Patents by Inventor Pierre Laroche
Pierre Laroche 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: 20240068113Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for treating an electromembrane process aqueous composition comprising sodium and/or potassium sulfate, said process comprising removing water from said electromembrane process aqueous composition under conditions suitable for substantially selectively precipitating sodium and/or potassium sulfate monohydrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: NEMASKA LITHIUM INC.Inventors: Jean-François MAGNAN, Guy BOURASSA, Nicolas LAROCHE, Gary PEARSE, Stephen Charles MACKIE, Mykolas GLADKOVAS, Peter SYMONS, J. David GENDERS, Geneviève CLAYTON, Pierre BOUCHARD
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Publication number: 20220129988Abstract: A method, a processing device and a computer-readable medium are provided for generating an indicator of the likelihood that an individual will achieve one or more financial life goals. The indicator of the likelihood that the individual will achieve the goal(s) according to the given scenario is calculated, based on a plurality of simulated financial projections. The indicator is displayed on a graphical user interface. Also proposed is a method and a system which generate customized financial products that allow individuals to achieve their respective life goals. The customized financial products are determined such that cash flow projections for the individuals remain positive for their entire lifetime and such that an indicator of the likelihood that the individual will achieve their life goals stays above a predetermined threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2021Publication date: April 28, 2022Applicant: Banque Nationale du CanadaInventors: Christophe FAUCHER-COURCHESNE, Simona GANDRABUR, Pierre LAROCHE, Bryan MONCHAMP, Nada NAJI, Chelsey RIEGER, Eric-Olivier SAVOIE, Karine YELLE, Roger MILLER
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Publication number: 20120217986Abstract: A module assembly holding workboard is provided and includes a base having a central portion to support a computing module, a first wing at a first side of the central portion to support a first adapter and a second wing at a second side of the central portion to support a second adapter, the first and second adapters being coupled to the computing module via first and second conductive elements and a plurality of routing channel elements fixedly disposed at the first and second wings to retain the first and second conductive elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2011Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Alan F. Benner, Kenneth Y. Chan, Yvan Cossette, Eric E. Dube, Benjamin V. Fasano, Michael J. Fisher, Gilles Labbe, Pierre Laroche, Stephen P. Mroz, Steven P. Ostrander, Justin C. Rogers, Etienne St-Pierre
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Patent number: 7559446Abstract: An apparatus for subdividing a sheet of brittle insulating material with a plurality of semiconductor chips disposed thereon. The chips are separated by row and column kerfs each of which contains a respective scribed line. The subdivision of the sheet is accomplished by placing the sheet in a flexible conformable carrier having an open grid, formed of ribs, with each rib positioned over a respective scribe line on the surface of the sheet and forcing the sheet against an arched anvil, thereby fracturing the sheet along the scribe lines.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2005Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Pierre-Luc Duchesne, Pierre Laroche, Nicolas Tessier, Roch Thivierge, Stephane Vanier
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Publication number: 20060143908Abstract: A method and an apparatus for subdividing a sheet of brittle insulating material (a silicon wafer substrate) with a plurality of semiconductor chips disposed thereon and electrically bonded to respective underlying circuit blocks printed on the sheet to provide each chip with its own substrate. The chips are arranged in rows and columns separated by row and column kerfs each of which contains a respective scribed line.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2005Publication date: July 6, 2006Inventors: Pierre-Luc Duchesne, Pierre Laroche, Nicolas Tessier, Roch Thivierge, Stephane Vanier
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Patent number: 6942351Abstract: A process for forming a silver coating on a surface of a vitreous substrate is described. The process comprises an activating step in which said surface is contacted with an activating solution, a sensitising step in which said surface is contacted with a sensitising solution, and a subsequent silvering step in which said surface is contacted with a silvering solution comprising a source of silver to form the silver coating. The process is characterised in that said activating solution comprises ions of at least one of bismuth (III), chromium (II), gold (III), indium (III), nickel (II), palladium (II), platinum (II), rhodium (III), ruthenium (III), titanium (III), vanadium (III) and zinc (II).Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2004Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: GlaverbelInventors: Pierre Laroche, Pierre Boulanger, Christian Dauby
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Publication number: 20040223238Abstract: A process for forming a silver coating on a surface of a vitreous substrate is described. The process comprises an activating step in which said surface is contacted with an activating solution, a sensitising step in which said surface is contacted with a sensitising solution, and a subsequent silvering step in which said surface is contacted with a silvering solution comprising a source of silver to form the silver coating. The process is characterised in that said activating solution comprises ions of at least one of bismuth (III), chromium (II), gold (III), indium (III), nickel (II), palladium (II), platinum (II), rhodium (III), ruthenium (III), titanium (III), vanadium (III) and zinc (II).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventors: Pierre Laroche, Pierre Boulanger, Christian Dauby
