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Brian Plourde, St. Paul, MN US
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20130287591 | ROTOR BLADE FOR VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE - One embodiment of a rotor blade for a vertical axis wind turbine comprises a central portion having a central axis and at least two blade members. The blade members each have a proximal end attached to the central portion, a high drag side and a low drag side that is opposite the high drag side. Each of the blade members also includes an uncovered vent comprising an opening through the blade member that provides an unobstructed path for airflow through the blade member. In one embodiment, a pair of fins are positioned adjacent the opening of the vent and extend from the high drag side of the blade member. | 10-31-2013 |
Christian Plourde, Quebec CA
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20100263436 | POROUS MEDIUM SENSOR - A porous medium sensor apparatus includes a sensing portion at least partially insertable in the porous medium. The sensing portion has a housing with a gas exchange aperture defined therein and a water-repellant membrane mounted in the gas exchange aperture, the water-repellant membrane preventing water communication through the gas exchange aperture. The sensing portion also has a parameter sensor mounted in the housing for measuring a parameter of the porous medium in which the sensing portion is inserted. | 10-21-2010 |
Daniel Plourde, St-Constant CA
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20090101041 | TRANSVERSAL GENERATOR SET AND MODULAR DESIGN FOR REFURBISHMENT OF LOCOMOTIVES - A generator set has a transversal configuration on the locomotive. The generator set and its configuration on the platform offer good performance with respect to the space it occupies along the length of the locomotive platform deck, and offer better access for maintenance purposes. A walkway interface structure supports a modular design for locomotives using standardized major sub-assemblies that can be easily interfaced from one locomotive and under-frame to another. | 04-23-2009 |
Daniella Lynn Plourde, Arlington, MA US
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20120100546 | NMR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE RAPID DETECTION OF ANALYTES - This invention features systems and methods for the detection of analytes, and their use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease. | 04-26-2012 |
20120301888 | NMR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE RAPID DETECTION OF ANALYTES - This invention features systems and methods for the detection of analytes, and their use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease. | 11-29-2012 |
20130029345 | NMR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE RAPID DETECTION OF ANALYTES - This invention features systems and methods for the detection of analytes, and their use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease. | 01-31-2013 |
20130260367 | NMR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE RAPID DETECTION OF ANALYTES - This invention features systems and methods for the detection of analytes, and their use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease. | 10-03-2013 |
20130273522 | NMR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE RAPID DETECTION OF ANALYTES - This invention features systems and methods for the detection of analytes, and their use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease. | 10-17-2013 |
20140106442 | NMR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE RAPID DETECTION OF ANALYTES - This invention features systems and methods for the detection of analytes, and their use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease. | 04-17-2014 |
David Plourde, New Richmond, WI US
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20150144608 | HIGH DENSITY GALVO HOUSING FOR USE WITH MULTIPLE LASER BEAMS - A multi-beam laser processing system comprising a plurality of laser beams and a plurality of pairs of selectively rotatable mirrors for laser beam steering where each laser beam is independently steered by one pair of selectively rotatable mirrors. The plurality of pairs of mirrors are positioned adjacent to one another within a single main body. The main body is positioned directly opposing the beams, the mirrors directing each laser beam simultaneously to a selected location on a substrate. The main body comprises a plurality of vents; a plurality of passages; a plurality of openings; and a plurality of galvos nested densely within the main body. The galvos direct multiple laser beams to a substrate wherein the fields of view overlap and the laser beam focal point remains small and precise. | 05-28-2015 |
David James Plourde, Dracut, MA US
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20120188009 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AMPLIFICATION WITH HIGH FRONT-END GAIN IN THE PRESENCE OF LARGE DC OFFSETS - Apparatus and methods reduce the likelihood of amplifier saturation due to propagated DC offsets, and reduce the recover from saturated stated when such saturation occurs. Advantageously, these attributes are beneficial for monitoring of bioelectric signals. A circuit uses an instrumentation amplifier connected as a high pass filter to attenuate large DC offsets and amplify small signals. The circuit can include an instrumentation amplifier electrically coupled with a first feedback circuit including at least one resistor and a second feedback circuit including an op-amp. The feedback circuit can also include a low-pass filter. The op-amp in the second feedback circuit can be configured as a non-inverting amplifier, an inverting amplifier, and/or an integrator circuit. Alternatively, the circuit can include an instrumentation amplifier with one feedback circuit including at least one resistor, and a coupling capacitor electrically coupled with a reference voltage. | 07-26-2012 |
