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Adrian Bisson, Dublin IE
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20120127240 | SOLVENT-BASED INK COMPOSITION WITH KETONE SOLVENT AND SURFACE-MODIFIED PIGMENT - A solvent-based ink composition for a thermal inkjet printhead. The composition includes: (a) 10-80 wt. % of a compound of formula (B): | 05-24-2012 |
Adrian Bisson, Liverpool GB
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20150138271 | METHOD OF PRINTING PIGMENT-BASED INKS INCLUDING INK SETS, INKS AND PRINTERS THEREFOR - A method of inkjet printing includes the steps of: printing a first ink onto a print medium, the first ink including a first self-dispersible pigment, the first ink having a first pigment content A; and subsequently printing a second ink onto the print medium at least partially over the first ink, the second ink including a second pigment and a polymeric dispersant encapsulating the second pigment, the second ink having a second pigment content B. The first self-dispersible pigment and the second pigment have a same color; the pigment content A of the first ink and the pigment content B of the overprinted second ink have a relationship 0.8≦A/B≦1.2; and a polymer acid value of the polymeric dispersant is in the range of 100 to 170. | 05-21-2015 |
Adrian Bisson, Balmain AU
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20110064923 | Solvent-Based Inkjet Inks Comprising Surface-Modified Pigments - A solvent-based ink composition for a thermal inkjet printhead comprises a surface-modified pigment. The ink composition comprises: | 03-17-2011 |
20110193911 | METHOD OF MINIMIZING KOGATION IN THERMAL INKJET PRINTHEADS - A method of minimizing kogation of a heater element in a thermal inkjet printhead. The method comprises the steps of: (i) supplying an inkjet ink to a nozzle chamber of the printhead; and (ii) repeatedly actuating a heater element in the nozzle chamber so as to heat a portion of the ink to a temperature sufficient to form a bubble therein, thereby causing droplets of ink to be ejected from a nozzle opening associated with the nozzle chamber. The ink comprises an acrylic polymer having a glass transition temperature (T | 08-11-2011 |
Adrian Peter Bisson, North Ryde AU
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20130070024 | PRINTER FOR MINIMIZING ADVERSE MIXING OF HIGH AND LOW LUMINANCE INKS AT NOZZLE FACE OF INKJET PRINTHEAD - An inkjet printer includes an inkjet printhead having a plurality of color planes for ejecting a plurality of different inks. Each color plane has a nozzle row defined in a nozzle face of the printhead and each nozzle in a respective color plane is supplied with a same ink. The printhead is plumbed such that a first color plane ejecting a first ink having a relatively low luminance is sandwiched between second and third color planes ejecting respective second and third inks having a relatively high luminance A plurality of ink reservoirs are in fluid communication with the printhead, the ink reservoirs containing the first, second and third inks. An amount of surfactant in the first ink is at least 0.4 wt % greater than an amount of surfactant in the second and third inks. | 03-21-2013 |
20140176644 | INKJET PRINTER HAVING PRINTHEAD PLUMBED FOR OPTIMIZED COLOR MIXING - An inkjet printer including an inkjet printhead positioned relative to a media feed direction. The printhead has a plurality of color planes for ejecting different inks, each color plane including a nozzle row defined in a nozzle face of the printhead, and each nozzle in a respective color plane being supplied with a same ink. The printhead is plumbed such that a first color plane positioned furthest upstream with respect to the media feed direction ejects yellow ink and a second color plane neighboring the first color plane ejects black ink. | 06-26-2014 |
20150251438 | OPTIMIZED COLOR PLANE ORDERING IN A HIGH-SPEED INKJET PRINTER - An inkjet printer includes a stationary inkjet printhead positioned relative to a media feed direction. The printhead includes a plurality of color planes for ejecting a plurality of different inks, each color plane having a row of nozzles and each nozzle in a respective color plane being supplied with a same ink. A first ink tank containing yellow ink is in fluid communication with a first color plane of the printhead and a second ink tank containing black ink is in fluid communication with a second color plane of the printhead. The first color plane is positioned furthest upstream in the printhead with respect to the media feed direction, and the second color plane neighbors the first color plane. | 09-10-2015 |
Adrian Peter Bisson, North Ryde Nsw AU
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20140098167 | METHOD OF HIGH-SPEED PRINTING FOR IMPROVING OPTICAL DENSITY IN PIGMENT-BASED INKS - A method of inkjet printing includes the steps of: (a) moving a substrate past a printhead; (b) printing a pigment-based ink onto the substrate from a first color channel of the printhead; and (c) overprinting a fixer ink onto the pigment-based ink from a second color channel of the printhead. The fixer ink is overprinted onto the pigment-based ink within a period of less than 5 ms. | 04-10-2014 |
Adrian Peter Bisson, Manchester GB
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20100092737 | Process, Composition and Ink - A process for purifying a composition comprising: | 04-15-2010 |
20120065293 | Process, Pigment and Ink - A process for preparing an encapsulated carbon black pigment comprising cross-linking a dispersant with a cross-linking agent in the presence of a carbon black pigment and a liquid medium, thereby encapsulating the carbon black pigment within the cross-linked dispersant, wherein: | 03-15-2012 |
Adrien Bisson, Westford, MA US
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20090144665 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE PRESENTATION TO IMPLEMENT FILTERING OF A LARGE UNBOUNDED HIERARCHY TO AVOID REPETITIVE NAVIGATION - Systems, methods, and computer program products for graphical user interface presentation to implement filtering of a large unbounded hierarchy. Exemplary embodiments include a system having a processor for retrieving the file hierarchy tree for presentation on a computer monitor, the file hierarchy tree representative of a plurality of nodes, navigating the file hierarchy tree to identify nodes for selection in a sub-group of nodes, presenting the selected node with a highlight on the computer monitor, displaying a menu on the computer monitor including an option to create a filter, displaying a popup dialog box on the computer monitor, the popup dialog box including an option to create a new filter and edit an existing filter, and displaying a filtered hierarchy tree on the computer monitor, the filtered hierarchy tree including the sub-group of nodes. | 06-04-2009 |
Aldo Bisson, Cotia BR
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20110107734 | Drive Arrangement For A Reel And A Chaff Spreader Of A Combine - A drive arrangement for a reel and a chaff spreader of a combine, having a first hydraulic motor for driving the reel and a second hydraulic motor for driving the chaff spreader, wherein the hydraulic motors are connected in series with regard to the flow of hydraulic fluid. | 05-12-2011 |
Ann Bisson, Ancaster CA
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20120006920 | STAGED PAPER SHREDDER - This invention relates to a paper shredder. A first stage shredder accepts paper from a hopper. The first stage shredder comprises two knife shaft assemblies with a plurality of sequentially oriented knives and spacers on hexagonal shafts. A second stage shredder accepts the output of the first stage shredder. The second stage shredder has two counter rotating shafts with saw tooth disk knives and separating spacers and cuts the paper finer than that of the first stage shredder. A third stage shredder may be connected to the second stage shredder providing even further paper size reduction. Each of the second stage shredder and third stage shredder may be disengaged from the shredding process. The first stage, second stage and third stage shredders are interlocked electronically so that if any stage suffers a jam the preceding stages are stopped. The jammed stage is reversed to remove the jam and all preceding stages stop until a signal is provided to restart. Optical sensors are provided between each stage, which signal if too much paper is being passed from one stage to another. If this is the case the preceding stages automatically stop until such time as they receive an electronic signal indicting the overload situation has been relieved. | 01-12-2012 |
