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Alain Caron, South Burlington, VT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090108427Techniques for Modular Chip Fabrication - Techniques for modular chip fabrication are provided. In one aspect, a modular chip structure is provided. The modular chip structure comprises a substrate; a carrier platform attached to the substrate, the carrier platform comprising a plurality of conductive vias extending through the carrier platform; and a wiring layer on the carrier platform in contact with one or more of the conductive vias, wherein the wiring layer comprises one or more wiring levels and is configured to divide the carrier platform into a plurality of voltage islands; and chips, chip macros or at least one chip in combination with at least one chip macro assembled on the carrier platform.04-30-2009
20090111215Modular Chip Integration Techniques - Modular chip integration and operation techniques are provided. In one aspect, a method of integrating chips, chip macros or at least one chip in combination with at least one chip macro is provided. The method comprises the following steps. The chips, chip macros or at least one chip in combination with at least one chip macro are assembled on a single carrier platform. One or more signal inputs and outputs are provided to each of the chips, chip macros or at least one chip in combination with at least one chip macro. One or more power and ground inputs and outputs are provided to each of the chips, chip macros or at least one chip in combination with at least one chip macro. The power and ground inputs and outputs to one or more of the chips, chip macros or at least one chip in combination with at least one chip macro are segmented from the power and ground inputs and outputs to at least one other of the chips, chip macros or at least one chip in combination with at least one chip macro so as to form a plurality of voltage islands.04-30-2009
20110121456Techniques for Modular Chip Fabrication - Techniques for modular chip fabrication are provided. In one aspect, a modular chip structure is provided. The modular chip structure comprises a substrate; a carrier platform attached to the substrate, the carrier platform comprising a plurality of conductive vias extending through the carrier platform; and a wiring layer on the carrier platform in contact with one or more of the conductive vias, wherein the wiring layer comprises one or more wiring levels and is configured to divide the carrier platform into a plurality of voltage islands; and chips, chip macros or at least one chip in combination with at least one chip macro assembled on the carrier platform.05-26-2011

Patent applications by Alain Caron, South Burlington, VT US

David A. Caron, Palos Verdes Estates, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110229775Device for Efficient, Cost-Effective Conversion of Aquatic Biomass to Fuels and Electricity - A continuous system for growing algae, processing it and converting it into electricity, fuel and animal feed. The system utilizes an algae bioreactor which feeds harvested algae to a biomass extraction system which in turn directs a portion of the harvested algae to a microbial generator. The microbial generator converts the algae into electricity, water and nutrients. The biomass extraction system includes a dewatering device and a biomass dryer. The microbial generator in a preferred embodiment is a microbial fuel cell. Dry algae product used for animal feed, fuel, and the like is obtained from the output of the biomass dryer.09-22-2011

Erich Caron, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120112409BILLIARD BALL MIXING DEVICE AND WAGERING GAME - A billiard ball mixing device and wagering game provide an entertaining and enticing wagering game that utilizes billiard balls during play. The wagering game may utilize billiard balls to determine winning and losing outcomes. The mixing device may accept the billiard balls via an access point and have one or more stationary or movable agitators to mix the billiard balls, placing the balls into a random order. In one or more embodiments, the billiard balls may be removed from the mixing device preserving the random order. In this manner, winning and losing outcomes may be determined based on the randomized billiard balls.05-10-2012

Glen Roger Caron, Deerfield, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080251984Signature hopper with flexible guide - A hopper is provided including a pile plate, a backstop, a jogger opposite the backstop, the backstop and jogger being separated to permit a signature stack to be placed therebetween on the pile plate, and a flexible guide located opposite the jogger, adjacent to the backstop. A hopper is also provided including a pile plate, a backstop, a jogger opposite the backstop, the backstop and jogger being separated to permit a signature stack to be placed therebetween on the pile plate, and a toothed guide located opposite the jogger and adjacent to the backstop, a plurality of teeth of the toothed guide facing the signature stack. Methods are also provided.10-16-2008
20110072951Scoring Apparatus for Card and Cover Feeders - A scoring device for scoring a substrate is provided that includes a receiving drum including an outer surface and a receiving groove formed in the outer surface and a scoring drum that includes a scoring rib and a compressible contacting surface contacting the outer surface of the receiving drum.03-31-2011

