Patents by Inventor A. Pierre

A. Pierre 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).

  • Enhancing the physical properties of semi-crystalline polymers via solid-state shear pulverization
    Patent number: 9133311
    Abstract: Solid-state shear pulverization of semi-crystalline polymers and copolymers thereof and related methods for enhanced crystallization kinetics and physical/mechanical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: John M. Torkelson, Cynthia Pierre, Amanda Flores
  • Self-aligning socket for mooring cable
    Patent number: 9132890
    Abstract: This socket, intended primarily to be mounted at the end of a mooring cable for an anchoring system of a mobile massive element, comprises a socket body 12 having an internal cavity 14 comprising a guide chamber 34 for the mooring cable 22, an intermediate section 18 and a fastening receptacle 20 intended to receive and block the ends of the strands of the mooring cable 22, and means 30, 30? for coupling with the mobile massive element to be anchored, positioned on the socket body 12 so as to define a pivoting axis 32 of the socket body 12, which axis passes through the intermediate section 18. The use of the socket in anchoring systems, especially in the offshore environment, assures natural self-alignment thereof with the cable on which it is mounted, during the diverse movements by which the anchoring system is affected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: ArcelorMittal Wire France
    Inventors: Pierre-Francois Baron, Benjamin Coutaz
  • Powder of fermented milk or of yogurt with a high density of lactic ferments
    Patent number: 9131703
    Abstract: The present application relates to a fermented milk or yoghurt powder which contains very high contents of S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus, and which exhibits exceptional storage capacities. In the powder according to the invention, no substantial loss of live S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus is observed after four months of storage at 20° C. The powder according to the invention has microbiological characteristics such that it itself corresponds to the name yoghurt or fermented milk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Laurent Marchal, Pierre Aymard, Yvo Geysels, Christophe Daval, Pierre Jessenne, Francis Lecroix
  • Surgical instrument for a technique for attaching bone fragments using a cannulated screw
    Patent number: 9131946
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a surgical instrument for a technique for attaching bone fragments using a cannulated screw, the implantation of which is guided by a pin. The instrument (1) comprises: (i) a central channel (5) defining a longitudinal axis (6), enabling the slidable and rotatable insertion of said instrument (1) onto said guide pin; (ii) a nesting structure (15) suitable for being inserted into a recess made in the head of said cannulated screw and for blocking the rotation thereof; (iii) cutting edges (20, 21) suitable for boring at least one of said bone fragments by rotating said surgical instrument (1) about said longitudinal axis (6); and (iv) a means (11) for gauging the insertion depth of said guide pin in said bone fragments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: D.L.P.
    Inventors: Gregoire Larche, Jean-Pierre Podgorski, Sylvain Sorin
  • Modular Battery Connector Assembly
    Publication number: 20150255774
    Abstract: A battery cell stack connector assembly includes a plurality of busbar modules. Each of the busbar modules has a module frame with a first side with a first connector and a second side with a second connector. Each module frame defines a module axis that extends from the first side to the second side. Each of the busbar modules also includes a busbar attached to the module frame. The plurality of busbar modules are connected to form a connector frame that defines a connector axis that extends from a first assembly side to a second assembly side. The module axes of the plurality of busbar modules are aligned with the connector axis. Also, the first connectors and second connectors are adapted so that each of the plurality of module frames is mated with and attached to respective adjacent module frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Menzies, Cecil Lamar Brown, II, Pierre Ocke
  • METHOD FOR RECORDING THE NUMBER OF STERILIZATIONS OF A PIECE FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150254550
    Abstract: A method for recording the number of sterilizations of a piece for a medical device. The piece can be a motor and/or a handpiece. The piece includes a temperature sensor and/or a pressure sensor and/or a humidity sensor and/or an angular position. The method includes the following steps: inserting the piece into the sterilization camber; detecting the sterilization based on the temperature and/or the pressure and/or the humidity and/or the angular position in which the handpiece is received in the sterilization chamber by the temperature sensor and/or the pressure sensor (102) and/or the humidity sensor and/or the angular position sensor. This solution allows recording of the number of sterilizations of a handpiece and/or a motor for a medical device, in particular for a dental device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Jean-Pierre Voillat
  • Method for Making a Catalyst Comprising a Phosphorus Modified Zeolite to be Used in an Alcohols Dehydration Process
    Publication number: 20150251970
