Dufour, CA
Ali Dufour, St-Augustin-De-Desmaures CA
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20110153343 | ADAPTABLE MEDICAL WORKFLOW SYSTEM - Examples of systems and methods are provided for adapting a medical workflow implemented at a computer coupled to a hospital network, including receiving a message comprising medical information data, predicting a healthcare worker's workflow using, at least in part, the medical information data; communicating, based on the predicted workflow, a menu comprising one or more medical action options for displaying to the healthcare worker. | 06-23-2011 |
André Dufour, Vancouver CA
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20140052852 | VALIDATING NETWORK TRAFFIC POLICY - At least one inline probe is employed to test compliance of a network element with a network traffic policy. The testing capability of the probe is handled by specialized software or hardware. The inline probes hardware can be implemented in network elements such as routers or transceivers. The inline probes can be discovered, registered, and controlled by a dedicated controller disposed at a remote location. | 02-20-2014 |
Antoine Dufour, Vancouver CA
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20130012451 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING MMP-9-MEDIATED CELL MIGRATION - The invention provides peptides, portions and derivatives thereof, that are useful for reducing cell migration, and for reducing symptoms of pathological diseases that are associated with undersirable cell migration, and in particular MMP-9-induced cell migration. | 01-10-2013 |
20130123192 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE (MMP)-MEDIATED CELL MIGRATION - The invention provides peptides, portions and derivatives thereof, that are useful for reducing cell migration, and for reducing symptoms of pathological diseases that are associated with undesirable cell migration, and in particular MMP-induced cell migration. This invention also provides peptides that are useful for detecting (e.g., imaging) cancers. | 05-16-2013 |
Antoine Dufour, Quebec City CA
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20120277236 | METHOD FOR INHIBITING MMP-9 DIMERIZATION - A method of inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) dimerization without substantially inhibiting the catalytic activity of MMP-9, comprising contacting the MMP-9 with a small molecule compound of the structure | 11-01-2012 |
Christian Dufour, Quebec CA
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20130263644 | SAMPLING METHOD FOR USE IN ODOR MEASUREMENT - There are provided methods for detecting at least one odor in a gas sample. For example, such a method can comprise passing a gas sample into a thermal conditioning chamber or unit so as to control the temperature of the gas sample; dividing the gas sample into a plurality of portions and contacting each of the portions together with a different gas sensor. There is also provided an apparatus for detecting an odor that comprises a thermal conditioning unit adapted to control the temperature of a gas sample; a divider adapted to divide the gas sample into a plurality of gas portions; and a plurality of gas sensors disposed adjacently to the divider, each of the sensors being adapted to receive a portion of the gas sample in order to analyze it. | 10-10-2013 |
Daniel Dufour, Blainville CA
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20110246581 | Method and System for Group Event Communications - A method and an Event Tracking System (ETS) are provided for group communications. The method allows subscribing with an Event Organizing System (EOS) for updates to a group event instance comprising a group of users and an event related to the group, e.g. a hockey match. The method further allows receiving from users subscriptions to the updates of the group event instance. Responsive to subscribing with the EOS for the updates to the group event instance, the ETS receives from the EOS an update notification related to the group event instance notifying of a group event update (e.g. an update of the group membership and/or of the event), and responsive to the user subscriptions with the ETS, the later sends out an update notification message to each one of the users notifying of the group event update. In one embodiment, the update notifications sent out to users are personalised, e.g. based on the user's location or advertisement preferences. | 10-06-2011 |
Denis Dufour, Edmonton CA
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20100002234 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RAPID AND ACCURATE QUANTIFICATION OF AN UNKNOWN, COMPLEX MIX - An apparatus and method for rapidly and accurately identifying and quantifying analytes in a complex mixture is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an ultra-sensitive cavity-enhanced spectrometer coupled to data-collection and analysis devices. The method comprises the use of a database containing the absorption cross-sections of various analytes to numerically determine the composition of the sample. | 01-07-2010 |