Ilan Caron, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110078602Client Utility Interaction Analysis - A client-side user action analysis engine (“analysis engine”) identifies user interactions with a client-side utility and provides data representing the interactions to a server side online resource analytics system (“analytics system”). The analysis engine represents user interactions with the client-side utility as network addresses for presentations of online resources to a user in a browser. The analysis engine provides the network addresses to the analytics system and statistics for the user interactions with the client-side utility are computed based on the network addresses. Reporting data specifying the statistics are received from the analytics system for presentation on a display device. The statistics provide information about user interactions with features of the client-side utility.03-31-2011
20110196748Generating Advertising Account Entries Using Variables - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for an advertising account management interface are disclosed. The interface allows a user to define a number of variables and to specify multiple values for each of the variables. The interface also allows the user to create one or more advertising account entry templates (e.g., campaign template, ad group template, advertisement template, and keyword template) by specifying invariable advertising parameters for some input fields of the templates and variable advertising parameters for other input fields of the templates. When the user elects to generate the account entries based on an account entry template, the template is processed to generate multiple unique value combinations defined by the variables used in the template. Each of the unique value combinations corresponds to an account entry generated based on the template the variable values in the unique value combination.08-11-2011

James E. Caron, Tracy, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120108072SHOWERHEAD CONFIGURATIONS FOR PLASMA REACTORS - Apparatus, devices, and methods for increasing the ion energy in a plasma processing devices are provided. In various embodiments, the surface area of a showerhead facing the work piece includes a plurality of features. The plurality of features increases the surface area of the showerhead relative to a flat surface. Increasing the surface area of the showerhead increases the ion energy without increasing the power used to generate the plasma. Increasing the ion energy using such a showerhead allows for the broader application of plasma processes in integrated circuit manufacturing.05-03-2012

James Jeffery Caron, Peoria, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090301323ROLLER PRESS FOR EMBELLISHING SHEET MEDIA - A new and improved roller press for embellishing media includes a pair of spaced apart roller press members supported for rotation by bearing blocks. A handle having a ratchet mechanism is connected to a first roller for turning the roller during pressing. A gear set connects the rollers for turning a second roller in a rotational direction opposite of the first roller for moving the media between the rollers for pressing. A feed bed and exit bed are disposed between the bearing blocks to provide a stable base for supporting the press.12-10-2009

James Jeffrey Caron, Peoria, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090104570APERTURED MEDIA EMBELLISHING TEMPLATE AND SYSTEM AND METHOD USING SAME - A multi-function media embellishing template and a system and method of embellishing media with the template is provided. The template includes a body having a media abutment surface and an aperture in the media abutment surface extending through the template, and an embellishing wall extending from the media abutment surface and terminating in an embellishing surface. The media embellishing template can be formed by exposing first and second sides of a template blank not covered by a resist to etchant, etching the surface of the first side to form a media abutment surface and an embellishing wall extending from the media abutment surface and terminating in an embellishing surface, and etching the surface of the second side not covered by the resist to form at least one aperture extending through the template.04-23-2009

James N. Caron, Silver Spring, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110048135Continuous Laser Generation of Ultrasound - A new invention for the laser-based generation of ultrasound is described. In conventional laser-based ultrasound, a pulse of light is incident on a solid. The light is converted to heat expanding the material near the surface. This thermoelastic expansion creates an acoustic wave in the material. Detection of the ultrasound allows the nondestructive inspection of the material. The rate of performing an ultrasound scan is inherently limited by the pulse rate of the laser. In this invention, a continuous wave (cw) high-power laser sweeps across the material, using thermoelastic expansion to create an ultrasound wavefront on the surface of and in the material. Detection of the ultrasound wavefront provides evidence of the strength of the material and the presence of defects. With Continuous Laser Generation of Ultrasound, material analysts will be able to perform ultrasound scans potentially hundreds of times faster than the current methods.03-03-2011

