Patents by Inventor Patrick Lefebvre
Patrick Lefebvre 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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Patent number: 11993719Abstract: A composite includes a plastic substrate and an electrical insulator layer formed on the plastic substrate. The electrical insulator layer contains boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs), which may be unmodified or modified BNNTS. The composite is suitable for use in making printed electronic devices. A process includes providing a plastic substrate and forming on at least a portion of a surface of the plastic substrate a layer that contains the BNNTs. A metallic ink trace is formed on a portion of the layer, such that the metallic ink trace is spaced-apart from the substrate. Using photonic or thermal sintering techniques, the metallic ink trace is then sintered.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: National Research Council of CanadaInventors: Chantal Paquet, Jacques Lefebvre, Jingwen Guan, Patrick Roland Lucien Malenfant, Benoit Simard, Yadienka Martinez-Rubi, Arnold Kell, Xiangyang Liu
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Publication number: 20240135626Abstract: A method, computer system, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for performing primitive batch binning are disclosed. The method, computer system, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium include techniques for generating a primitive batch from a plurality of primitives, computing respective bin intercepts for each of the plurality of primitives in the primitive batch, and shading the primitive batch by iteratively processing each of the respective bin intercepts computed until all of the respective bin intercepts are processed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2024Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicants: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., ATI Technologies ULCInventors: Michael Mantor, Laurent Lefebvre, Mark Fowler, Timothy Kelley, Mikko Alho, Mika Tuomi, Kiia Kallio, Patrick Klas Rudolf Buss, Jari Antero Komppa, Kaj Tuomi
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Patent number: 11959418Abstract: An impeller (230) for a planet carrier of a planetary gear speed reducer of a turbomachine, is configured intended to be rotatably secured to the planet carrier and to be rotated about an axis A of the speed reducer. The impeller has an annular shape about the axis and includes lubrication means (43, 45, 238), in particular for lubricating bearings of planet gears of the speed reducer. The lubrication means include an annular cavity (238) situated at the inner periphery of the impeller. The impeller includes an inner peripheral wall (246) closing the cavity (238) in the radial direction, and the impeller includes an annular port (248) that extends around the axis and that opens in the axial direction into the cavity in order to supply it with lubricating oil.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignees: SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES, SAFRAN TRANSMISSION SYSTEMSInventors: Guillaume Patrice Kubiak, Julien Fabien Patrick Becoulet, Romain Guillaume Cuvillier, Simon Loïc Clément Lefebvre, Emmanuel Pierre Dimitri Patsouris, Didier Jean-Louis Yvon
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Publication number: 20210187379Abstract: A leg pad for a hockey goaltender comprising a pad body with an inner side and a cuff member extending rearwardly from the inner side. In use, the cuff member and a portion of the inner side define a longitudinal channel in which the calf of the goaltender is at least partially received, wherein upper and lower projections of the cuff member at least partially surround respective upper and lower parts of the calf and wherein the cuff member tightly maintains the leg within the channel while allowing movement of the leg between a standing position and a knelt position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Michel LEFEBVRE, Patrick LEFEBVRE, Sebastien MORIN
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Patent number: 10941055Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a photoelectrochemical cell for wastewater treatment is disclosed. A method of fabricating such a photoelectrochemical cell is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPOREInventors: Olivier Patrick Lefebvre, Emmanuel Mousset, Zuxin Wang
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Publication number: 20190308086Abstract: A hockey goalkeeper leg pad includes a pad body and flaps extending from the pad body. The flaps including lateral and medial flaps spaced-part to define a leg channel. An inner strap is extendable across the leg channel to releasably attach one of the medial flaps to one of the lateral flaps. The inner strap is resilient along at least a longitudinal segment. The longitudinal segment is stretchable along a longitudinal axis of the inner strap to increase in length. An outer strap is extendable across the leg channel to releasably attach an outermost one of the medial flaps to an outermost one of the lateral flaps. The outer strap is less resilient than the longitudinal segment of the inner strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Mathieu FILIATRAULT-GIROUX, Francis OUELLET, Michel LEFEBVRE, Patrick LEFEBVRE, Sébastien MORIN
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Publication number: 20190194041Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a photoelectrochemical cell for wastewater treatment is disclosed. A method of fabricating such a photoelectrochemical cell is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Olivier Patrick Lefebvre, Emmanuel Mousset, Zuxin Wang
