Patents by Inventor François Paquette

François Paquette 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).

  • Patent number: 8139070
    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment a graphics processing system is configured to switch from a processing of a primitive associated with a first context to a processing of a command list associated with a second context where the primitive includes a plurality of regions. The system includes a plurality of processing modules and at least one module of the plurality of processing modules is configured to receive a request to switch to the second context.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Matrox Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Jacques Ostiguy, Jean-Francois Paquette, Alain Bouchard
  • Patent number: 7197827
    Abstract: A razor handle supports a razor head, which is attachable to a supporting stem. The handle has an elongated body, which defines a body longitudinal axis, a razor head attachment member for attaching the razor head to said razor handle adjacent a body first end, and a handle-to-stem attachment member for attaching said razor handle adjacent a body second end to the stem. The attachment member has a slot, which defines a retention segment and an insertion segment. The retention segment defines a longitudinal axis, which is parallel to the body axis, and which leads into the retention segment. The insertion segment allows the stem to be inserted into the retention segment so that the razor handle can be suspended from the supporting stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Inventor: François Paquette
  • Publication number: 20030208913
    Abstract: The razor handle defines an elongated body, a first and an opposed second end. A razor head attachment component is provided for attaching the razor head to the razor handle adjacent the body first end. The razor handle is attachable to a supporting stem by an attachment slot. The attachment slot defines an insertion segment leading into a retention segment. The retention segment is generally aligned with the longitudinal axis of the handle. In one embodiment of the invention, the attachment slot has a generally L-shaped configuration while in another embodiment of the invention, the attachment slot has a generally U-shaped configuration. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the handle includes an attachment adaptor spacedly attached to the handle adjacent the body second end. The attachment adaptor defines a sleeve section having a sleeve channel configured so as to be slidable over the body second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Francois Paquette