Patents by Inventor Marc Legrand

Marc Legrand 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).

  • Publication number: 20240073211
    Abstract: There is disclosed a method and system for retrieving user data. The method comprises extracting attributes of a client device. The extracted attributes are stored. A browser instance is generated using the extracted attributes. The browser instance is configured to impersonate the extracted attributes. The browser instance is used to access a service provider server. The service provider server sends a request, to the user, to perform a two-factor authentication. After the user performs the two-factor authentication, the browser instance retrieves user data from the service provider server. The browser instance is then stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Marc-Andre DUFRESNE, Simon-Pierre LEBEL, Julien DUBE-COUSINEAU, Daniel GRANA, Diego SOBERANIS, Henrique Barbosa COURA, Arthur LEGRAND
  • Patent number: 11886448
    Abstract: A flexible listings search system can receive and return results for flexible listing searches. For example, the system can perform micro-flexible searches (e.g., plus or minus a few days) or super flexible searches (e.g., a time span in one or more months), using listing arrays that can be rapidly accessed to efficiently identify and return results. The search system can further perform flexible destination searches for different categories of accommodations for display in a viewport (e.g., map bounding box). The system can further perform fuzzy searches to identify and return broader results for flexible queries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Airbnb, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler Sax, Soumyadip Banerjee, Kedar Bellare, Karen Ouyang, Min Liu, Thomas Jean Marc Legrand
  • Publication number: 20230067296
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible multilayer heating device, of the heating mat type, for implementing preforming or consolidation of fibrous preforms of composite parts. The device includes at least one first support layer, at least one first heating lead arranged on the at least one first support layer and defining a heat-treatment surface adapted to the surface of the composite part to be preformed or consolidated. A first network of wires is electrically connected to the at least one first heating lead. At least one second heating lead is arranged on the at least one first support layer and defines at least one thermal-blocking belt at the at least one periphery of the heat-treatment surface. A second network of wires is electrically connected to the at least one second heating lead. The invention also relates to plant equipped with a mould and such a heating mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Marc LEGRAND, Olivier DUTHOIT, Martin GAUTHEROT, Bernard PALUCH
  • Publication number: 20220374441
    Abstract: A flexible listings search system can receive and return results for flexible listing searches. For example, the system can perform micro-flexible searches (e.g., plus or minus a few days) or super flexible searches (e.g., a time span in one or more months), using listing arrays that can be rapidly accessed to efficiently identify and return results. The search system can further perform flexible destination searches for different categories of accommodations for display in a viewport (e.g., map bounding box). The system can further perform fuzzy searches to identify and return broader results for flexible queries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Tyler Sax, Soumyadip Banerjee, Kedar Bellare, Karen Ouyang, Min Liu, Thomas Jean Marc Legrand
  • Patent number: 10890498
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor for a physical feature, comprising a structure, preferably a multilayer structure, comprising: at least one electrically conductive layer, comprising nanofillers in a polymer matrix including at least one polymer, and electrical connection means, said structure being thermosetting, thermoplastic, or being a cross-linkable elastomer, characterised in that, when the structure is thermosetting, the degree of cross-linking thereof is higher than 80%, better still higher than 90%, or even 95%; when the structure is a cross-linkable elastomer it includes an amount of cross-linking agent ranging from 5 mol. % to 20 mol. % relative to the number of moles in the structure; and when the structure is thermoplastic, it has a constant resistivity value and preferably a degree of crystallinity ranging from 0% to 60%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: UNIVERSITE DE BRETAGNE SUD
    Inventors: Gabriel Benech, Jean-Marc Legrand, Jean-François Feller, Mickaël Castro, Tran Than Tung
  • Patent number: 10617039
    Abstract: A method and system for cooling air within an enclosure. The enclosure includes a cooling system and a remaining portion of the enclosure that is external to the cooling system. An outside air temperature of air entering the cooling system from outside the enclosure is monitored. A blowing air temperature of air in the cooling system at the outlet of the cooling system is monitored. A first inlet of the enclosure is controlled to be fully open or fully closed, in dependence on the monitored outside air temperature. A second inlet of the enclosure is controlled by adjusting an amount of opening of the second inlet, in dependence on the monitored blowing air temperature. A valve in a secondary water circuit of the cooling mechanism is controlled by adjusting an amount of opening of the valve, in dependence on the monitored outside air temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Frederic Bauchot, Jean-Yves Clement, Jean-Marc Legrand, Francois-Rene Rougeaux
  • Publication number: 20180332738
    Abstract: A method and system for cooling air within an enclosure. The enclosure includes a cooling system and a remaining portion of the enclosure that is external to the cooling system An outside air temperature of air entering the cooling system from outside the enclosure is monitored. A blowing air temperature of air in the cooling system at the outlet of the cooling system is monitored. A first inlet of the enclosure is controlled to be fully open or fully closed, in dependence on the monitored outside air temperature. A second inlet of the enclosure is controlled by adjusting an amount of opening of the second inlet, in dependence on the monitored blowing air temperature. A valve in a secondary water circuit of the cooling mechanism is controlled by adjusting an amount of opening of the valve, in dependence on the monitored outside air temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Frederic Bauchot, Jean-Yves Clement, Jean-Marc Legrand, Francois-Rene Rougeaux
