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Andre Boucher, St-Hubert CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120312035AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - An air conditioning system (12-13-2012

Annie Boucher, Montreal CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090112192Method for the Treatment of Skin Tissues - A method for treating skin tissues, the skin tissues defining an epidermal layer and a sub-epidermal layer, the epidermal layer defining a skin surface and the sub-epidermal layer extending from the epidermal layer substantially opposite to the skin surface, the method comprising: positioning a radiation source outside of the skin tissues at a predetermined distance from the skin surface; powering the radiation source so as to produce infrared radiation having a predetermined spectrum and a predetermined power; and irradiating the sub-epidermal layer with the infrared radiation through the epidermal layer, the predetermined spectrum and the predetermined power being such that the infrared radiation is absorbed to a larger degree in the sub-epidermal layer than in the epidermal layer.04-30-2009

Patent applications by Annie Boucher, Montreal CA

Annie Boucher, Quebec CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110202116METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MAMMALIAN TISSUES - A method and device for causing a predetermined physiological change in a mammalian tissue. The method includes irradiating the tissue with a radiation having a power density in the tissue substantially larger than an activation threshold power density, the tissue being irradiated under conditions suitable to cause the predetermined physiological change. The device can emit raditation and forms to the anatomy of a patient. The device can both cool the patient and treatment head using one cooling system.08-18-2011

Antoine Boucher, London CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120224501Upstream Bandwidth Management Methods and Apparatus - A system and method for managing bandwidth of an upstream communications channel in a communications system.09-06-2012

Antoine Boucher, Kitchener CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120278816APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR FORMING A MEDIA PLAY-OUT LIST - An apparatus, and an associated method, forms a media play-out list of media, selected from a media database. A temporal indication is provided, and an estimated event is estimated based upon the temporal information. Indication of the estimated event is correlated with metadata of media stored at the media database. Media corresponding to metadata that correlates well with the estimated event is amenable for inclusion in the media play-out list.11-01-2012
20120284427METHOD OF DEVICE SELECTION USING SENSORY INPUT AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONFIGURED FOR SAME - The present disclosure provides a method of device selection using sensory input and portable electronic device configured for same. In accordance with one example embodiment, there is provided a method for use in a portable electronic device for selecting a peripheral device for connection with the portable electronic device, comprising: measuring a magnetic field within the vicinity of the portable electronic device; determining a relative location of at least two available peripheral devices in accordance with magnetic fields uniquely associated with the at least two available peripheral devices; selecting a peripheral device from the at least two available peripheral devices in accordance with the measured magnetic field; and connecting the portable electronic device to the selected peripheral device using a wireless communications path.11-08-2012
20130013938ACCESSORY ID RECOGNITION BY POWER CYCLING - Various embodiments are described herein for a peripheral device and a method of identifying the peripheral device via power cycling. In one embodiment, the method comprises obtaining characteristic information about the peripheral device, encoding the characteristic information in a power signal at the peripheral device and sending the power signal to an electronic device that is operably connected with the peripheral device. The electronic device can then take action such as adjusting its settings or applications based on the characteristic information of the peripheral device.01-10-2013

Antoine Gilles Joseph Boucher, Kitchener CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130082657CHARGING SYSTEM FOR A RECHARGEABLE POWER SOURCE - There is provided a power source system which includes a self-charging system. In one embodiment, the power source system is used to power portable devices and may include a power source such as a set of rechargeable batteries or a battery pack. The power source system comprises a self-charging system which includes an energy harvester operatively connected to a vibrational energy source such as a plurality of piezoelectric elements (piezos). The piezos preferably include a plurality of cantilevers which are composed of a piezoelectric material which may be the same or may be different from the substrate material of the piezos.04-04-2013

Bobby Boucher, Havre-Saint-Pierre CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120160209TURBINE HAVING COOPERATING AND COUNTER-ROTATING ROTORS IN A SAME PLANE - The present disclosure relates to turbine comprising a housing having an input port and at least one output port. The turbine also comprises two rotors enclosed within the housing. The rotors counter-rotate within a same plane. In their rotation, the two rotors cooperate to create chambers within the housing. A chamber is created and starts to expand while another chamber having been created earlier continues its own expansion. One of these expanding chambers is connected to the input port. A third chamber is in contact with an output port. The turbine may be used as a compressor, an energy generator, a pump or as a building block of a motor.06-28-2012