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Patent number: 9803719Abstract: The connection device (1) comprises a coupling connector (5) in the form of an open ring (5a) with a closure finger (5b), which is rendered permanently integral, by means of an articulated connection or by means of a rigid connection, with a connection apparatus (4) which can ensure the selective connection to a rope (3). The manipulation of the connection device is thus facilitated, and the risks of incorrect relative positioning of the coupling connector (5) and the connection apparatus (4) are avoided.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: ETABLISSEMENTS SIMONDInventors: Patrick Lefebvre, Mathieu Mansuy, Romain Molliex
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Publication number: 20170245579Abstract: A protective helmet including a chin cup with a body and two opposed connecting arms, each connecting arm being connected to the helmet body through a connection allowing relative movement between the connecting arm and the helmet body. A fastening system is selectively movable between a first position where the fastening system restrains the relative movement between the connecting arm and the helmet body and a second position where the fastening system frees the relative movement between the connecting arm and the helmet body along the connection. A method of adjusting a position of a chin cup in a protective helmet is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Pierre-Luc BEAUCHAMP, Sebastien MORIN, Michel LEFEBVRE, Patrick LEFEBVRE
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Patent number: 9681695Abstract: A protective helmet including a chin cup with a body and two opposed connecting arms, each connecting arm being connected to the helmet body through a connection allowing relative movement between the connecting arm and the helmet body. A fastening system is selectively movable between a first position where the fastening system restrains the relative movement between the connecting arm and the helmet body and a second position where the fastening system frees the relative movement between the connecting arm and the helmet body along the connection. A method of adjusting a position of a chin cup in a protective helmet is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignees: SPORT MASKA INC., LES EQUIPEMENTS DE GARDIEN DE BUT MICHEL LEFEBVRE INC.Inventors: Pierre-Luc Beauchamp, Michel Lefebvre, Patrick Lefebvre, Sebastien Morin
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Patent number: 9573002Abstract: The self-blocking descender-belay device (1) according to the invention comprises: a first lateral guide flange (6) for the rope, comprising a braking nose (4e), a second lateral guide flange (7) for the rope, which is separated from the first flange (6) by a transverse gap (8) for passage of the rope, and can be displaced between a spaced position for putting into place and removal of a rope, and a closed position in which the rope is trapped in the transverse gap (8) for passage of the rope, a cam (4d) which is engaged between the first and second flanges (6, 7) and is mobile towards and away from the braking nose (4e), and is thrust towards the braking nose (4e) by a cam return spring, the transverse gap (8) for passage of the rope extending between a rope input in the vicinity of the braking nose (4e), and a rope output opposite, the rope output having a large opening such as to permit free orientation of the rope output end between a blocking orientation in which the rope surrounds the cam (4d), and aType: GrantFiled: October 6, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: ETABLISSEMENTS SIMONDInventors: Patrick Lefebvre, Mathieu Mansuy, Romain Molliex
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Publication number: 20150096838Abstract: The self-blocking descender-belay device (1) according to the invention comprises: a first lateral guide flange (6) for the rope, comprising a braking nose (4e), a second lateral guide flange (7) for the rope, which is separated from the first flange (6) by a transverse gap (8) for passage of the rope, and can be displaced between a spaced position for putting into place and removal of a rope, and a closed position in which the rope is trapped in the transverse gap (8) for passage of the rope, a cam (4d) which is engaged between the first and second flanges (6, 7) and is mobile towards and away from the braking nose (4e), and is thrust towards the braking nose (4e) by a cam return spring, the transverse gap (8) for passage of the rope extending between a rope input in the vicinity of the braking nose (4e), and a rope output opposite, the rope output having a large opening such as to permit free orientation of the rope output end between a blocking orientation in which the rope surrounds the cam (4d), and aType: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Patrick Lefebvre, Mathieu Mansuy, Romain Molliex
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Publication number: 20150096152Abstract: The connection device (1) comprises a coupling connector (5) in the form of an open ring (5a) with a closure finger (5b), which is rendered permanently integral, by means of an articulated connection or by means of a rigid connection, with a connection apparatus (4) which can ensure the selective connection to a rope (3). The manipulation of the connection device is thus facilitated, and the risks of incorrect relative positioning of the coupling connector (5) and the connection apparatus (4) are avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Patrick Lefebvre, Mathieu Mansuy, Romain Molliex
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Publication number: 20150033455Abstract: A protective helmet including a chin cup with a body and two opposed connecting arms, each connecting arm being connected to the helmet body through a connection allowing relative movement between the connecting arm and the helmet body. A fastening system is selectively movable between a first position where the fastening system restrains the relative movement between the connecting arm and the helmet body and a second position where the fastening system frees the relative movement between the connecting arm and the helmet body along the connection. A method of adjusting a position of a chin cup in a protective helmet is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Sport Maska Inc.Inventors: Pierre-Luc BEAUCHAMP, Michel LEFEBVRE, Patrick LEFEBVRE, Sebastien MORIN