Jean-Michel Caron US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090049910Method of determining a speed of rotation of an axially symmetrical vibrating sensor, and a corresponding inertial device - The method of determining the speed of rotation of an axially symmetrical vibrating sensor of order 2 comprises the steps of: 02-26-2009

John D. Caron, St. Clair Shores, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080289259Integrated Channel Regulator for Vehicle Door - A vehicle door that may include a latch/window regulator module and rear and forward integrated channel/regulators, is disclosed. The rear integrated channel/regulator may include a glass run channel that is integral with a window regulator guide rail, and may also have a door latch assembly mounted to it. Other features may be integral with and extend from the rear integrated channel/regulator. The forward integrated channel/regulator may include a glass run channel that is integral with a window regulator guide rail, and may include an integral flange to which a cable drum and motor are mounted. The latch/window regulator module may be pre-assembled before being assembled into the vehicle door.11-27-2008
20100313481Double Acting Snap-In Glass Retention for a Vehicle Door - A snap-in glass carrier, engageable with a window regulator for snap fitting a door glass having a glass retention hole to the carrier, comprises a carrier base, a regulator attachment extending from the carrier base, a glass retention portion and a finger. The glass retention portion extends from the base spaced from the window regulator portion to define a gap for the glass. The finger, cantilevered from the base, includes a vertical portion extending parallel to the support finger on the same side of the glass as the support finger, a retention tab extending from the vertical portion into the gap that engages the retention hole, a hinge point adjacent to the glass carrier base and located on the same side of the gap as the window regulator attachment, and a spring leg extending through the gap from the hinge point to the vertical portion.12-16-2010

John D. Caron, St.clair Shores, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100088964SNAP-IN GLASS RETENTION FOR A VEHICLE DOOR - A snap-in glass carrier engageable with a window regulator assembly for snap fitting a movable door glass with a glass retention hole to the glass carrier is disclosed. The glass carrier may comprise a glass carrier base and a spring finger. The spring finger may extend in a cantilevered fashion from the base and include a barb spaced from the base and engaged with the retention hole. The spring finger may also include a spring finger neck adjacent to the base and connecting to the base at an attachment location, with the spring finger neck being tapered and having a curvature configured to align the attachment location directly under an edge of the glass when the glass is mounted to the glass carrier. The snap-in glass carrier may also include saber-toothed ribs under the barb and a support bridge for the spring finger.04-15-2010

Jonathan Caron, Nottingham, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110145660DETECTION AND REDUCTION OF EXCESSIVE SNMP TRAFFIC - Various embodiments herein include at least one of systems, methods, and software to detect and reduce messages from network entity management clients that are not utilized by a network management system. Once identified, the network management system may send a command to the network entity management clients to no longer send particular message types to the network management system. The network management system may also, or alternatively configured to take no action when such messages are subsequently received.06-16-2011

Joshua J. Caron, Madison, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110299432SUB-BAND DUPLEXER WITH ACTIVE FREQUENCY TUNING - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to programmable duplexers. The frequency pass band of the programmable duplexer is changed according to a selection of a channel-pair selection to control or maximize the transition band between the receiver path and the transmitter path. The programmable duplexer permits selections of desired pass bands without the need for multiple duplexer filters. As an additional advantage, the transmission band requirements become less sensitive to manufacturing tolerances and temperature variations.12-08-2011