Douglas P. Plourde, Waterville, NY US
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20120210671 | Method of Refacing a Staircase - A method of refacing a staircase having original treads and original risers with replacement treads and replacement risers is disclosed. Each replacement tread overhangs a respective original riser by a distance greater than the thickness of the replacement riser. The replacement riser is shimmed and spaced from the original riser a distance equal to the difference between the replacement riser thickness and the overhang distance. Preferably the replacement treads overhang the replacement risers the same distance that the original treads overhang the original risers. | 08-23-2012 |
20140290159 | Refaced Staircase - A refaced staircase having original treads and original risers with replacement treads and replacement risers is disclosed. The original treads include nosings that overhang the original risers. A replacement riser extends down from each original tread, the replacement tread being placed over the original tread and overhanging both the nosing of the original tread and the replacement riser. The replacement tread may include a scotia facing the original tread that hides the seam between the original tread and the replacement riser. | 10-02-2014 |
Eric Plourde, Frankfort, IL US
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20090052812 | Various gusset seals or treatments for reclosable packages - Reclosable gusseted packages or bags have improved resistance to leaking or spilling through the gussets by sealing the gussets together through apertures in the gusset walls, by sealing the zipper flanges together through apertures passing through the gussets in the package or bag, by folding portions of the gussets, or by sewing the gussets shut in areas proximate to the zipper. | 02-26-2009 |
20100021093 | RECLOSABLE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING HAVING HEADER WITH CUSTOMER TAKEAWAY - A package is provided of the type with a tear-away header which is separated from the product contents of the package by a zipper sealed to the interior of the package walls. The space within the header is used to package and an item such as a toy, game card, game token, coupon, or punched foam strip which can be used as a promotional or gift item. In this way, the item packaged within the header is kept separate from the product contents of the package. | 01-28-2010 |
20100278457 | ARCHING ZIPPER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - Zippers are provided for reclosable packages or bags. By selectively co-extruding a first portion of the zipper with a shrinkable or expandable material, and simultaneously co-extruding a second portion of the zipper with a dimensionally stable thermoplastic or similar material, followed by a step of activating the shrinkage or expansion of the shrinkable material, several different shapes of zipper can be achieved. For instance, by co-extruding the shrinkable material to a lower portion of the zipper or co-extruding the expandable material to an upper portion of the zipper, an upwardly arching or convex shape can be achieved. Similarly, by co-extruding the shrinkable material to an upper portion of the zipper or co-extruding the expandable material to a lower portion of the zipper, a downwardly arching or concave shape can be achieved. Similarly, by co-extruding the shrinkable material to inner portions of the zipper or the expandable material to outer portions of the zipper, a self-opening characteristic may be added to the zipper. Additionally, zippers may be placed at inclined positions in a complementary head-to-head configuration in order to eliminate or reduce waste of packaging material during manufacture. | 11-04-2010 |
20110083799 | TIE LAYER BETWEEN A POLYLACTIC ACID FILM AND A POLYETHYLENE ZIPPER OR OTHER COMPONENT - The disclosure relates to the attachment of polyethylene components, such as, but not limited to, zipper profiles for a reclosable package, to film made from polylactic acid. Functionalized polyolefin is laminated or co-extruded onto the polylactic acid and serves as an intermediate or tie layer for the attachment of the polyethylene components thereto. | 04-14-2011 |
20110266336 | SELF-MATING ZIPPER ON CARTON - The present disclosure relates to rigid or semi-rigid cartons with zipper-type reclosable elements, particularly self-mating zippers. The cartons can be formed from blanks which have a self-mating zipper on the inside of the carton. Additionally, the zipper can be attached to a flexible film which is, in turn, attached to the package. | 11-03-2011 |
20110283488 | ZIPPERED SECURITY BAG - A security zipper is provided, which includes a consumer side zipper pair and a product side zipper pair, where each zipper pair is capable of secure mating. Between the zipper pairs is an intermediate flange pair which is layered with an adhesive as well as an adhesive enhancer to securely connect the intermediate flange pair. A slider is provided over the consumer side zipper pair, the product side zipper pair and the intermediate flange pair which mates the zipper pairs and connects the intermediate flanges so that the zipper is securely closed. A bag is also disclosed, which includes the security zipper and a connected product side pouch. In addition, a method for manufacturing the bag is disclosed. | 11-24-2011 |
