Patents by Inventor Denis Blain

Denis Blain 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: 10937394
    Abstract: An organ includes keys, a windchest in fluid flow communication with a wind supply. A windchest pallet disposed inside the windchest and connected to the key. An auxiliary chamber is independent from the windchest and in fluid flow communication with a wind regulator. An auxiliary pallet is disposed inside the auxiliary chamber and connected to the key. A first adjustment element controls wind generated from the wind regulator. A bias element urges the auxiliary pallet in a closed position. A second adjustment element controls tension exerted by the bias element on the auxiliary pallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: CASAVANT FRÈRES
    Inventors: Denis Blain, Jens Peter Petersen
  • Publication number: 20200388250
    Abstract: An organ includes keys, a windchest in fluid flow communication with a wind supply. A windchest pallet disposed inside the windchest and connected to the key. An auxiliary chamber is independent from the windchest and in fluid flow communication with a wind regulator. An auxiliary pallet is disposed inside the auxiliary chamber and connected to the key. A first adjustment element controls wind generated from the wind regulator. A bias element urges the auxiliary pallet in a closed position. A second adjustment element controls tension exerted by the bias element on the auxiliary pallet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: CASAVANT FRÈRES
    Inventors: Denis BLAIN, Jens Peter PETERSEN
  • Patent number: 6547176
    Abstract: A controller for controlling the dispensing of wire from a reel of wire positioned within a container. The wire is dispensed from one end of the reel with the other end of the reel sitting on the bottom of the container. The controller has a main body member in the shape of a flat ring sized to rest within the container on the one end of the reel, the ring having concentric, circular, inner and outer edges. Flexible, wire guide flaps are on the inner edge of the ring, the guide flaps extending radially inwardly. Each guide flap has the general shape of a shallow triangle with the apex of the triangle farthest from the ring and the base of the triangle adjacent and integral with the ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Air Liquide Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Denis Blain, Edward L. Cooper, Martin Paquet, Viwek Vaidya