Patents by Inventor Frederic Boucher

Frederic Boucher 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: 9225077
    Abstract: A connector assembly for use with dual conductor cable is disclosed. The connector assembly includes a first connector, a second connector, first and second fixture wires, and first and second connector terminals. The first and second connectors are removably attachable. The first connector includes a first connector base, two prongs extending from the first connector base, and a first connector slot for accepting the first connector terminal. The second connector includes a second connector base, two wings extending from the second connector base, and a second connector slot for accepting the second connector terminal. The wings are sized and configured to accept the two prongs when the first and second connectors are joined. The first and second connector terminals include a spike extending generally away from the base of the connector into which the terminal has been secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Nii Northern International Inc.
    Inventors: Mathieu Chartrand, Frederic Boucher, Christopher Warnock, Carlos Carpintero
  • Publication number: 20150256009
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a recharging device includes a recharging port that receives a flameless candle and recharges a battery in the candle. The recharging device includes a first stacking structure that has a top portion and a bottom portion. There is a top stacking contact on the top portion. An electrical power bus is connected with the top stacking contact. The electrical power bus is also configured to provide electrical power to the flameless candle through the recharging port. The top portion of the first stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of a first stacking structure of another recharging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Bernard Fournier, Frédéric Boucher, Carlos Carpintero
  • Patent number: 9039227
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a recharging device includes a recharging port that receives a flameless candle and recharges a battery in the candle. The recharging device includes a first stacking structure that has a top portion and a bottom portion. There is a top stacking contact on the top portion. An electrical power bus is connected with the top stacking contact. The electrical power bus is also configured to provide electrical power to the flameless candle through the recharging port. The top portion of the first stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of a first stacking structure of another recharging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Winvic Sales Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Fournier, Frédéric Boucher, Carlos Carpintero
  • Patent number: 8878485
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a recharging device includes a recharging port that receives a flameless candle and recharges a battery in the candle. The recharging device includes a first stacking structure that has a top portion and a bottom portion. There is a top stacking contact on the top portion. An electrical power bus is connected with the top stacking contact. The electrical power bus is also configured to provide electrical power to the flameless candle through the recharging port. The top portion of the first stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of a first stacking structure of another recharging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Winvic Sales Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Fournier, Frédéric Boucher, Carlos Carpintero
  • Publication number: 20140313705
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a recharging device includes a recharging port that receives a flameless candle and recharges a battery in the candle. The recharging device includes a first stacking structure that has a top portion and a bottom portion. There is a top stacking contact on the top portion. An electrical power bus is connected with the top stacking contact. The electrical power bus is also configured to provide electrical power to the flameless candle through the recharging port. The top portion of the first stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of a first stacking structure of another recharging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Bernard Fournier, Frédéric Boucher, Carlos Carpintero
  • Publication number: 20140265914
    Abstract: A method for operating a light fixture in a lighting system includes receiving an instruction. If the instruction includes a broad spectrum signal, the roaming range may be set to a broad spectrum. If the instruction includes a first range signal, roaming range may be set to a first range of the broad spectrum. If the instruction includes a second range signal, roaming range may be set to a second range of the broad spectrum. A light having a spectral peak may be generated, and a wavelength of the spectral peak may be varied within the roaming range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Nii Northern International Inc.