Christian Boucher, Mascouche CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080224686System and method for remotely identifying a connected RF cable - A system and method is provided for identifying, among a plurality of cables having respective first and second cable end portions, a connected cable connected to a selected antenna without interrupting service thereof. A signal emitter is connected to the respective first cable end portion, proximal the selected antenna, of the connected cable. A signal meter is connected to the respective second end portion of each cable. A signal is emitted from the signal emitter and the respective received signal amplitude of the signal received at the second respective cable end portion is measured. The cable for which the respective received signal amplitude of the signal received at the second respective cable end portion is greatest is the connected cable.09-18-2008

Christopher Boucher, Newmarket CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100280237PREPARATION OF METAL MESOPORPHYRIN COMPOUNDS - A method of preparing metal mesoporphyrin halide compounds is described. The metal mesoporphyrin halide compound may be formed by forming a novel mesoporphyrin IX intermediate compound and then converting the mesoporphyrin IX intermediate to the metal mesoporphyrin halide through metal insertion. The novel intermediate compound may be formed by a catalytic hydrogenation of hemin in acid and subsequent recovery.11-04-2010

Christopher P. Boucher, Newmarket CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110082292HIGH-PURITY LARGE-SCALE PREPARATION OF STANNSOPORFIN - Large scale (bulk) compositions comprising high-purity stannsoporfin are disclosed, as well as methods of synthesizing such compositions.04-07-2011
20120253033METHODS FOR SYNTHESIZING METAL MESOPORPHYRINS - Embodiments describe methods of synthesizing metal mesoporphyrin compounds. In embodiments, a metal mesoporphyrin compound may be formed by hemin transmetallation and subsequent hydrogenation of the tin protoporphyrin IX to form a metal mesoporphyrin. In other embodiments, a method of synthesizing a metal mesoporphyrin compound comprises forming a protoporphyrin methyl ester from hemin and converting the protoporphyrin methyl ester intermediate to a metal mesoporphyrin compound through metal insertion and hydrogenation. In other embodiments, a metal mesoporphyrin compound may be formed from hemin by a hydrogen-free hydrogenation method to form a mesoporphyrin IX intermediate followed by metal insertion and hydrogenation. In embodiments, a method of synthesizing a metal mesoporphyrin compound comprises forming a mesoporphyrin IX dihydrochloride intermediate compound and converting the mesoporphyrin IX intermediate to a metal mesoporphyrin compound through metal insertion. In embodiments, a metal mesoporphyrin compound may be formed directly from hemin without isolation of any intermediates.10-04-2012

Patent applications by Christopher P. Boucher, Newmarket CA

Claudia Boucher, Ile Perrot CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090068669SLC9A3R1 DIRECTED DIAGNOSTICS FOR NEOPLASTIC DISEASE - Disclosed are methods for diagnosing cancer in a test cell sample or fluid sample by detecting an increase in the level of expression of SLC9A3R1 in the test cell sample or fluid sample as compared to the level of expression of SLC9A3R1 in a control cell sample or fluid sample isolated from a normal subject.03-12-2009

Dale Boucher, Sudbury CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080277167DRY DRILLING AND CORE ACQUISITION SYSTEM - A rotary dry drilling system comprises a surface mounted drill having a drill bit and a drill bit driver rotationally connected by a hollow drill string. There is included core sample capture means adapted to travel from the head of the drill string to the tail of the drill string. The system also comprises an auger for removing cuttings from a comminution zone and cuttings fluidization means to facilitate transport of cuttings from the comminution zone to the auger. Once the cuttings are removed by the auger they are collected and transported to the surface for disposal.11-13-2008
20110266066DRY DRILLING AND CORE ACQUISITION SYSTEM - A rotary dry drilling system comprises a surface mounted drill having a drill bit and a drill bit driver rotationally connected by a hollow drill string. There is included core sample capture means adapted to travel from the head of the drill string to the tail of the drill string. The system also comprises an auger for removing cuttings from a comminution zone and cuttings fluidization means to facilitate transport of cuttings from the comminution zone to the auger. Once the cuttings are removed by the auger they are collected and transported to the surface for disposal.11-03-2011

