Vigneau
Brian Vigneau, Auburn Hills, MI US
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20150035293 | PUSH-PUSH LATCH ARRANGEMENT - A push-push latch arrangement includes, but is not limited to, a movable component adapted for mounting to a vehicle interior and configured to move between a first position and a second position. The arrangement further includes a latch component configured to engage the movable component and configured to move with respect to the movable component as the movable component moves between the first and second positions. The arrangement further includes a push-push pathway associated with either the movable component or the latch component. The push-push pathway has an ingress segment, a confining segment, and an egress segment. The arrangement further includes a pathway follower associated with either the movable component or the latch component. The pathway follower is engaged with the push-push pathway. The arrangement still further includes a damper engaged with the latch component and configured to retard movement of the latch component with respect to the movable component. | 02-05-2015 |
James R. Vigneau, Rochester, MI US
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20120006363 | COMPACT AND MODULAR ROBOTIC WASH SYSTEM - A compact robotic wash system is provided for cleaning a work piece. The robotic wash system includes an enclosed wash chamber. A robot is fully disposed inside the wash chamber. The robot has a maximum horizontal reach that is at least 40% of the maximum horizontal linear dimension of the wash chamber. The robot may hold a work piece and move the work piece around a plurality of spray devices. Alternately, the robot may hold one or more spray devices, while a work piece is supported on a movable table. | 01-12-2012 |
Joseph Vigneau, Newton, MA US
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20080270398 | Product affinity engine and method - The present invention relates to a computerized engine and method for using the same to determine and effect product sales to customers based on customer-driven affinities relating to the products. In some embodiments, the computerized engine includes hardware and software and uses customer or transaction data or product characteristics to calculate an output relating to the affinity. In some embodiments, the computerized engine provides an output indicative of the affinity. In some embodiments, the computerized engine is coupled to a database containing the customer or transaction data or product characteristics. The system and method can also determine a reduced affinity depending on a period of time elapsed between a pair of events being related, or as a function of the age of collected affinity data. | 10-30-2008 |
Joyce L. Vigneau, Stoneham, MA US
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20100217783 | COMMUNICATING WITH DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS - In some aspects, a method includes connecting over a network to a data storage system, the data storage system storing data objects. A dataflow graph that includes nodes representing data processing components connected by links that represent flows of data access an interface of the data storage system. The interface provides functions for accessing the data objects. At least one of the data processing components performs operations on a received input flow of data that enable the functions provided by the interface to modify one or more stored data objects, and performs operations in response to functions provided by the interface to generate an output flow of data. | 08-26-2010 |
20110153667 | MANAGING RECORD FORMAT INFORMATION - Data is prepared for processing in a data processing system using format information. Data is received that includes records that have values for fields over an input device or port. A target record format for processing the data is determined. Multiple records are analyzed according to validation tests to determine whether the data matches candidate record formats. Each candidate record format specifies a format for each field, and each validation test corresponds to at least one candidate record format. In response to receiving results of the validation tests, the target record format is associated with the data based on at least one of: a candidate record format for which at least a partial match was determined according to at least one validation test, a parsed record format selected according to a data type associated with the data, and a constructed record format generated from an analysis of data characteristics. | 06-23-2011 |
20120089633 | MANAGING DATA SELECTION BASED ON ATTRIBUTES - An interface is provided on a computing device for interacting with data stored in a data repository. Input is received including information identifying two or more attributes, and information indicating an order for the identified attributes. A hierarchical data structure is stored, with an order of hierarchy levels corresponding to the indicated order. Multiple attribute values for the attributes are determined. The method includes assigning to each node of a first level at least one of the attribute values of a first attribute, and assigning to each node of a second level at least one of the attribute values of a second attribute, each of the nodes of the second level also being assigned respective ones of the attribute values assigned to one or more nodes of preceding levels. The interface is displayed including displaying interface elements associated with each of the nodes. | 04-12-2012 |