Marc G. Caron, Hillsborough, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080261256Methods of assaying receptor activity and constructs useful in such methods - Described are methods of detecting G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) activity in vivo and in vitro; methods of assaying GPCR activity; and methods of screening for GPCR ligands, G protein-coupled receptor kinase (GRK) activity, and compounds that interact with components of the GPCR regulatory process. Constructs useful in such methods are described.10-23-2008
20090075314SINGLE-CELL BIOSENSOR FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF GPCR LIGANDS IN A TEST SAMPLE - The present invention is related to the detection of GPCR ligands in a test sample by using a single cell biosensor expressing a GPCR. Preferably, the test sample is derived from a biological or environmental sample. This invention may be used to detect the presence of a disease or to detect the presence of a harmful agent in the environment. Included in the present invention is an array of biosensors that detect ligands of various GPCRs.03-19-2009
20090192166METHOD FOR AUGMENTING THE EFFECTS OF SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS - A method of treating a subject for a serotonergic neurotransmission dysregulation disorder, comprises administering the subject a serotonin enhancer (e.g., a serotonin reuptake inhibitor) in an amount effective to treat the disorder; and concurrently administering the subject 5-hydroxytryptophan in an amount effective to enhance the activity of the serotonin enhancer, (e.g., serotonin reuptake inhibitor). In preferred embodiments the disorder is depression, anxiety, or substance abuse.07-30-2009
20090263317METHOD OF SCREENING THE ACTIVITY OF THE SMOOTHENED RECEPTOR TO IDENTIFY THERAPUTIC MODULATION AGENTS OR DIAGNOSE DISEASE - The invention relates to a screening method for the Smoothened receptor for testing compositions as potential Smoothened receptor ligands, either agonist or antagonist activity, by use of an arrestin-reporter molecule conjugate. It also relates to testing cells and individuals by administering a smoothened receptor ligand-reporter molecule conjugate and observing locations where the ligand binds and then using an increased number of surface Smoothened receptors compared to a pre-established criteria as an indication of a cancerous growth or tumor.10-22-2009
20100255498METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING COMPOUNDS THAT REGULATE BETA-ARRESTIN SIGNALING COMPLEXES - A method of screening a candidate compound for βArrestin mediated anti-G protein coupled receptor signaling activity is comprises: (a) contacting said candidate compound to a βArrestin signaling complex or a constituent thereof, under conditions in which a signaling complex is formed; and then (b) detecting the presence or absence of disruption of said signaling complex, disruption of said complex indicating said compound has βArrestin mediated anti-G protein coupled receptor signaling activity. Compositions and kits for carrying out the method are also described.10-07-2010

Patent applications by Marc G. Caron, Hillsborough, NC US

Mark Caron, Ridgewood, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100138295MOBILE WIDGET DASHBOARD - The present invention is a method and system for the display of information on a mobile device that overcomes the difficulties such as the small screen size. The information is displayed via widgets having multiple levels of display and interaction. At a first dashboard level the widgets may be represented by live icons that have an information display area capable of displaying a first level of information relevant to said widget while remaining in iconic form. User interaction with the widget may result in multiple levels of data being aggregated and displayed by the widget in multiple levels of screens. The widgets may also display advertising, that may be targeted, in, for instance, a banner.06-03-2010

Paul Caron, Hillsboro, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080244927ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING MIDSOLE WITH SUPPORT PILLARS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole assembly, and a support assembly positioned in the sole assembly and including a plurality of pillars. Each pillar includes an outer layer and an inner layer of cushioning material contained with the outer layer.10-09-2008
20110067263Article of Footwear Having Midsole with Support Pillars and Method of Manufacturing Same - An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole assembly, and a support assembly positioned in the sole assembly and including a plurality of pillars. Each pillar includes an outer layer and an inner layer of cushioning material contained with the outer layer.03-24-2011

Paul E. Caron, Hillsboro, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100077636ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING MIDSOLE WITH SUPPORT PILLARS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole assembly, and a support assembly positioned in the sole assembly and including a plurality of pillars. Each pillar includes an outer layer and an inner layer of cushioning material contained with the outer layer.04-01-2010
20110197470AIR CUSHIONING OUTSOLE WINDOW - A sole structure for an article of footwear is provided and includes an insole and an outsole. The outsole includes a ground-contacting surface and an inner surface formed on an opposite side of the outsole from the ground-contacting surface. The outsole further includes a first elongated aperture extending through the outsole and between the ground-contacting surface and the inner surface. A midsole is disposed between the insole and the outsole and includes a second elongated aperture at least partially aligned with the first elongated aperture. A window is disposed between the midsole and the outsole and extends over the first elongated aperture and the second elongated aperture. A bladder is disposed between the insole and the midsole and is visible through the window.08-18-2011

