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Antoine Latour, Grenoble FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100092688SURFACE STRUCTURATION OF THEN FILMS BY LOCALIZED EJECTION OF IMMISCIBLE LIQUID - A method for producing topologies on the surface of an organic thin film which includes a step of localized spraying of one liquid material that is immiscible with the material constituting the thin film.04-15-2010
20110217628CATALYST THIN LAYER AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - The catalyst thin layer consists of electronically conductive catalyst nano-particles embedded in a polymeric matrix. The ratio number of catalyst atoms/total number of atoms in the catalyst layer is comprised between 40% and 90%, more preferably between 50% and 60%.09-08-2011
20110305975CATALYTIC PARTICULATE SOLUTION FOR A MICRO FUEL CELL AND RELATED METHOD - A catalytic particulate solution is provided for a micro fuel cell. The solution includes a suspension of catalytic nanoparticles in a solvent and a polymerizable oligomer. Also presented is a method for depositing such a catalytic particulate solution that includes a step of depositing the particulate solution onto a substrate, during which the oligomer polymerization is primed, for example, using UV lighting.12-15-2011

Brad Latour, Annapolis, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100160116Ropeless Jump Rope Having Replacealbe Tip - In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is a ropeless jump rope having a pair of handles wherein each handle comprises a housing having a removable rotatable tip at one end to which a flexible elongated member such as a rope, or string is secure to the tip such that an end portion of the flexible elongated member is attached to the tip in a manner substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the tip. Each handle further comprises a flexible support member positioned on the tip and the end portion of the flexible elongated member thereby preventing damage to the flexible elongated member during use of the invention.06-24-2010

Chris Latour, London CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100331159AUTOMATIC BAG HANDLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRECISELY SECURING A PLASTIC HANDLE TO A PLASTIC BAG - An automatic handle attaching system and method for precisely securing a plastic handle on an edge of a preformed plastic bag is described. The system comprises a delivery conveyor for conveying spaced-apart groups of flat plastic bags with each group having two or more bags disposed one on top of the other and offset along a leading straight edge thereof which is oriented approximately transverse to a conveying direction of a conveyor. Two or more automated bag handling mechanisms are disposed spaced-apart adjacent the conveyor at respective bag transfer stations. Each of the bag handling mechanisms are independently operated and have an orientable bag engaging hand secured to an articulated arm. The bag handling mechanisms are independently controlled by a controller whereby to orient the bag engaging hand in alignment with a top one of the groups of bags at its transfer station and to transfer the bag to a handle securing station where the bag is precisely positioned with respect to a handle which is then welded thereto. After the handle is welded its relationship with respect to other parts of the bag is verified and the bag with the handle is then transferred to a magazine for accumulation to form bag bundles which are then automatically transferred for bundle securement and shipping.12-30-2010
20120165171AUTOMATIC BAG HANDLING METHOD FOR PRECISELY SECURING A PLASTIC HANDLE TO A PLASTIC BAG - An automatic handle attaching method for precisely securing a plastic handle on an edge of a preformed plastic bag is described. A delivery conveyor for conveying spaced-apart groups of flat plastic bags with each group having two or more bags disposed one on top of the other and offset along a leading straight edge thereof which is oriented approximately transverse to a conveying direction of a conveyor. A bag handling mechanism has an orientable bag engaging hand secured to an articulated arm to orient the bag engaging hand in alignment with a top one of the groups of bags to transfer the bag to a handle securing station where the bag handle is welded thereto. After the handle is welded its relationship with respect to other parts of the bag is verified.06-28-2012

Debra Ann Latour, Springfield, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110172787Anchoring System For Prosthetic And Orthotic Devices - Anchoring system for a cable-activated prosthetic or orthotic device includes a fastener comprising a base and a clasp-engaging member, wherein the fastener further comprises an adhesive to secure the base directly to skin of a wearer; and a clasp comprising a first end configured to engage and rotate about the clasp-engaging member and a second end configured to engage the activation cable of a prosthetic or orthotic device. Also included is a prosthetic or orthotic system that includes the anchoring system in combination with a prosthetic or orthotic device comprising an activation cable and a terminal device, wherein the activation cable comprises a first end operatively coupled to the terminal device and a second end engaged with the second end of the clasp.07-14-2011

