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).

  • Publication number: 20240078272
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
  • Publication number: 20240029762
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Francis Michaud, Mathieu Nadeau, Jonathan Doyon
  • Publication number: 20230383490
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: ANDRITZ HYDRO GmbH
    Inventor: Francis MICHAUD
  • Patent number: 11768887
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
  • Patent number: 11756587
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventors: Francis Michaud, Mathieu Nadeau, Jonathan Doyon
  • Patent number: 11755664
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
  • Publication number: 20220101883
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Francis Michaud, Mathieu Nadeau, Jonathan Doyon
  • Patent number: 11232817
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Inventors: Francis Michaud, Mathieu Nadeau, Jonathan Doyon
  • Publication number: 20220010512
    Abstract: 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 direction
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Paul Duchesneau, Francis Michaud
  • Publication number: 20220004588
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
  • Publication number: 20210334317
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
  • Patent number: 11151204
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
  • Publication number: 20210218906
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Francis Michaud, Mathieu Nadeau, Jonathan Doyon
  • Publication number: 20210218907
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Francis Michaud, Mathieu Nadeau, Jonathan Doyon
  • Patent number: 11055366
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
  • Patent number: 10991397
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: GENETEC INC.
    Inventors: Francis Michaud, Mathieu Nadeau, Jonathan Doyon
  • Publication number: 20190372946
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
  • Publication number: 20190370400
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Mathieu Nadeau, Francis Michaud, Pierre-Olivier Veilleux
  • Publication number: 20190304506
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Francis Michaud, Mathieu Nadeau, Jonathan DOYON