Patent applications by Dale Boucher, Sudbury CA

Daniel Boucher, Quebec CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110284633PORTABLE OBJECT INCLUDING A DISPLAY AND APPLICATION FOR CARRYING OUT ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS - The invention relates to a smart portable object including a safety component and a display, wherein the display is directly or indirectly interactive between a user and the safety component. The invention also relates to the use of a portable object for implementing an electronic transaction, including a display step for displaying all or some of the information that is useful to a user for the transaction and/or a step of interacting with the user, wherein the display and/or interaction step is carried out via said interactive display.11-24-2011
20120023422INTELLIGENT PORTABLE OBJECT COMPRISING GRAPHICAL PERSONALIZATION DATA - The invention relates to an intelligent portable personal security object including graphical personalization data visible from a face of the object, wherein the graphical personalization data are presented by electronic display. The invention also relates to a use of the portable object in the carrying out of secure electronic transaction; and/or in the authentication and visual monitoring of at least one person; and/or in logical access control for at least one user; and/or in the displaying of data other than graphical personalization data.01-26-2012

Dominique Boucher, Montreal CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100036661Methods and Systems for Providing Grammar Services - A computing system, comprising: an I/O platform for interfacing with a user; and a processing entity configured to implement a dialog with the user via the I/O platform. The processing entity is further configured for: identifying a grammar template and an instantiation context associated with a current point in the dialog; causing creation of an instantiated grammar model from the grammar template and the instantiation context; storing the instantiated grammar model in a memory; and interpreting user input received via the I/O platform in accordance with the instantiated grammar model. Also, a grammar authoring environment supporting a variety of grammar development tools is disclosed.02-11-2010

Frederic Boucher, Lemoyne CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110223798DUAL CONDUCTOR CABLE CONNECTOR - A connector assembly for use with dual conductor cable is disclosed. The connector assembly includes a first connector, a second connector, first and second fixture wires, and first and second connector terminals. The first and second connectors are removably attachable. The first connector includes a first connector base, two prongs extending from the first connector base, and a first connector slot for accepting the first connector terminal. The second connector includes a second connector base, two wings extending from the second connector base, and a second connector slot for accepting the second connector terminal. The wings are sized and configured to accept the two prongs when the first and second connectors are joined. The first and second connector terminals include a spike extending generally away from the base of the connector into which the terminal has been secured. The first connector terminal is secured in the first connector in electrical communication with the first fixture wire, and the second connector terminal is secured in the second connector in electrical communication with second fixture wire. The first and second connectors, when joined by the insertion of the prongs between the wings, define a central portion sized to allow the passage of the dual conductor cable to which the first and second connectors are connected. When the first and second connectors are joined with the dual connector cable located in the central portion, the spikes of the first and second terminals penetrate into the dual conductor cable, whereby the dual conductor cable is placed into electrical communication with the first and second fixture wire.09-15-2011

Frederic Boucher, Delson CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110317403RECHARGEABLE FLAMELESS CANDLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - According to embodiments of the present invention, a recharging device includes a recharging port that receives a flameless candle and recharges a battery in the candle. The recharging device includes a first stacking structure that has a top portion and a bottom portion. There is a top stacking contact on the top portion. The electrical power bus is connected with the top stacking contact. The top portion of the first stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of a first stacking structure of another recharging device. In an embodiment, the bottom portion of the first stacking structure has a bottom stacking contact electrically connected with the electrical power bus. The bottom stacking contact may have a pogo spring. The recharging device may also have a second stacking structure having a top portion without an electrical contact. The second stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of another second stacking structure. In an embodiment, the device has two first stacking structures and two second stacking structures.12-29-2011
20130020962FLAMELESS CANDLE CIRCUIT WITH MULTIPLE MODES - According to embodiments of the present invention, a flameless candle circuit includes an application-specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”) having a first power terminal, a second power terminal, and an output. The circuit also includes a light-emitting diode (“LED”) and a single-pole switch. The LED is configured to receive a signal from the output of the ASIC. The single-pole switch is configured to selectively provide the battery voltage to at least one of the first power terminal and the second power terminal. Additionally, the single-pole switch is configured to remove the battery voltage from both of the first power terminal and the second power terminal to turn the ASIC off. The ASIC is configured to drive the LED in a first mode when the battery voltage is provided to the first power terminal. The ASIC is also configured to drive the LED in a second mode when the battery voltage is provided to the second power terminal.01-24-2013

