Patents by Inventor Benoît Côté
Benoît Côté 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: 20200088648Abstract: A gas analyzer includes a housing adapted for insertion into a chamber. The housing has an open interior with a chemochromic sensor assembly arranged therein which includes a chemochromic media, an electronic color sensor that senses a color of the chemochromic media, and a processor. In operation, the housing is inserted into a chamber, the chemochromic media is exposed to a gas within the chamber, the chemochromic media changes color depending on the gas within the chamber, and the electronic color sensor detects the color of the chemochromic media and communicates a signal to the processor based on the detected color. The processor may be configured to generate gas detection information based on the signal received from the electronic color sensor. A transmitter in communication with the processor communicates at least a portion of the gas detection information from the chemochromic sensor assembly to remote monitoring equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Kurt Rohmann, Benoit Cote, Ke Wang
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Patent number: 10550987Abstract: A structural liner for reinforcing existing underground water conduits to resist earthquakes and landslides adapted for insertion into underground water conduits without having to excavate are disclosed. The reinforcement structural device consists of a seamless woven tubular sheath impregnated with a hardening resin which is adapted for insertion into a network of underground water conduits without the need to excavate. The seamless woven tubular sheath consists of continuous longitudinal fiber warp yarn providing tensile strength along the longitudinal axis of the woven tubular sheath and circumferential fiber filling yarn providing tensile strength around the wall of the woven tubular sheath.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: SANEXEN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC.Inventors: Martin Bureau, Gilles Gagnon, Michael Davison, Benoit Cote
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Publication number: 20150285423Abstract: A structural liner for reinforcing existing underground water conduits to resist earthquakes and landslides adapted for insertion into underground water conduits without having to excavate are disclosed. The reinforcement structural device consists of a seamless woven tubular sheath impregnated with a hardening resin which is adapted for insertion into a network of underground water conduits without the need to excavate. The seamless woven tubular sheath consists of continuous longitudinal fiber warp yarn providing tensile strength along the longitudinal axis of the woven tubular sheath and circumferential fiber filling yarn providing tensile strength around the wall of the woven tubular sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Martin BUREAU, Gilles GAGNON, Michael DAVIDSON, Benoit CÓTE
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Publication number: 20140356074Abstract: A method of reinforcing existing underground water conduits to resist earthquakes and landslides and a reinforcement structural device adapted for insertion into underground water conduits without having to excavate are disclosed. The reinforcement structural device consists of a seamless woven tubular sheath impregnated with a hardening resin which is adapted for insertion into a network of underground water conduits without the need to excavate. The seamless woven tubular sheath consists of continuous longitudinal fiber warp yarn providing tensile strength along the longitudinal axis of the woven tubular sheath and spiralling circumferential fiber filling yarn providing tensile strength around the wall of the woven tubular sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Martin BUREAU, Gilles GAGNON, Michael Davison, Benoît CÔTÉ
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Patent number: 8272808Abstract: A plug for a tubular service entrance of a conduit, wherein the plug includes a core body having a central hollow channel extending from a first end to second end of the core body; at least one flexible fin extending radially outwardly from the core body and having an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of the tubular service entrance so that the plug is adapted to fit tightly into the tubular service entrance, and wherein the at least one flexible fin is deformable to adapt to the shape of the service entrance and apply a lateral force against the inner diameter of the service entrance. A plug dispensing magazine for storing and dispensing service entrance plugs to be service entrances of a conduit prior to installation of a liner in the conduit and a method of sealing the service entrances.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2012Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Sanexen Environmental Services, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Sudano, Michael Davison, Benoît Côté
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Publication number: 20120222756Abstract: A plug for a tubular service entrance of a conduit, wherein the plug includes a core body having a central hollow channel extending from a first end to second end of the core body; at least one flexible fin extending radially outwardly from the core body and having an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of the tubular service entrance so that the plug is adapted to fit tightly into the tubular service entrance, and wherein the at least one flexible fin is deformable to adapt to the shape of the service entrance and apply a lateral force against the inner diameter of the service entrance. A plug dispensing magazine for storing and dispensing service entrance plugs to be service entrances of a conduit prior to installation of a liner in the conduit and a method of sealing the service entrances.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: SANEXEN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC.Inventors: Anthony SUDANO, Michael DAVISON, BenoÌt CÔTÉ
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Patent number: 8197158Abstract: A plug for a tubular service entrance of a conduit, wherein the plug includes a core body having a central hollow channel extending from a first end to second end of the core body; at least one flexible fin extending radially outwardly from the core body and having an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of the tubular service entrance so that the plug is adapted to fit tightly into the tubular service entrance, and wherein the at least one flexible fin is deformable to adapt to the shape of the service entrance and apply a lateral force against the inner diameter of the service entrance. A plug dispensing magazine for storing and dispensing service entrance plugs to be service entrances of a conduit prior to installation of a liner in the conduit and a method of sealing the service entrances.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Sanexen Environmental Services Inc.Inventors: Anthony Sudano, Michael Davison, Benoit Côté