Antoine Bisson, Montigny Lencoup FR
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20100281921 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SHEETS OF GLASS PRESENTING AT LEAST ONE FACE OF VERY HIGH SURFACE QUALITY. - A method is disclosed for producing sheet glass having two faces, at least one of which has a high surface quality, the method comprising a treatment step wherein a stream of glass is contacted with a forming tool, and wherein a reversible adhesion force exists between the stream of glass and the forming tool after contacting. An apparatus is also disclosed for producing sheet glass according to the disclosed and various other methods of sheet glass manufacture, the apparatus comprising a forming tool having a means for controlling the temperature of at least a portion of the surface thereof. | 11-11-2010 |
20110236631 | GLASS TEXTURING USING A POROUS TEXTURED ROLL UNDER VACUUM - A glass manufacturing system ( | 09-29-2011 |
Antoine Gaston Denis Bisson, Montigny Lencoup FR
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20120288417 | Assembly of Flat on Structured Glass Layers - A microfluidic device ( | 11-15-2012 |
20130086948 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TIGHT BENDING THIN GLASS SHEETS - An apparatus and methods for bending sheet glass are disclosed. The present invention improves on the state-of-the-art by providing apparatus and methods that prevent unwanted distortion of the glass sheet. The apparatus and methods utilize localized heating at the bend to allow for overall glass sheet temperatures to be reduced, along with optional mechanical devices for improved bend quality. | 04-11-2013 |
20130319051 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING A GLASS SHEET - A glass forming system ( | 12-05-2013 |
Antoine Gaston Denis Bisson, Corning, NY US
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20150099618 | Apparatus and Method for Forming Thin Glass Articles - Embodiments of a method of forming a glass article are disclosed. The methods include supplying a glass ribbon in a first direction and redirecting the glass ribbon to a second direction different from the first direction without contacting the glass ribbon with a solid material. The glass ribbon may exhibit a viscosity of less than about 10 | 04-09-2015 |
20150191387 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PRODUCING LAMINATED GLASS SHEETS - According to one embodiment, a method for forming a laminated glass sheet includes forming a multi-layer glass melt ( | 07-09-2015 |
20150197442 | APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MAKING A GLASS TUBE BY DRAWING MOLTEN GLASS - Method and apparatus for making a glass tube | 07-16-2015 |
20150225279 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A PROFILED TUBING AND A SLEEVE - An apparatus ( | 08-13-2015 |
20150232365 | APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MAKING A GLASS TUBE BY DRAWING FROM MOLTEN GLASS - A glass tube making apparatus comprises a forming device with a shaping member positioned within a downstream portion of an outer tube. In further examples, methods of making a glass tube include the steps of passing a quantity molten glass through an upstream portion of the outer tube, wherein the molten glass includes a first cross-sectional shape. The method further includes the step of passing the quantity of molten glass through a downstream portion of the outer tube, wherein the first cross-sectional shape is transitioned to a second cross-sectional shape. In still further examples, methods of making a glass tube include the step of modifying a cross-sectional shape of the glass tube with an air bearing. | 08-20-2015 |
Antoine G.d. Bisson, Montigny Lencoup FR
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20130125592 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LOCALIZED HEATING AND DEFORMATION OF GLASS SHEETS - Methods and apparatus provide for: an electrically conductive heating element having a length extending in a lateral direction between first and second ends, and one or more output surfaces operating to direct heat therefrom in a direction transverse to the lateral direction; and a carrying structure operable to support a glass sheet such that a major surface of the glass sheet is oriented towards the heat emanating from the one or more output surfaces of the heating element, where the electrically conductive heating element includes at least one heat flux variation feature operating to produce differing magnitudes of heat to emanate from at least two of the output surfaces of the heating element. | 05-23-2013 |
Arnaud Bisson, Nozay FR
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20150098699 | PLANNING OF OPTICAL CONNECTIONS IN A WDM OPTICAL NETWORK - An exemplary technique is provided for planning a plurality of optical connections as a function of a plurality of traffic demand. In a routing step, a loopless network path is allocated to each traffic demand. Each traffic demand is allocated to a candidate optical connection or chain of candidate optical connections selected to carry the capacity of the traffic demand along the loopless network path allocated to the traffic demand. In an optimization step, a reduced set of candidate optical connections is defined by withdrawing the candidate optical connection to be withdrawn. A candidate optical connection or a chain of candidate optical connections is determined to be re-used among the reduced set of candidate optical connections. The traffic demand is re-allocated to the candidate optical connection or chain of candidate optical connections to be re-used. | 04-09-2015 |
Blake Bisson, Pepperell, MA US
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20130124250 | Green Building System and Method - A green building materials system and method are provided in which a decision engine determines one or more designs (each have one or more building components) based on a set of building related inputs and a utility function of each particular user. | 05-16-2013 |
Brad D. Bisson, Dighton, MA US
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20110184512 | VALVE APTATION ASSIST DEVICE - An apparatus including a tether, and an aptation device coupled to the tether at a position corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during systole, wherein the tether and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. An apparatus including a support annulus comprising a length corresponding to a circumference of one of an interior portion of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus; and an aptation device coupled to the support annulus corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during at least one of systole when the support annulus is seated in one of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus, wherein the support annulus and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. Also, a method of introducing an aptation device to contact cusps or leaflets of an atrioventricular valve. | 07-28-2011 |
David Bisson, Ste-Marthe-Sur-Le-Lac CA
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20160114890 | INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC SIGNAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A signage display system for an aircraft includes a controller for receiving input and generating a command, a central controller connected to the controller, the central controller receiving the command and generating a display signal responsive to the command, at least one peripheral device connected to the central controller, the peripheral device receiving the display signal prompting the device to display safety information, an input associated with the peripheral device for receiving an acknowledgement of the safety information and generating an acknowledgement signal responsive to the acknowledgement, such that display of the safety information is discontinued in response to receipt of the acknowledgement. A method and set of instructions also are provided. | 04-28-2016 |
Denis Bisson, Drummondville CA