    Abstract: A method of forming a phosphorus modified zeolite includes introducing phosphorus into a zeolite having at least one ten member ring in a structure thereof in an amount of from 0.5 to 30 weight percent, followed by a separation of solid from liquid if any. The method includes mixing the phosphorus modified zeolite with a component selected among binders, salts of alkali-earth metals, salts of rare-earth metals, and clays. The method includes making a catalyst body from the mixture by extruding the mixture into a desired shape. The method optionally includes a drying step, optionally followed by a washing step. The method includes a calcination step, optionally followed by a washing step and drying. An alcohol having at least 2 carbon atoms may be converted into a corresponding olefin in a dehydration process in the presence of the phosphorus modified zeolite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Nikolai Nesterenko, Sander Van Donk, Delphine Minoux, Jean-Pierre Dath
  • METHOD FOR DETERMINING A KARSTIC REGION
    Publication number: 20150253461
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining a karstic region modified by karstification phenomena. This method comprises, from a geological model, determining a seed cell and a target cell in that model. If a distance between the seed cell and the target cell is above a given distance, it is possible to update the seed cell with a bifurcation cell based at least on the coordinates of the seed cell, the coordinates of the target cell, a distance distribution, an angular distribution, and to re-iterate the test. Based on that bifurcation cells, trajectory is computed and cells of that trajectory is updated with new cell characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Bernard Corre, Patrick Henriquel, Philippe Lapointe, Richard Labourdette, Pierre Biver
  • System and Method for Managing Versions of Program Assets
    Publication number: 20150254073
    Abstract: A method and system for managing versions of program assets of a library is disclosed, to be used for example with IBM Infosphere Datastage™. Each program asset has source code which is protected. A selection of one or more program asset to be exported into the utility application is selected. Instructions for building the source code of each pro gram asset is extracted from the library and into a digest. A database stores each digest as a new instance of the digest in a data storage and associates thereto a new version identifier representing a new version of the corresponding program asset. A checked-in status is further associated to each new instance of digest, to indicate that the digest is stored in the utility application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Éric-Pierre Ménard
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING ANEURYSMS
    Publication number: 20150250989
    Abstract: Methods for treatment of aneurysms using a sequential manifold console to deploy multiple filling structures are provided herein. In one aspect, aneurysms are treated by simultaneously filling two double-walled filling structure using a sequential manifold console to guide a user in the steps to be followed in the procedure and to reliably achieve a consistent and durable aneurysmal treatment using a curable medium. The structures may be delivered over balloon deployment mechanisms in order to shape and open tubular lumens therethrough. Pairs of filling structures delivered to the aneurysm from different access openings of a patient can be simultaneously prepared and pressurized from a single treatment console when treating abdominal aortic aneurysms using the described systems and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: ENDOLOGIX, INC.
    Inventors: STEVE HERBOWY, JEAN-PIERRE DUERI, JASON FOX
  • METHOD FOR ENHANCING TOLERANCE TO ABIOTIC STRESS IN PLANTS USING CARBOXAMIDE OR THIOCARBOXAMIDE DERIVATIVES
    Publication number: 20150250176
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I) for enhancing tolerance in plants to abiotic stress and to the associated enhancement in plant growth and/or increase in plant yield, and to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Pierre Cristau, Jan Dittgen, Dirk Schmutzler
  • Portable Hot Beverage Maker or Tumbler with Passive Cooling System
    Publication number: 20150250346
    Abstract: A travel mug that maintains its liquid contents at temperature while cooling portions of the beverage on demand to a safe and comfortable drinking temperature. In embodiments, a passive cooling system is integrated into the travel mug for drawing heat from the beverage as the user consumes it. In embodiments, a brewing system may be integrated to brew beverage matter into a drinkable beverage. In embodiments, a heating element may be provided to raise water to brewing temperature or to further heat the liquid in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Pierre Maurice Baston
  • DEVICE FOR HOLDING MEDICAL MATERIALS, TREATMENT KIT, AND ASSOCIATED PREPARATION METHOD
    Publication number: 20150250544
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device comprising a channel (20) defining an inner space (22) for receiving medical equipment, the channel (20) being reversibly deformable between a first stable spatial configuration and at least one second stable spatial configuration. It includes a plurality of holders (24A to 24E) for supporting the channel (20), designed to support the channel (20) over a bearing surface supporting the device (14). It comprises a distal wall (26) and a proximal wall (28) longitudinally closing off the inner space (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Alain Pierre Jean Costargent
  • INLINE MESSAGE COMPOSING WITH VISIBLE LIST VIEW
    Publication number: 20150256495
    Abstract: A compose form for drafting a message is presented inline within a window along with a message list. For example, instead of overlaying the message application's user interface (UI) with a new window for composing a message, the compose form is displayed within a portion of the window reserved for viewing content of messages. While composing the message using the compose form, the rest of the message application's UI remains visible and accessible to the user. For example, the user may navigate to another folder and/or move to another message/conversation by interacting with the tree view/message list view. A draft of the message being composed may be automatically saved when the user navigates away from the compose form (e.g. by selecting another conversation in the list view).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: David Pierre Marcel Claux, Michael Anthony Faoro, John Leslie Gibbon, Jason Todd Henderson, Chao-Chung Lin, Robert Steven Meyer, Andrew John Sullivan, Guojun Yu
