Patents by Inventor Dominique Thomas

Dominique Thomas 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: 9535180
    Abstract: Method, source array and source element that generate seismic waves. The source element includes an enclosure having an opening covered by a piston; a local supply accumulator fluidly communicating with an interior of the enclosure, a pressure of the fluid inside the local supply accumulator being larger than a pressure of the fluid inside the enclosure; a local supply valve located between the local supply accumulator and the enclosure and configured to control a flow of the fluid from the local supply accumulator to the interior of the enclosure; and a controller configured to control the local supply valve such that the pressure inside the enclosure does not fall below a first preset value based upon an ambient pressure of the enclosure while seismic waves are generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: CGG SERVICES SA
    Inventors: John Sallas, Thierry Ameil, Robert Dowle, Dominique Thomas
  • Publication number: 20160084978
    Abstract: Method, source array and seismic vibro-acoustic source element for seismic data acquisition. The method includes storing in a controller a library of beam form factor sets associated with a source array and corresponding regions to be surveyed; towing the source array along survey lines over the regions to be surveyed; selecting a beam form factor set from the library to be applied to the source array for each region; and actuating the source array based on the selected set of beam form factors and a position of the source array relative to the regions. Each set of beam form factors maps to a corresponding region of an area to be surveyed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Benoit TEYSSANDIER, Dominique THOMAS, Robert DOWLE, John SALLAS
  • Publication number: 20150275247
    Abstract: Provided is a method for producing L-methionine in which O-phospho-L-homoserine and methanethiol are enzymatically converted into L-methionine and H3PO4. Such a conversion is achieved by an enzyme called O-phospho-L-homoserine (OHPS) dependent methionine synthase. Also described are O-phospho-L-homoserine (OHPS) dependent methionine synthases, i.e. proteins which are able to enzymatically convert O-phospho-L-homoserine and methanethiol into L-methionine and H3PO4 as well as microorganisms which have been genetically modified so as to be able to produce L-methionine from O-phospho-L-homoserine and methanethiol. Furthermore described are methods to screen for enzymes that catalyse the conversion of O-phospho-L-homoserine and methanethiol into L-methionine and H3PO4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: ADISSEO FRANCE S.A.S.
    Inventors: Muriel Merkamm, Dominique Louis, Karine Jaillardon, Dominique Thomas, Philippe Marliere
  • Publication number: 20140369162
    Abstract: There is a method for finding a best distribution of source elements that form a vibratory source array. The method includes inputting plural constraints for the source elements; generating plural distributions of the source elements that fulfill the plural constraints; calculating for each distribution a performance index characterizing the source array; and selecting the best distribution from the plural distributions based on a value of the performance index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: CGG SERVICES SA
    Inventors: Benoit TEYSSANDIER, Robert DOWLE, Dominique THOMAS, John SALLAS
  • Publication number: 20140369163
    Abstract: There is a method for obtaining control of a source array configured to generate seismic waves. The method includes accessing an interface unit attached to a fixed structure that is substantially stationary in water, the interface unit being connected to a source array; entering a passcode to the interface unit to gain access to the source array; downloading a shooting sequence or a driving signal to a controller of the source array; and actuating the source array to generate seismic energy into water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: CGG SERVICES SA
    Inventors: John SALLAS, Dominique THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20140369161
    Abstract: A seismic data acquisition system is configured to collect seismic data. The system includes a marine source array configured to be attached to a fixed structure floating at the water surface and including vibratory source elements; and a controller configured to control the vibratory source elements so that a beam formed by the source array is steerable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: CGG SERVICES SA
    Inventors: John SALLAS, Dominique THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20140238771
