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Dale Ducharme, Toronto CA
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| 20110010647 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUSTOMIZING LAYER BASED THEMES - There is provided a method for customizing a customizable theme of a user interface of a communication device. The user interface includes a plurality of screens having one or more modifiable screen attributes. The method further includes: receiving a base theme comprising a plurality of layers, each of the layers comprising at least one graphical object, the graphical object having one or more graphical properties; mapping each one of a plurality of screens of the user interface to a respective one of the plurality of layers, each of the mapped screens having at least one screen attribute associated therewith; mapping each respective at least one screen attribute to the graphical properties of the at least graphical object of the respective one of the layers, the mapped screens and the least one screen attribute defining the customizable theme of the user interface; receiving an attribute modification request for modifying the at least one screen attribute corresponding to a first screen of the plurality of screens to customize the customizable theme; determining the mapping of the at least one screen attribute to the graphical properties of the at least one graphical object of the respective one of the plurality of layers; and modifying the graphical properties of the at least one graphical object according to the attribute modification request and the mapping of the at least one screen attribute. | 01-13-2011 |
Dean Ducharme, Ottawa CA
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| 20090128029 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE WITH A STOPPER LAYER STRUCTURE - Electroluminescent (EL) devices structures are provided comprising a hot electron stopper layer structure to capture hot electrons and dissipate their energy, thereby reducing damage to the transparent conducting oxide (TCO) layer and reducing other hot electron effects, such as charging effects, which impact reliability of EL device structures. The stopper layer structure may comprise a single layer or multiple layers provided between the TCO electrode layer and the emitter structure, and may also function to reduce diffusion or chemical interactions between the TCO and the emitter layer structure. Optionally, stopper layers may also be provided within the emitter structure. Suitable stopper layer materials are wideband gap semiconductors or dielectrics, preferably transparent at wavelengths emitted by the EL device characterized by high impact ionization rates, and/or high relative permittivity relative to adjacent layers of the emitter structure. | 05-21-2009 |
Jason Ducharme, Toronto CA
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| 20110175330 | CONVERTIBLE DOUBLE STROLLER - A convertible double stroller comprising a pair of cross bars pivotally connected at a common vertex connected to a pair of telescoping rods creating a generally hour-glass shaped frame assembly having a front end and a rear end, a plurality of wheels attached to the frame assembly, a handle bar attached to the frame assembly rear end, and a pair of seat mounts fixedly attached to each of the telescoping rods, wherein the convertible double stroller may be selectively transitioned between three configurations: (a) a seated configuration wherein the frame assembly is in a fully expanded position thereby positioning the seat mounts in a side-by-side placement for seating; (b) a seated configuration wherein the frame assembly is in a moderately expanded position thereby positioning the seat mounts in a front-to-rear placement for seating; and (c) a storage configuration wherein the frame assembly is in a fully collapsed position for storage. | 07-21-2011 |
Jean-François Ducharme, Montreal CA
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| 20110088978 | Platform elevator - There is provided a compact cantilever platform elevator for lifting and storing goods such as small vehicles overheads for space saving. The platform elevator comprises i) an upright frame having first and second elongated upright members provided with a longitudinal track and an elongated generally orthogonal leg at their lower end, and connected to each other at an upper end thereof by an elongated hoisting box having an axial rotatable shaft for driving first and second hoisting assemblies having respectively a first and a second slender hoisting member extending from a lower end thereof and vertically movable in response to rotation of the shaft, and ii) a cantilever platform connected to the hoisting members and comprising a generally horizontal supporting surface and first and second lateral upright runners adapted to snugly glide in respective first and second tracks of the upright members. Thereby, rotation of the shaft causes the platform to be upwardly or downwardly translated smoothly while being guided by the runners traveling in the tracks. According to specific embodiments, the hoisting members may comprise chains, belts and/or cables, and the hoisting assemblies may comprise chain blocks, sprockets and/or winding hubs. | 04-21-2011 |
Jean-François Ducharme, Montreal CA