  • Patent number: 10091912
    Abstract: A method and system for variable air cooling for data centers. The system may include: an enclosure to be cooled suitable for housing hardware components; a cooling system including: a first air input for controllably allowing input of outside air from outside the enclosure; a second air input for controllably allowing input of recycled air from the enclosure; a selectively activatable cooling mechanism; an air output for allowing output of air into the enclosure; a first temperature monitor for monitoring an outside air temperature of air outside the enclosure; a second temperature monitor for monitoring a blowing air temperature of air at the air output; and a control mechanism for controlling an operation of the first air input, the second air input, and the cooling mechanism dependent on a monitored outside air temperature at the first temperature monitor and a monitored blowing air temperature at the second temperature monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Frederic Bauchot, Jean-Yves Clement, Jean-Marc Legrand, Francois-Rene Rougeaux
  • Publication number: 20180195914
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor for a physical feature, comprising a structure, preferably a multilayer structure, comprising: at least one electrically conductive layer, comprising nanofillers in a polymer matrix including at least one polymer, and electrical connection means, said structure being thermosetting, thermoplastic, or being a cross-linkable elastomer, characterised in that, when the structure is thermosetting, the degree of cross-linking thereof is higher than 80%, better still higher than 90%, or even 95%; when the structure is a cross-linkable elastomer it includes an amount of cross-linking agent ranging from 5 mol. % to 20 mol. % relative to the number of moles in the structure; and when the structure is thermoplastic, it has a constant resistivity value and preferably a degree of crystallinity ranging from 0% to 60%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Gabriel BENECH, Jean-Marc LEGRAND, Jean-François FELLER, Mickaël CASTRO, Tran Than TUNG
  • Publication number: 20150208553
    Abstract: A method and system for variable air cooling for data centers. The system may include: an enclosure to be cooled suitable for housing hardware components; a cooling system including: a first air input for controllably allowing input of outside air from outside the enclosure; a second air input for controllably allowing input of recycled air from the enclosure; a selectively activatable cooling mechanism; an air output for allowing output of air into the enclosure; a first temperature monitor for monitoring an outside air temperature of air outside the enclosure; a second temperature monitor for monitoring a blowing air temperature of air at the air output; and a control mechanism for controlling an operation of the first air input, the second air input, and the cooling mechanism dependent on a monitored outside air temperature at the first temperature monitor and a monitored blowing air temperature at the second temperature monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Frederic Bauchot, Jean-Yves Clement, Jean-Marc Legrand, Francois-Rene Rougeaux
  • Patent number: 9072196
    Abstract: A cooling management system including component racks, a cooling system, pressure measurement devices, and a computing system within a structure. Each component rack includes an exothermic apparatus. The structure includes warm air aisle spaces and cold air aisle spaces located between the component racks. The cooling system feeds cold air into each cold air aisle space. The cold air flows through the component racks resulting in displacement of warm air from each exothermic apparatus. The warm air flows into the warm air aisle spaces and is directed back to the cooling system. The pressure measurement devices measure differential pressure values between the cold air aisle spaces and the warm air aisle spaces. The computing system monitors the differential pressure values, perform calculations associated with the differential pressure values, and control a fan speed of at least one fan within the cooling system based on the calculations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Frederic Bauchot, Jean-Yves Clement, Jean-Marc Legrand
  • Publication number: 20140248830
    Abstract: A cooling management system including component racks, a cooling system, pressure measurement devices, and a computing system within a structure. Each component rack includes an exothermic apparatus. The structure includes warm air aisle spaces and cold air aisle spaces located between the component racks. The cooling system feeds cold air into each cold air aisle space. The cold air flows through the component racks resulting in displacement of warm air from each exothermic apparatus. The warm air flows into the warm air aisle spaces and is directed back to the cooling system. The pressure measurement devices measure differential pressure values between the cold air aisle spaces and the warm air aisle spaces. The computing system monitors the differential pressure values, perform calculations associated with the differential pressure values, and control a fan speed of at least one fan within the cooling system based on the calculations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Frederic Bauchot, Jean-Yves Clement, Jean-Marc Legrand
  • Patent number: 8798797
    Abstract: A cooling management system including component racks, a cooling system, pressure measurement devices, and a computing system within a structure. Each component rack includes an exothermic apparatus. The structure includes warm air aisle spaces and cold air aisle spaces located between the component racks. The cooling system feeds cold air into each cold air aisle space. The cold air flows through the component racks resulting in displacement of warm air from each exothermic apparatus. The warm air flows into the warm air aisle spaces and is directed back to the cooling system. The pressure measurement devices measure differential pressure values between the cold air aisle spaces and the warm air aisle spaces. The computing system monitors the differential pressure values, perform calculations associated with the differential pressure values, and control a fan speed of at least one fan within the cooling system based on the calculations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Frederic Bauchot, Jean-Yves Clement, Jean-Marc Legrand