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20090005173 | Method of Providing Gaming Addiction Control Solutions in a Gaming Establishment - Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for performing monitoring of gaming behaviour and applying remedies when the gaming behaviour is evaluated as being outside acceptable settings. A system is described wherein gaming machines are networked with a server housing databases and programs adapted to store player identifications, to store transactions, to determine when behaviour is outside acceptable settings and to signal a system component used by the identified player to apply a remedy. Also described are methods applied by the server and gaming system components are described in order to perform gaming behaviour monitoring and apply remedies when appropriate. Finally, there is described means and programs for players to provide acceptable gaming settings and remedies to be applied. | 01-01-2009 |
Didier Bisson, Pontarlier FR
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20110088927 | ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BAR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SUCH AN ASSEMBLY - In an assembly comprising an electrically conducting bar, lower and upper electrically insulating films covering opposed faces of the conducting bar, and an electrically insulating member bonded to the upper insulating film, the insulating member protruding on the exposed face of the insulating film so as to prevent propagation of electric arcs by tracking on said exposed face, the insulating member is bonded to the insulating film with a heat-sealable coating. | 04-21-2011 |
Douglas Bisson, Ancaster CA
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20120006920 | STAGED PAPER SHREDDER - This invention relates to a paper shredder. A first stage shredder accepts paper from a hopper. The first stage shredder comprises two knife shaft assemblies with a plurality of sequentially oriented knives and spacers on hexagonal shafts. A second stage shredder accepts the output of the first stage shredder. The second stage shredder has two counter rotating shafts with saw tooth disk knives and separating spacers and cuts the paper finer than that of the first stage shredder. A third stage shredder may be connected to the second stage shredder providing even further paper size reduction. Each of the second stage shredder and third stage shredder may be disengaged from the shredding process. The first stage, second stage and third stage shredders are interlocked electronically so that if any stage suffers a jam the preceding stages are stopped. The jammed stage is reversed to remove the jam and all preceding stages stop until a signal is provided to restart. Optical sensors are provided between each stage, which signal if too much paper is being passed from one stage to another. If this is the case the preceding stages automatically stop until such time as they receive an electronic signal indicting the overload situation has been relieved. | 01-12-2012 |
Douglas Charles Bisson, Ancaster CA
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20100162778 | SECURITY COVER FOR A CYLINDER LOCK - There is provided a security cover for a cylinder lock. The security cover may comprise a top wall and a peripheral side wall and may be adapted to be secured over an end of the lock and may include a key slot extending through the top wall and positioned to align with the lock cylinder when the cover is secured over the lock. There is also provided a key for use with the cover and a method for securing a cylinder lock. | 07-01-2010 |
Giovanni Bisson, Schio (vi) IT
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20150022166 | Low-Dropout Voltage Regulator - A low-dropout voltage regulator includes a power transistor configured to receive an input voltage and to provide a regulated output voltage at an output voltage node. The power transistor includes a control electrode configured to receive a driver signal. A reference circuit is configured to generate a reference voltage. A feedback network is coupled to the power transistor and is configured to provide a first feedback signal and a second feedback signal. The first feedback signal represents the output voltage and the second feedback signal represents an output voltage gradient. An error amplifier is configured to receive the reference voltage and the first feedback signal representing the output voltage. The error amplifier is configured to generate the driver signal dependent on the reference voltage and the first feedback signal. The error amplifier includes an output stage that is biased with a bias current responsive to the second feedback signal. | 01-22-2015 |
Giovanni Bisson, Padova IT
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20130285631 | Low-Dropout Voltage Regulator - A low-dropout voltage regulator includes a power transistor configured to receive an input voltage and to provide a regulated output voltage at an output voltage node. The power transistor includes a control electrode configured to receive a driver signal. A reference circuit is configured to generate a reference voltage. A feedback network is coupled to the power transistor and is configured to provide a first feedback signal and a second feedback signal. The first feedback signal represents the output voltage and the second feedback signal represents an output voltage gradient. An error amplifier is configured to receive the reference voltage and the first feedback signal representing the output voltage. The error amplifier is configured to generate the driver signal dependent on the reference voltage and the first feedback signal. The error amplifier includes an output stage that is biased with a bias current responsive to the second feedback signal. | 10-31-2013 |
Gregory P. Bisson, Philadelphia, PA US
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20140349320 | Using Adaptive Immunity to Detect Drug Resistance - The present invention relates to a method of using adaptive immunity to detect drug resistance in infectious diseases. The invention provides novel antigens associated with drug resistant MTB infection. | 11-27-2014 |
Jack Bisson, Groveland, MA US
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20090050442 | Coin and token transporter - An apparatus, system and method are provided for transporting objects. A transporter includes a chamber and a carrier in the chamber. The chamber has an inlet, an outlet and an interior cross-section. The carrier substantially fills the cross-section of the chamber and is operable to move between first and second positions within the chamber. The carrier causes a plurality of objects that are inserted through the inlet when the carrier is in the first position to exit via the outlet as it moves from the first position to the second position. A delivery port may be coupled to the outlet of the chamber, such that objects exiting the chamber via the outlet enter the delivery port. A dispensing mechanism may inserts objects into the chamber via the inlet. | 02-26-2009 |
Jean-Francois Bisson, St-Amable CA
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20150251770 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A MULTI-ENGINE AIRCRAFT IN AN AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MODE - A first and second engine are connected to a drive train for driving an aircraft accessory. A gearbox is connected to a primer mover propulsor and an actuator operatively associated with a selected engine is moveable between a position in which the selected engine drivingly engages the gearbox for driving the propulsor and a position in which the selected engine disengages from the gearbox. A position signal, a status signal, and a request signal respectively indicative of a present position of the actuator, a governing state and present speed of each engine, and a request for movement of the actuator from the present position to the other position are received. If the selected engine's speed differs from a predetermined threshold, a control signal is output for causing the engine's speed to be adjusted towards the threshold. A control signal indicating that movement of the actuator is permitted is then output. | 09-10-2015 |
Jean-Francois Bisson, Tokyo JP
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20080304535 | Mirror Structure and Laser Device Comprising Such a Mirror Structure - For increasing the power emitted by surface emitting lasers and for improving the spatial coherence of the laser beam, emitted in particular by disk lasers, microchip lasers and VCSELs having a relatively wide emitting area, the invention proposes to select a low order transverse cavity mode by means of a mirror structure ( | 12-11-2008 |