Dimitri Latour, Manage BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100204398Process For Making Silicone Emulsions - In a process for the production of a silicone in water emulsion in which a polysiloxane fluid, at least one surfactant and water are continuously fed to a high shear mixer in such proportions as to form a viscous oil in water emulsion which is continuously withdrawn from the mixer. The polysiloxane fluid may be a non-reactive fluid or may have reactive groups capable of taking part in a chain extension reaction. A desired emulsion particle size can be maintained by monitoring the pressure in the supply line at the inlet to the high shear mixer.08-12-2010

Dominique Joseph Latour, Cary, NC US

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20100153456Computer-Implemented Systems And Methods For Variable Clustering In Large Data Sets - Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for creating a cluster structure from a data set containing input variables. Global clusters are created within a first stage, by computing a similarity matrix from the data set. A global cluster structure and sub-cluster structure are created within a second stage, where the global cluster structure and the sub-cluster structure are created using a latent variable clustering technique and the cluster structure output is generated by combining the created global cluster structure and the created sub-cluster structure.06-17-2010

Elisabeth Latour, Bartenheim-La Chaussée FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090247638PHARMACEUTICAL USE OF COX-2-INHIBITORS IN ANGIOGENESIS-MEDIATED OCULAR DISORDERS - The invention provides a method of treating an angiogenesis-mediated ocular disorder, e.g. ocular neovascularisation, retinal neovascularisation, including neovascularisation following injury or infection, retrolental fibroplasias, and neovascular glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, pathologic myopia, ocular histoplasmosis, neovascular glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity, the after effects of corneal transplantation, control of postsurgical ocular inflammation (e.g. after cataract surgery), cystoid macular edema (CME), herpes keratitis, in a subject in need of such treatment which comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a COX-2 inhibitor of formula I10-01-2009

Elisabeth Latour, Paris FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100233194TREATMENT OF NEOVASCULAR OCULAR DISEASE STATES - Compositions and regime or regimen for inhibiting unwanted ocular angiogenesis include the treatment of ocular neovascularization by administration of anti-angiogenesis agents, e.g., agents that inhibit VEGF, in combination with a second ocular therapy.09-16-2010
20120028910STORAGE-STABLE AQUEOUS OPHTHALMIC FORMULATIONS - Storage-stable, topically ocularly administrable aqueous ophthalmic formulations containing at least one closporine are useful for treating and/or preventing ophthalmic diseases or disorders afflicting humans or animals, notably related to inflammatory conditions, more particularly administrable to the front of the eye and which provide therapeutic effects to the eye as they are effective in stabilizing, enhancing and/or improving a patient's vision.02-02-2012

Elisabeth Latour, Bartenheim-La Chaussée FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090247638PHARMACEUTICAL USE OF COX-2-INHIBITORS IN ANGIOGENESIS-MEDIATED OCULAR DISORDERS - The invention provides a method of treating an angiogenesis-mediated ocular disorder, e.g. ocular neovascularisation, retinal neovascularisation, including neovascularisation following injury or infection, retrolental fibroplasias, and neovascular glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, pathologic myopia, ocular histoplasmosis, neovascular glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity, the after effects of corneal transplantation, control of postsurgical ocular inflammation (e.g. after cataract surgery), cystoid macular edema (CME), herpes keratitis, in a subject in need of such treatment which comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a COX-2 inhibitor of formula I10-01-2009
20120322874Pharmaceutical Uses - The invention provides a method of treating an angiogenesis-mediated ocular disorder, e.g. ocular neovascularisation, retinal neovascularisation, including neovascularisation following injury or infection, retrolental fibroplasias, and neovascular glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, pathologic myopia, ocular histoplasmosis, neovascular glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity, the after effects of corneal transplantation, control of postsurgical ocular inflammation (e.g. after cataract surgery), cystoid macular edema (CME), herpes keratitis, in a subject in need of such treatment which comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a COX-2 inhibitor of formula I12-20-2012

