Patents by Inventor Alain Deslauriers
Alain Deslauriers 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: 10314440Abstract: A bathtub comprising a tub having an enclosure defined by at least one sidewall for holding a water capacity, a doorway on the sidewall for providing access to the tub, a door mountable onto the doorway for holding at least two water levels in the tub; an actuator allowing a user to move the door between at least three positions; a mechanical drain for emptying the tub, a double reservoir for receiving water from the tub through the drain and the door drip, a control interface, door position sensors, water level detection sensors, a pressure sensor, and a controller configured to receive input controls signals from the control interface, receive input door lock position signals, receive input water detection signals, receive input pressure signals, send control signals to control a sealing valve of the door, and send control signals for operating a drain valve.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: LES PRODUITS NEPTUNE INC.Inventors: Jean Rochette, Alexandre Marchand, Marc Veilleux, Luc Beaupré, Alain Deslauriers, Patrick Charbonneau
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Publication number: 20190075975Abstract: A bathtub comprising a tub having an enclosure defined by at least one sidewall for holding a water capacity, a doorway on the sidewall for providing access to the tub, a door mountable onto the doorway for holding at least two water levels in the tub; an actuator allowing a user to move the door between at least three positions; a mechanical drain for emptying the tub, a double reservoir for receiving water from the tub through the drain and the door drip, a control interface, door position sensors, water level detection sensors, a pressure sensor, and a controller configured to receive input controls signals from the control interface, receive input door lock position signals, receive input water detection signals, receive input pressure signals, send control signals to control a sealing valve of the door, and send control signals for operating a drain valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2017Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: JEAN ROCHETTE, ALEXANDRE MARCHAND, MARC VEILLEUX, LUC BEAUPRÉ, ALAIN DESLAURIERS, PATRICK CHARBONNEAU
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Patent number: 7740315Abstract: A chair includes a base having a control assembly operably supporting a seat assembly and also a back assembly for movement about a seat tilt axis and a back tilt axis, respectively. The back assembly includes a flexible sheet supported at upper/outer corners by a back support structure and hanging downwardly. The flexible sheet includes a lower portion coupled to the back support structure by a tensioner for holding the lower portion rearwardly. A vertically-adjustable lumbar mechanism is adjustably supported on the back support structure and operably engages the flexible sheet for flexing a lumbar area of the flexible sheet forwardly to provide an optimal ergonomic horizontal and vertical convex shape for postural lumbar support.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski
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Publication number: 20070057549Abstract: A chair includes a base having a control assembly operably supporting a seat assembly and also a back assembly for movement about a seat tilt axis and a back tilt axis, respectively. The back assembly includes a flexible sheet supported at upper/outer corners by a back support structure and hanging downwardly. The flexible sheet includes a lower portion coupled to the back support structure by a tensioner for holding the lower portion rearwardly. A vertically-adjustable lumbar mechanism is adjustably supported on the back support structure and operably engages the flexible sheet for flexing a lumbar area of the flexible sheet forwardly to provide an optimal ergonomic horizontal and vertical convex shape for postural lumbar support.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2006Publication date: March 15, 2007Inventors: Douglas Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff Sokalski
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Patent number: 6913315Abstract: A chair includes a base having a control assembly operably supporting a seat assembly and also a back assembly for movement about a seat tilt axis and a back tilt axis, respectively. The back assembly includes a flexible sheet supported at upper/outer corners by a back support structure and hanging downwardly. The flexible sheet includes a lower portion coupled to the back support structure by a tensioner for holding the lower portion rearwardly. A vertically-adjustable lumbar mechanism is adjustably supported on the back support structure and operably engages the flexible sheet for flexing a lumbar area of the flexible sheet forwardly to provide an optimal ergonomic horizontal and vertical convex shape for postural lumbar support.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski
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Publication number: 20050093354Abstract: A chair includes a base having a control assembly operably supporting a seat assembly and also a back assembly for movement about a seat tilt axis and a back tilt axis, respectively. The back assembly includes a flexible sheet supported at upper/outer corners by a back support structure and hanging downwardly. The flexible sheet includes a lower portion coupled to the back support structure by a tensioner for holding the lower portion rearwardly. A vertically-adjustable lumbar mechanism is adjustably supported on the back support structure and operably engages the flexible sheet for flexing a lumbar area of the flexible sheet forwardly to provide an optimal ergonomic horizontal and vertical convex shape for postural lumbar support.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2004Publication date: May 5, 2005Inventors: Douglas Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff Sokalski
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Publication number: 20040046432Abstract: A chair includes a base having a control assembly operably supporting a seat assembly and also a back assembly for movement about a seat tilt axis and a back tilt axis, respectively. The back assembly includes a flexible sheet supported at upper/outer corners by a back support structure and hanging downwardly. The flexible sheet includes a lower portion coupled to the back support structure by a tensioner for holding the lower portion rearwardly. A vertically-adjustable lumbar mechanism is adjustably supported on the back support structure and operably engages the flexible sheet for flexing a lumbar area of the flexible sheet forwardly to provide an optimal ergonomic horizontal and vertical convex shape for postural lumbar support.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski
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Patent number: 6698833Abstract: A chair includes a base having a control assembly operably supporting a seat assembly and also a back assembly for movement about a seat tilt axis and a back tilt axis, respectively. The back assembly includes a flexible sheet supported at upper/outer corners by a back support structure and hanging downwardly. The flexible sheet includes a lower portion coupled to the back support structure by a tensioner for holding the lower portion rearwardly. A vertically-adjustable lumbar mechanism is adjustably supported on the back support structure and operably engages the flexible sheet for biasing an intermediate portion of the flexible sheet forwardly to both form the intermediate portion into a forwardly convex shape for postural lumbar support and also to tension the flexible sheet.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski
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Publication number: 20030047982Abstract: A chair includes a base having a control assembly operably supporting a seat assembly and also a back assembly for movement about a seat tilt axis and a back tilt axis, respectively. The back assembly includes a flexible sheet supported at upper/outer corners by a back support structure and hanging downwardly. The flexible sheet includes a lower portion coupled to the back support structure by a tensioner for holding the lower portion rearwardly. A vertically-adjustable lumbar mechanism is adjustably supported on the back support structure and operably engages the flexible sheet for biasing an intermediate portion of the flexible sheet forwardly to both form the intermediate portion into a forwardly convex shape for postural lumbar support and also to tension the flexible sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski
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Patent number: 6523898Abstract: A chair includes a base having a control, and a seat and a back tilt bracket pivoted to the control for synchronous movement. An extension is adjustably supported on the back tilt bracket and is pivotally connected to a back support structure and a backrest frame in a four-bar linkage arrangement. The extension is adjustable to change the angular position of the back when in the rest position, and further provides a back tilt axis that is located rearward of a rear edge of the seat, which provides a unique back movement upon recline that is more rearward and less downward than most synchrotilt chairs. The back support structure includes a spine assembly pivoted to a rear end of the extension and extends upwardly. Armrests are operably supported on the spine assembly for vertical adjustment by an armrest mount, and a handle on the armrests is operably connected to a latch on the armrest mount for easy adjustment of the armrests.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2000Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski
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Patent number: D456159Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2000Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski
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Patent number: D456650Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski
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Patent number: D457023Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2001Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski