Patents by Inventor Daniel A. LePage
Daniel A. LePage 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: 20240164355Abstract: The disclosure relates to genetically modified bacteria, genetically modified arthropods, and methods for controlling and/or reducing arthropod populations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2023Publication date: May 23, 2024Inventors: Jason METCALF, Seth R. BORDENSTEIN, Daniel LEPAGE, Sarah BORDENSTEIN, Mark HOCHSTRASSER, John F. BECKMANN, Judith RONAU
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Patent number: 11832601Abstract: The disclosure relates to genetically modified bacteria, genetically modified arthropods, and methods for controlling and/or reducing arthropod populations.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignees: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, YALE UNIVERSITYInventors: Jason Metcalf, Seth R. Bordenstein, Daniel Lepage, Sarah Bordenstein, Mark Hochstrasser, John F. Beckmann, Judith Ronau
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Patent number: 10843979Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multi-layered propellant grain is provided. The method of the present disclosure simplifies the setup necessary to produce multi-layered propellants by using industrial equipment that is more energy and space efficient than the machinery that is conventionally employed for such processes. The method comprises providing a first propellant formulation; providing a die configured to provide a structure having an outer shell and a hollow interior when material is extruded therethrough; extruding the first propellant formulation through said die, to produce a first propellant layer having an outer shell defining a hollow interior in the form channel having open ends; providing a second propellant formulation, said second propellant formulation being of low viscosity; injecting said second propellant formulation into said channel defined by said first propellant layer to form a second propellant layer disposed in said channel; and hardening said second propellant layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems—Canada Valleyfield Inc.Inventors: Simon Durand, Pierre-Yves Paradis, Daniel Lepage
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Publication number: 20190216064Abstract: The disclose relates to genetically modified bacteria, genetically modified arthropods, and methods for controlling and/or reducing arthropod populations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Jason METCALF, Seth R. BORDENSTEIN, Daniel LEPAGE, Sarah BORDENSTEIN, Mark HOCHSTRASSER, John F. BECKMANN, Judith RONAU
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Publication number: 20150284301Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multi-layered propellant grain is provided. The method of the present disclosure simplifies the setup necessary to produce multi-layered propellants by using industrial equipment that is more energy and space efficient than the machinery that is conventionally employed for such processes. The method comprises providing a first propellant formulation; providing a die configured to provide a structure having an outer shell and a hollow interior when material is extruded therethrough; extruding the first propellant formulation through said die, to produce a first propellant layer having an outer shell defining a hollow interior in the form channel having open ends; providing a second propellant formulation, said second propellant formulation being of low viscosity; injecting said second propellant formulation into said channel defined by said first propellant layer to form a second propellant layer disposed in said channel; and hardening said second propellant layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2014Publication date: October 8, 2015Applicant: General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems - Canada Valleyfield Inc.Inventors: Simon Durand, Pierre-Yves Paradis, Daniel Lepage
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Publication number: 20150143615Abstract: A sweat collector for wearing on a user's head to collect sweat from the user's head and prevent the collected sweat from running into the user's eyes. The sweat collector is at least partly made of nonabsorbent material. The sweat collector comprises a sweat-collecting recess between its inner and outer sides for collecting sweat. The sweat-collecting recess may be configured to retain the collected sweat by surface tension and adhesion. Other types of sweat collectors for collecting sweat from other body parts (e.g., a forearm) are considered. Other types of liquid collectors for collecting liquid other than sweat are considered (e.g., water on a user's head or other body part originating from a bath, pool or other external source; bottled liquid; etc.).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventor: Daniel A. LePage
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Patent number: 8257522Abstract: Propellant compositions are provided herein for use in small arms cartridges. Such propellant compositions include a cellulose-based organic fuel, a non-azide, nitrogen-containing primary organic oxidizer and a secondary nitrate, perchlorate, chlorate of peroxide oxidizer. Preferably, such compositions are in the form of extruded shaped hollow cylindrical grains having dimensions that makes it loadable in a muzzleloader firearm or small calibre firearm cartridge case. Ignition grains are also provided for use alone or in a mixture with the propellant compositions. When used in a small calibre firearm or muzzleloader, the temperature of combustion is at a level that ensures substantially complete combustion of the fuel during firing so that the products of combustion are mostly gaseous.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Inventors: Mathieu Racette, Staphane Viau, Daniel Lepage
