Patents by Inventor Christian Le

Christian Le 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).

  • Publication number: 20160125130
    Abstract: Provided herein, among other things, is a computer-implemented method for assigning a sequence read to a genomic location, the method including: a) accessing a file containing a sequence read, wherein the sequence read is obtained from a nucleic acid sample that has been enriched by hybridization to a plurality of capture sequences; and b) assigning the sequence read to a genomic location by: i) identifying a capture sequence as being a match with the sequence read if the sequence read contains one or more subsequences of the capture sequence; ii) calculating, using a computer, a score indicating the degree of sequence similarity between each of the matched capture sequences and the sequence read; and iii) assigning the sequence read to the genomic location if the calculated score for a matched capture sequence is above a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Christian A. Le Cocq, Magnus Isaksson, Ashutosh, Linus Forsmark
  • Publication number: 20150073724
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for identifying a sequence variant in an enriched sample. In certain embodiments, this method may comprise: (a) obtaining: (i) a plurality of sequence reads from a sample that has been enriched for a genomic region and (ii) a reference sequence for the genomic region; (b) assembling the sequence reads to obtain a plurality of discrete sequence assemblies that correspond to potential variants; (c) determining which of the potential variants are true and which are artifacts by examining the sequence reads that make up each of the discrete sequence assemblies; (d) optionally determining whether each of the true potential variants contains a mutation that is known to be associated with the reference sequence; and (e) outputting a report indicating whether the sample comprises a sequence variant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Ashutosh, Devendra Joshi, Christian A. Le Cocq
  • Patent number: 8961213
    Abstract: A connection assembly is provided. The connection assembly includes a socket with connection pins, a plug with matching connection pins and a locker for locking the plug relative to the socket while the matching pins are engaged. The lock includes a bolt having a barrel provided with balls movable between a locking position projecting in relation to the barrel and a position retracted inside the barrel, and a rod for retaining the balls in the locking position. The locker also includes a shaft arranged in the plug or the socket for at least partially receiving the bolt and having a groove for receiving the balls in the locked and projecting position. The bolt further includes a spring for returning the rod toward the ball-retaining position, and the rod has a cam surface pushing the balls back into the locked position when the spring urges the rod towards the retaining position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Thales
    Inventors: Xavier Retailleau, Christian Le Tortorec, Matthieu Deffois, Damien Pelissier, Adam Saaidy
  • Patent number: 8771012
    Abstract: The present invention provides an antenna interface. The antenna interface includes a socket and a plug. The socket includes a body and two coaxial cables, each having a core, a braid coaxial to the core, and an electric insulator between the core and the braid. Each coaxial cable extends between a first end connected to a printed circuit board of the receiver and a second end at which the braid is electrically connected to the body, and at which the core can be accessed through an opening made in the body. The plug includes a body and at least two contactors such that, when the plug and the socket are connected, each contactor is arranged opposite an opening such that the core of a respective cable is electrically connected to the contactor, and the braid of each cable is electrically connected to the body of the plug via the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Thales
    Inventors: Christian Le Tortorec, Xavier Retailleau, Mathieu Deffois, Anne Barbet, Josef Gramsamer
  • Publication number: 20130210258
    Abstract: A connection assembly is provided. The connection assembly includes a socket with connection pins, a plug with matching connection pins and a locker for locking the plug relative to the socket while the matching pins are engaged. The lock includes a bolt having a barrel provided with balls movable between a locking position projecting in relation to the barrel and a position retracted inside the barrel, and a rod for retaining the balls in the locking position. The locker also includes a shaft arranged in the plug or the socket for at least partially receiving the bolt and having a groove for receiving the balls in the locked and projecting position. The bolt further includes a spring for returning the rod toward the ball-retaining position, and the rod has a cam surface pushing the balls back into the locked position when the spring urges the rod towards the retaining position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: THALES
    Inventors: Xavier Retailleau, Christian Le Tortorec, Matthieu Deffois, Damien Pelissier, Adam Saaidy
  • Publication number: 20130072058
    Abstract: The present invention provides an antenna interface. The antenna interface includes a socket and a plug. The socket includes a body and two coaxial cables, each having a core, a braid coaxial to the core, and an electric insulator between the core and the braid. Each coaxial cable extends between a first end connected to a printed circuit board of the receiver and a second end at which the braid is electrically connected to the body, and at which the core can be accessed through an opening made in the body. The plug includes a body and at least two contactors such that, when the plug and the socket are connected, each contactor is arranged opposite an opening such that the core of a respective cable is electrically connected to the contactor, and the braid of each cable is electrically connected to the body of the plug via the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: THALES
    Inventors: Christian Le Tortorec, Xavier Retailleau, Matthieu Deffois, Anne Barbet, Josef Gramsamer
  • Patent number: 8399493
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating or controlling schizophrenia in a mammal using compounds having the Formula (I), wherein M1 and M2 are defined in the application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignees: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Addex Pharmaceuticals S.A.