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Patent number: 6749307Abstract: A domestic or vehicle rearview silvered mirror having a silver coating which is not covered with a protective layer of copper. The silver mirror comprises a glass sheet, tin and preferably palladium at surface of the glass sheet, a silver coating of the surface of the glass sheet and at least one paint layer covering the silver coating. Optionally, tin may be present at the surface of the silver coating adjacent the paint layer and optionally traces of silane may be present at the surface of the silver coating adjacent to the paint layer. Alternate or additional materials may be present at a surface of the glass sheet and alternate or additional materials may be present at the surface of the silver adjacent to the paint layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2002Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: GlaverbelInventors: Pierre Laroche, Pierre Boulanger, Christian Dauby
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Publication number: 20030099048Abstract: A process for forming a silver coating on a surface of a vitreous substrate is described. The process comprises an activating step in which said surface is contacted with an activating solution, a sensitising step in which said surface is contacted with a sensitising solution, and a subsequent silvering step in which said surface is contacted with a silvering solution comprising a source of silver to form the silver coating. The process is characterised in that said activating solution comprises ions of at least one of bismuth (III), chromium (II), gold (III), indium (III), nickel (II), palladium (II), platinum (II), rhodium (III), ruthenium (III), titanium (III), vanadium (III) and zinc (II).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2002Publication date: May 29, 2003Inventors: Pierre Laroche, Pierre Boulanger, Christian Dauby
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Patent number: 6565217Abstract: A mirror composed of a vitreous substrate having a silver coating formed on a surface thereof produced by a process including the steps of sensitizing the vitreous substrate; activating the vitreous substrate by contacting the vitreous substrate with a solution comprised of at least one ion selected from the group consisting of bismuth (III), chromium (II), gold (III), indium (III), nickel (II), palladium (II), platinum (II), rhodium (III), titanium (III), vanadium (III) and zinc (II); contacting the vitreous substrate with a silvering solution so as to form the silver coating; and applying at least one layer of paint over the silvered substrate. Preferably, the silver coating is not covered with a protective layer of copper.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: GlaverbelInventors: Pierre Laroche, Pierre Boulanger, Christian Dauby
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Publication number: 20010033935Abstract: A process for forming a silver coating on a surface of a vitreous substrate is described. The process comprises an activating step in which said surface is contacted with an activating solution, a sensitising step in which said surface is contacted with a sensitising solution, and a subsequent silvering step in which said surface is contacted with a silvering solution comprising a source of silver to form the silver coating. The process is characterised in that said activating solution comprises ions of at least one of bismuth (III), chromium (II), gold (III), indium (III), nickel (II), palladium (II), platinum (II), rhodium (III), ruthenium (III), titanium (III), vanadium (III) and zinc (II).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2001Publication date: October 25, 2001Applicant: GlaverbelInventors: Pierre Laroche, Pierre Boulanger, Christian Dauby
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Patent number: 6251482Abstract: In a process for forming a mirror which includes sensitizing and activating a vitreous substrate, subsequently silvering the vitreous substrate to provide a silver coating thereon, and applying paint to the silver coating, the improvement including activating the vitreous substrate by contacting the vitreous substrate with a solution comprised of at least one ion selected from the group consisting essentially of bismuth (III), chromium (II), gold (III), indium (III), nickel (II), palladium (II), platinum (II), rhodium (III), ruthenium (III), titanium (III), vanadium (III) and zinc (II); and silvering the vitreous substrate by spraying a silvering solution onto a surface of the sensitized and activated vitreous substrate to form a silver coating on the surface, so that a mirror is formed which has no copper layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1997Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: GlaverbelInventors: Pierre Laroche, Pierre Boulanger, Christian Dauby
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Patent number: 6147803Abstract: A method of forming a reflective mirror comprised of a copper-free reflective metal layer carried on a transparent substrate, the method including the steps of providing a substrate which is transparent; contacting the substrate with an activating solution comprised of ions of at least one of bismuth (III), chromium (II), gold (III), indium (III), nickel (II), palladium (II), platinum (II), rhodium (III), ruthenium (III), titanium (III), vanadium (III) and zinc (II) to provide an activated substrate; forming a coating comprised of a layer of copper-free reflective metal on a surface of the activated substrate; applying a paint powder which is includes a polymer onto the coating to provide a powder coated assembly; and treating the polymer to form a protective layer of paint on the coating.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1996Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Assignee: GlaverbelInventors: Pierre Laroche, Pierre Boulanger