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| 20110088978 | Platform elevator - There is provided a compact cantilever platform elevator for lifting and storing goods such as small vehicles overheads for space saving. The platform elevator comprises i) an upright frame having first and second elongated upright members provided with a longitudinal track and an elongated generally orthogonal leg at their lower end, and connected to each other at an upper end thereof by an elongated hoisting box having an axial rotatable shaft for driving first and second hoisting assemblies having respectively a first and a second slender hoisting member extending from a lower end thereof and vertically movable in response to rotation of the shaft, and ii) a cantilever platform connected to the hoisting members and comprising a generally horizontal supporting surface and first and second lateral upright runners adapted to snugly glide in respective first and second tracks of the upright members. Thereby, rotation of the shaft causes the platform to be upwardly or downwardly translated smoothly while being guided by the runners traveling in the tracks. According to specific embodiments, the hoisting members may comprise chains, belts and/or cables, and the hoisting assemblies may comprise chain blocks, sprockets and/or winding hubs. | 04-21-2011 |
Marc Ducharme, Longueuil CA
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| 20080267759 | Order picking system - An order picking system includes a robot and pallet support shuttle which i) loads an empty pallet from an empty pallet distribution system, ii) carries the empty pallets adjacent a selected one of a plurality of SKU pallet stations including selected products; iii) charges one or a plurality of the selected products from the selected one of the SKU pallet stations on the one of the empty pallets, iv) repeats steps ii) and iii) until a mixed pallet is completed according to an order; and iv) unloads the mixed pallet onto a mixed pallet receiver to be picked up. The shuttle includes a robot and a pallet-receiving area both moving in unison on a rail. This minimizes robot traveling since the mixed pallet always travels with the robot. The order picking system is enclosed with safety fencing having limited pick and drop areas. | 10-30-2008 |
Mathieu Ducharme, Montreal CA
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| 20100084737 | Tunable Semiconductor Component Provided with a Current Barrier - This invention pertains to a color coatings blender apparatus to be used for color composition customization for the application of color coatings on 2D and 3D surfaces. The apparatus is comprised of a main body and interchangeable inserts all with central blender chambers and primary and secondary ports, and interchangeable spindles; the configurations of which are governed by coating technical characteristics. This invention integrates gradient specific programmable computer digital processes to function as internal editors, manipulate information and present the operator with multiple options and production overrides. This invention will make data analysis more interactive by utilizing existing external software applications as editors and expanding the process of visual communications for multiple purposes. While the blender apparatus, complete with external selectable appurtenances, can be used manually, it can also be combined with a programmable computer for producing physical gradient layers. | 04-08-2010 |
Michel B. Ducharme, Lac Beauport CA
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| 20090230112 | Torso Heating Apparatus for Warming Hands and Feet - A heating vest containing heaters for warming the torso, sensors for detecting skin temperature of the torso, and a feedback device for feeding torso skin temperature to a heater controller. Other sensors detect the skin temperature of the extremities which is also fed to the heater controller. Heating of the torso causes warm blood to flow to the extremities to warm the latter, making it possible to work at relatively cold temperatures without thick coverings on the extremities. | 09-17-2009 |
Patrice Ducharme, Brossard CA
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| 20080253491 | Method and Apparatus for Reducing Jitter in Multi-Gigahertz Systems - An apparatus for generating an output signal that is analogous to an first signal from a first signal source that exhibits a first jitter, so that the output signal exhibits less jitter than the first jitter includes at least one second signal source generates a second signal that is analogous to and phase locked with the first signal. The second signal exhibits a second jitter that is uncorrelated with the first jitter. A signal averaging device is responsive to the first signal and the second signal. The signal averaging device averages the first signal and the second signal with respect to at least one parameter and thereby generates the output signal. | 10-16-2008 |
Paul Ducharme, Richmond Hill CA
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| 20080315593 | WIND DAM - In one aspect a Wind Dam is provided comprising a Wind Capture Mechanism and a controller which is configured to be installed on buildings within cities. The wind capture mechanism comprises a Sail with Guide Wires, Wind Flaps an Exhaust Wind Guide a Center Mast a Spar and a wind vane. The Base Unit comprises a Heat exchanger a turbine a Sail Rotation mechanism a Gear mechanism a Rotor and a U Shaped Tube a Drain a Siphon tube and a Protective grill. The controller operates a control algorithm which uses sensor data to adjust controls which operate the wind dam. The Wind dam is specifically configured to be installed on building roofs within cities and to convert wind energy into heating or cooling or generate electricity. The Wind Dam may also be used to cancel building sway. | 12-25-2008 |