Eric Dufour, Rosemere CA
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20090211565 | Fireplace firewood retainer assembly with air deflector, fireplace incorporating the same and method of reducing particulate emissions in a wood burning fireplace - A firewood retainer assembly and a fireplace incorporating the same are provided. The assembly includes a grate for supporting firewood at a level above a floor of a fireplace combustion chamber. The grate includes a first end opposite a second end such that a width of said grate is defined between these ends. The assembly also includes a deflector positioned adjacent the grate for deflecting air entering said combustion chamber below the level. A method of burning firewood is also provided which results in reduced particulate emissions. The method requires the deflection of air used for combustion below the firewood, heating the air with embers located below the firewood, and using the heated air for combustion. | 08-27-2009 |
George Dufour, Hawkesbury CA
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20100073174 | Wireless Smoke Detector Power Cut-Off System - A power cut-off system for cutting a 220V power supply, or any other voltage value, of an electrical device, such as an oven for example, while maintaining a 110V power supply, or any other voltage value, to the electrical device, the system comprising a control-board unit connected to the 220V power supply of the electrical device and providing 110V and 220V respectively to the electrical device, the control-board unit including a transponder for sending and receiving wireless signals. The system also includes a smoke detector unit for detecting smoke and sending a wireless signal to the transponder of the control-board unit to cut-off the 220V power supply of the electrical device while maintaining the 110V power supply to the electrical device. | 03-25-2010 |
Gilles Dufour, Quebec CA
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20090107840 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING COMPOSITION OF FEED MATERIAL OF METAL ELECTROLYSIS CELLS - Systems and methods for determining compositions of cover materials for electrolysis cells are provided. In one embodiment a system includes an aluminum electrolysis cell adapted to contain an electrolytic bath, a hopper configured to provide a cover material to the aluminum electrolysis cell, where the cover material includes alumina and electrolytic bath particulate, an imaging device configured to capture images of the cover material, an image processor configured to analyze the images and output imaging data relating to the cover material, and a data analyzer configured to analyze the imaging data and output a determined cover material composition in the form of cover material information. The cover material information may be used to manage operation of the aluminum electrolysis cell, such as via adjusting the composition or feed rate of the cover material. | 04-30-2009 |
20140090984 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STEREOSCOPIC IMAGING OF ALUMINUM ELECTROLYSIS POT TENDING OPERATIONS - Systems and methods for stereoscopic imaging and viewing of aluminum electrolysis and related operation and/or maintenance activities are disclosed. The system may produce stereoscopic images based at least in part on images obtained from two or more imaging devices. The system may display the stereoscopic images for viewing to facilitate aluminum electrolysis cell operation and/or maintenance. | 04-03-2014 |
Gilles Dufour, Quebec City CA
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20090136122 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSPECTING ANODES AND SMELTING MANAGEMENT RELATING TO THE SAME - Systems and methods for inspecting anodes, and smelting management based thereon are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes an imaging device configured to obtain images of at least one anode assembly, an image processor configured to producing imaging data based on the images, and a data analyzer configured to produce anode characteristic data based on the imaging data. In one embodiment, a method includes the steps of obtaining at least one image of at least a portion of an anode assembly, producing imaging data based on the at least one image, and deriving anode characteristic data based, at least in part, on the imaging data. | 05-28-2009 |
Jannette Dufour, Edmonton CA
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20090162331 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SERTOLI CELLS AND MYOID CELLS AND USE THEREOF IN CELLULAR TRANSPLANTS - The present invention relates to the use of Sertoli cells and myoid cells for creating an immunologically privileged site in a mammalian subject, thereby facilitating the transplantation of cells that produce a biological factor in the treatment of a disease that results from a deficiency of such biological factor. Pharmaceutical compositions containing Sertoli cells and myoid cells, as well as therapeutic methods relating to the use of these cells are provided by the present invention. | 06-25-2009 |