Jean-Guy Boucher, Saint-Etienne-De-Lauzon CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120214391System and Method for Trussing Slaughtered Birds - A system for trussing slaughtered birds comprises a conveyer provided with at least one bird holder for transporting a bird to at least one working position along the transport path of the conveyer, a bird trussing station located at the working position, which station includes a trussing module defining a working zone, and a mechanical arrangement for bringing the bird within the working zone in predetermined position and orientation relative thereto to allow for operation of the trussing module according to a trussing pattern by which a trussing element catches and maintains the bird in a trussed condition. The system further comprises a controller operatively connected to the conveyer and the bird trussing station. The system may also comprise a bird's legs crossing station located at a working position upstream the trussing station where the trussing of bird's legs is desired. The system may further comprise a bird's legs flexing station located at a working position upstream the bird's legs crossing station, to flex bird's legs sufficiently to provide relaxation thereof prior to flexion. A further trussing station for applying a further trussing element to the bird according to another pattern may also be used by the system.08-23-2012

Joseph Luc Boucher, Ottawa CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130010287ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR DETECTING AN OBJECT BENEATH A WALL SECTION OF INTEREST HAVING A PERSISTENT IMAGE DISPLAY - An electronic device for detecting an object beneath a wall section of interest has an elongate rectangular base for temporarily mounting to the wall section of interest and for carrying a display panel to display a persistent image of the object. The device can be a two-part device comprising a first part comprising a light projector and a second part comprising a sensor. The device can also be a single part device where the display and the sensor are incorporated into a single body.01-10-2013

Lawrence Boucher, St-Philibert CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080209850DEVICE FOR HOLDING AND POSITIONING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - A device and method that allows the installation of construction materials, such as drywall, by a single person, is described. The device includes an extension (or hoist) section coupled at one end to a support that can receive and support a piece of drywall during installation. The extension section is further coupled to a base portion at the end opposite to the support. The base portion includes a pivot feature that serves to lift the construction materials into an elevated position once it has been positioned on the support. The extension is adjustable to install construction drywall on a stud wall at various heights. A stand member allows the drywall to be supported in the elevated position. The base portion is foldable between a transport position and an operating position to facilitate transport and shipping.09-04-2008

Luc Boucher, Ottawa CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090178184Sport helmet - A helmet padding consists of sets of one or more tubes, with each set of tubes located at a crucial area of the shell of the helmet. An armature and tubes are connected together and mounted within the inner shell of the helmet. The helmet uses a new fastener to fasten a cage to the helmet shell allowing sides of the cage to be mounted directly against the shell, reducing the width of the shell on each side. A ball is attached to a portion of a bar of the cage to act as a limit stop precluding movements of the cage with respect to the helmet. A chin bar is fastened to the helmet at two points on each side of the shell. The shell is molded with recessed portions designed to receive the two branches of the chin bar on each side where they will be fastened to the shell so that the outer surfaces of the chin guard are flush with the shell at the locations of attachment to provide a smooth transition and reduce weight. An adjustment device to adjust the fit of the helmet to the user includes a star wheel on each side of the helmet attached to an arcuate flexible strip extending rearwardly around the occipital area of the skull. A sliding mechanism attached to the strip allows the strip to be moved forward and backward to allow it to be tightened or loosened, respectively, with respect to the player's head. A ratcheting lateral adjustment device is also disclosed.07-16-2009

Marc-Andre Boucher, Lac-Beauport CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090045596FRAME FOR AN IN-LINE ROLLER SKATE HAVING A MOVABLE WHEEL-RECEIVING ELEMENT - Disclosed herein is a frame for an in-line roller skate and as well as a roller skate having such a frame. This roller skate has a shoe and a wheel supporting frame extending therefrom said shoe for supporting aligned wheels. The frame includes a main frame body mounted to the shoe and at least one auxiliary frame body for supporting a wheel and being pivotally mounted to the main frame body. A resilient and deformable member is interposed between the auxiliary frame body and the shoe. The auxiliary frame body is so pivotable as to provide for moving the wheel towards and away the shoe for a distance determined by the extension and compression of the resilient and deformable member.02-19-2009