    Abstract: There is a method for determining a shape and structure of a piston for a vibratory seismic source element. The method includes generating a cost function J that is function of plural variables; applying plural constraints to the cost function J; calculating a piston shape and piston design that fulfills the plural constraints; and modifying the calculated piston shape and piston design based on practical implementations of the vibratory source element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: CGG SERVICES SA
    Inventors: Benoit TEYSSANDIER, Robert DOWLE, Dominique THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20140238773
    Abstract: Method, source array and source element that generate seismic waves. The source element includes an enclosure having an opening covered by a piston; a local supply accumulator fluidly communicating with an interior of the enclosure, a pressure of the fluid inside the local supply accumulator being larger than a pressure of the fluid inside the enclosure; a local supply valve located between the local supply accumulator and the enclosure and configured to control a flow of the fluid from the local supply accumulator to the interior of the enclosure; and a controller configured to control the local supply valve such that the pressure inside the enclosure does not fall below a first preset value based upon an ambient pressure of the enclosure while seismic waves are generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: CGG SERVICES SA
    Inventors: John SALLAS, Thierry AMEIL, Robert DOWLE, Dominique THOMAS
  • Patent number: 8519188
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of general formula (I): and also to the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to the isomers or isomer mixtures thereof in all proportions, in particular to an enantiomer mixture, and especially to a racemic mixture. The present invention also relates to the use of these compounds as a medicament, and in particular for the treatment of cancer, and also to the compositions containing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Marc-Henry Pitty
    Inventors: Denis Carniato, Karine Jaillardon, Olivier Busnel, Mathieu Gutmann, Jean-Francois Briand, Benoit Deprez, Dominique Thomas, Cécile Bougeret
  • Publication number: 20110104162
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of general formula (I): and also to the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to the isomers or isomer mixtures thereof in all proportions, in particular to an enantiomer mixture, and especially to a racemic mixture. The present invention also relates to the use of these compounds as a medicament, and in particular for the treatment of cancer, and also to the compositions containing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Cytomics Systems
    Inventors: Denis Carniato, Karine Jaillardon, Olivier Busnel, Mathieu Gutmann, Jean-Francois Briand, Benoit Deprez, Dominique Thomas, Cécile Bougeret
  • Publication number: 20100216160
    Abstract: An in cellulo method for the screening of proteasome activity-modulating agents, includes the following steps of: a) bringing into contact the candidate agent with the yeast cell expressing in their nucleus a fusion protein comprising: (i) a p21 polypeptide selected from the p21WAF1/Cip1 polypeptide and the p21[6KR]WAF1/Cip1 polypeptide; and (ii) at least one detectable protein; b) quantifying the first detectable protein in the yeast cells, at the end of at least one predetermined time interval after bringing into contact the candidate agent with the cells; c) comparing the value obtained at the step (b) with a control value obtained when the step (a) is performed in the absence of the candidate agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: CYTOMICS SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Cécile Bougeret, Jean-Francois Briand, Patrick Zarzov, Dominique Thomas
  • Publication number: 20100150871
    Abstract: The invention relates to a genetically-modified strain of yeast, in which the gene coding for adenosine kinase has been inactivated by genetic modification for the production of S-adenosylmethionine (SAM).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQE
    Inventor: Dominique Thomas
  • Publication number: 20080199864
    Abstract: The invention concerns methods for cell screening of agents capable of modulating the activity of SCF.sup.Met30 complexes comprising the following steps: (i) contacting the product to be tested with a modified yeast strain, including (a) a hybrid sequence comprising a sequence coding for a Met4 protein, in its wild or mutated form, fused in phase with at least a sequence coding for an appropriate marker, said hybrid sequence being expressed under the control of a promoter, active in the yeast and optionally (b) a reporter transcriptional system, consisting of a reporter gene placed under the control of an appropriate operating sequence or an appropriate yeast promoter, (ii) adding methionine and (iii) determining the level of expression and stability of the expressed protein from the hybrid sequence, and their uses. The invention also concerns plasmids and yeast strains capable of being used in said methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS
    Inventors: Dominique Thomas, Regine Barbey, Astrid Rouillon, Yolande Kerjan
  • Publication number: 20080057522
    Abstract: A method for screening agents modulating I?B? protein ubiquitination by a functional ubiquitin ligase protein complex containing ?-TrCP protein, the method including the following steps: (a) bringing into contact a candidate agent to be tested with recombinant yeast cells that express in their nucleus: (i) a fusion protein including the I?B? polypeptide and at least one first detectable protein; and (ii) a protein containing the ?-TrCP polypeptide; (b) quantifying the first detectable protein in the yeast cells, at the end of at least one predetermined period of time after bringing the candidate agent into contact with the cells; (c) comparing the result obtained in step (b) with a control result obtained when step (a) is carried out in the absence of the candidate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Cecile Bougeret, Patrick Zarzov, Jean-Francois Briand, Dominique Thomas
  • Publication number: 20030175679
    Abstract: The invention concerns methods for cell screening of agents capable of modulating the activity of SCFMet30 complexes comprising the following steps: (i) contacting the product to be tested with a modified yeast strain, including (a) a hybrid sequence comprising a sequence coding for a Met4 protein, in its wild or mutated form, fused in phase with at least a sequence coding for an appropriate marker, said hybrid sequence being expressed under the control of a promoter, active in the yeast and optionally (b) a reporter transcriptional system, consisting of a reporter gene placed under the control of an appropriate operating sequence or an appropriate yeast promoter, (ii) adding methionine and (iii)determining the level of expression and stability of the expressed protein from the hybrid sequence, and their uses. The invention also concerns plasmids and yeast strains capable of being used in said methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Dominique Thomas, Regine Barbey, Astrid Rouillon, Yolande Kerjan
  • Patent number: 5890623
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant and a process for the dispensing of a fluid product (4) held in a tank (3) and supplied to a nozzle (1) via a pipe (2). The product is pressurized by means of a pump (8) and of a cylinder (7) which is connected to a regulator (10) connected to the nozzle via an electronic card (17).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Seva
    Inventor: Dominique Thomas
  • Patent number: 5871123
    Abstract: A device including a cavity defined by walls (17) having a feed opening (18) and an outlet (19) for the fluid material (m). The outlet (19) is connected to a nozzle (20). The device is suitable for measuring, controlling and depositing the material (m).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Seva
    Inventor: Dominique Thomas
  • Patent number: 5742523
    Abstract: A device for delivering through a pipe a mass of a selected gas close to a selected predetermined mass value m, to a system at a predetermined working pressure P0 substantially greater than 100 bars according to the present invention incorporates a vessel of known volume V0, fitted with an inlet valve and with an outlet valve that is operatively connected to control passage through the pipe. A volume of a selected gas is injected into the vessel until a pressure of the gas in the vessel reaches a predetermined initial high pressure P1 with the initial high pressure P1 being greater than the working pressure P0. A temperature T of the gas in the vessel and the pressure of the gas in the vessel are measured, and a calculated pressure P2 is calculated using a formula: ##EQU1## wherein the volume of the vessel is substantially greater than a volume of the mass m at the working pressure P0 and the initial high pressure P1 is greater than the working pressure P0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: Seva
    Inventors: Dominique Thomas, Olivier Benrubi
  • Patent number: 3957608
    Abstract: In the surface oxidisation of an aluminium coating deposited on a steel st there is provided a process in which the aluminium coated sheet is passed through an enclosure in which there is a vacuum of from 10.sup.-.sup.1 to 10.sup.-.sup.3 Torr and in which remains residual gas which is acted upon by an electrical field so as to form positive ions aimed at an aluminium target from which are removed aluminium atoms which combine with oxygen present in the enclosure so as to form alumina which is deposited in a layer on the surface of the aluminium coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1976
    Assignee: Cockerill-Ougree-Providence et Esperance-Longdoz, en Abrege "Cockerill"
    Inventor: Dominique, Thomas, Francois, Leon Streel