20110297680 | CARTON WITH PLASTIC RECLOSABLE HEADER - The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing a package with a rigid or semi-rigid container and a polymeric or plastic header with a reclosure, such as a zipper. The rigid or semi-rigid container is typically provided in a stack of flat containers. The header is sealed, glued or otherwise secured to the containers. The container, typically inverted, is filled, and the bottom is formed by folding and sealing the bottom portion of the container. | 12-08-2011 |
20110301006 | CARTON WITH PLASTIC RECLOSABLE HEADER - The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing a package with a rigid or semi-rigid container and a polymeric or plastic header with a reclosure, such as a zipper. The rigid or semi-rigid container is typically provided in a stack of flat containers. The header is sealed, glued or otherwise secured to the containers. The container, typically inverted, is filled, and the bottom is formed by folding and sealing the bottom portion of the container. | 12-08-2011 |
20120060449 | CARTON WITH PLASTIC RECLOSABLE HEADER - The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing a package with a rigid or semi-rigid container and a polymeric or plastic header with a reclosure, such as a zipper. The rigid or semi-rigid container is typically provided in a stack of flat containers. The header is sealed, glued or otherwise secured to the containers. The container, typically inverted, is filled, and the bottom is formed by folding and sealing the bottom portion of the container. | 03-15-2012 |
20120187125 | GUSSETED POUCH WITH PINNED GUSSETS - The disclosure relates to a gusseted package, typically a reclosable package, wherein the gusset walls are pinned or otherwise secured or connected together. Alternatively, the gusset walls may be folded so as to be pinned or otherwise secured or connected to the body of the package. The connection may be released thereby freeing the gussets. Alternatively, a line of weakness may be formed in the package so that the connected portions may be removed along with a removable header. | 07-26-2012 |
20120189232 | TEAR STRIP CREATION ON ZIPPER FLANGES - The disclosure pertains to various embodiments of zippers with a tear flange for use in a reclosable flexible package or bag. A line of weakness can be introduced into the tear flange by application of a peel seal polymer resin or of a foaming agent. The disclosure includes further embodiments wherein lines of weakness are introduced into the flanges of zippers in reclosable packages or bags. | 07-26-2012 |
20120301056 | ZIPPER PROFILE MANUFACTURED BY CUT AND STRETCH METHODS - The disclosure relates to a zipper for a reclosable bag wherein the zipper is designed to make additional sound during operation, and further provide an increased tactile response. The zipper profile is manufactured by forming cuts in the profile, and then the profile is stretched so that the cuts become gaps. These gaps cause additional sound during operation of the zipper. | 11-29-2012 |
20130177262 | STAY OPEN BAG MOUTH AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - The present disclosure relates to a stay-open configuration or structure at the mouth of a polymeric or similar package or bag, wherein the configuration or structure has sufficient stiffness or tenacity to be able to maintain the mouth of the package or bag in an open position after being placed into this position. The semi-rigid material which implements the stay-open configuration can be incorporated into zipper components, such as, but not limited to, the flanges. The semi-rigid material may further be a separate element which is attached proximate to the zipper. The semi-rigid material typically goes through processes of extrusion and orientation. | 07-11-2013 |
20130207311 | AUDIBLE ZIPPER WITH LATERALLY CRUSHED ELEMENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - Reclosable zippers for reclosable packages are disclosed. The zippers include male and female profiles. The female profiles are periodically inwardly and/or upwardly deformed in order to generate tactile and audible feedback when the zippers are opened or closed by the user. The deformation of the female profiles typically maintains the strength of the zipper. | 08-15-2013 |
20130277367 | ENHANCEMENT FOR PACKAGE WITH PLASTIC HEADER - Various embodiments of the container of the type with a semi-rigid or rigid container portion and reclosable header are provided. | 10-24-2013 |
20140059812 | STRAP FORMED SLIDER END STOPS - The present disclosure relates to end stops for slider zippers for reclosable packages or bags wherein the end stops are formed by straps which are inserted and secured within apertures in the zipper, proximate to the ends of the zipper. The ends of the straps are joined to each other to form loops. This joining may be done with a fin seal, a lap seal, a separate rivet, an integral rivet or similar structure. | 03-06-2014 |
20140119678 | LEAK-RESISTANT SLIDER SELECT ZIPPER - The present disclosure relates to a leak-resistant slider zipper. The zipper typically includes end seals at the opening and closing ends of the zipper, an upper and a lower set of interlocking elements, first and second upper flanges above the upper interlocking elements having no gaps or cut-outs therein, and first and second lower flanges below the lower interlocking elements, one of the lower flanges being folded back on itself, and a slider. | 05-01-2014 |