Mario Boucher, Quebec CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090088533Fluorosulphonated nitrile crosslinkable elastomers based on vinylidene fluorine with low TG and methods for preparing same - Monomers corresponding to the formula Z04-02-2009

Patent applications by Mario Boucher, Quebec CA

Mario Boucher, Tecumseh CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080244907METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A MOUNTING FRAME FOR A VEHICLE WIND DEFLECTOR - The present invention provides a method of mounting a fairing to a roof of a vehicle and a method of manufacturing a mounting frame for mounting a fairing to a roof of a vehicle. The mounting frame has a lower portion for mounting to the roof of the vehicle and an upper portion for securing the fairing. The mounting frame is formed by determining a contour of the mounting surface, creating a mould for moulding the lower portion of the mounting frame having a bottom edge configured generally complementary to the contour of at least a portion of the mounting surface, and moulding an upper portion affixed to the lower portion and having an outer face configured generally complementary to an interior surface of the fairing.10-09-2008

Mario Boucher, St.etienne-Des-Gres CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120231369HEXAFLUOROPROPENE-BASED FLUOROSULFONATED ELASTOMERS WITH A LOW GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE, CONTAINING NEITHER TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE NOR A SILOXANE GROUP - The present invention describes the synthesis of new fluorinated elastomers with very low glass transition temperatures (T09-13-2012

Mario Boucher, Saint-Etienne-Des-Gres CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100285388CATALYST-COATED PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE AND PROCESS OF PRODUCING SAME - The catalyst-coated membrane has a proton exchange membrane with two opposite sides, and a catalyst coating applied directly to one of the two sides, the catalyst coating having a plurality of openings defined therethrough and scattered thereacross, the openings defining passages to the proton exchange membrane in which corresponding electro-chemical active surfaces of the catalyst coating are exposed. The openings can be defined in the catalyst coating after application thereof or during application thereof.11-11-2010

Mario Boucher, St-Etienne-Des-Gres CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100330317HEXAFLUOROPROPENE-BASED FLUOROSULFONATED ELASTOMERS WITH A LOW GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE, CONTAINING NEITHER TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE NOR A SILOXANE GROUP - The present invention describes the synthesis of new fluorinated elastomers with very low glass transition temperatures (T12-30-2010
20110117306FLUOROSULPHONATED ELASTOMERS WITH LOW GLASS TRANSITION BASED OF VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE - The present invention describes the synthesis of new sulforated fluorinated elastomers having very low glass transition temperatures (T05-19-2011

Patent applications by Mario Boucher, St-Etienne-Des-Gres CA

Marylene Boucher, St-Ignace-De-Loyola CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120095445METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INCREASING TRICHOGENIC POTENCY OF DERMAL CELLS - Methods and compositions for increasing trichogenicity of cells in culture are provided. One embodiment provides culturing dissociated mammalian dermal cells in vitro in the presence of an effective amount of one or more sonic hedgehog (Shh) pathway agonists to increase the trichogenicity of the dissociated mammalian dermal cells compared to untreated dissociated mammalian dermal cells. The cell culture optionally includes epidermal cells. Preferred Shh agonists include, but are not limited to CUR-0236715 and CUR-0201365 available from Curis, Inc. Trichogenicity is measured using the Aderans Hair Patch Assay™. The cultured dermal cells can be maintained in culture in the presence of the one or more Shh agonists for at least 1 to 7 or more days prior to harvest. The treated, cultured dermal cells can be used to treat hair loss in a mammalian subject, preferably a human, by implanting them in an effective amount to induce hair follicle formation.04-19-2012