    Inventors: Christelle Martine Bolea, Vanthea Nhem, Terry Patrick Finn, Emmanuel Christian Le Poul, Jean-Philippe Francois Christian Rocher, Robert Johannes Lutjens
  • Patent number: 8358607
    Abstract: A terrestrial repeater, comprising i) an interface means configured to receive a first data stream originating from a first satellite transmission network, a second data stream originating from a second transmission network, and a third data stream originating from a third terrestrial transmission network, and to transform the received streams into data packets; ii) a first processing means configured to select at least one part of the data packets of at least one of the first, second, and third streams received, and to process each selected stream portion to place the data packets it comprises into a selected broadcast format; and iii) a second processing means configured to combine the selected and processed stream portions to constitute a set of packets to be broadcast, convert the set of packets into at least one radio frequency signal, and amplify the at least one radio frequency signal in order to broadcast wirelessly towards at least one radio communication terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Alcatel Lucent
    Inventors: Regis Duval, Michel Cohen, Joseph Blineau, Christian Le Floch
  • Patent number: 8069800
    Abstract: The invention relates to an armed stealth surface vessel (1) comprising a hull (2), a deck (5, 6) and superstructures (3). The inventive vessel is equipped with sensors, transmitters, arms and, optionally, handling means. The invention is characterized in that the outer casing (4) of the deadworks comprises walls which are all inclined inwards such that the outer faces thereof are oriented upwards and form an angle that is greater than or equal to 20° with the vertical at least above a line located 5 m above the waterline and, along at least 50% of the length of the vessel, above a line located less than one meter above the waterline. The invention is also characterized in that that the essentially-vertical joint lines between two adjacent walls are inclined inwards and form an angle of more than 20° with the vertical. The invention is further characterized in that the sensors and transmitters, the arms and the handling means are concealed or can be concealed in or under the outer casing of the deadworks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: DCNS
    Inventors: Serge Philippe, Philippe Goubault, Yves Mervin, Claudia Bardes, Christian Le Gac
  • Publication number: 20110275134
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel biosensor. A resonance energy transfter (RET) biosensor comprising a beta(?)-arrestin tagged with a first and a second chromophore, wherein said first chromophore is a fluorophore and said second chromophore is a fluorophore or a bioluminophore is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Michel Bouvier, Pascale Charest, Christian Le Gouill, Alexandre Beautrait
  • Publication number: 20110249616
    Abstract: A terrestrial repeater (RT), comprising i) interface means (MI) having the function to receive a first data stream originating from a first satellite type transmission network (R1), a second data stream originating from a second transmission network (R2), and a third data stream originating from a third terrestrial type transmission network (R3), and to transform the said received streams into data packets; ii) first processing means (MT1) equipped to select at least one part of the data packets of at least one of the first, second, and third streams received, and to process each selected stream portion so as to place the data packets it comprises into a selected broadcasting format; and iii) second processing means (MT2) having the function to combine the stream portions selected and processed in order to constitute a set of packets to be broadcast, then to convert the said set into at least one radio frequency, and to amplify the said radiofrequency signal with a view to its broadcast via waves towards at l
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Regis Duval, Michel Cohen, Joseph Blineau, Christian Le Floch
  • Patent number: 8015273
    Abstract: An information exchange system comprising at least one network for the transmission of information, at least one system computer accessing said at least one network, at least one peripheral device for exchanging said information with said at least one system computer, said at least one peripheral device being of sensor or actuator type and having no communication interface with said at least one network, at least one data concentrator associated with at least one associated peripheral device, accessing said at least one network and enabling said associated peripheral device to exchange said information with said at least one system computer, said data concentrator comprising data processing means, network interface means for interfacing said data processing means and said at least one network and device interface means for interfacing said data processing means and said at least one associated peripheral device, said information exchange system further comprising connection means for connecting said at least
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Dassault Aviation
    Inventor: Jean-Marc Christian Le Peuvedic
  • Patent number: 7984250
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a memory control device includes a sensor positioned remotely from a memory device, a register to store an offset value, the offset value corresponding to a difference between a temperature reading of the sensor and an estimated actual temperature of the memory device, and a controller to control an operation of the memory device, wherein the controller is configured to read the offset value from the register and control the operation of the memory device in accordance with the offset value. The controller may be configured to dynamically update the offset value during an operation of the memory device. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Robin Steinbrecher, Christian Le, Rahul Khanna, Fernando A. Lopez, Kai Cheng
  • Patent number: 7881876
