER INCORPORATING SAME - The invention concerns a device for detecting and storing electromagnetic beams, an imager incorporating same, a method for making said device and use thereof. The inventive device comprises a field-effect phototransistor including: two source and drain contact electrodes, an electrical conduction unit which is connected to the two contact electrodes and which is coated with a photosensitive polymeric coating capable of absorbing the beams, of detecting, of generating in response the loads detected by said unit and of storing said loads, and a gate electrode which is capable of controlling the electric current in the unit as well as spatially distributing the loads in said coating and which is separated from said unit by a gate dielectric. Said device is configured such that the conduction unit comprises at least one semiconductive nanotube or nanowire capable of supplying an electric signal representing a modification of the conductivity of the phototransistor having been exposed to a beam, and that the gate dielectric has a thickness and a permittivity ε, which satisfy ε | 07-16-2009 |
20120092032 | DEVICE FOR CHARACTERISING ELECTRIC OR ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS - The invention relates to an integrated device (PM) for characterising electric or electronic components (DUT), in particular nanometric ones, comprising a substantially insulating substrate (S) on which are provided four conducting pads (P | 04-19-2012 |
Jerome Bourgoin, Saint Paul De Varces FR
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20160079291 | CMOS IMAGE SENSOR - A CMOS image sensor including: an array of M×N pixels, the pixels of a same column being connected to a same output track, each pixel including a photodiode, a sense node, a transfer transistor, a reset transistor, and a read circuit; and a test circuit including an assembly of N elementary reference cells respectively connected to the N output tracks of the sensor, each cell including a resistor, a sense node, a transfer transistor, a reset transistor, and a read circuit, the N resistors being series-connected between first and second nodes of application of a reference voltage. | 03-17-2016 |
Jérôme Bourgoin, Fontaine FR
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20110175887 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DISPLAY SCREEN, IN PARTICULAR A PLASMA DISPLAY SCREEN, AND DEVICE FOR SAME - A display screen is controlled through successive scans of the display screen. Each scan of the display screen includes a successive selection of rows of the display screen. For each row selected, and in accordance with a normal selection, a first column selection mode is implemented wherein a first selection signal is generated for the column, that first selection signal going from a first state towards a second state with an intermediate plateau level being reached therebetween. In an alternative operation, a second column selection mode is provided which replaces the first column selection mode, the second column selection mode including the generation of a second selection signal going from the first state to the second state without any intermediate plateau level being reached therebetween. At least at the start of each scan, the first selection mode is replaced by the second selection mode and this second selection mode is maintained for a given column, at the latest, for as long as no deselection of the column has been effected. | 07-21-2011 |
Michael Bourgoin, Lake Forest Park, WA US
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20100103322 | TARGET DISPLAY FOR GAMMA CALIBRATION - User interfaces are provided that allow for the display of a target element that may be used to adjust a gamma value of a display device. The target element includes three layers. A bottom static layer is alternating light and dark lines, which in one instance may be black and white lines of equal height. A gray static layer is solid gray, and overlays some or all of the bottom static layer. A progressive layer gradually changes from a fully transparent are to an opaque area, and overlays some or all of the gray static layer. Additionally, a manipulation area is provided, which may be a sliding mechanism. The user may adjust the gamma to a higher value when the fully transparent area appears lighter than the opaque area, and may adjust the gamma to a lower value when the fully transparent area appears darker than the opaque area. | 04-29-2010 |
20120120093 | TARGET DISPLAY FOR GAMMA CALIBRATION - User interfaces are provided that allow for the display of a target element that may be used to adjust a gamma value of a display device. The target element includes three layers. These layers include a bottom static layer, a gray static layer, and a progressive layer that gradually changes from a fully transparent are to an opaque area. Additionally, a manipulation area is provided, which may be a sliding mechanism. The user may adjust the gamma to a higher value when the fully transparent area appears lighter than the opaque area, and may adjust the gamma to a lower value when the fully transparent area appears darker than the opaque area. | 05-17-2012 |
Nathalie Bourgoin, St-Bruno CA