Nathalie Boucher, Trois-Rivieres CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100279420BIOSENSORS, AND METHOD AND KITS FOR USING SAME - A stabilised thylakoid membrane formulation comprising thylakoid membranes in a buffered solution and liposomes, wherein the formulation has a ratio of chlorophyll/liposomes of at least about 10:1. The invention further comprises a method for detecting or quantifying the presence of toxic molecules in a fluid sample, comprising obtaining a stabilised thylakoids membranes formulation; and assessing the photosynthetic efficiency of the thylakoid membranes formulation in the presence of said sample, whereby the molecules are detected when the photosynthetic efficiency is measurably different in the presence versus in the absence of the sample. The present invention also comprises kits using the stabilised thylakoid membranes formulation for detecting and/or quantifying the toxic molecule in a fluid sample.11-04-2010
20110177546METHOD OF DETECTING BIOACTIVE MOLECULES IN A FLUID SAMPLE - A method of detecting the presence of bioactive molecules in a fluid sample, comprising contacting a solution of a microorganism selected from the group consisting of a monocellular algae and a cyanobacteria with the fluid sample so as to obtain a formulation having a microorganism concentration of 200 000-1×1007-21-2011

Patent applications by Nathalie Boucher, Trois-Rivieres CA

Richard Boucher, Sorel-Tracy CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090026013Adjustable and transportable scaffolding - An adjustable and transportable scaffolding (01-29-2009

Tammy Boucher, Ottawa CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080248936Therapeutic Neutral Spine and Exercise Device and Method of Applying Same - An “I” shaped therapeutic neutral spine and exercise device for improving muscle balance and soft-tissue and dural/nerve mobility by encouraging and facilitating proper neutral position of the entire spine is disclosed. The device has three sections of different dimensions; a cervical, thoracic and lumbar section. Each section is placed at a specific area of the spine. Each section can be utilized independently or as a whole by health care providers while administering manual therapy techniques or by users themselves by self-administering stretches. Each section is filled with grain, bean, pea, shell or synthetic substance with optionally attachable tabs to allow the user to utilize each section independently or the device as a whole. The device comes in various sizes to accommodate various lengths of the spine. Methods of administering the therapeutic neutral spine and exercise device on users by health care professionals for enhancing neutral spinal position, improving muscle balance, soft tissue and nerve tissue tension are also disclosed.10-09-2008

Yves Boucher, St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100065296CABLE PROTECTOR FOR ELECTRICAL OUTLET BOX - An electrical outlet box assembly includes an electrical outlet box and a cable protector. The outlet box includes a box interior for accommodating an electrical fixture and an electrical cable terminated to the fixture. The outlet box includes a mounting tab having a threaded aperture therethrough. The mounting screws are insertable through the aperture of the mounting tab. The cable protector is positioned adjacent the mounting tab for separating the mounting screw from the interior of the box for preventing contact between the mounting screw and the cable terminated therein.03-18-2010
20100323542ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector including a first housing having a contact and a second connector configured for connection with the first connector, wherein the second connector includes a second housing having a conductor. The first connector is configured for connection to the second connector in at least a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first connector is connected to the second connector, and the conductor of the second connector is not in electrical contact with the contact in the first connector. In the second position, the first connector is connected to the second connector, and the conductor of the second connector is in electrical contact with the contact in the first connector.12-23-2010

Yves Boucher, St-Denis-De-Brompton CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120216381CONVEYOR FASTENING TOOL - The conveyor fastening tool is used for fastening first and second conveyor loop fasteners to each other and comprises first and second channels extending through a main body through which the first and second conveyor loop fasteners will pass. First and second lateral openings in the first and second channels allow the conveyor belt extremity sections to extend therethrough, outwardly of the first and second channels. First and second loop retaining members peripherally spaced about the first and second channels limit movement of the first and second conveyor loop fasteners orthogonally away from the first and second channels including preventing movement of the first and second conveyor loop fasteners out through the first and second lateral openings. A third channel formed downstream of the first and second channels, where the first and second channels merge, has opposed spaced-apart fastener closing members mounted to the main body for urging the first and second loop fasteners into interlocking engagement.08-30-2012
20120217139CONVEYOR LOCKING CLIP AND METHOD OF RELEASABLY INTERLOCKING CONVEYOR LOOP FASTENERS - The conveyor locking clip is used for releasably interlocking first and second conveyor loop fasteners and comprises first and second rigid arms for respective engagement in corresponding intermeshed loops of the first and second conveyor fasteners that are located at registering extremities of the first and second conveyor loop fasteners. A bridge rigidly linking the first and second arms.08-30-2012