Patents by Inventor Christian Francois
Christian Francois has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240132304Abstract: A vision-assisted robotized depalletizer receives at a pallet station a pallet loaded with products and outputs on a conveyor unitized products aligned in a desired orientation. Such depalletizers include a vision system having one or more image acquisition sensors that are positioned relative to the pallet station so as to have a field of view covering a top portion of the pallet. The sensors send to a controller one or more image of the top portion of the pallet that the controller uses along to determine the position of each product in the top portion of the pallet. The depalletizer further includes a robot equipped with a depalletizing tool that is coupled to the vision system controller for receiving information indicative of the position of each product from the top portion and uses that information to pick and position on the output conveyor each product from the top portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Sylvain-Paul MORENCY, Marc DUCHARME, Robert JODOIN, Philippe HAKIER, Christian SIMON, Jean-François FORGET
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Patent number: 11966825Abstract: There is disclosed a method and system for executing commands. The method comprises configuring an input event topic subscriber and a command orchestrator process. The input event topic subscriber is invoked. The input event topic subscriber receives an event. The event comprises an event context and associated data. The event is transformed into a command. The command orchestrator is invoked. The command is input to the command orchestrator. The command orchestrator adds contextual information to the command. The command orchestrator schedules execution of the command. The execution of the command is tracked. A returned data object corresponding to the command is received and output.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: SERVICENOW CANADA INC.Inventors: Jean-François Arcand, Gabriel Duford, Marc Boissonneault, Andre Milton, Gilbert Kowarzyk, Christian Hudon
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Patent number: 11953138Abstract: A swivel stack for transfer of fluid across a rotary interface around a rotation axis between incoming and outgoing flow-lines, includes: a group of lower, upper and central annular elements; the lower, upper and central element each being centered around the axis; the central element positioned between the lower and upper elements; an outer annular element centered around the axis between the lower and upper elements; a toroidal chamber between the central and outer elements; downward and upward facing surfaces of the outer element being adjacent to the upward surface of the lower element and the downward surface of the upper element; the lower element's upward surface and the upper element's downward surface having a first stepped surface and the outer element's upward and downward surfaces have a second stepped surface, such that at least two annular cavities centered around the rotation axis are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: SINGLE BUOY MOORINGS INC.Inventors: Liva Christian Randrianarivony, Sébastien Jean-François Truchi
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Patent number: 11913606Abstract: The invention relates to a large-scale hydrogen refueling station comprising at least one supply storage, a plurality of compressor modules comprising a local controller, a plurality of dispenser modules, and a hydrogen production system comprising a hydrogen production system controller mutually connected by one or more flow paths. Wherein one of the controllers facilitates control of valves and thereby flow of hydrogen gas in the flow paths between the at least one supply storage, compressor modules, dispenser modules and hydrogen production system. Wherein the control of the valves enables flow of hydrogen gas in at least three of the flow paths simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: NEL HYDROGEN A/SInventors: Peter Bødker, Claus Due Sinding, Jacob Appelt Vibe Svendsen, Thomas Christian Francois Charbonneau
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Publication number: 20220364680Abstract: A hydrogen refueling station including a first and a second dispensing module having first and second dispensing pressure detection means, where supply lines are fluidly connecting a storage module to an inlet compressor line and a compressor outlet line is fluidly connecting an outlet of the compressor to a dispensing line and thereby to the first and/or second dispensing module via output compressor valves, cascade lines are fluidly connecting the hydrogen storage module and the dispenser modules thereby configured for bypassing the compressor, where a controller is configured for controlling valves and thereby a fluid path from the hydrogen storage module to the dispensing modules, the controller is configured for controlling a bypass valve based on feedback from pressure detection means, from a first dispensing pressure detection means or from a second dispensing pressure detection means to establish a required pressure in the compressor outlet line.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2020Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Claus Due SINDING, Thomas Christian Francois CHARBONNEAU
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Publication number: 20220003361Abstract: The invention relates to a large-scale hydrogen refueling station comprising at least one supply storage, a plurality of compressor modules comprising a local controller, a plurality of dispenser modules, and a hydrogen production system comprising a hydrogen production system controller mutually connected by one or more flow paths. Wherein one of the controllers facilitates control of valves and thereby flow of hydrogen gas in the flow paths between the at least one supply storage, compressor modules, dispenser modules and hydrogen production system. Wherein the control of the valves enables flow of hydrogen gas in at least three of the flow paths simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2020Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Peter BØDKER, Claus Due SINDING, Jacob Appelt Vibe SVENDSEN, Thomas Christian Francois CHARBONNEAU
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Publication number: 20210396356Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for fueling a tank of a heavy-duty vehicle having a total volume above 1000 liters with a gaseous hydrogen fuelin an accelerated manner An average slope of the mass flow of a first part of the fueling implemented as a first fueling method is higher than the slope of the mass flow of a second part of the fueling implemented as a second fueling method.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2019Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Thomas Christian Francois CHARBONNEAU, Jesse Michael SCHNEIDER
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Publication number: 20120113381Abstract: The invention relates to an arm (2) for spectacles (1) including a frame (6), characterized in that it comprises at least one decorative sleeve (7) at least partially made of an elastically deformable material, provided with at least one decorative surface (70a, 70b) and mounted around the frame (6) of the arm (2), said sleeve (7) being designed to turn and/or twist around the frame (6) by means of elastic deformation in order to modify the appearance of said arm (2). The invention also relates to the spectacles (1) provided with such an arm (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2009Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: KILLINE OPTICAL LTD.Inventors: Herve Francois Serge Jacquier, Christian Francois Yves Vermet
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Patent number: 7929689Abstract: A method of generating a call sign. A method of generating a call sign comprising determining a distinguished qualifier, finding a distinguished salt, and hashing the distinguished salt with the distinguished qualifier.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2004Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Christian François Huitema, Josh D. Benaloh, Kim Cameron