Jean-Louis Bisson, Talence FR
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20090081260 | NATURALLY RESORBABLE POLYACRYLAMIDE GEL, PRODUCTION PROCESS AND USES - A biodegradable polyacrylamide gel that is obtained from acrylamide monomers that are connected to one another by at least one amino acid includes at least one acryloylated amine or acryloylated amide group, or by at least one amino acid oligopeptide that comprises at least one acryloylated amine or acryloylated amide group. The process for synthesis of this gel and its uses are also disclosed. | 03-26-2009 |
Jean-Pierre Bisson, Caen FR
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20080279987 | Casein Based Puffed Products, Their Preparation And Their Use In Food Products - Casein based puffed products, their preparation and their use in food products. These casein based puffed product include a matrix made of extruded and expanded casein salt and additional nutritional elements which are dispersed throughout the matrix mass. They can be used for providing or delivering additional nutritional elements within the food products, for example as inclusions in food products such as dry food products like cereal flakes or bars, chocolate or confectionery, or wet food products such as ice-creams, milk based desserts or chilled dairy products like yogurts, curds or fresh cheese. A process for their preparation and food products comprising the casein based puffed product are also disclosed. | 11-13-2008 |
20110151095 | COMPOSITE DESSERT AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a composite food product characterized in that it comprises in combination: (i) an outer shell made of a jellified composition, (ii) at least one edible inclusion made of:—a fermented or non-fermented milk-based product, and/or—a puree, spread, pasta, filling composition, cream, foamed composition or mousse comprising chocolate, coffee, tea, cereals, fruit, vegetable, meat, fish, cereals, or a combination thereof. Said invention further relates to a process for preparing such a composite food product. | 06-23-2011 |
20120276270 | PROCESS FOR MAKING A MULTIPHASE JELLIFIED BEVERAGE COMPOSITION - The present invention is directed to a process for producing a water, juice, and/or milk-based ready-to-drink jellified product comprising at least two separate homogeneous gel masses, wherein adjacent separate gel masses have different gel strengths, characterized in that it comprises the steps of in order: (i) separately preparing at least two liquefied gel compositions, each comprising an aqueous, and/or juicy, and/or dairy base, mixed with carrageenan and galactomannan, (ii) separately preheating each of the compositions, (iii) separately mixing each of the liquefied gel compositions, (iv) separately cooling down each of the liquefied gel compositions, while keeping a constant agitation of the mass of each of the liquefied gel compositions, (vi) sequentially dosing each of the liquefied gel compositions into a container. | 11-01-2012 |
20130129894 | MULTIPHASE JELLIFIED BEVERAGE COMPOSITION - The present invention is directed to a water, juice, and/or milk-based jellified ready-to-drink product characterized in that it comprises at least two separate homogeneous gel masses, wherein adjacent separate gel masses have different gel strengths. | 05-23-2013 |
Jeffrey Michael Bisson, Amherstburg CA
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20140239663 | THREE PIECE MODULAR AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUMENT PANEL - An instrument panel according to an example of the present disclosure includes a plurality of modules and first and second sections. Each section includes at least one module-receiving area configured to interchangeably receive at least one of the plurality of modules. | 08-28-2014 |
20150115639 | COMPARTMENT WITH STOWABLE ACCESSORY HOLDER - A stowable accessory holder includes a compartment and a door rotatably mounted with respect to the compartment. The door is rotatable between a first, stowed position in which a side of the door faces into the compartment and a second, accessible position in which the side faces outwards from the compartment. At least one resilient retainer on the door is configured to retain an object on the door. | 04-30-2015 |
20150130207 | STORAGE COMPARTMENT APPARATUS FOR DOOR OF A VEHICLE - A storage compartment apparatus for a door of a vehicle includes an elongated body that extends along an axis. The elongated body includes impact-absorbing elements arranged along the axis and an axially elongated storage compartment opening at an axial end and coextending with the impact-absorbing elements along the axis. | 05-14-2015 |
Julia Bisson, Cherbourg FR
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20140030172 | 2,9-DIPYRIDYL-1,10-PHENANTHROLINE DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS ACTINIDE LIGANDS, METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING SAME, AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to novel compounds useful as ligands of actinides and which meet general formula (I) hereinafter: | 01-30-2014 |
Julia Bisson, Nantes FR
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20120186396 | COMPOUNDS USEFUL AS LIGANDS OF ACTINIDES, THEIR SYNTHESIS AND THEIR USES - The invention relates to novel compounds which are useful as ligands of actinides, to the synthesis of these compounds and to their uses. | 07-26-2012 |
Laure Bisson, Paris FR
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20140044629 | METHOD FOR TREATING A GAS CONTAINING NITROGEN OXIDES (NOx) USING A COMPOSITION COMPRISING ZIRCONIUM, CERIUM AND NIOBIUM AS A CATALYST - The invention relates to a method for treating a gas containing nitrogen oxides (NOx), in which an NOx-reduction reaction is carried out using a nitrogen-containing reducing agent, which invention is characterized in that the catalyst used for the reduction reaction is a catalytic system containing a composition comprising zirconium, niobium in the following percentages by weight, expressed in terms of the weight of oxide: 10-50% of cerium, 5-20% of niobium and the remainder consisting of zirconium. | 02-13-2014 |
Laure Bisson, Lyon FR
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20100280296 | PROCESS FOR SYNTHESIZING CUBIC METALLIC NANOPARTICLES IN THE PRESENCE OF TWO REDUCING AGENTS - A process is described for preparing cubic metallic nanoparticles, comprising: | 11-04-2010 |
Linda F. Bisson, Davis, CA US
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20100143536 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING H2S LEVELS IN FERMENTED BEVERAGES - The present invention provides compositions and methods for reducing H | 06-10-2010 |
20130071542 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING H2S LEVELS IN FERMENTED BEVERAGES - The present invention provides compositions and methods for reducing H | 03-21-2013 |
Lise Bisson, Dewinton CA
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20090239721 | EXERCISE APPARATUS FOR THE UPPER BODY - Disclosed is an apparatus for developing the upper body and in particular the chest. The apparatus includes two opposed levers jointed at a pivot point formed within opposed pivot arms. The pivot point is located at the fulcrum point of the two levers. The pivot arms extend out from the lever arms to provide greater leverage, control and comfort for the user. The two lever arms are biased together at a terminal end of the lever arms to provide resistance for an exercise routine. | 09-24-2009 |
20090239722 | Exercise Apparatus for the Upper Body - Disclosed is an apparatus for developing the upper body and in particular the chest. The apparatus includes opposed lever arms pivotally secured to each other at a fulcrum point located at the terminal ends of the opposed levers. The opposed lever arms are biased against each other and form a “V” shape. A counteracting force is needed to bring the handle ends of the levers together. The force required to bring the opposed handle ends together exercises the upper body of a user. | 09-24-2009 |
Massimiliano Bisson, Tezze Sul Brenta (vicenza) IT
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20150337407 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR RADIANT TUBES - A radiant tubes support device, which can be used in furnaces for the thermal treatment, for continuous lines for galvanising and annealing strips or panels made of metal sheet or other products made of steel or other metals, including a furnace side wall support, constrained to a wall of the furnace, a radiant tube support provided with a tubular element and anti-sticking means between the tubular element and the furnace side wall support for supporting the radiant tube and allowing the lateral oscillation thereof, avoiding the sticking on the furnace side wall support. | 11-26-2015 |