Patent applications by Elisabeth Latour, Bartenheim-La Chaussée FR

Elisabeth Jeanne Latour, Paris FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080207739Ophthalmic Uses of S1p Receptor Modulators - The present invention pertains to the use of a S1P receptor agonist in the manufacture of a medicament in the treatment of an ocular disorder.08-28-2008
20110313033OPHTHALMIC USES OF S1P RECEPTOR MODULATORS - The present invention pertains to the use of a S1P receptor agonist in the manufacture of a medicament in the treatment of an ocular disorder.12-22-2011

Jean-Yves Latour, White Plains, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100086239DUAL PACK - A side-by-side or dual pouch comprising a pair of parallel longitudinal compartments each compartment including sealed top, bottom and medial margins with the medial margins in sealed abutment and providing a sealed longitudinal strip separating the compartments. Each compartment may contain different components, such as different types of food products. A tear-promoting element appears at the outer top corner of each compartment to facilitate separate opening of each compartment and controlled dispensing of the contents.04-08-2010
20110170806DUAL PACK - A side-by-side or dual pouch comprising a pair of parallel longitudinal compartments each compartment including sealed top, bottom and medial margins with the medial margins in sealed abutment and providing a sealed longitudinal strip separating the compartments. Each compartment may contain different components, such as different types of food products. A single or dual tear-promoting element(s) appears on the side of the sealed upper margin of each compartment to facilitate separate opening of each compartment and controlled dispensing of the contents.07-14-2011

Martin Latour, Montreal CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130008816PACKAGING HEADER FOR A ROLL OF MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING A ROLL OF MATERIAL - A packaging for a roll of material, such as a roll of paper, having a cylindrical wall and opposing ends. The packaging comprises a wrapper to be wound about the cylindrical wall of the roll, the wrapper being sized to extend beyond the opposing ends of the roll for folding and crimping extending edges of the wrapper onto said opposing ends; and at least one header to be fitted against the respective ends of the roll and comprising an embossed cellulosic substrate to absorb a volume of crimps when the wrapper is folded and crimped onto the ends and pressure is applied against the ends of the roll. It also relates to a method and a packaging kit for packaging a roll of material, a packaged roll of material, and a packaging header.01-10-2013

Patrick Latour, Terrebonne CA

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20100159798Magnetic Top System And Method - A magnetic top system for energizing, launching, and controlling movement of a spinning top. In one embodiment, a magnetic top launcher may magnetically couple to a top and induce a spinning motion in the top. A top controlling device may magnetically control a traversing movement of the top on a play surface without directly contacting the top.06-24-2010
20120228825TWO-DIMENSIONAL TILING PUZZLE HAVING THREE-DIMENSIONAL FEATURES - A tiling puzzle having a first two-dimensional portion and a second three-dimensional portion that extends away from the plane of the first two-dimensional portion.09-13-2012
20120252309Magnetic Top System And Method - A magnetic top system for energizing, launching, and controlling movement of a spinning top. In one embodiment, a magnetic top launcher may magnetically couple to a top and induce a spinning motion in the top. A top controlling device may magnetically control a traversing movement of the top on a play surface without directly contacting the top.10-04-2012

Robert F. Latour, Bolton, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100247952CONTROLLED OXIDATION OF BOND COAT - A method of processing an article includes heating the article in an atmosphere substantially free of oxygen to an oxidation temperature within a predetermined temperature range. The article includes a substrate and a bond coat disposed on the substrate. A partial pressure of oxygen is then established within the atmosphere after heating to the oxidation temperature. At least a portion of the bond coat oxidizes in the partial pressure of oxygen at the oxidation temperature to form a desired type of oxide to the substantial exclusion of forming other types of oxides. A ceramic coating is then deposited on the oxide.09-30-2010
20120196030Coating Methods and Apparatus - A coating apparatus comprises a coating chamber for coating the articles. The at least one preheat chamber is coupled to the coating chamber. The at least one loading station has a proximal end connectable to at least one of the preheat chambers when in an installed position at a distal end of the preheat chamber. The loading station further includes a carrier for carrying the articles and a drive system. The drive system is positioned to move the carrier between: a loading/unloading position of the carrier in the loading station; a preheat position of the carrier in the preheat chamber to which the loading station is connected; and a deposition position of the carrier in the coating chamber. A gas source is connected to the preheat chamber.08-02-2012