20140263598 | CARTON WITH PLASTIC RECLOSABLE HEADER - The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing a package with a rigid or semi-rigid container and a polymeric or plastic header with a reclosure, such as a zipper. The rigid or semi-rigid container is typically provided in a stack of flat containers. The header is sealed, glued or otherwise secured to the containers. The container, typically inverted, is filled, and the bottom is formed by folding and sealing the bottom portion of the container. | 09-18-2014 |
20150203251 | RECLOSABLE PACKAGE OR BAG WITH SCENTED ZIPPER - The disclosure relates to a zipper for a reclosable package wherein the zipper includes fragrance-carrying oil within an internal zipper volume or storage volume thereby confining the scent while the zipper and the package are closed. When the zipper is opened, the scent is allowed to escape to the consumer. | 07-23-2015 |
Eric P. Plourde, Frankfort, IL US
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20080298726 | Inverted T-shaped endstops for reclosable package - A length of flanged zipper material for reclosable packages or bags is provided with inverted T-shape endstops wherein the zipper profiles are crushed and the flanges are fused together. The reclosable packages or bags are separated at the mid-point of the inverted T-shaped endstops thereby forming L-shaped and reversed L-shaped endstops. The zipper flanges are fused together in the lower cross elements of the endstop thereby providing an area for the slider to be placed wherein the forces from distension of the package or bag walls are unlikely to exert forces to separate the slider from the zipper. This is particularly applicable to slider zippers wherein the flanges are attached to or substantially co-planar with the exterior sidewalls of the interlocking elements of the zipper profiles. | 12-04-2008 |
20110185680 | ADDING MASS TO SLIDER END STOMPS WITH ULTRASONICS IN A RECLOSABLE PACKAGE - The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus wherein extra mass is added to a profile of a slider zipper prior to the ultrasonic or thermal forming of the end stomps. This results in an end stomp of increased size and height, thereby providing a greater resistance to the slider being pulled from the ends of the zipper. | 08-04-2011 |
20110293204 | ZIPPER PROFILES WITH FOAMED SEALANT - A reclosable zipper is disclosed which includes a first profile which has a first compressible foamed sealant layer, and a first interlocking element, which is unfoamed, extending from the first profile. The zipper includes a second profile which has a second compressible foamed sealant layer, and a second interlocking element, which is unfoamed, extending from the second profile. The rigidity of the interlocking elements provides the required stability when the zipper is closed while the foamed sealant layers improve the sealing characteristics of the zipper to a packaging film. | 12-01-2011 |
Gilles Plourde, Carignan CA
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20110225099 | PROPERTY TRANSACTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - There is provided a method for managing property transactions, the method comprising: providing to each user a reserved space for collecting and classifying information relating to a plurality of properties offered for sale, the reserved space including a public space containing information accessible by other users and a private space containing information inaccessible by other users; receiving documents from each user and automatically classifying them according to a pre-determined classification system; automatically transferring documents for registration to governing bodies and completing administrative formalities using information provided in documents received; temporarily linking listings in public spaces for a buying agent and selling agent during the course of a transaction, from receipt of a purchase offer to final rejection or conclusion of the transaction; managing access to the public and private space of a user and transfer of information to another party from a remote location; and recording deadlines from the documents received and automatically notifying users of impending deadlines in accordance with predefined user preferences. | 09-15-2011 |
Guy L. Plourde, Prince George CA
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20090318548 | PARA-QUINOL DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF STEREO SELECTIVELY SYNTHESIZING AND USING SAME - This application relates to para-quinol derivatives, such as analogues of manumycins, aranorosins and gymnastatins. This application also relates to methods of synthesizing and using the para-quinol derivatives. In one embodiment of the invention a compound having the chemical structure (I) is provided wherein X | 12-24-2009 |
James F. Plourde, Stratham, NH US
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20120227944 | BENT TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY - A heat exchange unit for a heat exchanger assembly is provided for use in a cooling system of a CT imaging system having a gantry frame with an annular interior region. The heat exchange unit is formed of a plurality of tubes bent at discrete locations to divide the tubes into straight leg sections to fit within an arcuate portion of the gantry frame's annular region. The bent tubes are maintained between a pair of tube sheets in an array with the straight leg sections parallel and the bends generally radially aligned. The tubes are orthogonally joined to the tube sheets, and the faying surfaces are flat and parallel, leading to a dependable joint. The heat exchanger assembly includes mounting brackets with mounting fixtures axially aligned with the gantry frame, to reduce stress on the fasteners and the mounting brackets. | 09-13-2012 |