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Publication number: 20120138200Abstract: Propellant compositions are provided herein for use in small arms cartridges. Such propellant compositions include a cellulose-based organic fuel, a non-azide, nitrogen-containing primary organic oxidizer and a secondary nitrate, perchlorate, chlorate of peroxide oxidizer. Preferably, such compositions are in the form of extruded shaped hollow cylindrical grains having dimensions that makes it loadable in a muzzleloader firearm or small calibre firearm cartridge case. Ignition grains are also provided for use alone or in a mixture with the propellant compositions. When used in a small calibre firearm or muzzleloader, the temperature of combustion is at a level that ensures substantially complete combustion of the fuel during firing so that the products of combustion are mostly gaseous.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Mathieu Racette, Staphane Viau, Daniel Lepage
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Patent number: 8133335Abstract: Propellant compositions are provided herein for use in small arms cartridges. Such propellant compositions include from about 70 to about 90% by weight of a cellulose-based organic fuel, from about 5 to about 30% by weight of a non-azide, nitrogen-containing primary organic oxidizer and from about 0.5 to about 10.0% by weight of a secondary nitrate, perchlorate, chlorate or peroxide oxidizer. Preferably, such compositions are in the form of extruded shaped hollow cylindrical grains having a length in the range of 0.030 to 0.200 inch, a diameter in the range 0.040 to 0.070 inch, and having a coaxial opening there through having a wall grain thickness in the range 0.008 to 0.016 inch. Ignition grains are also provided for use alone or in a mixture with the propellant compositions. When used in a small caliber firearm or muzzleloader, the temperature of combustion is at a level that ensures substantially complete combustion of the fuel during firing so that the products of combustion are mostly gaseous.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2007Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Inventors: Mathieu Racette, Stephane Vlau, Daniel Lepage
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Patent number: 8066833Abstract: A novel non-toxic IR tracer composition is provided herein which, when incorporated into an IR tracer projectile which is then fired, generates a dim visibility IR trace. Such IR tracer composition is a non-toxic, boron-containing, IR tracer composition comprising: from about 20 to about 30% by weight, or from about 45 to about 60% by weight, of potassium perchlorate; from about 5 to about 16% by weight of a metallic fuel which consists of boron; from about 20 to about 25% by weight, or from about 40 to about 50% by weight, of a non-metallic fuel which consists of sodium salicylate; from about 5 to about 10% by weight of a retardant which consists either of iron carbonate or magnesium carbonate; and an effective amount of binder, wherein the total percentage of such ingredients add up to 100%. A novel IR tracer projectile containing such IR tracer composition for generating a dim visibility IR trace is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems-Canada Inc.Inventors: Louise Guindon, Carol Jalbert, Daniel Lepage
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Patent number: 7985311Abstract: Novel non-toxic, heavy-metal free, zinc peroxide-containing, IR tracer compositions are provided herein, which, when incorporated into a medium caliber IR tracer projectile and fired, produce a dim visibility IR trace. Such IR tracer compositions comprise from about 65 to about 75% by weight, of zinc peroxide; from about 15 to about 25% by weight of a fuel which consists of sodium salicylate; and an effective amount of a binder which is selected from the group consisting of calcium resinate and cellulose acetate butyrate. The total percentage of the ingredients adds up to 100%. Medium caliber, i.e., 0.50 caliber, IR tracer projectiles containing such IR tracer compositions are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems - Canada Inc.Inventors: Louise Guindon, Carol Jalbert, Daniel Lepage
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Patent number: 7972074Abstract: A leveling tool having a body which consists of a handle part and a leveling part. The leveling part being generally pointed in shape by way of two converging plows. An apex formed by the convergence of the converging plows. An exit located at the apex.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Inventor: Daniel Lepage
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Publication number: 20090223611Abstract: Propellant compositions are provided herein for use in small arms cartridges. Such propellant compositions include from about 70 to about 90% by weight of a cellulose-based organic fuel, from about 5 to about 30% by weight of a non-azide, nitrogen-containing primary organic oxidizer and from about 0.5 to about 10.0% by weight of a secondary nitrate, perchlorate, chlorate of peroxide oxidizer. Preferably, such compositions are in the form of extruded shaped hollow cylindrical grains having a length in the range of 0.030 to 0.200 inch, a diameter in the range 0.040 to 0.070 inch, and having a coaxial opening there through having a wall grain thickness in the range 0.008 to 0.016 inch. Ignition grains are also provided for use alone or in a mixture with the propellant compositions. When used in a small caliber firearm or muzzleloader, the temperature of combustion is at a level that ensures substantially complete combustion of the fuel during firing so that the products of combustion are mostly gaseous.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2007Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems- Canada Valleyfield Inc.Inventors: Mathieu Racette, Stephane Viau, Daniel Lepage