  • DEVICE FOR ACTUATING ONE OR MORE MOVING PARTS, NOTABLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE TURBOCHARGER
    Publication number: 20150252874
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for actuating one or more moving parts, notably for a motor vehicle turbocharger, said device comprising a drive shaft, an output shaft and a transmission system transmitting torque from said drive shaft to said output shaft, said drive train comprising at least one wheel (8a,8b) transmitting torque from said drive shaft to said output shaft, said drive and output shafts and said transmission wheel or wheels (8a, 8b) being able to rotate about respective pivot axes (10m, 10a, 10b, 10s). According to the invention, the pivot axis of at least one of said transmission wheels (8a, 8b) is offset from a plane P passing through the pivot axis of said drive shaft and output shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes De Controle Moteur
    Inventors: Pierre Lemercier, Gabriel Ridolfi
  • Electrical Terminal For Terminating A Wire
    Publication number: 20150255886
    Abstract: An electrical terminal is disclosed having a crimp barrel. The crimp barrel has a base; and opposing side walls extending from the base and each has an opposing end region. The opposing side walls have a conductor receiving region in which the sidewalls have an F-crimp when crimped to stripped conductors of a wire; a wire insulation receiving region for receiving an insulation covered portion of the wire; and a transition region positioned between the conductor receiving region, and the wire insulation receiving region. The opposing end regions in the transition region are overlapped in the circumferential direction when crimped to surround the wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicants: TYCO ELECTRONICS FRANCE SAS, TYCO ELECTRONICS AMP GMBH
    Inventors: Helge Schmidt, Alexandre Rosi, Xavier Rouillard, Jean Pierre Picaud, Carlos Salgado, Tehuai Chin, Uwe Bluemmel
  • METHOD TO ENHANCE STRAIN IN FULLY ISOLATED FINFET STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20150255605
    Abstract: Methods and structures for increasing strain in fully insulated finFETs are described. The finFET structures may be formed on an insulating layer and include source, channel, and drain regions that are insulated all around. During fabrication, the source and drain regions may be formed as suspended structures. A strain-inducing material may be formed around the source and drain regions on four contiguous sides so as to impart strain to the channel region of the finFET.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicants: International Business Machines Corporation, STMicroelectronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Loubet, Ali Khakifirooz, Pierre Morin, Sanjay C. Mehta
  • Voltage Monitoring Circuit
    Publication number: 20150253361
    Abstract: A voltage monitoring circuit includes a line monitoring circuit configured to receive an AC line voltage and generate an output voltage in response to the AC line voltage exceeding a threshold voltage, and a rectifier circuit coupled to the line monitor circuit and configured to receive the output voltage from the line monitoring circuit generate a rectified voltage signal in response to the output voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Deschenes, Bin Du
  • Apparatuses and Methods for Preventing Fouling and Scaling Using Ultrasonic Vibrations
    Publication number: 20150251141
    Abstract: Described herein are apparatuses and methods for preventing or otherwise reducing scaling and fouling of a membrane using ultrasonic vibrations. One example method involves: (1) directing a solution to a membrane of a membrane assembly, where the membrane passes a solvent of the solution through the membrane at a first rate, and where the membrane prevents at least some of a solute of the solution from passing through the membrane; and (2) causing a piezoelectric material that is physically coupled to the membrane to produce ultrasonic waves directed at the membrane, where the ultrasonic waves induce oscillations in at least a portion of the membrane and thereby the solvent of the solution passes through the membrane at a second rate that is greater than the first rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: University of Washington Through Its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Pierre D. Mourad, Jaffer Alali, Brian Macconaghy
  • NANOWIRE MOSFET WITH SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR SOURCE AND DRAIN
    Publication number: 20150255306
    Abstract: A nanowire field effect transistor (FET) device and method for forming the same is disclosed. The device comprises: a semiconductor substrate; a device layer including a source region and a drain region connected by a suspended nanowire channel; and etch stop layers respectively arranged beneath the source region and the drain region, the etch stop layers forming support structures interposed between the semiconductor substrate and the source and drain regions. The suspended nanowire channel is formed by etching a sacrificial material disposed beneath the suspended nanowire channel and between the etch stop layers. The etching is selective to the sacrificial material to prevent the removal of the etch stop layers beneath the source region and the drain region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: CHIEN-HSUN WANG, MAO-LIN HUANG, CHUN-HSIUNG LIN, JEAN-PIERRE COLINGE