20150301861 | INTEGRATED MONITORING AND CONTROL OF PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT - A method of managing components in a processing environment is provided. The method includes monitoring (i) a status of each of one or more computing devices, (ii) a status of each of one or more applications, each application hosted by at least one of the computing devices, and (iii) a status of each of one or more jobs, each job associated with at least one of the applications; determining that one of the status of one of the computing devices, the status of one of the applications, and the status of one of the jobs is indicative of a performance issue associated with the corresponding computing device, application, or job, the determination being made based on a comparison of a performance of the computing device, application, or job and at least one predetermined criterion; and enabling an action to be performed associated with the performance issue. | 10-22-2015 |
Larry Vigneau, Ortonville, MI US
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20090127875 | Door Handle Assembly - A door handle assembly for a door substrate having an aperture, said door handle assembly comprising: a bell crank capable of pivoting about an axis, the bell crank including a first arm, a second arm and a base therebetween; a door handle that operatively engages the second arm of the bell crank, wherein a free end of the second arm extends upward and outward away from the base such that the free end of the second arm sweeps around a generally conical shape as the bell crank pivots about the axis; means for securing the door handle to the bell crank including a pin and notch assembly, wherein the pin is inserted through an aperture in the door handle and engages a notch located on the second arm; and a plurality of ribs formed on one or more surfaces of the bell crank. | 05-21-2009 |
20090218838 | Handle - A interior trim component includes a handle having a cradle portion including a cavity. The handle also includes an insert portion nested within the cavity of the cradle portion. Each of the insert portion and cradle portion includes a first end and a second end. The first ends of the cradle and insert portions define a tucking portion. The second ends of the cradle and insert portions define a latching portion. A method for assembling the interior trim component is also disclosed. | 09-03-2009 |
Larry Vigneau, Auburn Hills, MI US
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20140265365 | PUSH-PUSH LATCH ARRANGEMENT - A push-push latch arrangement includes, but is not limited to, a trim component that is configured to move between a first position and a second position. The trim component has a push-push pathway. The push-push latch arrangement further includes, but is not limited to, a latch component having a pathway follower. The pathway follower is engaged with the push-push pathway. The latch component is configured for movement with respect to the push-push pathway to enable the pathway follower to follow the push-push pathway as the trim component moves between the first position and the second position. The push-push latch arrangement further includes, but is not limited to, a first biasing component urging the pathway follower towards an egress segment of the push-push pathway. The push-push latch arrangement still further includes, but is not limited to, a damper engaged with the latch component and dampening movement of the latch component. | 09-18-2014 |
20150035293 | PUSH-PUSH LATCH ARRANGEMENT - A push-push latch arrangement includes, but is not limited to, a movable component adapted for mounting to a vehicle interior and configured to move between a first position and a second position. The arrangement further includes a latch component configured to engage the movable component and configured to move with respect to the movable component as the movable component moves between the first and second positions. The arrangement further includes a push-push pathway associated with either the movable component or the latch component. The push-push pathway has an ingress segment, a confining segment, and an egress segment. The arrangement further includes a pathway follower associated with either the movable component or the latch component. The pathway follower is engaged with the push-push pathway. The arrangement still further includes a damper engaged with the latch component and configured to retard movement of the latch component with respect to the movable component. | 02-05-2015 |
Olivier Vigneau, Antony FR
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20100282962 | INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIVES FOR AN IONIZATION INTERFACE AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE AT THE INPUT TO A SPECTROMETER - This invention relates introduction of at least one additive for the analysis of at least one substance of interest using a mass spectrometer or an ion mobility spectrometer. The substance to be analyzed is injected through an API interface. The additive is introduced by adding spray gas. | 11-11-2010 |
Philippe Vigneau, Seysses FR