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Publication number: 20080307995Abstract: Novel non-toxic, heavy-metal free, zinc peroxide-containing, IR tracer compositions are provided herein, which, when incorporated into a medium caliber IR tracer projectile and fired, produce a dim visibility IR trace. Such IR tracer compositions comprise from about 65 to about 75% by weight, of zinc peroxide; from about 15 to about 25% by weight of a non-metallic fuel which consists of sodium salicylate; and an effective amount of a binder which is selected from the group consisting of calcium resinate and cellulose acetate butyrate. The total percentage of the ingredients adds up to 100%. Medium caliber, i.e., 0.50 caliber, IR tracer projectiles containing such IR tracer compositions are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventors: Louise Guindon, Carol Jalbert, Daniel Lepage
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Publication number: 20080257194Abstract: A novel non-toxic IR tracer composition is provided herein which, when incorporated into an IR tracer projectile which is then fired, generates a dim visibility IR trace. Such IR tracer composition is a non-toxic, metallic-boron-containing, IR tracer composition comprising: from about 20 to about 30% by weight, or from about 45 to about 60% by weight, of potassium perchlorate; from about 5 to about 16% by weight of a metallic fuel which consists of metallic boron; from about 20 to about 25% by weight, or from about 40 to about 50% by weight, of a non-metallic fuel which consists of sodium salicylate; from about 5 to about 10% by weight of a retardant which consists either of iron carbonate or magnesium carbonate; and an effective amount of binder, wherein the total percentage of such ingredients add up to 100%. A novel IR tracer projectile containing such IR tracer composition for generating a dim visibility IR trace is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2006Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: Louise Guindon, Carol Jalbert, Daniel Lepage
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Publication number: 20080095570Abstract: A leveling tool having a body which consists of a handle part and a leveling part. Said leveling part being generally pointed in shape by way of two converging plows. An apex formed by the convergence of said converging plows. An exit located at said apex.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventor: Daniel Lepage
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Publication number: 20060231179Abstract: A novel non-toxic IR tracer composition is provided herein which, when incorporated into an IR tracer projectile which is then fired, generates a dim visibility IR trace. Such IR tracer composition is a non-toxic, metallic-boron-containing, IR tracer composition comprising: from about 20 to about 30% by weight, or from about 45 to about 60% by weight, of at least one of potassium chlorate or sodium nitrate; from about 5 to about 16% by weight of a metallic fuel which consists of metallic boron; optionally, from about 15 to about 25% by weight, or from about 40 to about 50% by weight, of a non-metallic fuel which consists of sodium salicylate; from about 5 to about 20% by weight of a retardant which consists either of iron carbonate, or magnesium carbonate or calcium carbonate; from about 5 to about 15% by weight of a first binder which consists of calcium resinate; and up to about 7.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2005Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventors: Louise Guindon, Carol Jalbert, Daniel Lepage
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Publication number: 20060219339Abstract: Novel non-toxic, metallic-metal free, zinc peroxide-containing, IR tracer compositions are provided herein, which, when incorporated into a medium caliber IR tracer projectile and fired, produce a dim visibility IR trace. Such IR tracer compositions comprise from about 26 to about 30% by weight, or from about 65 to about 80% by weight, of zinc peroxide; from about 40 to about 47% by weight of potassium nitrate; from about 10 to about 25% by weight of a non-metallic fuel which consists of sodium salicylate; from about 5 to about 26% by weight of a retardant which consists of either iron carbonate or magnesium carbonate or calcium carbonate; and from about 5 to about 10% by weight of at least one binder which is either calcium resinate, or a synthetic resin binder which consists of a copolymer of hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene fluoride, or from about 5 to about 7.5% by weight of cellulose acetate butyrate. The total percentage of the ingredients adds up to 100%. Medium caliber, i.e., 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2005Publication date: October 5, 2006Inventors: Louise Guindon, Carol Jalbert, Daniel Lepage
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Patent number: 6620267Abstract: A non-toxic primer composition for use in ammunition is provided with a hygroscopic oxidizer which is protected from absorption of water vapor by a water-barrier coating. A preferred oxidizer is potassium nitrate and a preferred coating is nitrocellulose.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2000Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: SNC Technologies Inc.Inventors: Louise Guindon, Daniel Lepage, Jean-Pierre Drolet
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Patent number: 4596346Abstract: A luggage supporting rack which comprises a frame defining a support surface for supporting luggage and having one end pivotally connected to the top portion of the bicycle forks and the other outer end attached to flexible tie members which are in turn attached to an upper part of the cycle and to the lower part of the forks. The flexible ties and the pivotable connection form a suspension system for the load. Turnbuckles adjust the tension of the tie members.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1985Date of Patent: June 24, 1986Inventor: Daniel Lepage