Patents by Inventor David Brault
David Brault 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: 11684019Abstract: A vertical farming layer structure comprising: an underlying support for supporting a plurality of farmed plants; a light-reflective upper surface positioned above and facing the underlying support, the light-reflective upper surface being adapted to reflect light by diffuse reflection; and a plurality of light-emitting devices positioned between the underlying support and the light-reflective upper surface, each light-emitting device being positioned to emit light along a respective optical axis oriented towards the light-reflective upper surface such that light emitted from the light-emitting device is at least partially diffusely reflected off of the light-reflective upper surface to reach the plants supported on the underlying support.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: INNO-3B INC.Inventors: Martin Brault, Éric Dubé, Samuel Faucher, David Brault
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Publication number: 20220046864Abstract: A vertical farming layer structure comprising: an underlying support for supporting a plurality of farmed plants; a light-reflective upper surface positioned above and facing the underlying support, the light-reflective upper surface being adapted to reflect light by diffuse reflection; and a plurality of light-emitting devices positioned between the underlying support and the light-reflective upper surface, each light-emitting device being positioned to emit light along a respective optical axis oriented towards the light-reflective upper surface such that light emitted from the light-emitting device is at least partially diffusely reflected off of the light-reflective upper surface to reach the plants supported on the underlying support.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Martin BRAULT, Éric DUBÉ, Samuel FAUCHER, David BRAULT
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Patent number: 11185016Abstract: A vertical farming layer structure comprising: an underlying support for supporting a plurality of farmed plants; a light-reflective upper surface positioned above and facing the underlying support, the light-reflective upper surface being adapted to reflect light by diffuse reflection; and a plurality of light-emitting devices positioned between the underlying support and the light-reflective upper surface, each light-emitting device being positioned to emit light along a respective optical axis oriented towards the light-reflective upper surface such that light emitted from the light-emitting device is at least partially diffusely reflected off of the light-reflective upper surface to reach the plants supported on the underlying support.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: INNO-3B INC.Inventors: Martin Brault, Eric Dube, Samuel Faucher, David Brault
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Publication number: 20190154683Abstract: Hierarchical films with structurally regulated functionalities through the integration of two-dimensional and three-dimensional structures to achieve ultra low nonspecific binding and high loading of molecular recognition elements, and methods for making and using the films.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: University of Washington through its Center for CommercializationInventors: Shaoyi Jiang, Norman David Brault, JR., Harihara S. Sundaram, Chun-Jen Huang, Qiuming Yu, Yuting Li
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Publication number: 20190029187Abstract: A vertical farming layer structure comprising: an underlying support for supporting a plurality of farmed plants; a light-reflective upper surface positioned above and facing the underlying support, the light-reflective upper surface being adapted to reflect light by diffuse reflection; and a plurality of light-emitting devices positioned between the underlying support and the light-reflective upper surface, each light-emitting device being positioned to emit light along a respective optical axis oriented towards the light-reflective upper surface such that light emitted from the light-emitting device is at least partially diffusely reflected off of the light-reflective upper surface to reach the plants supported on the underlying support.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Martin Brault, Eric Dube, Samuel Faucher, David Brault
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Patent number: 10031138Abstract: Hierarchical films with structurally regulated functionalities through the integration of two-dimensional and three-dimensional structures to achieve ultra low nonspecific binding and high loading of molecular recognition elements, and methods for making and using the films.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2013Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: University of Washington through its Center for CommercializationInventors: Shaoyi Jiang, Norman David Brault, Jr., Harihara S. Sundaram, Chun-Jen Huang, Qiuming Yu, Yuting Li
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Patent number: 9255929Abstract: Zwitterionic polymers having adhesive groups, methods for making the polymers, surfaces having the polymers grafted thereto and grafted therefrom, and methods for making and using the polymer-modified surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2010Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: University of WashingtonInventors: Shaoyi Jiang, Changlu Gao, Guozhu Li, Hong Xue, Norman David Brault, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130244249Abstract: Hierarchical films with structurally regulated functionalities through the integration of two-dimensional and three-dimensional structures to achieve ultra low nonspecific binding and high loading of molecular recognition elements, and methods for making and using the films.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Shaoyi Jiang, Norman David Brault, JR., Harihara S. Sundaram, Chun-Jen Huang, Qiuming Yu, Yuting Li
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Publication number: 20110105712Abstract: Zwitterionic polymers having adhesive groups, methods for making the polymers, surfaces having the polymers grafted thereto and grafted therefrom, and methods for making and using the polymer-modified surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: University of Washington Center for CommercializationInventors: Shaoyi Jiang, Changlu Gao, Guozhu Li, Hong Xue, Norman David Brault, JR.