Massimiliano Bisson, Tezze Sul Brenta (vi) IT
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20140008048 | RADIANT TUBULAR ELEMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL PLANTS AND SIMILAR - Tubular radiant element for industrial plants and the like, made of a metal material resistant to high temperatures, including at least one vertical tubular portion, optionally at least a curved tubular portion, provided with a surface (S), including at least one radiation and stiffening means arranged on at least a portion of the surface (S) of the tubular radiant element. | 01-09-2014 |
20150337407 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR RADIANT TUBES - A radiant tubes support device, which can be used in furnaces for the thermal treatment, for continuous lines for galvanising and annealing strips or panels made of metal sheet or other products made of steel or other metals, including a furnace side wall support, constrained to a wall of the furnace, a radiant tube support provided with a tubular element and anti-sticking means between the tubular element and the furnace side wall support for supporting the radiant tube and allowing the lateral oscillation thereof, avoiding the sticking on the furnace side wall support. | 11-26-2015 |
Michel Bisson, Blainville CA
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20110179673 | PACK BOOT HAVING AN ANKLE PAD INTEGRATED IN A MULTI-PLY INNER BOOTIE - A pack boot comprises an outer rubber shell and a multi-ply felt bootie removably fitted inside the outer rubber shell. The multi-ply felt bootie has inner and outer felt layers superposed one over the other. An ankle pad is inserted between the inner and outer felt layers of the multi-ply felt bootie and bonded thereto to provide additional ankle support while preserving the insulation properties of the multi-ply felt bootie. | 07-28-2011 |
20120233989 | FLUID COMPRESSION SYSTEM - A fluid pump ( | 09-20-2012 |
20150320137 | FOOTWEAR ENERGY HARVESTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An energy harvesting system for footwear is described having a sole, heel and an upper and comprising a first gaseous bellows pump formed at the sole of the footwear with the bellows hinged forward of the sole; a second gaseous bellows pump formed at the heel of the footwear with the bellows hinged forward of the heel. A gas reservoir is mounted to the upper of the footwear in fluid communication with first and second gaseous pumps downstream of the pumps and adapted to receive the gaseous medium exiting under pressure from the pumps. An axial turbine has an output shaft mounted on the footwear upper downstream of the reservoir and adapted to receive pressurized gas from the reservoir when a predetermined pressure threshold is attained in the reservoir so as to activate the axial turbine; and an electrical generator mounted on the upper, downstream of the axial turbine and engaged with the turbine output shaft which can be engaged only when a predetermined shaft velocity threshold has been attained. | 11-12-2015 |
20150335097 | WATERPROOF BREATHABLE BOOT - A waterproof breathable boot comprises a sole, at least two panels forming an external shell having an outer most surface waterproof, an internal layer separate from the outer shell and connected to the external shell by the sole such that a gap of air is formed between the internal layer and the external shell, and a drying insert connected to the internal layer. The at least two panels are waterproofly bonded to each other. An adhesive is in direct contact with a first portion of the inner surface and a second portion of the outer surface waterproofly for bonding the first portion to the second portion. The internal layer has wicking properties and is protected from an outside of the boot by the external shell. A method of manufacturing a waterproof breathable boot is also presented. | 11-26-2015 |
Pascal Bisson, Edmonton CA
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20150335916 | INTERNAL ULTRASOUND GEL - An ultrasound gel is provided for use with internal ultrasound imaging and/or therapy. The gel can have acoustic properties that can closely match a soft tissue to be imaged/treated and can be of a high viscosity that is maintained when heated by the body. In some embodiments, the gel can act as a lubricant and, although water based, can be hydrophobic and not dissolve in bodily fluids. In some embodiments, the gel can be sterile, safe for ingestion, and include a preservative. The gel can be used for oral or non-oral applications and when used orally, can comprise a dental agent for inhibiting growth of dental microorganisms and/or prevent respiratory infections. | 11-26-2015 |
Peter Bisson, Ludwigshafen DE
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20120141714 | METHOD TO IMPROVE THE BARRIER PROPERTIES OF ETHYLENE POLYMER AGAINST PERMEATION OF HYDROCARBONS AND PLASTIC FUEL TANK HAVING IMPROVED BARRIER PROPERTIES - A method for the improvement of the barrier properties of ethylene homo- or copolymer compositions against permeation of hydrocarbons comprised in liquid fuels or mineral oils is disclosed. The ethylene homo- or copolymer comprises at least one sterically hindered amine compound in an amount of from 100 to 10 000 ppm, calculated on total weight of the polymer. At least one surface of a hollow body made of said ethylene homo- or copolymer is subjected to fluorination. | 06-07-2012 |
20120148776 | Polyethylene for Rotomoulding - A novel polyethylene is devised which polyethylene is particularly advantageous for manufacturing rotomoulded articles. | 06-14-2012 |
20120148777 | Polyethylene for Rotomoulding - A novel polyethylene is devised which polyethylene is particularyl advantageous for manufacturing rotomoulded articles. | 06-14-2012 |
20120149834 | Polyethylene for Rotomoulding - A novel polyethylene is devised which polyethylene is particularly advantageous for manufacturing rotomoulded articles. | 06-14-2012 |
20120214926 | Novel Trimodal Polyethylene for use in Blow Moulding - A novel polyethylene formed by Ziegler catalyst is devised, for use in blow moulding. | 08-23-2012 |
20130243990 | NOVEL TRIMODAL POLYETHYLENE FOR USE IN BLOW MOULDING - A novel polyethylene formed by Ziegler catalyst is devised, for use in blow moulding. | 09-19-2013 |
Raffaella Bisson, Padova IT
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20110304821 | OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS - An ophthalmic apparatus comprising: a fundus observation optical system; a designating part for designating an area of the fundus other than a macular area from a fundus image displayed on a monitor to make alignment of the fundus area of the fundus image displayed on the monitor with the fixation target displayed on a LCD display; a judging part for detecting an approaching state of the fixation target projected on the fundus and the designated fundus area based on positional information of the fundus area designated by the designating part on the monitor after movement and positional information of the fixation target displayed on the LCD display, and judging based on a detection result, whether or not the designated fundus area and the fixation target projected on the fundus are coincident in a predetermined allowable range; and a display control part for changing the display state of the fixation target based on a judgment result of the judging part. | 12-15-2011 |
20140028976 | FUNDUS PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS - A fundus photographing apparatus includes: a photographing unit including a fundus illumination optical system to illuminate a fundus of a patient's eye and a fundus photographing optical system having a light receiving element to obtain a fundus image of the illuminated eye; and an alignment unit to position the photographing unit with the eye based on a predetermined alignment reference position. The alignment unit includes: an extracting part to extract, by image processing, an image region formed by reflection light from a portion other than the fundus from the fundus image obtained by the fundus photographing optical system; a gravity center calculating part to determine, by arithmetic processing, a gravity center position of the extracted image region; and a control part to perform alignment control of the photographing unit with the eye based on the calculated gravity center position and the alignment reference position. | 01-30-2014 |
