Patents by Inventor Francis Michaud
Francis Michaud 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: 20240078272Abstract: A method for transferring electronic evidence is provided. The law enforcement agencies can make efficient use of social media and other forms of public communications to make a public appeal for information on crimes and other investigations wherein the public appeals allow members of the public to easily submit information and/or media files from smartphones and other computers in a way that allows the submission to be linked to the public appeal (e.g. the specific case file or the attributes of the case file) so that the submission data can be found and accessed by law enforcement investigators.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
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Publication number: 20240029762Abstract: Methods and devices for combining a mask with a selectively progressing video stream may include receiving a selection of at least one mask with a mask zone that obscures at least a portion of the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to emplace the at least one mask at a first location within the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to enable a tracking icon to move the at least one mask to a second location within the video stream while the video stream progresses. The methods and devices may include generating a combined output of the video stream and the selective emplacement and movement of the at least one mask during the video stream progression.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Francis Michaud, Mathieu Nadeau, Jonathan Doyon
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Publication number: 20230383490Abstract: A sluice gate for a hydropower station, a method of operating a sluice gate and a hydropower station. The sluice gate includes rollers via which the sluice gate can be movably mounted on rails and a sealing surface having a seal with which an upstream water can be sealed off from a downstream water. Lubricant lines are provided through which lubricant can be fed to the rollers and lubricant return lines are connected to the rollers. Via the lubricant return lines, used lubricant can be guided from the rollers to one or more collection locations in order to be able to collect and properly dispose of used lubricant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: ANDRITZ HYDRO GmbHInventor: Francis MICHAUD
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Patent number: 11768887Abstract: A method for transferring electronic evidence is provided. The law enforcement agencies can make efficient use of social media and other forms of public communications to make a public appeal for information on crimes and other investigations wherein the public appeals allow members of the public to easily submit information and/or media files from smartphones and other computers in a way that allows the submission to be linked to the public appeal (e.g. the specific case file or the attributes of the case file) so that the submission data can be found and accessed by law enforcement investigators.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
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Patent number: 11756587Abstract: Methods and devices for combining a mask with a selectively progressing video stream may include receiving a selection of at least one mask with a mask zone that obscures at least a portion of the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to emplace the at least one mask at a first location within the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to enable a tracking icon to move the at least one mask to a second location within the video stream while the video stream progresses. The methods and devices may include generating a combined output of the video stream and the selective emplacement and movement of the at least one mask during the video stream progression.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Inventors: Francis Michaud, Mathieu Nadeau, Jonathan Doyon
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Patent number: 11755664Abstract: A method for transferring electronic evidence is provided. The law enforcement agencies can make efficient use of social media and other forms of public communications to make a public appeal for information on crimes and other investigations wherein the public appeals allow members of the public to easily submit information and/or media files from smartphones and other computers in a way that allows the submission to be linked to the public appeal (e.g. the specific case file or the attributes of the case file) so that the submission data can be found and accessed by law enforcement investigators.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
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Publication number: 20220101883Abstract: Methods and devices for combining a mask with a selectively progressing video stream may include receiving a selection of at least one mask with a mask zone that obscures at least a portion of the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to emplace the at least one mask at a first location within the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to enable a tracking icon to move the at least one mask to a second location within the video stream while the video stream progresses. The methods and devices may include generating a combined output of the video stream and the selective emplacement and movement of the at least one mask during the video stream progression.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Francis Michaud, Mathieu Nadeau, Jonathan Doyon
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Patent number: 11232817Abstract: Methods and devices for combining a mask with a selectively progressing video stream may include receiving a selection of at least one mask with a mask zone that obscures at least a portion of the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to emplace the at least one mask at a first location within the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to enable a tracking icon to move the at least one mask to a second location within the video stream while the video stream progresses. The methods and devices may include generating a combined output of the video stream and the selective emplacement and movement of the at least one mask during the video stream progression.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Inventors: Francis Michaud, Mathieu Nadeau, Jonathan Doyon
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Publication number: 20220010512Abstract: A snowplow is presented and comprises a frame configured to be attached to a vehicle with a vehicle attachment for pushing the snowplow in a longitudinal direction, a main blade connected to a forward portion of the frame, the main blade including radius of curvature and at least one cutting blade disposed at a bottom portion of the main blade in a ground-contacting configuration disposed in a positive rake angle in substantial continuity with the radius of curvature of the main blade, the at least one cutting blade being pivotable about a pivot axis, wherein the pivot axis is located in front the main blade in an horizontal and transversal directionType: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2019Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Paul Duchesneau, Francis Michaud