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Patent number: 8722216Abstract: A cathode for a fuel cell comprising a catalyst layer; a backing layer mounted to an aperture in a fuel chamber of said fuel cell; 1) wherein said catalyst layer is mounted to the backing layer on a face opposed to the aperture, so as to be in fluid communication with atmospheric oxygen in the case of microbial fuel cell; and 2) wherein said catalyst layer is mounted to the backing layer on a face opposed to the aperture, so as to be in fluid communication with water in the case of microbial electrolysis cell.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2009Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: National University of SingaporeInventors: How Yong Ng, Olivier Patrick Lefebvre, Wai Keong Ooi
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Publication number: 20110136021Abstract: A cathode for a fuel cell comprising a catalyst layer; a backing layer mounted to an aperture in a fuel chamber of said fuel cell; 1) wherein said catalyst layer is mounted to the backing layer on a face opposed to the aperture, so as to be in fluid communication with atmospheric oxygen in the case of microbial fuel cell; and 2) wherein said catalyst layer is mounted to the backing layer on a face opposed to the aperture, so as to be in fluid communication with water in the case of microbial electrolysis cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPOREInventors: How Yong Ng, Olivier Patrick Lefebvre, Wai Keong Ooi
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Patent number: 7647520Abstract: The invention relates to electronic devices for generating synchronization signals, in particular to ultrahigh resolution synchronization signals whose temporal accuracy is less than a nanosecond. The inventive device operates not only with an internal clock but also with the external clock of a synchronizable device, thereby avoiding any temporal drift and uncertainty of the synchronization signals. The main element of the device is embodied in the form of a programmable digital component which operates with the external clock frequency and comprises programmable delay lines enabling to attain ultrahigh temporal resolutions. Said invention also relates to a system comprising several synchronization devices which are interconnected in such a way that the synchronization of different devices remains perfect. The invention makes it possible to control with high accuracy a quasi-unlimited number of devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2005Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: ThalesInventor: Patrick Lefebvre
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Patent number: 7643592Abstract: An electronic device for generating secure synchronization signals operating with an external clock emitting a first frequency signal is such that for very high resolution synchronization signals, the temporal accuracy of the signals is less than a nanosecond, thereby enabling different elements of a laser pulse chain to be synchronized. The device is provided with securing means having an internal clock emitting an internal clock signal oscillating at a second frequency roughly identical to the first frequency, wherein electronic security management means is arranged so that the internal clock signal replaces the external clock signal and security measures are triggered when the external clock signal is lost, thereby causing the partial or complete stop of the device to be synchronized.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2005Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: ThalesInventor: Patrick Lefebvre
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Publication number: 20080122508Abstract: The invention relates to electronic devices for generating synchronization signals, in particular to ultrahigh resolution synchronization signals whose temporal accuracy is less than a nanosecond. The inventive device operates not only with an internal clock but also with the external clock of a synchronizable device, thereby avoiding any temporal drift and uncertainty of the synchronization signals. The main element of the device is embodied in the form of a programmable digital component which operates with the external clock frequency and comprises programmable delay lines enabling to attain ultrahigh temporal resolutions. Said invention also relates to a system comprising several synchronization devices which are interconnected in such a way that the synchronization of different devices remains perfect. The invention makes it possible to control with high accuracy a quasi-unlimited number of devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2005Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: THALESInventor: Patrick Lefebvre
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Publication number: 20080078007Abstract: A core for a protective leg gear includes a rear pad and a front pad. The rear pad is integrally molded in a single mold from a semi-rigid lightweight material, and has a leg portion and a foot portion integrally connected to each other at an angle with respect to one another to define a rear surface of the rear pad. The rear surface includes an elongated groove configured to at least partially receive a lower part of the leg. The front pad is connected to at least part of a front surface of the rear pad. The upper portion of the front pad extends beyond the leg portion to cover the knee. The front pad is more flexible than the rear pad, such as to allow at least limited rearward folding of the upper portion of the front pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Michel Lefebvre, Patrick Lefebvre