Reed Bisson, Minnetonka, MN US
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20120318073 | HVAC AIR FILTER MONITOR WITH SENSOR COMPENSATION - Sensor offsets for an air filter monitor installed in an HVAC system may be determined by measuring a sensor offset differential pressure value across an air filter when substantially no air flow exists through the air filter. The sensor offset differential pressure value obtained at or near zero flow may represent the sensor offset for the air filter monitor. The sensor offset differential pressure value may be used to compensate an un-compensated differential pressure value obtained during flow conditions. | 12-20-2012 |
20120318135 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF VERIFYING A FILTER CHANGE IN AN HVAC SYSTEM - Methods and systems for monitoring the condition of a new air filter installed in an HVAC system are disclosed. In one example, an input that indicates a new air filter has been installed may be accepted, and in response, the HVAC system may be automatically operated in an air filter verifying mode, in which the fan of the HVAC system is activated to drive air through the new air filter. While in the air filter verifying mode, a measure related to an amount of flow restriction presented by the new air filter may be received. A status of the new air filter may be determined based, at least in part, on the received measure related to the amount of flow restriction presented by the air filter of the HVAC system. Once the status of the new air filter is determined, an indication may be displayed on a display, which may communicate the determined status of the new air filter to a user. | 12-20-2012 |
20120318137 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR SETTING AN AIR FILTER CHANGE THRESHOLD VALUE IN AN HVAC SYSTEM - A clean air filter may be used to set an air filter change threshold value for an air filter monitor installed in an HVAC system. The air filter change threshold value may be used to determine a status of an air filter (e.g., clean or dirty). | 12-20-2012 |
20120318138 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SETTING AN AIR FILTER CHANGE THRESHOLD IN AN HVAC SYSTEM USING A BLOCKING PANEL - A blocking panel may be used to set an air filter change threshold value for an air filter monitor installed in an HVAC system. The air filter change threshold value may then be used to determine a status of an air filter (e.g., clean or dirty). | 12-20-2012 |
20120319851 | FILTER CHANGE ALERT SYSTEM FOR AN HVAC SYSTEM - Methods and systems for indicating a status of an air filter of an HVAC system may include receiving a measure that is related to an amount of flow restriction presented by the air filter in an HVAC system, using the measure to determine whether the air filter does not need replacing, the air filter needs to be replaced soon, or the air filter should be replaced now, and displaying on a display of an HVAC controller an air filter status indicator, wherein the air filter status indicator includes a stop-light metaphor. In one example, the air filter status indicator may display a green color when the air filter does not need replacing, display a yellow color when the air filter needs to be replaced soon, and display a red color when the air filter should be replaced now. In some cases, the air filter status indicator may also include a qualitative term indicative of the current status of the air filter. | 12-20-2012 |
20120323377 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING AN AIR FILTER OF AN HVAC SYSTEM - Methods and systems for monitoring an air filter installed in an HVAC system may include operating the HVAC system in an air filter monitoring mode such as, for example, a fan only mode, and measuring, for example, a differential pressure across the air filter when the HVAC system is operating in the air filter monitoring mode. The method may include evaluating a status of the air filter using, for example, the measured differential pressure value, and in some cases, display the status on a display of an HVAC controller. | 12-20-2012 |
20130025729 | DUCT PORT FOR PRESSURE SENSING - The present disclosure related generally to ports for sensing one or more parameters in an HVAC system, and methods for installing such ports. In one illustrative embodiment, a port provides a fluid passageway through a wall of an HVAC component such as an air duct. The port may be formed of a hollow stem member having a first end and a second end and a head member positioned therebetween. The port may include an anchor member for anchoring the port to a wall of the HVAC component. In some cases, the anchor member may secure the port within the wall such that the head member forms a substantially fluid tight seal with the wall. | 01-31-2013 |
20140045482 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN HVAC SYSTEM USING A PROXIMITY AWARE MOBILE DEVICE - A mobile wireless device (e.g. smart phone) may be used to remotely control an HVAC system. A program code stored in the memory of the mobile wireless device may cause the mobile wireless device to store geographic information in the memory of the mobile wireless device, monitor a location of the mobile wireless device, and compare the stored geographic information to the location of the mobile wireless device. If the comparison meets predetermined criteria, the program code may cause the mobile wireless device to transmit a command either directly or indirectly to an HVAC controller, causing the HVAC controller to transition from a first operating state having a first temperature setpoint to a second operating state having a second temperature setpoint. | 02-13-2014 |
20140262490 | TERMINAL ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A terminal assembly for use with an electronic device may include a first portion for secure a wire and a second portion for receiving a pin of an electronic device. The first portion and the second portion may be configured to electrically connect the pin to the wire. | 09-18-2014 |
20140319234 | HVAC CONTROLLER WITH FIXED SEGMENT DISPLAY HAVING FIXED SEGMENT ICONS AND ANIMATION - An HVAC controller including a controller and a display operatively coupled to the controller. The display may include a first region and a second region. The first region of the display may have an array of pixels arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns for displaying an image in a dot matrix format. The second region of the display may have a plurality of predefined fixed segment graphical icons. The controller may be configured to display one or more programmable options of the HVAC controller in the first region of the display for selection by a user, where the programmable options may be used to set settings that are capable of controlling subsequent operations and/or functionality of the HVAC controller. The controller may be configured to selectively animate one or more of the programmable options displayed in the first region. | 10-30-2014 |
20140321011 | ESD PROTECTION MECHANISM FOR AN HVAC CONTROLLER - An electronic sub-assembly for an HVAC Controller may include a touch screen display and a printed circuit board. The touch screen display including a viewing side and a non-viewing side. A conductive trace may be disposed on the viewing side of the touch screen display adjacent a perimeter of the touch screen display. The printed circuit board, which may include a grounding feature, may be positioned adjacent the non-viewing side of the touch screen display. A connector may be in electrical communication with the conductive trace and the grounding feature of the printed circuit board. | 10-30-2014 |
20140321092 | COMPACT HVAC CONTROLLER - An HVAC Controller may include a first sub-assembly and a second sub-assembly releasably engageble with the first sub-assembly. The first sub-assembly may include a first housing and a printed circuit board capable of being secured relative to the first housing and capable of providing one or more signals. The second sub-assembly may include a second housing and a second printed circuit board capable of being secured relative to the second housing and capable of receiving the one or more signals from the first printed circuit boards when the first sub-assembly is releasably engaging the second sub-assembly. The first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board each may have one or more component mounted on sides facing one another, the components each extending a distance. The sum of the distances may be greater than a distance spacing the facing sides of the printed circuit boards. | 10-30-2014 |
