Patents by Inventor Pierre Mercier
Pierre Mercier 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: 8840710Abstract: A fluid treatment system by force of thermophoresis, including first and second modules between which the fluid to be treated is intended to circulate, the first module configured to be brought to a temperature greater than that of the second module so as to engender a temperature gradient causing a force of thermophoresis capable of projecting the particles to be purified in the direction of the second module. The first module includes a succession of parallel first tubes configured to be traversed by hot fluid, the second module includes a succession of parallel second tubes configured to be traversed by cold fluid, and the first tubes are arranged staggered with the second tubes.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Commissariat a l'Energies Atomique et aux Energies AlternativesInventors: Paola Gauthier, Gerard Antonini, Pierre Mercier, Patrice Tochon
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Publication number: 20120111200Abstract: A fluid treatment system by force of thermophoresis, including first and second modules between which the fluid to be treated is intended to circulate, the first module configured to be brought to a temperature greater than that of the second module so as to engender a temperature gradient causing a force of thermophoresis capable of projecting the particles to be purified in the direction of the second module. The first module includes a succession of parallel first tubes configured to be traversed by hot fluid, the second module includes a succession of parallel second tubes configured to be traversed by cold fluid, and the first tubes are arranged staggered with the second tubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENE ALTInventors: Paola Gauthier, Gerard Antonini, Pierre Mercier, Patrice Tochon
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Patent number: 7299512Abstract: The present invention pertains to a motorized operating table (1) of the type comprising a horizontal platform (2) for supporting a patient, equipped at least in part with a side rail (3) for accessories, said platform (2) being affixed on a chassis mounted on wheels, characterized in that said table (1) comprises a control unit (7) for controlling the displacement of the operating table (1) attached on the side rail (3) and coupled to a base comprising a motor unit (8), said control unit (7) comprising control means for actuating the operating or the stopping of said motor unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: FHSurgicalInventors: Patrice Cavalier, Philippe Daury, Pierre Mercier, Bertrand Plouviez, Jean-Marie Poussot
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Patent number: 7168643Abstract: The present invention discloses a leaf snatcher consisting of a protective grille, a blade activated by a motor. The blade is shaped so as to have vacuum capabilities to suck the unwanted leaves and debris. The leaf snatcher is generally setup over a waste container to receive the leaves and debris sucked by the blade. When the grille is lifted, it automatically stops the blade for increased safety.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2004Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Inventor: Pierre Mercier
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Patent number: 7028621Abstract: A device for storing articles comprises boxes. Each box comprises an outer shell shell removably mounted on a support by interfitting engagement, and a moving portion connected to the outer shell. The device further comprises a lock adapted firstly to allow the moving portion to be opened and closed relative to the outer shell, and secondly to allow the outer shell of the box to be unlocked from the support.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2002Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: AmanagementInventor: Antoine Francis Pierre Mercier
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Publication number: 20050125896Abstract: The present invention pertains to a motorized operating table (1) of the type comprising a horizontal platform (2) for supporting a patient, equipped at least in part with a side rail (3) for accessories, said platform (2) being affixed on a chassis mounted on wheels, characterized in that said table (1) comprises a control unit (7) for controlling the displacement of the operating table (1) attached on the side rail (3) and coupled to a base comprising a motor unit (8), said control unit (7) comprising control means for actuating the operating or the stopping of said motor unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2004Publication date: June 16, 2005Applicant: FHSURGICAL, an organization of FranceInventors: Patrice Cavalier, Philippe Daury, Pierre Mercier, Bertrand Plouviez, Jean-Marie Poussot
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Publication number: 20050051648Abstract: The present invention discloses a leaf snatcher consisting of a protective grille, a blade activated by a motor. The blade is shaped so as to have vacuum capabilities to suck the unwanted leaves and debris. The leaf snatcher is generally setup over a waste container to receive the leaves and debris sucked by the blade. When the grille is lifted, it automatically stops the blade for increased safety.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2004Publication date: March 10, 2005Inventor: Pierre Mercier
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Patent number: 6612224Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a quantity of a hot beverage, comprising providing a source of a liquid having an adjustable temperature, selecting an infusion time and an infusion temperature, supplying from the source liquid substantially at the selected infusion temperature, the supplied liquid having a volume equal to or slightly larger than the quantity, mixing the supplied liquid with a flavor ingredient having the selected infusion time and infusion temperature, infusing the flavor ingredient in the supplied liquid substantially for the selected infusion time whereby the selected ingredient is at least partially dissipated in the supplied liquid thereby forming a brew, and following the infusion time, removing an undissipated portion of the flavor ingredient from the brew thereby yielding the beverage.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Les Thes Du Monde Enr.Inventors: Pierre Mercier, Viet Pham, Marc-Antoine Archambault