Jasmin Dufour, Rue Laforest Longueuil CA
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20160036036 | ALKALI METAL OXYANION ELECTRODE MATERIAL HAVING A CARBON DEPOSITED BY PYROLYSIS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - An alkali metal oxyanion cathode material comprising particles, where the particles carry, on at least a portion of the particle surface, carbon deposit by pyrolysis is described. The particles have the general formula A: M:M′:X04 where the average valency of M is −2 or greater; A is at least one alkali metal selected from Li, Na and K; M is at least Fe and/or Mn; and M′ is a metal of valency of 2+ or more. | 02-04-2016 |
Jasmin Dufour, Lemoyne CA
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20110210293 | Method for improving the electrochemical performances of an alkali metal oxyanion electrode material and alkali metal oxyanion electrode material obtained therefrom - Process for improving the electrochemical performance of an alkali metal oxyanion electrode material having a pyrolitic carbon deposit thereon, comprising a heat treatment under a humidified atmosphere where the heat treatment is performed at a temperature in the range of about 300° C. to about 950° C. | 09-01-2011 |
20120025149 | BATTERY GRADE CATHODE COATING FORMULATION - A process for preparing a formulation comprising a carbon-deposited lithium metal phosphate, as precursor of a lithium ion battery electrode coating slurry. | 02-02-2012 |
20120138867 | CARBON-DEPOSITED ALKALI METAL OXYANION ELECTRODE MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAME - The present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of a carbon-deposited alkali metal oxyanion cathode material comprising particles, wherein said particles carry, on at least a portion of the particle surface, carbon deposited by pyrolysis, said process comprising a dry high-energy milling step performed on precursors of said carbon-deposited alkali metal oxyanion prior to a solid-state thermal reaction. | 06-07-2012 |
20120328774 | CARBON-DEPOSITED ALKALI METAL OXYANION ELECTRODE MATERIAL AND PROCESS OF PREPARING SAME - The present invention relates to the field of electrode materials, and more specifically, to a carbon-deposited alkali metal oxyanion electrode material as well as to a process for preparing same. More particularly, the process for preparing the carbon-deposited alkali metal oxyanion electrode material comprises a dry milling step of precursors of the alkali metal oxyanion electrode material at an energy sufficient to cause the precursors to agglomerate into strong agglomerates, and a heating step comprising pyrolysis of an organic source to obtain the carbon-deposited alkali metal oxyanion electrode material. | 12-27-2012 |
20140370186 | CARBON-DEPOSITED ALKALI METAL OXYANION ELECTRODE MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAME - The present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of a carbon-deposited alkali metal oxyanion cathode material comprising particles, wherein said particles carry, on at least a portion of the particle surface, carbon deposited by pyrolysis, said process comprising a dry high-energy milling step performed on precursors of said carbon-deposited alkali metal oxyanion prior to a solid-state thermal reaction. | 12-18-2014 |
Jasmin Dufour, Qc CA
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20140272588 | ALKALI METAL OXYANION ELECTRODE MATERIAL HAVING A CARBON DEPOSITED BY PYROLYSIS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - An alkali metal oxyanion cathode material comprising particles, where the particles carry, on at least a portion of the particle surface, carbon deposit by pyrolysis is described. The particles have the general formula A:M:M′:XO4 where the average valency of M is +2 or greater; A is at least one alkali metal selected from Li, Na and K; M is at least Fe and/or Mn; and M′ is a metal of valency of 2+ or more. | 09-18-2014 |
Jasmin Dufour, Longueuil, Quebec CA
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20160036036 | ALKALI METAL OXYANION ELECTRODE MATERIAL HAVING A CARBON DEPOSITED BY PYROLYSIS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - An alkali metal oxyanion cathode material comprising particles, where the particles carry, on at least a portion of the particle surface, carbon deposit by pyrolysis is described. The particles have the general formula A: M:M′:X04 where the average valency of M is −2 or greater; A is at least one alkali metal selected from Li, Na and K; M is at least Fe and/or Mn; and M′ is a metal of valency of 2+ or more. | 02-04-2016 |
Lee Dufour, Toronto CA