20130264031 | HEAT EXCHANGER WITH HEADERING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A heat exchanger with headering system is provided. The heat exchanger includes a body that extends between first and second headers. The central span of the body includes two sets of channels arranged in a checkerboard pattern to provide efficient heat transfer between heat transfer fluids in each set. End portions of the body, within the headers, include offsets that transition the sets of channels from a linear alignment to the checkerboard pattern. This configuration allows heat exchange fluids to be introduced into the appropriate sets of channels through the headers with less complexity. A method of manufacturing the heat exchanger is also provided. | 10-10-2013 |
Jay C. Plourde, New York, NY US
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20150223580 | SECURE DIAMOND SMART CARDS AND EXCHANGE SYSTEMS THEREFOR - A tamperproof diamond package comprises a package body; at least one chip embedded in the package body and at least one antenna configured to enable communication with the chip; anti-counterfeiting visual impressions on the package body; a diamond pouch formed at a predetermined section within the package body; and | 08-13-2015 |
Kenneth Plourde, Upton, MA US
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20090183897 | ULTRA HIGH-SPEED COAXIAL CABLE - A cable for the ultra high-speed communication of high-frequency signals. The cable includes a longitudinal conductor and an insulator sheath at least partially covering the longitudinal conductor. The cable further includes an inner conductive sheath disposed about an outer periphery of the insulator sheath and an outer insulator jacket disposed about an outer periphery of the inner conductive sheath. The insulator sheath is manufactured from a high-purity fluorinated ethylene propylene. | 07-23-2009 |
Marc Plourde, Midland CA
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20110247460 | RECIPROCATING SKATE BLADE SHARPENER - In one aspect, the invention is directed to a sharpener for sharpening a snowice travel member such as a skate blade, a ski or a snowboard, which includes a sharpening surface that is movable lengthwise along an edge face of the item to be sharpened. The sharpening surface may be movable lengthwise by means of a motor and a reciprocating mechanism, or may be manually moved by a user. | 10-13-2011 |
Marc R. Plourde, Midland CA
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20120156973 | SHARPENER FOR A SNOW TRAVEL MEMBER SUCH AS A SKI OR A SNOWBOARD - In one aspect, the invention is directed to a sharpener for sharpening a corner edge of a snow travel member, which may be, for example, a ski or a snowboard. The corner edge is between a bottom face and a side face of the snow travel member. The sharpener includes an angle adjustment mechanism to adjust the angle between surfaces on the sharpener that support the bottom face and side face of the snow travel member, in order to accommodate different snow travel members, that may have different angles between their bottom face and their side face. For example, the angle adjustment member may be capable of adjusting the angle between a bottom face orienting surface on the sharpener and a side face orienting surface on the sharpener between a range of angles. The range of angles may be, for example, a range from 85 degrees and 90 degrees. | 06-21-2012 |
20150099436 | RECIPROCATING SKATE BLADE SHARPENER - In one aspect, the invention is directed to a sharpener for sharpening a snow/ice travel member such as a skate blade, a ski or a snowboard, which includes a sharpening surface that is movable lengthwise along an edge face of the item to be sharpened. The sharpening surface may be movable lengthwise by means of a motor and a reciprocating mechanism, or may be manually moved by a user. | 04-09-2015 |
Michel Plourde, Quebec CA
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20090213898 | Fiber Optic Temperature Probe for Oil-Filled Power Transformers - A temperature probe for use in oil-filled transformers comprises an optical fiber, a temperature sensitive member, and a protective cylindrical sheath. The optical fiber and the sensitive member are located in the protective sheath, and continuous longitudinal slit is defined along the length of the sheath to allow oil to flow therein. The optical fiber is mounted in and to the sheath using a bonding material and at a distance from the sheath. The sensitive member is adhesively mounted to the optical fiber, within the sheath, and at a distance thereof. | 08-27-2009 |
Nicole Plourde, New Brunswick, NJ US
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20110008396 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS - The invention provides amphiphilic macromolecule encapsulates that are useful for treating cardiovascular diseases including conditions related to or emanating from atherosclerosis. | 01-13-2011 |
20120219598 | POLYMERIC MICELLES FOR REDUCING LDL IN VIVO - The invention encompasses micelle assemblies, compositions having micelle assemblies, and methods for preparing micelle assemblies and compositions thereof. The invention also includes compounds of the formula I: | 08-30-2012 |
Norman J. Plourde, Valatie, NY US