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Patent number: 6517469Abstract: The exercise device of the present invention is for performing a series of exercises for conditioning the body. The device has an elongated base member, two side arms pivotally connected at one end to the elongated base member, two tensioners each including an adjustable slide and a slide lock, two elastic cords for providing tension to the side arms, a lock located at the free ends of the side arms for locking the side arms together at the free ends, eyelets located at the free ends of the side arms and a pair of handles for attaching to the eyelets on the side arms.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2000Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Mix Promotion, Inc.Inventor: Pierre Mercier
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Publication number: 20020121197Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a quantity of a hot beverage, comprising providing a source of a liquid having an adjustable temperature, selecting an infusion time and an infusion temperature, supplying from the source liquid substantially at the selected infusion temperature, the supplied liquid having a volume equal to or slightly larger than the quantity, mixing the supplied liquid with a flavor ingredient having the selected infusion time and infusion temperature, infusing the flavor ingredient in the supplied liquid substantially for the selected infusion time whereby the selected ingredient is at least partially dissipated in the supplied liquid thereby forming a brew, and following the infusion time, removing an undissipated portion of the flavor ingredient from the brew thereby yielding the beverage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2002Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventors: Pierre Mercier, Viet Pham, Marc-Antoine Archambault
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Patent number: 5513466Abstract: Protective container, especially adapted for vines, is provided with a sleeve comprising two semi-shells adapted to envelope a plant. A journal connects the two semi-shells and a latching element maintains the two semi-shells in a closed positioned so that the sleeve has a general shape of a tube open at both ends. The sleeve is sufficiently rigid so as to act as a support, and includes a lower portion adapted to be at least partially buried and envelope a root system of a plant, an upper portion constructed and arranged to enable free access therein, and an intermediate tubular portion, having reduced dimensions and reinforced mechanical resistance, separating the lower and upper portions. Projections in the general shape of teeth of a comb extend from the lower end of the lower portion to retain the root system of the plant and a substrate. The upper portion includes an openable portion which is selectably closable.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1995Date of Patent: May 7, 1996Assignee: Mercier France Phytonique SAInventor: Jean-Pierre Mercier
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Patent number: 4315959Abstract: This invention relates to a process for coating mineral, organic or metallic substrates, said substrates being either microscopic, such as pigment, filler, cement or metal particles, or macroscopic, such as large sized materials.The process according to the invention comprises a first step consisting in coating said substrate with a first layer of a composition comprising a liquid medium containing a polyhydroxylated polymer and a transition metal selected among the metals of the IB, IIB, IIIB, IVB, VB, VIB, VIIB and VIIIB groups of the periodic arrangement of the elements, capable of forming a polymer/metal complex, preferably a complex of polyvinyl alcohol and copper II, a second step consisting in applying on the first layer a polymerizable material capable of being grafted on the first layer and a third step consisting in causing said polymerizable material to become grafted to the first layer by polymerization thereon. The polymerizable material contains preferably acrylic or methacrylic unsaturations.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1980Date of Patent: February 16, 1982Assignees: Wyns-Bristol S.A. Peintures, N.V. Trimetal Paint Co.Inventors: Ludwig D. G. Brandts Buys, Pierre M. J. L. Godard, Henri C. Goossens, Joseph J. Mignard, Jean-Luc H. M. F. G. Wertz, Jean-Pierre Mercier
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Patent number: 4082715Abstract: A moulding composition which comprises a polycarbonate polymer, a plasticizer for said polymer, and a finely divided nucleating agent selected from the group consisting of metal salts of polymers carrying lateral carboxylic groups.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1975Date of Patent: April 4, 1978Assignee: Unibra S.A.Inventor: Jean-Pierre Mercier
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Patent number: D665619Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Inventor: Pierre Mercier
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Patent number: D687666Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Inventor: Pierre Mercier
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Patent number: D732333Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Inventor: Pierre Mercier
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Patent number: D781637Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Telasia Inc.Inventor: Pierre Mercier
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Patent number: D1018271Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Pierre-Luc Robillard, Karl Dery St-Cyr, Bart Vandenbogaard, Mathieu Mercier, Alexandre Morin-Savard, Michel Bourassa, Samuel Simoneau
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Patent number: D1019513Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Pierre-Luc Robillard, Karl Dery St-Cyr, Bart Vandenbogaard, Mathieu Mercier, Alexandre Morin-Savard, Michel Bourassa, Samuel Simoneau
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Patent number: D1021751Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Pierre-Luc Robillard, Karl Dery St-Cyr, Bart Vandenbogaard, Mathieu Mercier, Alexandre Morin-Savard, Michel Bourassa, Samuel Simoneau