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20140239681 | Infant Seat Cover - A protecting cover for an infant seat is disclosed. The seat cover overlays an infant seat and downwardly extends along the sides of the infant seat. The seat cover comprises an elasticized or drawstring bottom hem in order to be secured in place. The cover comprises an opening acting as a chimney allowing air circulation. The opening is generally located on the top portion of the seat cover, substantially over the position of the infant head. The infant seat cover comprises a pair of recloseable body flaps located between the periphery of the opening and the bottom of the infant seat. The cover fits over the upper perimeter of the infant seat and substantially covers the infant. The cover is designed with a multilayer semi rigid insulating material able to maintain its shape and not interfere with the infant's movements. | 08-28-2014 |
Philippe Bourgoin, Cheseaux CH
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20080245685 | Method of producing a sealed bundle of consumer articles - A method of producing a sealed bundle containing consumer articles such as smoking articles comprises the steps of wrapping a sealable material around an outer surface of the sleeve; at least partially sealing the sealable material while being wrapped around the sleeve at its bottom and along its length; pushing the group of smoking articles through the sleeve to remove the partially sealed sealable material from the sleeve; and sealing the partially sealed sealable material at the top so as to form the sealed bundle. | 10-09-2008 |
20090065561 | Hinged-lid container with sliding device - A container comprises a box portion, a lid portion and a separate sliding device. The separate sliding device embraces at least part of the box portion. Moving the separate sliding device longitudinally along the box portion in a first direction pivots the lid portion to open the container and moving the separate sliding device longitudinally along the box portion in a second, opposite direction pivots the lid portion to close the container. The lid portion comprises a lid front wall. | 03-12-2009 |
Philippe Bourgoin, Echallens CH
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20110232236 | SLIDE AND SHELL CONTAINER HAVING TAMPER EVIDENT SEAL - A slide and shell container includes an outer shell and an inner slide mounted within the outer shell. The outer shell and the inner slide are detachably connected to each other along one or more lines of weakness. Upon separation of the outer shell and inner slide along the one or more lines of weakness, the inner slide becomes moveable within the outer shell between a closed slide position and an open slide position. The two or more lines of weakness define an integral opening strip which is separable from the container in order to separate the outer shell and the inner slide. | 09-29-2011 |
20150305402 | CONTAINER WITH MAGNETIC CLOSURE - A container ( | 10-29-2015 |
Renaud Bourgoin, St-Antonin CA
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20150210409 | DOUBLE STACKER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for stacking two bulk bags one on top of the other on a pallet, the method comprising controlling a pallet feeder into providing a pallet; filling a first bag with a first amount of product on the pallet and sealing the first bag; filling a second bag with a second amount of product, and depositing the second bag filled with the second amount of product on top of the first bag on the pallet; and straightening the bags on the pallet; wherein these steps of controlling, filling the first and second bags, and straightening are controlled by a programmable controller, the programmable controller selecting the first amount to be fed to the first bag supported by the pallet and, selecting the second amount to be fed to the second bag. | 07-30-2015 |
Rino Bourgoin, Quebec City CA
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20130008056 | Locking Device For A Buckle - Disclosed is a locking device for a buckle. The device comprises a housing, a lever and an arm. The lever has a first strap engaging end and a locking portion. The lever is connected to the housing for movement relative to the housing. The locking portion is cooperable with the housing to be retained in it. The housing is configured to receive a strap. The arm is resiliently connected to the housing and has a second strap engaging end and a lifting end portion. The lifting end portion is disposed towards the first strap engaging end, such that in a locked position, when the locking portion cooperates with the housing, the second strap engaging end is urged into engagement with the strap. The lifting end portion contacts the first strap engaging end to lift it away from the strap. | 01-10-2013 |
Sophie Bourgoin, Paris FR
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20150064491 | COMPOSITIONS FOR PAINT - A paint composition includes microfibrillated cellulose, binder, and solvent. The microfibrillated cellulose may be present in an amount ranging from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight based on the total weight of the paint composition. | 03-05-2015 |