Paul Ducharme, Scarborough CA
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| 20090086811 | VIDEO ENCODING SYSTEM AND WATERMARKING MODULE FOR TRANSMARKING A VIDEO SIGNAL AND METHOD FOR USE THEREWITH - A watermarking module can be used in a video encoding system that processes a video signal. A watermark recovery module generates recovered watermark data based on watermark data from the video signal. A watermark generation module generates a watermarked video signal in accordance with the recovered watermark data. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090086812 | VIDEO ENCODING SYSTEM AND WATERMARKING MODULE FOR WATERMARKING A VIDEO SIGNAL AND METHOD FOR USE THEREWITH - A watermarking module can be used in a video encoding system that processes a video signal. A watermark data module generates original watermark data based on either non-watermark data that is based on the video signal and or that includes a codeword associated with a scrambling of content included in the video signal. A watermark generation module generates a watermarked video signal in accordance with the original watermark data. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090147840 | VIDEO ENCODING SYSTEM WITH UNIVERSAL TRANSCODING AND METHOD FOR USE THEREWITH - An encoding system includes a first signal interface for receiving a first video signal in a first format. A second signal interface receives a second video signal in a second format. A first encoding module generates a first processed video signal in a third format. A second encoding module generates a second processed video signal in a fourth format, wherein the second processed signal is generated contemporaneously with the first processed video signal and wherein the first format differs from the third format and the second format differs from the fourth format. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090271833 | METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH SUBSCRIPTION QUALITY OF SERVICE IN A VIDEO SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for controlling access to a video system based on bandwidth consumption include processing that begins as the server monitors bandwidth utilization of connections within the video system. The processing continues when the server receives a request to access a video program via the connection from a client device of the video system. The processing then continues as the server determines whether determine whether the client device has subscribed to receive the video program at the first quality level. When the client device has not subscribed to receive the video program at the first quality level, the video quality of the video program is converted from the first quality level to a video quality subscribed to by the client device. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100061555 | DEVICE WITH PRIVILEGED MEMORY AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A device includes a key store memory, a rule set memory, a plurality of cryptographic clients, and a key store arbitration module. The key store memory stores a plurality of cryptographic keys and the rule set memory stores a set of rules for accessing the cryptographic keys. A cryptographic client is operable to issue a request to access a cryptographic key(s) and, when access to the cryptographic key is granted, execute a cryptographic function regarding at least a portion of the cryptographic key to produce a cryptographic result. The key store arbitration module is operable to determine whether the request to access the cryptographic key is valid; when the request is valid, interpret the request to produce an interpreted request; access the rule set memory based on the interpreted request to retrieve a rule of the set of rules; and grant access to the cryptographic key in accordance with the rule. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100161975 | PROCESSING SYSTEM WITH APPLICATION SECURITY AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - A processing system includes an interface for receiving application data at the processing system corresponding to an application, the application data including authentication data. A one-time programmable memory stores at least one application key. A processing module executes an operating system that includes a security routine to authenticate the application data based on the authentication data and the at least one application key. The security routine permits the execution of the application by the processing module when the authentication data is authenticated, and prevents the execution of the application by the processing system when the authentication data is not authenticated. | 06-24-2010 |
Paul D. Ducharme, Richmond Hill CA
