Patents by Inventor Jean-Pierre Gingras
Jean-Pierre Gingras 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: 20240093484Abstract: A cam lock for side-by-side tongue-and-groove interlocking panels can be arranged to work easily and effectively by using a keyed cam lock that provides proper orientation and a stop when the lock is engaged. A cam lock for side-by-side tongue-and-groove interlocking panels can be arranged to be inserted on the tongue side and act against a mid-portion of the opposed panel. An insert bracket can cover with one end at least a part of an end of a panel at a corner connection between panels and with the other end it can fit into a slot in the panel to immobilize the panel in two directions, while a fastener-receiving portion of the bracket can have a V-shaped portion whose side walls can guide the fastener to pass through the bracket at a bottom of the V-shaped portion. This concept applies for wall to wall connection, wall to ceiling connection and wall to floor connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventor: Jean-Pierre Gingras
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Publication number: 20240093485Abstract: A cam lock for side-by-side tongue-and-groove interlocking panels can be arranged to work easily and effectively by using a keyed cam lock that provides proper orientation and a stop when the lock is engaged. A cam lock for side-by-side tongue-and-groove interlocking panels can be arranged to be inserted on the tongue side and act against a mid-portion of the opposed panel. An insert bracket can cover with one end at least a part of an end of a panel at a corner connection between panels and with the other end it can fit into a slot in the panel to immobilize the panel in two directions, while a fastener-receiving portion of the bracket can have a V-shaped portion whose side walls can guide the fastener to pass through the bracket at a bottom of the V-shaped portion. This concept applies for wall to wall connection, wall to ceiling connection and wall to floor connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventor: Jean-Pierre Gingras
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Publication number: 20230235948Abstract: A method of manufacturing a kit for a cold storage room includes the following steps: determining one or more dimensions of the cold storage room; providing continuously manufactured insulation panels, cut to have a length based on the dimensions of the cold storage room, and having alignment structures formed thereon; cutting one or more of the continuously manufactured insulation panels to have a width based on the dimensions of the cold storage room and to form one or more joints; forming connecting structures on one or more of the continuously manufactured insulation panels, the connecting structures configured to form one or more joints; and providing connection hardware configured to mate with the connecting structures and to form one or more joints.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventor: Jean-Pierre Gingras
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Patent number: 11614272Abstract: A method of manufacturing a kit for a cold storage room includes the following steps: determining one or more dimensions of the cold storage room; providing continuously manufactured insulation panels, cut to have a length based on the dimensions of the cold storage room, and having alignment structures formed thereon; cutting one or more of the continuously manufactured insulation panels to have a width based on the dimensions of the cold storage room and to form one or more joints; forming connecting structures on one or more of the continuously manufactured insulation panels, the connecting structures configured to form one or more joints; and providing connection hardware configured to mate with the connecting structures and to form one or more joints.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Inventor: Jean-Pierre Gingras
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Publication number: 20210333042Abstract: A method of manufacturing a kit for a cold storage room includes the following steps: determining one or more dimensions of the cold storage room; providing continuously manufactured insulation panels, cut to have a length based on the dimensions of the cold storage room, and having alignment structures formed thereon; cutting one or more of the continuously manufactured insulation panels to have a width based on the dimensions of the cold storage room and to form one or more joints; forming connecting structures on one or more of the continuously manufactured insulation panels, the connecting structures configured to form one or more joints; and providing connection hardware configured to mate with the connecting structures and to form one or more joints.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventor: Jean-Pierre Gingras
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Patent number: 8161706Abstract: The present document describes a clip for securing a tight connection between two modular panels. The connection has a male portion on a first one of the two modular panels, and a female portion on a second one of the two modular panels. The male portion is for being inserted into the female portion upon assembly of the two modular panels side by side. The clip comprises a first flat member having a first pressure edge, and a second flat member having a second pressure edge. The second flat member is fixedly joined to the first flat member. The panels are assembled in an assembly direction. Upon introduction of the first flat member into the male portion, and of the second flat member into the female portion perpendicularly to the assembly direction, the first pressure edge of the first flat member forces the male portion toward the female portion, while the second pressure edge of the second flat member forces the female portion toward the male portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Inventor: Jean-Pierre Gingras