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Patent number: 7582226Abstract: Herein are fluid compositions and methods of making such compositions, wherein the compositions comprise C1 to C4 esters of a mixture of C3–C6 branched carboxylic acids and C3–C6 linear carboxylic acids.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2004Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Eddy Van Driessche, Georges Mathys, Richard H. Schlosberg, Christian Francois, Chris De Roover
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Patent number: 7106863Abstract: The invention relates to a security-protected system for positioning by satellites, comprising a constellation of satellites (11) sending out positioning signals under the control of a set of ground stations (14). A user receiver of the said positioning signals comprises means for sending, to a ground station, a request calling for a key which is necessary for interpreting them, advantageously accompanied by a recopy of the positioning signals received. User servicing ground stations comprise means for receiving this request, calculating the position of the user and verifying whether the user possesses a privileged status, and means for addressing the said key to the user receiver, in the event that the verification is positive, this key further comprising means for interpreting the positioning signals with the aid of the key so as to deduce his own position therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2001Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Agence Spatiale EuropeenneInventor: Christian François Michel Dujarric
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Patent number: 6996973Abstract: The invention relates to a rocket engine nozzle comprising a system for controlling jet separation of the flow in the nozzle, wherein said control system exhibits a plurality of separation triggering elements (5, 10) arranged in such a way as to generate, from mutually spaced initiation points (9), distinct zones (6) of jet separation, so as to form a three-dimensional separation of the flow. The flow control system can exhibit at least two triggering elements (5, 10).Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Agence Spatiale EuropeenneInventor: Christian François Michel Dujarric
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Patent number: 6994799Abstract: Disclosed are ester-containing fluid compositions, methods of making such compositions, and methods of using such compositions. The fluid compositions comprise a mix of branched and linear ester compounds, and the fluid compositions are characterized by certain performance limitations. The preferred method of making the fluid compositions enables the ester mix to be made in a one step process with little finishing required to obtain desirable performance characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2000Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Eddy Van Driessche, Georges Mathys, Richard H. Schlosberg, Christian Francois, Chris De Roover
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Patent number: 6971228Abstract: The invention relates to a propulsion device comprising a gas ejection nozzle and an injection chamber for injecting at least one propellant fluid. According to the invention, the device has an induction loop which surrounds a zone of the nozzle and also an electricity generator to feed said induction loop, in particular under drive from a heat engine whose heat source is a nuclear core and whose heat sink is a cryogenic liquid which is subsequently used for propulsion.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2004Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Agency Spatiale EuropeenneInventor: Christian François Michel Dujarric
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Patent number: 6938406Abstract: The invention relates to a propulsion device comprising a gas ejection nozzle and an injection chamber for injecting at least one propellant fluid. According to the invention, the device has an induction loop which surrounds a zone of the nozzle and also an electricity generator to feed said induction loop, in particular under drive from a heat engine whose heat source is a nuclear core and whose heat sink is a cryogenic liquid which is subsequently used for propulsion.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2000Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Agence Spatiale EuropeenneInventor: Christian François Michel Dujarric
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Publication number: 20050190876Abstract: An asynchronous storing device receiving a binary event signal switching from a first level to a second level on each occurrence of a specific event, and a binary reset signal, this device providing a binary state signal at an inactive level when the specific event has not occurred yet, the state signal switching to an active level on first occurrence of the specific event, this device comprising a logic AND gate receiving the event signal, the state signal, and a binary intermediary signal switching values simultaneously with the reset signal; and a logic OR gate providing the state signal and receiving the output of the logic AND gate and the complement of the intermediary signal, the logic AND gate receiving the output of the logic OR gate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2004Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventor: Christian Francois
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Patent number: 6875170Abstract: The positioning, intervention, and/or exploration device has two endpieces (6a-6d, 7) and at least one cable (20) extending from one endpiece to the other (6a-6d, 7), it has at least two bellows (10) each fixed directly to both of the endpieces and it has means (12, 18) for modifying the pressure of a fluid in each of the bellows independently of the other bellows.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2002Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Universite Pierre et Marie CurieInventors: Christian Francois, Frank Boudghene, Pierre Joli
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Publication number: 20040238785Abstract: Disclosed are ester-containing fluid compositions, methods of making such compositions, and methods of using such compositions. The fluid compositions comprise a mix of branched and linear ester compounds, and the fluid compositions are characterized by certain performance limitations. The preferred method of making the fluid compositions enables the ester mix to be made in a one step process with little finishing required to obtain desirable performance characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Eddy Van Driessche, Georges Mathys, Richard H. Schlosberg, Christian Francois, Chris De Roover
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Publication number: 20030149338Abstract: The positioning, intervention, and/or exploration device has two endpieces (6a-6d, 7) and at least one cable (20) extending from one endpiece to the other (6a-6d, 7), it has at least two bellows (10) each fixed directly to both of the endpieces and it has means (12, 18) for modifying the pressure of a fluid in each of the bellows independently of the other bellows.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: Christian Francois, Frank Boudghene, Pierre Joli
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Publication number: 20020184873Abstract: The invention relates to a propulsion device comprising a gas ejection nozzle and an injection chamber for injecting at least one propellant fluid. According to the invention, the device has an induction loop which surrounds a zone of the nozzle and also an electricity generator to feed said induction loop, in particular under drive from a heat engine whose heat source is a nuclear core and whose heat sink is a cryogenic liquid which is subsequently used for propulsion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2000Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventor: Christian Francois Michel Dujarric