20140321160 | DISPLAY SUB-ASSEMBLY FOR AN HVAC CONTROLLER - An HVAC Controller including a printed circuit board (PCB) and a display sub-assembly. The display sub-assembly may include a frame, a display, and a light guide. The frame may be secured relative to the PCB and may have a front side facing away from the PCB and a back side facing toward the PCB. The frame may include one or more side walls that may extend between the front side and the back side, where the side walls may define a space. The display and the light guide may be positioned at least partially within the space and the light guide may be positioned between the display and the PCB. The frame may have one or more back stop features and one or more front stop features that stop the light guide and the display from sliding out of the back side and front side of the frame, respectively. | 10-30-2014 |
20140324227 | HVAC CONTROLLER HAVING A FIXED SEGMENT DISPLAY WITH AN INTERACTIVE MESSAGE CENTER - An HVAC controller may include a controller and a display operatively coupled to the controller. A first region of the display may have an array of pixels arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns for displaying an image in a dot matrix format. A second region of the display may have a plurality of predefined fixed segment graphical icons. The controller may be configured to display a list of one or more programmable options of the HVAC controller in the first region of the display for selection by a user. At least one of the one or more programmable options may be used to set settings that are used for controlling subsequent operations and/or functionality of the HVAC controller. The first region of the display may simultaneously display in a vertical direction an integer number of programmable options plus a fraction of a programmable option. | 10-30-2014 |
20160119162 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN HVAC SYSTEM USING A PROXIMITY AWARE MOBILE DEVICE - A mobile wireless device (e.g. smart phone) may be used to remotely control an HVAC system. A program code stored in the memory of the mobile wireless device may cause the mobile wireless device to store geographic information in the memory of the mobile wireless device, monitor a location of the mobile wireless device, and compare the stored geographic information to the location of the mobile wireless device. If the comparison meets predetermined criteria, the program code may cause the mobile wireless device to transmit a command either directly or indirectly to an HVAC controller, causing the HVAC controller to transition from a first operating state having a first temperature setpoint to a second operating state having a second temperature setpoint. | 04-28-2016 |
Reed H. Bisson, Minnetonka, MN US
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20120323375 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURING A FILTER CHANGE NOTIFICATION OF AN HVAC CONTROLLER - Methods and systems are provided for monitoring the condition of an air filter of an HVAC system to provide an indication of when the air filter should be changed. An HVAC controller may be configured to include a filter change notification, wherein the HVAC controller may monitor the current condition of the air filter, and may display a filter change notification on the display when the current condition of the air filter passes a filter change threshold value. In some cases, the HVAC controller may be configured to perform, sometimes at the request of a user, one or more calibration tests on the air filter to help the user identify an appropriate filter change threshold value. Alternatively, or in addition, the HVAC controller may, through a user interface, allow a user to enter and/or change a filter change threshold value, as desired. | 12-20-2012 |
Robert J. Bisson, Dexter, MI US
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20110178978 | CHARACTERIZING AND PREDICTING AGENTS VIA MULTI-AGENT EVOLUTION - A method of predicting the behavior of software agents in a simulated environment involving modeling a plurality of software agents representing entities to be analyzed, which may be human beings. Using a set of parameters that governs the behavior of the agents, the internal state of at least one of the agents is estimated by its behavior in the simulation, including its movement within the environment. This facilitates a prediction of the likely future behavior of the agent based solely upon its internal state; that is, without recourse to any intentional agent communications. In one embodiment, the simulated environment is based upon a digital pheromone infrastructure. The simulation integrates knowledge of threat regions, a cognitive analysis of the agent's beliefs, desires, and intentions, a model of the agent's emotional disposition and state, and the dynamics of interactions with the environment. | 07-21-2011 |
Robert J. Bisson, Savage, MN US
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20120091227 | DRIFT SHROUD SYSTEM FOR SPRAY BOOMS OF TURF SPRAYER - A turf sprayer has a truss shaped center boom and a pair of pivotal truss shaped wing booms within which spaced spray nozzles are supported. A drift shroud system comprises three integral and one-piece drift shrouds comprising a center shroud for the center boom and a pair of side shrouds for the wing booms. Each shroud is attached to an underside of the corresponding boom in a manner such that the shrouds project below the booms and not substantially above the booms to leave the truss-shapes of the booms open and unobscured to provide access to the spray nozzles within the booms. The shrouds each have openings in a top wall thereof for receiving the spray exiting from the nozzles with the spray passing downwardly between spaced front and rear walls of the shrouds. | 04-19-2012 |
20120292402 | SPRAYER HAVING SPRAY SOLUTION AGITATION SYSTEM, ONBOARD CHEMICAL EDUCTOR, AND DEDICATED ONBOARD CLEAN WATER RINSE SYSTEM - A sprayer has a tank for holding a spray solution that is applied to a ground or turf surface. The sprayer includes an agitation system having a plurality of agitation nozzles that extend into the tank that are accessible from outside the tank and can be removed and replaced without using tools. The sprayer may include a rinse system carried onboard the sprayer which is segregated from the spray and agitation systems to avoid contaminating the rinse liquid prior to the time the rinse liquid is sprayed into the tank through rinse nozzles. The rinse nozzles include upwardly and downwardly directed nozzle ports and a bottom spinner for thoroughly cleaning all interior surfaces of the tank. The sprayer may also include a chemical eductor mounted on the side of the tank, whose weight is counterbalanced by springs, and which easily pivots between lower and upper positions on the tank. | 11-22-2012 |
Stephanne Bisson, Vieux FR
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20110014852 | PICK AND PLACE TOOL GRINDING - The present invention relates to a method and system ( | 01-20-2011 |
Sylvio Bisson, Secteur Aylmer CA
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20110080701 | COOLING HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTER SYSTEMS - A computer system may include a chassis defining a front and a rear. The chassis may include a vertically oriented midplane disposed therein, the midplane including a plurality of front module slots for receiving front electronic modules from the front of the chassis, and a plurality of rear module slots for receiving rear electronic modules from the rear of the chassis. A cooling system may be provided within the chassis and may generate an upwardly-directed front air flow within the chassis directed at selected ones of the front electronic modules and an upwardly-directed rear air flow within the chassis directed at selected ones of the rear electronic modules. The front air flow is separate from and independent of the rear air flow. The selected front and rear electronic modules may be disposed in the chassis so as to separate the front air flow into a plurality of substantially equal front air streams and the rear air flow into a plurality of substantially equal rear air streams, respectively. | 04-07-2011 |