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| 20100189262 | SECURE KEY ACCESS WITH ONE-TIME PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A device includes a key store memory that stores one or more cryptographic keys. A rule set memory stores a set of rules for accessing the cryptographic keys. A key store arbitration module grants access to the cryptographic keys in accordance with the set of rules. The device can be used in conjunction with a key ladder. The device can include a one-time programmable memory and a load module that transfers the cryptographic keys from the one one-time programmable memory to the key store memory and the set of rules to the rule set memory. A validation module can validate the cryptographic keys and the set of rules stored in the key store and rule set memories, based on a signature defined by a signature rule. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110026712 | CONCEALING PLAIN TEXT IN SCRAMBLED BLOCKS - An apparatus generally having a first circuit and a second circuit is disclosed. The first circuit may be configured to (i) divide a plain text into at least three input blocks and (ii) generate at least three scrambled blocks by scrambling the input blocks using a first cipher process. The first cipher process may be configured such that a first of the input blocks does not affect the generation of a last scrambled block. The second circuit may be configured to (i) generate at least three output blocks by de-scrambling the scrambled blocks using a second cipher process and (ii) reconstruct the plain text from the output blocks. The second cipher process may be configured such that a first of the scrambled blocks affects the generation of all of the output blocks. | 02-03-2011 |
Robert Ducharme, St-Anne-Des-Plaines CA
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| 20100062241 | THERMO-ACOUSTIC RADIANT MEMBRANE - The thermo-acoustic radiant membrane is designed for use on a floor beneath a spa, whirlpool or therapeutic bath, inertia base or similar. The membrane comprises a radiant layer made of a metallic film, on which a layer of rubber granules of varying size are hot-laminated with a bitumen elastomer to which other components can be added such as wood, mineral, synthetic, or vegetable fibres. The membrane is also provided with a water-impermeable layer to act as a vapour block. Said layer is made from polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester or metal is resistant to tearing, static crushing and tension and has a large capacity for stretching and is covered with bitumen elastomer. The bitumen elastomer layer on the water-impermeable layer is placed on the granule layer of the radiant layer in order to assemble the membrane by adhesion of the layers. | 03-11-2010 |
Timothy R. Ducharme, Victoria CA
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| 20090058681 | Method and System for the Wireless Remote Control of Marker Lights - A system for wirelessly controlling marker lights comprising a remote controller comprising a transmitter and one or more marker lights. Each of the marker lights comprise a receiver and processing means, and each of the marker lights have a configuration mode in which the processing means is adapted to cause the receiver to wirelessly receive data from the transmitter This data comprises one or more group identifiers to assign one or more groups to the marker light. In addition, the processing means of each of the marker lights is adapted to cause the receiver to wirelessly receive one or more commands from the transmitter for controlling the operation of the marker light. The processing means is adapted to carry out the command when the commands comprise the same one or more group identifiers that correspond to the one or more groups to which the marker light was assigned. | 03-05-2009 |
Yves Ducharme, Montreal CA
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| 20090054483 | Substituted Quinolines as Inhibitors of Leukotriene Biosynthesis - The instant invention provides compounds of Formula (I) which are leukotriene biosynthesis inhibitors. Compounds of Formula (I) are useful as anti-atherosclerotic, anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective agents. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090075998 | 2-(phenyl or heterocyclic)-1H-phenantrho[9,10-d]imidazoles as mPGES-1 inhibitors - The invention encompasses novel compounds of Formula I | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090209571 | Phenanthrene derivatives as MPGES-1 inhibitors - The invention encompasses novel compounds of Formula or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are inhibitors of the microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 (mPGES-1) enzyme and are therefore useful to treat pain and/or inflammation from a variety of diseases or conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and acute or chronic pain. Methods of treating diseases or conditions mediated by the mPGES-1 enzyme and pharmaceutical compositions are also encompassed. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090286772 | 2-(Phenyl or Heterocyclic)-1H-Phenanthro[9,10-D]Imidazoles - The invention encompasses novel compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are inhibitors of the microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 (mPGES-1) enzyme and are therefore useful to treat pain and/or inflammation from a variety of diseases or conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and acute or chronic pain. Methods of treating diseases or conditions mediated by the mPGES-1 enzyme and pharmaceutical compositions are also encompassed. | 11-19-2009 |