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Publication number: 20220004588Abstract: A method for transferring electronic evidence is provided. The law enforcement agencies can make efficient use of social media and other forms of public communications to make a public appeal for information on crimes and other investigations wherein the public appeals allow members of the public to easily submit information and/or media files from smartphones and other computers in a way that allows the submission to be linked to the public appeal (e.g. the specific case file or the attributes of the case file) so that the submission data can be found and accessed by law enforcement investigators.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
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Publication number: 20210334317Abstract: A method for transferring electronic evidence is provided. The law enforcement agencies can make efficient use of social media and other forms of public communications to make a public appeal for information on crimes and other investigations wherein the public appeals allow members of the public to easily submit information and/or media files from smartphones and other computers in a way that allows the submission to be linked to the public appeal (e.g. the specific case file or the attributes of the case file) so that the submission data can be found and accessed by law enforcement investigators.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
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Patent number: 11151204Abstract: A method for transferring electronic evidence is provided. The law enforcement agencies can make efficient use of social media and other forms of public communications to make a public appeal for information on crimes and other investigations wherein the public appeals allow members of the public to easily submit information and/or media files from smartphones and other computers in a way that allows the submission to be linked to the public appeal (e.g. the specific case file or the attributes of the case file) so that the submission data can be found and accessed by law enforcement investigators.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
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Publication number: 20210218906Abstract: Methods and devices for combining a mask with a selectively progressing video stream may include receiving a selection of at least one mask with a mask zone that obscures at least a portion of the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to emplace the at least one mask at a first location within the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to enable a tracking icon to move the at least one mask to a second location within the video stream while the video stream progresses. The methods and devices may include generating a combined output of the video stream and the selective emplacement and movement of the at least one mask during the video stream progression.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Francis Michaud, Mathieu Nadeau, Jonathan Doyon
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Publication number: 20210218907Abstract: Methods and devices for combining a mask with a selectively progressing video stream may include receiving a selection of at least one mask with a mask zone that obscures at least a portion of the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to emplace the at least one mask at a first location within the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to enable a tracking icon to move the at least one mask to a second location within the video stream while the video stream progresses. The methods and devices may include generating a combined output of the video stream and the selective emplacement and movement of the at least one mask during the video stream progression.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Francis Michaud, Mathieu Nadeau, Jonathan Doyon
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Patent number: 11055366Abstract: A method for transferring electronic evidence is provided. The law enforcement agencies can make efficient use of social media and other forms of public communications to make a public appeal for information on crimes and other investigations wherein the public appeals allow members of the public to easily submit information and/or media files from smartphones and other computers in a way that allows the submission to be linked to the public appeal (e.g. the specific case file or the attributes of the case file) so that the submission data can be found and accessed by law enforcement investigators.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
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Patent number: 10991397Abstract: Methods and devices for combining a mask with a selectively progressing video stream may include receiving a selection of at least one mask with a mask zone that obscures at least a portion of the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to emplace the at least one mask at a first location within the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to enable a tracking icon to move the at least one mask to a second location within the video stream while the video stream progresses. The methods and devices may include generating a combined output of the video stream and the selective emplacement and movement of the at least one mask during the video stream progression.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: GENETEC INC.Inventors: Francis Michaud, Mathieu Nadeau, Jonathan Doyon
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Publication number: 20190372946Abstract: A method for transferring electronic evidence is provided. The law enforcement agencies can make efficient use of social media and other forms of public communications to make a public appeal for information on crimes and other investigations wherein the public appeals allow members of the public to easily submit information and/or media files from smartphones and other computers in a way that allows the submission to be linked to the public appeal (e.g. the specific case file or the attributes of the case file) so that the submission data can be found and accessed by law enforcement investigators.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
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Publication number: 20190370400Abstract: A method for transferring electronic evidence is provided. The law enforcement agencies can make efficient use of social media and other forms of public communications to make a public appeal for information on crimes and other investigations wherein the public appeals allow members of the public to easily submit information and/or media files from smartphones and other computers in a way that allows the submission to be linked to the public appeal (e.g. the specific case file or the attributes of the case file) so that the submission data can be found and accessed by law enforcement investigators.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
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Publication number: 20190304506Abstract: Methods and devices for combining a mask with a selectively progressing video stream may include receiving a selection of at least one mask with a mask zone that obscures at least a portion of the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to emplace the at least one mask at a first location within the video stream. The methods and devices may include receiving a selection to enable a tracking icon to move the at least one mask to a second location within the video stream while the video stream progresses. The methods and devices may include generating a combined output of the video stream and the selective emplacement and movement of the at least one mask during the video stream progression.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Francis Michaud, Mathieu Nadeau, Jonathan DOYON