Terry A. Bisson, Ottawa CA
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20080239654 | MOBILE EVENT DATA RECORDER WITH MULTIPLE ORIENTATION VIBRATION ISOLATION - A mobile event data recorder is described providing a contained environmental control system for a hard drive module for use in, or with, a vehicle. A hard drive housing with multiple hard drives and a vibration isolation system are provided within a hard drive module chassis. The vibration isolation system simultaneously provides triaxial isolation in each of two different orientations of the hard drive module. First and second vibration isolators connect the hard drive housing with adjoining walls of the chassis, the first and second vibration isolators positioned to achieve a natural resonant frequency suitable to isolate frequencies in the hard drive operating range, taking into account the forces that will be applied to the vehicle. The natural resonant frequency can be about 10 Hz or less, in order to isolate the hard drives from frequencies of greater than about 10 Hz. | 10-02-2008 |
Thomas Karl Bisson, Plymouth, MA US
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20120315209 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING WATER STREAMS - Methods and systems for treating wastewater and process water streams are provided. In some embodiments, the wastewater and/or process water to be treated contains a target chemical (e.g., ammonia and/or ammonium). The methods and systems described herein may include recovering the target chemical from the water stream and/or producing a desired product (e.g., a fertilizer such as an ammonium salt) from the target chemical. In one set of embodiments, a method of treating wastewater and/or process water involves introducing the water stream into a system that includes a combination of two or more of, or all of, a reverse osmosis system, a reaction and separation system (e.g., a vacuum distillation system or other suitable separation system), and a membrane reactor system. | 12-13-2012 |
20130283872 | ORGANIC LIQUID FERTILIZER AND PROCESS OF MAKING - A fertilizer derived from an organic source and a method of making are provided. The fertilizer of the present invention advantageously has a Nitrogen content greater than 4%. The method of making the fertilizer also produces potable water. | 10-31-2013 |
20140157846 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING BIOREACTOR WASTEWATER STREAMS - Methods and systems for treating bioreactor wastewater streams are provided. In some embodiments, the methods and systems involve producing a composition, for example in the form of a solution, comprising ammonia or ammonium from the bioreactor wastewater stream. In some cases, the bioreactor is an anaerobic digester. | 06-12-2014 |
20150274541 | METHODS FOR TREATING BIOREACTOR WASTEWATER STREAMS - Methods and systems for treating bioreactor wastewater streams are provided. In some embodiments, the methods and systems involve producing a composition, for example in the form of a solution, comprising ammonia or ammonium from the bioreactor wastewater stream. In some cases, the bioreactor is an anaerobic digester. | 10-01-2015 |
Timothy Bisson, Fremont, CA US
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20150324123 | DATA STORAGE CLUSTER WITH DISTRIBUTED ZONES - Techniques for a data storage cluster and a method for maintaining and updating reliability data and reducing data communication between nodes, are disclosed herein. Each data object is written to a single data zone on a data node within the data storage cluster. Each data object includes one or more data chunks, and the data chunks of a data object are written to a data node in an append-only log format. When parity is determined for a reliability group including the data zone, there is no need to transmit data from other data nodes where the rest of data zones of the reliability group reside. Thus, inter-node data communication for determining reliability data is reduced. | 11-12-2015 |
Timothy C. Bisson, Fremont, CA US
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20110055261 | Methods and Systems for Concurrently Reading Direct and Indirect Data Blocks - Methods and systems for concurrently reading direct and indirect data blocks of a data object stored in a network storage server system. In one embodiment, upon receiving a request to read a data object, the storage server identifies a location of an indirect data-block of the data object and a total number of direct data-blocks associated with the data object. Using this information, the storage server concurrently reads, using a single read operation, both the indirect data-block and a specific number of data blocks that are contiguous with the location of the indirect data-block. The specific number is commensurate with the total number of direct-data blocks associated with the data object. In one embodiment, the storage server verifies whether the data object is represented using a contiguous-mode layout scheme before performing the concurrent single-read operation to read the data object. | 03-03-2011 |
20120102135 | SEAMLESS TAKEOVER OF A STATEFUL PROTOCOL SESSION IN A VIRTUAL MACHINE ENVIRONMENT - The disclosed technique uses virtual machines in solving a problem of persistent state for storage protocols. The technique provides for seamless, persistent, storage protocol session state management on a server, for higher availability. A first virtual server is operated in an active role in a host system to serve a client, by using a stateful protocol between the first virtual server and the client. A second, substantially identical virtual server is maintained in a passive role. In response to a predetermined event, the second virtual server takes over for the first virtual server, while preserving state for a pending client request sent to the first virtual server in the stateful protocol. The method can further include causing the second virtual server to respond to the request before a timeout which is specific to the stateful protocol can occur. | 04-26-2012 |
Wayne Richard Bisson, Seattle, WA US
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20120159290 | VALIDATION ANALYSIS OF HUMAN TARGET - Technology for testing a target recognition, analysis, and tracking system is provided. A searchable repository of recorded and synthesized depth clips and associated ground truth tracking data is provided. Data in the repository is used by one or more processing devices each including at least one instance of a target recognition, analysis, and tracking pipeline to analyze performance of the tracking pipeline. An analysis engine provides at least a subset of the searchable set responsive to a request to test the pipeline and receives tracking data output from the pipeline on the at least subset of the searchable set. A report generator outputs an analysis of the tracking data relative to the ground truth in the at least subset to provide an output of the error relative to the ground truth. | 06-21-2012 |
20130251204 | VALIDATION ANALYSIS OF HUMAN TARGET - Technology for testing a target recognition, analysis, and tracking system is provided. A searchable repository of recorded and synthesized depth clips and associated ground truth tracking data is provided. Data in the repository is used by one or more processing devices each including at least one instance of a target recognition, analysis, and tracking pipeline to analyze performance of the tracking pipeline. An analysis engine provides at least a subset of the searchable set responsive to a request to test the pipeline and receives tracking data output from the pipeline on the at least subset of the searchable set. A report generator outputs an analysis of the tracking data relative to the ground truth in the at least subset to provide an output of the error relative to the ground truth. | 09-26-2013 |
William Bisson, Geneve CH
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20150105554 | ALPHA-CARBOLINES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention relates to inhibitors of the oncogenic protein kinase ALK of formula (I) as herein described and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as to key intermediates towards their synthesis. The compounds of formula (I) are useful in the preparation of a medicament, in particular for the treatment of cancer. | 04-16-2015 |