Patent applications by Paul E. Caron, Hillsboro, OR US

Theodore Caron, Kenosha, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090176589Billiard table and billiard ball storage compartment with mating connectors - A billiard table and billiard ball storage compartment with mating connectors are disclosed. In one embodiment, a billiard table is provided comprising a frame comprising a first connector, a playing surface supported by the frame, and a billiard ball storage compartment comprising a second connector, wherein the second connector is configured to mate with the first connector when the billiard ball storage compartment is moved into a first position with respect to the frame. In exemplary embodiments, the billiard ball storage compartment comprises a ball storage box and/or a ball receiver box.07-09-2009

Timothy Caron, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120102963GAS TURBINE COMBUSTOR WITH MOUNTING FOR HELMHOLTZ RESONATORS - A combustor liner may include an annular inner liner and an annular outer liner with a plurality of air holes thereon. The outer liner may be positioned circumferentially around the inner liner such that an annular cooling space is defined between the inner and the outer liner. The combustor liner may also include at least one resonator coupled to the outer liner such that a base of the resonator is separated from the outer liner to form a gap with an external surface of the outer liner. The combustor liner may also include a throat extending from the base of the resonator penetrating the inner liner and the outer liner. The combustor liner may further include a grommet assembly that allows for relative thermal expansion between the inner liner and the outer liner proximate the throat.05-03-2012

Vallerie Caron, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090270012FULL TORSO MATERNITY GARMENT - A maternity garment, which provides mild support to shape a woman's body and to act as a suspender for bottoms such as pants, shorts, or skirts that may be ill fitting due to body changes as a result of pregnancy, wherein the preferred garment has at least one shoulder strap, a belly panel, a hip band, two side panels, and a back panel, and is made of high performance fabric with varying degrees of compression.10-29-2009

Vern Caron, Kalamazoo, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090079278SEGMENTED MOTOR COOLING JACKET - A cooling jacket for an electric motor includes a plurality of jacket portions that are attached to each other to surround a motor stator. Each jacket portion is an extruded component that includes an outer peripheral wall and an inner peripheral wall spaced inwardly from the outer peripheral wall to form a cooling space between the inner and the outer peripheral walls. A plurality of connecting walls extends between the inner and the outer peripheral walls. The connecting walls cooperate with each other to define a plurality of discrete cooling passages within the cooling space of each jacket portion. First and second end caps are mounted to the plurality of jacket portions to enclose the plurality of discrete cooling passages such that a continuous cooling loop is provided through the plurality of jacket portions and the first and second end caps.03-26-2009
20100007227COOLING JACKET FOR DRIVE MOTOR - A cooling jacket for a motor includes an extruded jacket body having an outer peripheral surface, an inner peripheral surface, and a plurality of discrete cooling passages located between the inner and outer peripheral surfaces that provide multi-directional fluid flow. A fluid inlet is provided to direct cooling fluid into the jacket body and a fluid outlet to direct heated fluid away from the jacket body.01-14-2010

Vern A. Caron, Kalamazoo, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080224428CONTROL UNIT FOR SUSPENSION USING SINGLE PRESSURE SENSOR - A vehicle suspension includes a plurality of pneumatic suspension elements with each pneumatic suspension element being associated with one pneumatic control valve. A common manifold is fluidly connected to each of the pneumatic control valves. The manifold includes a supply valve that is connected to an air supply, an exhaust valve, and a single pressure sensor. The single pressure sensor is used to measure a pressure level at each of the pneumatic suspension elements. A controller cooperates with the manifold to individually adjust pressure levels of each of the pneumatic suspension elements based on the individually sensed pressure levels. The controller can use the sensed pressure levels to adjust suspension ride height, identify system leaks and isolate defective suspension elements, identify uneven pressure distribution, and to determine a load supported on the pneumatic suspension elements.09-18-2008
20110304116TRAILER SLIDER LOCKING SYSTEM - A trailer slider locking system includes body rails longitudinally slidable relative to a suspension frame side rail. The body rails have holes providing multiple suspension positions. A pin locking system includes a pin moveable between retracted and locked positions. An end of the pin is received in one of the holes in the locked position. The pins have tapered ends so that the pin will extend through the body rail hole prior to advancing to the fully locked position.12-15-2011

Patent applications by Vern A. Caron, Kalamazoo, MI US