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20120210671 | Method of Refacing a Staircase - A method of refacing a staircase having original treads and original risers with replacement treads and replacement risers is disclosed. Each replacement tread overhangs a respective original riser by a distance greater than the thickness of the replacement riser. The replacement riser is shimmed and spaced from the original riser a distance equal to the difference between the replacement riser thickness and the overhang distance. Preferably the replacement treads overhang the replacement risers the same distance that the original treads overhang the original risers. | 08-23-2012 |
20140290159 | Refaced Staircase - A refaced staircase having original treads and original risers with replacement treads and replacement risers is disclosed. The original treads include nosings that overhang the original risers. A replacement riser extends down from each original tread, the replacement tread being placed over the original tread and overhanging both the nosing of the original tread and the replacement riser. The replacement tread may include a scotia facing the original tread that hides the seam between the original tread and the replacement riser. | 10-02-2014 |
Rene Plourde, Quebec CA
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20090293318 | HEAT MOLDABLE SPORT SHOES - A sport shoe comprises a sole and an upper portion attached to the sole and defining an inner space with the sole, and having an entrance opening for receiving a user's foot therethrough, into the inner space, and an attachment system to secure the user's foot therein, the sport shoe having, in longitudinal succession, a heel cage, a middle section, and a toe box, the middle section having at least four generally transversally-oriented strips in the upper portion, including tightening strips receiving the attachment system externally and having a heat-moldable layer internally, and flexibility strips, the tightening strips and flexibility strips being in longitudinally alternating succession, at least a section of the flexibility strips being heat moldable layer free. | 12-03-2009 |
Robert Plourde, Minnetonka, MN US
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20130332616 | INTERACTIVE SESSIONS WITH PARTICIPANTS AND PROVIDERS - Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for sessions with participants and providers. For example, in one embodiment, a provider can interact with multiple participants to conduct interactive treatment sessions. Further, a participant can interact with multiple providers to conduct interactive treatment sessions. For the interactive treatment sessions, motion data and video data of the participant can be simultaneously displayed to the provider. | 12-12-2013 |
Roger Plourde, Woodbury, CT US
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20140175988 | LED LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - An LED based light assembly and lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system includes at least one light assembly comprising a plurality of LED chips, a controller and a power supply module. The controller is configured to receive an input signal and to provide an output control signal for controlling power to the at least one light assembly. The power supply module is configured to receive a standard voltage and current signal and to provide a power signal to the at least one light assembly to power the at least one light assembly in response to the control signal. | 06-26-2014 |
20150130356 | LED LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - An LED based light assembly and lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system includes at least one light assembly comprising a plurality of LED chips, a controller and a power supply module. The controller is configured to receive an input signal and to provide an output control signal for controlling power to the at least one light assembly. The power supply module is configured to receive a standard voltage and current signal and to provide a power signal to the at least one light assembly to power the at least one light assembly in response to the control signal. | 05-14-2015 |
Ryan Plourde, Wichita, KS US
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20140278265 | METHOD OF PART VERIFICATION - An automated method of verifying a part includes scanning the part to create a three-dimensional computer-based model of the part, indexing the computer-based model of the part to a three-dimensional nominal part design, and adjusting the shape of the model to generate an adjusted model with a shape corresponding to the shape of the nominal part design. The adjusted model is compared to the nominal part design to identify variations between the size and configuration of the adjusted model and the target part design are determined. Furthermore, it is determined whether adjusting the part to conform to the nominal part design would compromise the structure of the part. | 09-18-2014 |
Sebastien Plourde, Longueuil CA
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20090132934 | Interactive Conferencing System and Method - An interactive conferencing system and method allowing a plurality of users using interconnected computing devices to interactively share multimedia content. The system comprises a client software located on each computing device of the plurality of users, the client software being so configured as to generate a multimedia container having a display area associated with the multimedia content, the client software allowing the modification of the multimedia content, and a multimedia container server so configured as to store the multimedia container and upon modification of the multimedia content, supplies an updated multimedia content to the client software of the plurality of users so that the modified media content is displayed in the display area associated with the multimedia content. | 05-21-2009 |