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Patent number: 8199676Abstract: A method and system for load balancing network access solutions, for example Provider Edger (PE) routers and network interface cards within said routers, based on characteristics of the destination device to which the assigned network access solutions connect. This enables a service provider to load balance access connections of a particular customer across a number of different network access solutions, based on who the customer is and where the customer is located. In addition, such a system can balance network access solutions based on capacity and utilization of the network access solutions.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: BCE Inc.Inventors: Angelo Virgilio, Benoit Côté, Michael B. Haarsma, Jeffrey F. Baines
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Publication number: 20110310240Abstract: A method and system of detecting a service entrance in a conduit having a rehabilitation liner, comprising generating heat using a heat source; introducing the heat into the lined conduit; allowing the lined conduit to cool; generating a thermal image of the lined conduit using an infrared camera system; detecting temperature differentiations in the lined conduit in order to detect a service entrance wherein the service entrance is a non-protruding service entrance, a partially-protruding service entrance or a service entrance in a saddle fixed to the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2009Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventors: Anthony Sudano, Michael Davison, Benoît Côté
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Publication number: 20110167157Abstract: A method and system for load balancing network access solutions, for example Provider Edger (PE) routers and network interface cards within said routers, based on characteristics of the destination device to which the assigned network access solutions connect. This enables a service provider to load balance access connections of a particular customer across a number of different network access solutions, based on who the customer is and where the customer is located. In addition, such a system can balance network access solutions based on capacity and utilization of the network access solutions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: BCE INC.Inventors: Angelo VIRGILIO, Jeffrey Fredrick BAINES, Benoit CÔTÉ, Michael Brian HAARSMA
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Patent number: 7907521Abstract: A method and system for load balancing network access solutions, for example Provider Edger (PE) routers and network interface cards within said routers, based on characteristics of the destination device to which the assigned network access solutions connect. This enables a service provider to load balance access connections of a particular customer across a number of different network access solutions, based on who the customer is and where the customer is located. In addition, such a system can balance network access solutions based on capacity and utilization of the network access solutions.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: BCE Inc.Inventors: Angelo Virgilio, Benoit Côté, Michael B. Haarsma, Jeffrey F. Baines
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Publication number: 20100078895Abstract: A plug for a tubular service entrance of a conduit, wherein the plug includes a core body having a central hollow channel extending from a first end to second end of the core body; at least one flexible fin extending radially outwardly from the core body and having an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of the tubular service entrance so that the plug is adapted to fit tightly into the tubular service entrance, and wherein the at least one flexible fin is deformable to adapt to the shape of the service entrance and apply a lateral force against the inner diameter of the service entrance. A plug dispensing magazine for storing and dispensing service entrance plugs to be service entrances of a conduit prior to installation of a liner in the conduit and a method of sealing the service entrances.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Anthony Sudano, Michael Davison, Benoît Côté
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Publication number: 20080151748Abstract: A method and system for load balancing network access solutions, for example Provider Edger (PE) routers and network interface cards within said routers, based on characteristics of the destination device to which the assigned network access solutions connect. This enables a service provider to load balance access connections of a particular customer across a number of different network access solutions, based on who the customer is and where the customer is located. In addition, such a system can balance network access solutions based on capacity and utilization of the network access solutions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: BCE INC.Inventors: Angelo VIRGILIO, Jeffrey Fredrick BAINES, Benoit COTE, Michael Brian HAARSMA
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Patent number: 7237274Abstract: A forehead clearing apparatus having a pair of wedge shaped modules comprising hook and pile strips wherein the pile strip has a peel and stick backing which is glued onto the headband of a hat or cap and the hook strip is permanently bonded to the wedge shaped module so that the wedge shaped modules are readily removable.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2004Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Inventor: Benoit Cote
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Publication number: 20050229289Abstract: A forehead clearing apparatus having a psir of wedge shaped modules comprising hook and pile strips wherein the pile strip has a peel and stick backing which is glued onto the headband of a hat or cap and the hook strip is permanently bonded to the wedge shaped module so that the wedge shaped modules are readily removable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2004Publication date: October 20, 2005Inventor: Benoit Cote