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer readable media for quantifying and removing offset bias signals in a chemical array data set having one or more channels. In one embodiment, for each channel of data in the data set, a first set of features is selected from the data set. Surface intensities are calculated for features in the first selected set of features and surface intensifies of features not in the first selected set are calculated from the calculated surface intensities. A second set of features is selected, the intensity values of which are within a range of correspondingly located surface intensity values defined by upper and lower threshold intensities. Secondary surface intensifies are calculated for features in the second selected set of features and secondary surface intensities for all other locations on the array that were not locations corresponding to the features having secondary surface intensities calculated therefore, are calculated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christian A. Le Cocq, Glenda C. Delenstarr, John F. Corson
  • Patent number: 7768259
    Abstract: Using eddy currents to inspect a hole that is possibly not rectilinear and/or of section that is not circular. The inspection device comprises a stick shaped and dimensioned to be capable of being engaged in said hole, at least one arm hinged to a support fastened to one end of the stick, an eddy current sensor being embedded in said arm, and resilient means for urging the arm outwards against the inside surface of the hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: SNECMA
    Inventors: Patrick Cabanis, Sandra Carole Angele Cheynet, Patrick Gaisnon, Christian Le Corre
  • Publication number: 20100169585
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a memory control device includes a sensor positioned remotely from a memory device, a register to store an offset value, the offset value corresponding to a difference between a temperature reading of the sensor and an estimated actual temperature of the memory device, and a controller to control an operation of the memory device, wherein the controller is configured to read the offset value from the register and control the operation of the memory device in accordance with the offset value. The controller may be configured to dynamically update the offset value during an operation of the memory device. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Robin Steinbrecher, Christian Le, Rahul Khanna, Fernando A. Lopez, Kai Cheng
  • Publication number: 20080297148
    Abstract: Using eddy currents to inspect a hole that is possibly not rectilinear and/or of section that is not circular. The inspection device comprises a stick shaped and dimensioned to be capable of being engaged in said hole, at least one arm hinged to a support fastened to one end of the stick, an eddy current sensor being embedded in said arm, and resilient means for urging the arm outwards against the inside surface of the hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: SNECMA
    Inventors: Patrick CABANIS, Sandra Carole Angele Cheynet, Patrick Gaisnon, Christian Le Corre
  • Publication number: 20080216727
    Abstract: The invention relates to an armed stealth surface vessel (1) comprising a hull (2), a deck (5, 6) and superstructures (3). The inventive vessel is equipped with sensors, transmitters, arms and, optionally, handling means. The invention is characterised in that the outer casing (4) of the deadworks comprises walls which are all inclined inwards such that the outer faces thereof are oriented upwards and form an angle that is greater than or equal to 20° with the vertical at least above a line located 5 m above the waterline and, along at least 50% of the length of the vessel, above a line located less than one metre above the waterline. The invention is also characterised in that that the essentially-vertical joint lines between two adjacent walls are inclined inwards and form an angle of more than 20° with the vertical. The invention is further characterised in that the sensors and transmitters, the arms and the handling means are concealed or can be concealed in or under the outer casing of the deadworks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: DCNS
    Inventors: Serge Philippe, Philippe Goubault, Yves Mervin, Claudia Bardes, Christian Le Gac
  • Patent number: 7372982
    Abstract: A method to allow an analyst or other user of molecular-array data to directly tailor pixel-intensity integration of scanned pixel-based representations of features of a molecular array to produce feature signals. The method is embodied in a graphical user interface that allows an analyst or other molecular-array user to input pixel-intensity-weighting functions into a computational system that applies the weighting functions prior to producing integrated feature signals. The GUI provides a user with the ability to select the origin of a feature-centric rectilinear coordinate system, to input a function that specifies the function that is applied to the raw pixel intensities within the region of interest prior to integration of the pixel intensities within the region of interest to produce a feature signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Christian A. Le Cocq
  • Publication number: 20080090735
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer readable media for quantifying and removing offset bias signals in a chemical array data set having one or more channels. In one embodiment, for each channel of data in the data set, a first set of features is selected from the data set. Surface intensities are calculated for features in the first selected set of features and surface intensifies of features not in the first selected set are calculated from the calculated surface intensities. A second set of features is selected, the intensity values of which are within a range of correspondingly located surface intensity values defined by upper and lower threshold intensities. Secondary surface intensifies are calculated for features in the second selected set of features and secondary surface intensities for all other locations on the array that were not locations corresponding to the features having secondary surface intensities calculated therefore, are calculated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Christian A. Le Cocq, Glenda C. Delenstarr, John F. Corson