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).

  • Patent number: 10314440
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: LES PRODUITS NEPTUNE INC.
    Inventors: Jean Rochette, Alexandre Marchand, Marc Veilleux, Luc Beaupré, Alain Deslauriers, Patrick Charbonneau
  • Publication number: 20190075975
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: JEAN ROCHETTE, ALEXANDRE MARCHAND, MARC VEILLEUX, LUC BEAUPRÉ, ALAIN DESLAURIERS, PATRICK CHARBONNEAU
  • Patent number: 7740315
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski
  • Publication number: 20070057549
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: Douglas Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff Sokalski
  • Patent number: 6913315
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski
  • Publication number: 20050093354
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: Douglas Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff Sokalski
  • Publication number: 20040046432
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski
  • Patent number: 6698833
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski
  • Publication number: 20030047982
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski
  • Patent number: 6523898
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski
  • Patent number: D456159
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski
  • Patent number: D456650
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski
  • Patent number: D457023
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas C. Ball, Leon Goldick, Alain Deslauriers, Jeff G. Sokalski