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20100001239 | Motorcycle Jack - The present invention relates to a compact and portable motorcycle jacks comprising a turnbuckle mechanism. The present jack is a new use of an old device, said device being a turnbuckle, and said turnbuckle engaging with ground from one end and with the motorcycle swing bar on the other end. Whereas turning of the turnbuckle will lift the motorcycle. Turnbuckles are simple devices which are portable and can be easily located inside the motorcycle. | 01-07-2010 |
Louis-Georges Dufour, Quebec CA
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20140309060 | Sports training apparatus and method of using same - A sports training apparatus has handle member having a body including first and second handle members connected together by a middle segment, such that the handle members are held at an angle to one another, and adapted such that when the athlete holds the device behind their back while grasping the handle members with respective right and left hands, their upper body is held straight and stable with their shoulders pulled backwards, providing a better posture and stronger core control during training movements. | 10-16-2014 |
Marc L. Dufour, Montreal CA
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20110062318 | Multilayered Tissue Phantoms, Fabrication Methods, and Use - A method for producing a multilayer tissue phantom involves successively forming at least two layers, each layer formed by depositing a viscous flowable material over a supporting element or over a previously formed layer of the phantom supported by the supporting element, selectively redistributing the material while material is solidifying to control a thickness distribution of the layer, and allowing the material to solidify sufficiently to apply a next layer. The supporting element supports the material in 2 or 3 directions and effectively molds a lumen of the tissue. The neighbouring layers are of different composition and of chosen thickness to provide desired optical properties and mechanical properties of the phantom. The phantom may have selected attenuation and backscattering properties to mimic tissues for optical coherence tomography imaging. | 03-17-2011 |
20150055130 | Multilayered Tissue Phantoms, Fabrication Methods, and Use - A method for producing a multilayer tissue phantom involves successively forming at least two layers, each layer formed by depositing a viscous flowable material over a supporting element or over a previously formed layer of the phantom supported by the supporting element, selectively redistributing the material while material is solidifying to control a thickness distribution of the layer, and allowing the material to solidify sufficiently to apply a next layer. The supporting element supports the material in 2 or 3 directions and effectively molds a lumen of the tissue. The neighbouring layers are of different composition and of chosen thickness to provide desired optical properties and mechanical properties of the phantom. The phantom may have selected attenuation and backscattering properties to mimic tissues for optical coherence tomography imaging. | 02-26-2015 |
Martin Dufour, Shefford CA
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20130146555 | BASE SUPPORT FOR HOISTING APPARATUS - A base support for mounting a hoisting apparatus over an opening. The base support comprises a plurality of elongated framing members coupled to each other in a closed polygonal arrangement sized and shaped to surround the opening. The polygonal arrangement has a plurality of corners where two of the framing members meet. The base support also comprises a hoisting apparatus bracket securable to at least one of the framing members and having a hoisting apparatus mounting assembly for mounting the hoisting apparatus thereto. | 06-13-2013 |
Michel Dufour, Notre-Dame-De-I'Lle-Perrot CA
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20130067974 | INTEGRATED METHOD OF BIOLOGICAL VALORIZATION OF ORGANIC WASTE IN AN AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT - There is provided an integrated method of composting compostable organic waste matter by macerating compostable organic waste matter with a structuring agent and mixing additional compostable organic waste matter and/or structuring agent in the composting mixture. There is also provided an integrated method of biological valorization of compostable organic waste matter for composting by collecting in a coordinated manner a compostable organic waste matter from waste matter generator and delivering in a coordinated manner the collected compostable organic waste matter to a composting site. | 03-21-2013 |
Pascal Dufour, Toronto CA
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20130233384 | PLANAR SOLAR ENERGY CONCENTRATOR - A solar concentrator, comprising: a substantially planar light insertion layer being made of light-transmissive material and including: an optical entry surface, an array of optical redirecting elements, and an array of optical exits being, each of the optical redirecting elements receiving and redirecting light towards an optical exit; a substantially planar light guide layer being made of light-transmissive material and including: a first surface for receiving light exiting the light insertion layer, a second surface opposite the first surface, the first and second surfaces being structured and arranged with one respect to the other such that light entering the light guide layer is guided to at least one optical output surface via a series of reflections; and an array of optical apertures optically interconnecting the light insertion layer and the light guide layer formed by at least one deformed optical coupling element. A method of manufacture thereof is also disclosed. | 09-12-2013 |
20130250609 | LIGHT GUIDE ILLUMINATION DEVICES - A light-guide illumination device and system comprises a light source, a light redirecting slab and a light guide slab assembly. The light redirecting slab includes a generally planar face having optical redirecting elements, the optical redirecting elements having respective optical coupling surfaces situated distally from the planar face. The light guide slab assembly includes a planar face having an optically transmissive interface layer assembled onto a first planar face of the light guide slab and optically coupled to receive transmitted light directed from the light source. The light guide slab is pressed onto the redirecting slab such that the interface layer is deformed, creating optical bonds at the optical coupling surfaces of the optical redirecting elements, the formed optical bonds providing optical apertures for light transmission therethrough. | 09-26-2013 |
20140261631 | SUNLIGHT CONCENTRATING AND HARVESTING DEVICE - Device for concentrating and harvesting sunlight comprising: A panel having rigid layer having a patterned electrical circuit thereon. An array of sunlight concentrating and harvesting units, each unit being formed by at least one rigid element and a portion of the rigid layer; and including: a rigid optical concentrating element, a photovoltaic cell sandwiched within the panel for converting sunlight into electrical energy, and an electrical conductor. The electrical conductor being the primary heat sink for the photovoltaic cell, the photovoltaic cell being primarily cooled via conduction. The electrical conductor and the optical concentrating element being dimensioned and arranged within the unit such that the electrical conductor does not materially impede transmission of sunlight to the photovoltaic cell. The electrical conductor transmitting electrical and thermal energy received from the photovoltaic cell away from the unit. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261683 | OPTICS FOR SOLAR CONCENTRATORS - Optics are provided for use in solar concentrators, the optics having a light guide, a redirecting layer including a plurality of lenses, and a plurality of reflector elements. Sunlight is received by the redirecting lenses, which focus the sunlight onto reflective surfaces of the reflector elements. The reflective surface of each reflector element redirects the light into the light guide, which guides the light toward a solar energy collector, such as a photovoltaic cell. The light from the light guide may be directed onto the solar energy collector by a light conditioning element. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268758 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE - Device for providing comprising: A panel having rigid layer having a patterned electrical circuit thereon. An array of illuminating units, each unit being formed by at least one rigid element and a portion of the rigid layer; and including: a rigid optical dispersing element, a light source sandwiched within the panel for generating light from electrical energy, and an electrical conductor. The electrical conductor being the primary heat sink for the light source, the light source being primarily cooled via conduction. The electrical conductor and the optical dispersing element being dimensioned and arranged within the unit such that the electrical conductor does not materially impede transmission of light generated by the light source to the outside of the device. The electrical conductor transmitting electrical and thermal energy received from the light source away from the unit. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268871 | OPTICS FOR ILLUMINATION DEVICES - Optics are provided for use in illumination devices the optics having a light guide, a redirecting layer including a plurality of lenses, and a plurality of reflector elements. Light from a light source enters the light guide and is guided therein until it escapes into a reflector element, which reflects at least some of the light received by the reflector element toward a corresponding lens for emission from the illumination device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283895 | CONCENTRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL - Concentrated photovoltaic panel comprises: (1) a receiver substrate assembly including: (a) a rigid sheet of light transmissive material having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a conductor pattern attached to the first surface; and (b) at least one receiver assembly affixed to the rigid sheet, each receiver assembly including a photovoltaic cell in electrical communication with the conductor pattern; and (2) at least one light-guide optic attached to and supported by the receiver substrate assembly, each light-guide optic in optical communication with the photovoltaic cell of an associated one of the at least one receiver assembly for guiding light received via the receiver substrate assembly toward said photovoltaic cell. | 09-25-2014 |