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Publication number: 20110209429Abstract: There is described a method for fabricating a modular panel, the method comprising a continuous production cycle comprising: providing a space between two parallel exterior faces continuously supplied, the space also enclosed between two opposite outer edges; positioning a fastener within the space, along at least one of the two opposite outer edges, the positioning performed at a given rate to form a customized and predetermined pattern, and while the space is being provided; at least partially filling the space with an insulation layer, the insulation layer being also used for holding said fastener in place; and cutting at least the insulation layer to form the modular panel, the cutting according to the customized and predetermined pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: Systems Norbec inc.Inventor: Jean-Pierre Gingras
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Publication number: 20090064622Abstract: The present document describes a clip for securing a tight connection between two modular panels. The connection has a male portion on a first one of the two modular panels, and a female portion on a second one of the two modular panels. The male portion is for being inserted into the female portion upon assembly of the two modular panels side by side. The clip comprises a first flat member having a first pressure edge, and a second flat member having a second pressure edge. The second flat member is fixedly joined to the first flat member. The panels are assembled in an assembly direction. Upon introduction of the first flat member into the male portion, and of the second flat member into the female portion perpendicularly to the assembly direction, the first pressure edge of the first flat member forces the male portion toward the female portion, while the second pressure edge of the second flat member forces the female portion toward the male portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventor: Jean-Pierre GINGRAS
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Publication number: 20080271402Abstract: There is described a method for fabricating a modular panel, the method comprising a continuous production cycle comprising: providing a space between two parallel exterior faces continuously supplied, the space also enclosed between two opposite outer edges; positioning a fastener within the space, along at least one of the two opposite outer edges, the positioning performed at a given rate to form a customized and predetermined pattern, and while the space is being provided; at least partially filling the space with an insulation layer, the insulation layer being also used for holding said fastener in place; and cutting at least the insulation layer to form the modular panel, the cutting according to the customized and predetermined pattern. There is also provided a modular panel having two parallel exterior faces for enclosing a space and a fastener, said fastener being positioned within said space during the above-mentioned continuous production cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventor: Jean-Pierre GINGRAS
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Publication number: 20050056033Abstract: A method for monitoring and controlling of a walk-in refrigeration unit is provided. The method comprises setting at least one of a threshold and timing control values associated to operating modes of the refrigeration unit, receiving at a controller unit operating parameters representative of a condition of at least one of an accessory unit, an environment and a heat exchange unit and controlling a functioning of at least one of the accessory unit and the heat exchange unit according to the control values and the received operating parameters. Other features include communication and data logging capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2004Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventor: Jean-Pierre Gingras
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Patent number: 5490361Abstract: An interconnectable modular panel of rectangular shape having longitudinal right-angle connecting recesses in opposed end walls thereof. An elongated connector member is secured in the connecting recess with a portion of the recess defining an abutment end wall portion which is dimensioned and adapted to receive and rest on an outer surface of another elongated connector member of a connecting element to be secured to the recess. The panel is also provided with other type connector members along the opposed side edges thereof to connect with other panels positioned edge to edge.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1993Date of Patent: February 13, 1996Inventor: Jean-Pierre Gingras
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Patent number: 5351442Abstract: A slidable door for a refrigeration housing is disclosed and wherein the door is displaceable on a top support rail from a closed position over a door opening to an open position to one side of the door opening. The slidable door comprises a rectangular door panel slidably supported in a top edge thereof for displaceable support engagement with the top support rail. A guide channel is provided in a lower edge of the door panel. Spaced apart bearing posts are secured at predetermined locations in a floor adjacent the door opening, and disposed for engagement by the guide rails. The guide rail has door urging ends to displace the door panel towards the frame of the door opening to close the door opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1992Date of Patent: October 4, 1994Inventor: Jean-Pierre Gingras