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20120241699 | MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY AND ROPE, AND CHAIN TYPE HOIST COMPRISING SUCH A MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY - A mechanical assembly, including: a control pulley including a plurality of compartments each delimited at least partially by a surface forming a stop, and a transmission mechanism including stop devices configured to engage in the compartments, such that actuation of the transmission mechanism will cause rotation of the control pulley, due to the stop devices engaged in the compartments coming up against the corresponding surfaces forming a stop. The transmission mechanism further includes a control rope made of a natural and/or synthetic material fitted with the stop devices. | 09-27-2012 |
20150367962 | SYSTEM FOR FOLLOWING THE HANDLING OF AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE - The disclosure herein relates to an engine-handling following system for handling of an aircraft engine, including a cradle which supports the engine, and stands spread out under the cradle. Each stand includes seating intended for seating the stand on the ground, an actuating cylinder secured to the seating and having a translationally mobile piston, fixing structure secured to the exterior end of the piston and intended to be fixed to the cradle, and a supply intended alternately to cause the piston to be raised or lowered. Each stand also includes a detector to detect an inappropriate movement of the piston, and blocking to block the movement of the piston when the detector detects an inappropriate movement of the piston. Thus, when an inappropriate movement of the piston is detected, the blocking blocks the cradle and prevents it from tipping. | 12-24-2015 |
Philippe Vigneau, Toulouse FR
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20130145770 | SUBSTITUTION DEVICE FOR AIRCRAFT ENGINE - A substitution device for replacing a turbojet type of aircraft engine, with a nacelle comprising protective covers, and a support mast having two engine mounts, each of said protective covers being mounted to pivot between an open position and a closed position, said substitution device comprising a body, two anchors attaching to the engine mounts of the engine support mast, and bearing portions adapted to receive support portions belonging to the protective covers. A method for installing such a substitution device in a nacelle, which makes it possible to close the engine covers and authorize the movement of the aircraft. | 06-13-2013 |
Richard J. Vigneau, Green Bay, WI US
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20100028548 | EQUIPMENT FOR GLUING THE FINAL TAIL OF ROLLS OR LOGS OF SHEET MATERIAL - Apparatus for gluing the final tail of rolls or logs of wound sheet material includes a glue distributor device located below an opening in a roll down table. The tail of the roll is separated from the roll by a tail separating unit upstream of the opening. The gluing distributor device includes a tank containing glue, a rotatable pick up roll located inside of the tank and partially immersed in the glue, and a glue distributor roll positioned externally above the tank and provided with at least one paddle. The pick up roll picks up glue as it rotates, and the rotating paddle contacts the pick up roll and picks up glue as the glue distributor roll rotates. The paddle rotates into the opening in the roll down table, and glue is transferred from the paddle to a roll as the roll rolls over the opening. A cull roll can be culled without applying glue to the roll by mounting a cull roll support projection on the glue distributor roll which is not long enough to contact the pick up roll. The cull roll support projection is positioned in the opening in the roll down table when the cull log rolls over the opening. | 02-04-2010 |
Robert Paul Vigneau, Highland Park, IL US
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20160135613 | GRAVITY FED SHELVING DISPLAY SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a shelving display system comprising substantially horizontal shelves, multi-chute gravity feed units and advertising panels. The horizontal shelves may be arranged in any number of configurations to display and dispense consumer goods. In a particularly preferred embodiment a horizontal shelf defines the lower portion of the shelving display system. Generally the horizontal shelves are spaced and arranged so as to display and dispense products, such as bundled consumer goods, and more preferably bundles of paper towels, facial and bath tissue. | 05-19-2016 |
Willy Vigneau, Muret FR
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20140191903 | Radionavigation signal tracking device - A radionavigation signal tracking device comprises a first and a second tracking stage for radionavigation signals. The first tracking stage comprises a first carrier phase-locked loop. The latter produces a first error signal arising from a phase difference between the first carrier and its replica. The phase of the replica of the first carrier is adjusted with the first error signal. The second tracking stage comprises a second carrier phase-locked loop. The latter produces a second error signal arising from a difference between the first phase difference and a phase difference between the second carrier and the replica thereof. The phase of the replica of the second carrier is adjusted with the first and second error signals. | 07-10-2014 |