20140286017 | ILLUMINATION PANEL - Illumination panel comprises: (1) a receiver substrate assembly including: (a) a rigid sheet of light transmissive material having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a conductor pattern attached to the first surface; and (b) at least one receiver assembly affixed to the rigid sheet, each receiver assembly including a light source in electrical communication with the conductor pattern; and (2) at least one light-guide optic attached to and supported by the receiver substrate assembly, each light-guide optic in optical communication with the photovoltaic cell of an associated one of the at least one receiver assembly for guiding light for output via the rigid sheet. | 09-25-2014 |
20140319377 | PULSED STIMULATED EMISSION LUMINESCENT PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR CONCENTRATOR - A solar concentrator comprising: a light-transmissive sheet including: a plurality of luminescent particles capable of becoming excited by absorbing light within at least a first spectrum of absorption frequencies and, once excited, capable of being stimulated to emit light having a spectrum within at least a first spectrum of emission frequencies; and a first light-guide; and a light source for generating a pulsed probe light having a spectrum, at least a portion of which is within at least the first spectrum of emission frequencies, for stimulating at least one of the excited luminescent particles having absorbed light within the first spectrum of absorption frequencies such that when the probe light traveling in a first direction of travel stimulates the excited luminescent, the excited luminescent particles emit emitted light having a spectrum within the first spectrum of emission frequencies in the first direction of travel of the probe light. | 10-30-2014 |
Renald Dufour, Jonquiere CA
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20130168326 | FLOCCULENT ADDITION AND MIXING RATE FOR SEPARATING A SLURRY - The invention concerns a method for separating solid and liquor components of a process slurry comprising solid material entrained in a liquor, said method comprising: (a) a pre-treatment step of adding a flocculent to the process slurry and mixing the flocculent and the slurry by selecting a higher extent of mixing in an early stage of said step than in a later stage of said step, and (b) a solid/liquor separation step of allowing separation of solid material, including aggregates of solid material, and liquor of said process slurry to produce process outputs of a clarified liquor and solid material with some entrained liquor. The invention also concernes a method and an apparatus for adding a flocculent to a process slurry. | 07-04-2013 |
Staphane Dufour, Repentigny CA
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20120137746 | SWAGING MACHINE - A swaging machine comprising an inner die assembly and an outer die assembly. The inner die assembly includes die parts that are configured to fit together to form an adjustable cylindrical die set that contacts an inside surface circumventing a cylindrically-shaped work piece mounted around the adjustable cylindrical die set. The outer die assembly includes one or more moveable dies that are each configured, at any given moment, to contact a single tangential plane passing through an outside surface of the cylindrically-shaped work piece. | 06-07-2012 |
Yvon Dufour, St-Anselme CA
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20110198153 | MODULAR PLATFORM - Disclosed is a modular platform comprising a horizontal frame that is made of four angle irons and is devised and sized to receive and support a grid on which one or more persons can stand. Four supporting legs, each made of an angle iron, are respectively connected to the four corners of the frame, and extend below the same in order to maintain it at a distance from the ground. Reinforcing pieces are positioned below the frame and connected to the supporting legs for reinforcing the platform. The platform also comprises at least two thin holding bars extending horizontally between two opposite sides of the frame, in order to support the grid on the frame while preventing it from staying directly on the angle irons forming the frame. Each supporting leg has a lower end provided with a supporting foot that is adjustable in height, and has a lower end of a round shape to reduce the contact surface with the ground. The platform structure makes the platform very easy to clean. | 08-18-2011 |