  • Patent number: 8621682
    Abstract: The invention concerns a system for dispensing and recovering liquids designed to be arranged in a rigid container, comprising a liquid dispensing tank (16) and a tank (17) for recovering liquid after use, each tank (16, 17) including an envelope (18). Each envelope (18) includes two similar walls (19, 20) comprising each an outer surface and a peripheral edge (23). Each envelope (18) has a retracted configuration wherein said walls (19, 20) are deployed one proximate the other and in an inflated configuration wherein said outer surfaces of each said wall (19, 20) are convex. At least one envelope (18) is capable, in its inflated configuration, to be nested in the other envelope (18) in its retracted configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventors: Richard Maximilien, Marc Legrand
  • Patent number: 8532838
    Abstract: System and method for controlling energy consumption in a data center. An embodiment includes: segregating hot air from cold air by preventing hot air exhausted from hot aisles from flowing into cold aisles; measuring temperature and relative humidity values of the segregated hot and cold air; detecting temperature and relative humidity values of outside air; mixing the segregated hot air with a volume of the outside air, the volume of the outside air depending on a result of the measuring and the detecting; measuring temperature and relative humidity values of the mixed air; comparing the temperature and relative humidity values of the mixed air and the temperature and relative humidity values of the segregated cold air to IT specifications; cooling the mixed air based on a result of the comparison; and providing the cooled mixed air in the cold aisles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Frederic Allard, Jean-Marc Legrand, Jean-Louis Veran
  • Publication number: 20130048266
    Abstract: A cooling management system including component racks, a cooling system, pressure measurement devices, and a computing system within a structure. Each component rack includes an exothermic apparatus. The structure includes warm air aisle spaces and cold air aisle spaces located between the component racks. The cooling system feeds cold air into each cold air aisle space. The cold air flows through the component racks resulting in displacement of warm air from each exothermic apparatus. The warm air flows into the warm air aisle spaces and is directed back to the cooling system. The pressure measurement devices measure differential pressure values between the cold air aisle spaces and the warm air aisle spaces. The computing system monitors the differential pressure values, perform calculations associated with the differential pressure values, and control a fan speed of at least one fan within the cooling system based on the calculations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Frederic Bauchot, Jean-Yves Clement, Jean-Marc Legrand
  • Patent number: 8366165
    Abstract: The frame comprises a base (32), two telescopic siderails (33) and mounting means (35, 46) for pivotally mounting each longitudinal member (33) to said base. This frame can be placed in a stowed position, in which said siderails (33) are, on said base (32), in a retracted and transversal position, and into a position of use, in which the siderails (33) are in an extended and longitudinal position. The frame also comprises means for holding the siderails (33) in an extended and longitudinal position opposite said base. The bed comprises the frame and a number of slats (36). The method comprises the step of providing a bed of this type and a step for putting the base (32) in place on first elements fixed to the vehicle as well as steps for moving the bed from a stowed position and into a position of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventors: Richard Maximilien, Marc Legrand
  • Publication number: 20120065809
    Abstract: System and method for controlling energy consumption in a data center. An embodiment includes: segregating hot air from cold air by preventing hot air exhausted from hot aisles from flowing into cold aisles; measuring temperature and relative humidity values of the segregated hot and cold air; detecting temperature and relative humidity values of outside air; mixing the segregated hot air with a volume of the outside air, the volume of the outside air depending on a result of the measuring and the detecting; measuring temperature and relative humidity values of the mixed air; comparing the temperature and relative humidity values of the mixed air and the temperature and relative humidity values of the segregated cold air to IT specifications; cooling the mixed air based on a result of the comparison; and providing the cooled mixed air in the cold aisles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Frederic Allard, Jean-Marc Legrand, Jean-Louis Veran
  • Publication number: 20090134648
    Abstract: The frame comprises a base (32), two telescopic siderails (33) and mounting means (35, 46) for pivotally mounting each longitudinal member (33) to said base. This frame can be placed in a stowed position, in which said siderails (33) are, on said base (32), in a retracted and transversal position, and into a position of use, in which the siderails (33) are in an extended and longitudinal position. The frame also comprises means for holding the siderails (33) in an extended and longitudinal position opposite said base. The bed comprises the frame and a number of slats (36). The method comprises the step of providing a bed of this type and a step for putting the base (32) in place on first elements fixed to the vehicle as well as steps for moving the bed from a stowed position and into a position of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Richard Maximilien, Marc Legrand
  • Publication number: 20090090420
    Abstract: The invention concerns a system for dispensing and recovering liquids designed to be arranged in a rigid container, comprising a liquid dispensing tank (16) and a tank (17) for recovering liquid after use, each tank (16, 17) including an envelope (18). Each envelope (18) includes two similar walls (19, 20) comprising each an outer surface and a peripheral edge (23). Each envelope (18) has a retracted configuration wherein said walls (19, 20) are deployed one proximate the other and in an inflated configuration wherein said outer surfaces of each said wall (19, 20) are convex. At least one envelope (18) is capable, in its inflated configuration, to be nested in the other envelope (18) in its retracted configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Richard Maximilien, Marc Legrand