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Publication number: 20070163170Abstract: A greenhouse has an exterior curtain wall structure formed by spaced tubular posts carrying external transparent panels and bottom non-transparent wall panels below a sill with the panels spanning the posts. A plurality of benches is located within the interior at spaced positions along one side wall with the width of the benches being equal to the post spacing to form a modular construction. A lighting system is matched with the modular construction of the exterior and includes rails aligned with the posts which carry a row of lighting fixtures arranged for common height adjustment to an optimized predetermined height. The lighting fixture includes a parabolic reflector adjustable to incline the directed light inwardly from the side wall and to change the location of the bulb axis relative to the parabolic axis. The ballasts for the lighting fixtures are housed outside the main greenhouse area in a common cabinet forming a panel in the wall structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: David Brault, Wayne Zimmerman, Paul Wasney, Josephine Wasney, Yvon Normandin
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Patent number: 7234270Abstract: A greenhouse has an exterior curtain wall structure formed by spaced tubular posts carrying external transparent panels and bottom non-transparent wall panels below a sill with the panels spanning the posts. A plurality of elongate benches is located within the interior at spaced positions along one side wall with the width of the benches being equal to the post spacing to form a modular construction. Each bench has associated with it a respective air handling system for conditioning including a duct which is located partly under the respective bench and a fan in a fan housing at the side wall. From the fan a vertical duct section extends to a flexible tube extending over the bench. An alley is arranged along the opposite wall containing electrical controls mounted in cabinets forming panels for mounting in the span between posts. Air dehumidification, fogging, heating and cooling are provided in the duct under the bench.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2003Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Controlled Environments LimitedInventors: David Brault, Alex Turkewitsch, Ron Giercke, Steve Schram, Wayne Zimmerman, Yvon Normandin
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Patent number: 7228657Abstract: A greenhouse has an exterior curtain wall structure formed by spaced tubular posts carrying external transparent panels and bottom non-transparent wall panels below a sill with the panels spanning the posts. A plurality of elongate benches is located within the interior at spaced positions along one side wall with the width of the benches being equal to the post spacing to form an expandable construction. Each bench has associated with it a respective air handling system for conditioning including a duct which is located partly under the respective bench and a fan in a fan housing at the side wall. From the fan a vertical duct section extends to a flexible tube extending over the bench. Air dehumidification, fogging, heating and cooling are provided in the duct under the bench. An alley is arranged along the opposite wall containing electrical controls mounted in cabinets forming panels for mounting in the span between posts.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2003Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Controlled Environments LimitedInventors: David Brault, Alex Turkewitsch, Ron Giercke, Steve Schram, Wayne Zimmerman, Yvon Normandin
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Publication number: 20060059772Abstract: A greenhouse has an exterior curtain wall structure formed by spaced tubular posts carrying external transparent panels and bottom non-transparent wall panels below a sill with the panels spanning the posts. A plurality of elongate benches is located within the interior at spaced positions along one side wall with the width of the benches being equal to the post spacing to form a modular construction. Each bench has associated with it a respective air handling system for conditioning including a duct which is located partly under the respective bench and a fan in a fan housing at the side wall. From the fan a vertical duct section extends to a flexible tube extending over the bench. An alley is arranged along the opposite wall containing electrical controls mounted in cabinets forming panels for mounting in the span between posts. Air dehumidification, fogging, heating and cooling are provided in the duct under the bench.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2005Publication date: March 23, 2006Inventors: David Brault, Alex Turkewitsch, Ron Giercke, Steve Schram, Wayne Zimmerman, Yvon Normandin
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Publication number: 20050005510Abstract: A greenhouse has an exterior curtain wall structure formed by spaced tubular posts carrying external transparent panels and bottom non-transparent wall panels below a sill with the panels spanning the posts. A plurality of elongate benches is located within the interior at spaced positions along one side wall with the width of the benches being equal to the post spacing to form an expandable construction. Each bench has associated with it a respective air handling system for conditioning including a duct which is located partly under the respective bench and a fan in a fan housing at the side wall. From the fan a vertical duct section extends to a flexible tube extending over the bench. Air dehumidification, fogging, heating and cooling are provided in the duct under the bench. An alley is arranged along the opposite wall containing electrical controls mounted in cabinets forming panels for mounting in the span between posts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2003Publication date: January 13, 2005Inventors: David Brault, Alex Turkewitsch, Ron Giercke, Steve Schram, Wayne Zimmerman, Yvon Normandin
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Publication number: 20050005529Abstract: A greenhouse has an exterior curtain wall structure formed by spaced tubular posts carrying external transparent panels and bottom non-transparent wall panels below a sill with the panels spanning the posts. A plurality of benches is located within the interior at spaced positions along one side wall with the width of the benches being equal to the post spacing to form a modular construction. A lighting system is matched with the modular construction of the exterior and includes rails aligned with the posts which carry a row of lighting fixtures arranged for common height adjustment to an optimized predetermined height. The lighting fixture includes a parabolic reflector adjustable to incline the directed light inwardly from the side wall and to change the location of the bulb axis relative to the parabolic axis. The ballasts for the lighting fixtures are housed outside the main greenhouse area in a common cabinet forming a panel in the wall structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2003Publication date: January 13, 2005Inventors: David Brault, Wayne Zimmerman, Paul Wasney, Yvon Normandin, Joesphine Wasney
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Publication number: 20050005528Abstract: A greenhouse has an exterior curtain wall structure formed by spaced tubular posts carrying external transparent panels and bottom non-transparent wall panels below a sill with the panels spanning the posts. A plurality of elongate benches is located within the interior at spaced positions along one side wall with the width of the benches being equal to the post spacing to form a modular construction. Each bench has associated with it a respective air handling system for conditioning including a duct which is located partly under the respective bench and a fan in a fan housing at the side wall. From the fan a vertical duct section extends to a flexible tube extending over the bench. An alley is arranged along the opposite wall containing electrical controls mounted in cabinets forming panels for mounting in the span between posts. Air dehumidification, fogging, heating and cooling are provided in the duct under the bench.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2003Publication date: January 13, 2005Inventors: David Brault, Alex Turkewitsch, Ron Giercke, Steve Schram, Wayne Zimmerman, Yvon Normandin