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Patent number: 5838482Abstract: An improved optical cell (light valve) of the type which includes a liquid suspension of particles orientable by an electrical field to vary the amount of luminous transmission is described. The cell comprises two adjacent plates held apart by a spacer to define a space occupied by the suspension. The cell further includes a first opening which passes through the spacer into the space to permit introduction of the suspension into the cell and a second opening which passes through the spacer at or near the furthest possible distance permitted by the configuration of the cell from the first opening, whereby the introduction of the suspension displaces through the second opening any fluid such as air which is initially present in the space.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1996Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: GlaverbelInventors: Daniel Decroupet, Pierre Laroche
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Patent number: 5825956Abstract: The cable (1) comprises a plurality of optical fibre micro-modules (2) grouped together inside an external sheath (4). The external portion of the latter has four bosses (5) moulded integral therewith and which extend along the entire length of the cable and form, along the generating lines of the cable, four diametrically opposed ribs. These bosses, by creating a special arrangement for application to the cable of compressive forces, produce an improvement in crushing strength.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1997Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: Cables PirelliInventors: Bernard Michel Missout, Herve Heude, Pierre Laroche
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Patent number: 5454493Abstract: An apparatus for the distribution of particulate material including glass beads onto one of freshly applied paint or polymer material applied to a surface, includes a housing having defined therein an upper chamber for the receipt of particulate material and a lower chamber including a downwardly directed opening. The housing additionally has feeding control means positioned between the upper chamber and the lower chamber to allow the particulate material to pass in a controlled manner from the upper chamber to the lower chamber. At least one distribution grid is positioned in the lower chamber through which substantially all of the particulate material to be applied onto the surface passes to the downwardly directed opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 1994Date of Patent: October 3, 1995Assignee: GlaverbelInventors: Pierre Laroche, Yvan Cherton
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Patent number: 5348763Abstract: A method of forming a polymeric matrix containing inorganic filler material including the steps of fixing catalyst to the surface of filler material to provide catalyst-bearing filler material; bringing together the catalyst bearing filler material and polymerizable material; and causing polymerization of the polymerizable material, under conditions effective therefor, to form the polymeric matrix.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1993Date of Patent: September 20, 1994Assignee: GlaverbelInventor: Pierre Laroche
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Patent number: 5258071Abstract: Vitreous filler material for incorporation into a polymerizable matrix, including a filler material which is vitreous; a polymerization catalyst; and a fixing agent which is applied to at least a part of the surface of the filler material and which affixes the polymerization catalyst to the surface of the filler material. Fixing catalyst to the surface of the filler material prior to its being contacted with the polymerizable matrix material facilitates good distribution of the catalyst within the polymerizable matrix material, and advantageously allows rapid catalytic action and a reduction in the amount of catalyst required.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1992Date of Patent: November 2, 1993Assignee: GlaverbelInventor: Pierre LaRoche
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Patent number: 5128203Abstract: A marking kit whose constituents are capable of forming a marking material includes a polymeric matrix-forming material and coated glass beads for incorporation into the matrix. Surface coated glass beads suitable for incorporation into the matrix are also disclosed, as is a process for the surface coating of the glass beads, a reflective surface marking comprising a synthetic polymeric matrix incorporating the coated glass beads; and a process for the reflective marking of a surface. Glass beads are surface coated with a material effective to provide the coated glass beads with a surface tension greater than that of the matrix-forming material and ranging from 30 to 70 mN/m.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1989Date of Patent: July 7, 1992Assignee: GlaverbelInventor: Pierre Laroche
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Patent number: 5100451Abstract: A method of manufacturing a vitreous enamel body includes forming particles of vitreous material and melting to fuse the particles together to form the body. The particles of vitreous material are spherulized and are selected as to their granulometric properties according to the degree of compaction required in the finished enamel body. From 20% to 40% of the bulk volume of the mixture is a fine particle size fraction. Such a finished enamel body may be a coating, for example a high-compacity enamel coating on a bathtub, or it may be a self-sustaining body, for example a porous vitreous filter element. Porous coatings and compact self-sustaining bodies may also be made.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1990Date of Patent: March 31, 1992Assignee: GlaverbelInventors: Francois Toussaint, Pierre Laroche