Patents by Inventor Francois Gamache

Francois Gamache 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).

  • BYPASS SYSTEM TO CONTROL LIQUID VOLUME
    Publication number: 20100031435
    Abstract: The present invention relates a novel bypass system to control liquid volume. More particularly, the invention relates to a system for use in the control and regulation of pumps, pumping installations and/or systems, and the control of fluid flow in general. This system will find particular, though not exclusive, application with bathing vessels such as pools, whirlpools, bathtubs, hot tubs and spas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Guy LEMIRE, François Gamache
  • Ballistic resistant devices and systems and methods of manufacture thereof
    Patent number: 7284470
    Abstract: A projectile resistant device for use in armor includes a ceramic component; and at least a first component adhered to the ceramic component on at least one side thereof. Preferably the first component is a woven carbon fabric that is adhered to the back surface of the ceramic component. The projectile resistant device can further include at least a second component adhered to the front surface of the ceramic component. The second component preferably comprises a woven carbon fabric. The projectile resistant device can also include a retention layer adhered to the front surface of the second component. At least a portion of the retention layer extends around the edges of the second component, the ceramic component, and the first component and is adhered to the back surface of the first component. Preferably the retention layer is a woven fiberglass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Mine Safety Appliances Company
    Inventors: Christopher A. Huber, Celeste L. Hort, Francois Gamache
  • Ballistic resistant devices and systems and methods of manufacture thereof
    Publication number: 20070089596
    Abstract: A projectile resistant device for use in armor includes a ceramic component; and at least a first component adhered to the ceramic component on at least one side thereof Preferably the first component is a woven carbon fabric that is adhered to the back surface of the ceramic component. The projectile resistant device can further include at least a second component adhered to the front surface of the ceramic component. The second component preferably comprises a woven carbon fabric. The projectile resistant device can also include a retention layer adhered to the front surface of the second component. At least a portion of the retention layer extends around the edges of the second component, the ceramic component, and the first component and is adhered to the back surface of the first component. Preferably the retention layer is a woven fiberglass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Christopher Huber, Celeste Horte, Francois Gamache