    Inventor: Frederic Boucher
  • Publication number: 20140113483
    Abstract: A connector assembly for use with dual conductor cable is disclosed. The connector assembly includes a first connector, a second connector, first and second fixture wires, and first and second connector terminals. The first and second connectors are removably attachable. The first connector includes a first connector base, two prongs extending from the first connector base, and a first connector slot for accepting the first connector terminal. The second connector includes a second connector base, two wings extending from the second connector base, and a second connector slot for accepting the second connector terminal. The wings are sized and configured to accept the two prongs when the first and second connectors are joined. The first and second connector terminals include a spike extending generally away from the base of the connector into which the terminal has been secured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: NII NORTHERN INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mathieu Chartrand, Frederic Boucher, Christopher Warnock, Carlos Carpintero
  • Publication number: 20140071664
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a recharging device includes a recharging port that receives a flameless candle and recharges a battery in the candle. The recharging device includes a first stacking structure that has a top portion and a bottom portion. There is a top stacking contact on the top portion. An electrical power bus is connected with the top stacking contact. The electrical power bus is also configured to provide electrical power to the flameless candle through the recharging port. The top portion of the first stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of a first stacking structure of another recharging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Winvic Sales Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Fournier, Frédéric Boucher, Carlos Carpintero
  • Patent number: 8662698
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a flameless candle circuit includes an application-specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”) having a first power terminal, a second power terminal, and an output. The circuit also includes a light-emitting diode (“LED”) and a single-pole switch. The LED is configured to receive a signal from the output of the ASIC. The single-pole switch is configured to selectively provide the battery voltage to at least one of the first power terminal and the second power terminal. Additionally, the single-pole switch is configured to remove the battery voltage from both of the first power terminal and the second power terminal to turn the ASIC off. The ASIC is configured to drive the LED in a first mode when the battery voltage is provided to the first power terminal. The ASIC is also configured to drive the LED in a second mode when the battery voltage is provided to the second power terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Winvic Sales Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Sagna, Frederic Boucher
  • Patent number: 8647147
    Abstract: A connector assembly for use with dual conductor cable is disclosed. The connector assembly includes a first connector, a second connector, first and second fixture wires, and first and second connector terminals. The first and second connectors are removably attachable. The first connector includes a first connector base, two prongs extending from the first connector base, and a first connector slot for accepting the first connector terminal. The second connector includes a second connector base, two wings extending from the second connector base, and a second connector slot for accepting the second connector terminal. The wings are sized and configured to accept the two prongs when the first and second connectors are joined. The first and second connector terminals include a spike extending generally away from the base of the connector into which the terminal has been secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: NII Northern International Inc.
    Inventors: Mathieu Chartrand, Frederic Boucher, Christopher Warnock, Carlos Carpintero
  • Patent number: 8579461
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a recharging device includes a recharging port that receives a flameless candle and recharges a battery in the candle. The recharging device includes a first stacking structure that has a top portion and a bottom portion. There is a top stacking contact on the top portion. The electrical power bus is connected with the top stacking contact. The top portion of the first stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of a first stacking structure of another recharging device. In an embodiment, the bottom portion of the first stacking structure has a bottom stacking contact electrically connected with the electrical power bus. The bottom stacking contact may have a pogo spring. The recharging device may also have a second stacking structure having a top portion without an electrical contact. The second stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of another second stacking structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Winvic Sales Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Fournier, Frederic Boucher, Carlos Carpintero
  • Publication number: 20130020962
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a flameless candle circuit includes an application-specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”) having a first power terminal, a second power terminal, and an output. The circuit also includes a light-emitting diode (“LED”) and a single-pole switch. The LED is configured to receive a signal from the output of the ASIC. The single-pole switch is configured to selectively provide the battery voltage to at least one of the first power terminal and the second power terminal. Additionally, the single-pole switch is configured to remove the battery voltage from both of the first power terminal and the second power terminal to turn the ASIC off. The ASIC is configured to drive the LED in a first mode when the battery voltage is provided to the first power terminal. The ASIC is also configured to drive the LED in a second mode when the battery voltage is provided to the second power terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Benjamin Sagna, Frederic Boucher
  • Publication number: 20110317403
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a recharging device includes a recharging port that receives a flameless candle and recharges a battery in the candle. The recharging device includes a first stacking structure that has a top portion and a bottom portion. There is a top stacking contact on the top portion. The electrical power bus is connected with the top stacking contact. The top portion of the first stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of a first stacking structure of another recharging device. In an embodiment, the bottom portion of the first stacking structure has a bottom stacking contact electrically connected with the electrical power bus. The bottom stacking contact may have a pogo spring. The recharging device may also have a second stacking structure having a top portion without an electrical contact. The second stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of another second stacking structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Bernard Fournier, Frederic Boucher, Carlos Carpintero
  • Patent number: D645406
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Nii Northern International Inc.
    Inventors: Mathieu Chartrand, Frédéric Boucher, Christopher Warnock, Carlos Carpintero
  • Patent number: D645408
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Nii Northern International Inc.
    Inventors: Mathieu Chartrand, Frédéric Boucher, Christopher Warnock, Carlos Carpintero
  • Patent number: D668227
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Nii Northern International Inc.
    Inventors: Mathieu Chartrand, Frédéric Boucher, Christopher Warnock, Carlos Carpintero
  • Patent number: D668228
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Nii Northern International Inc.
    Inventors: Mathieu Chartrand, Frédéric Boucher, Christopher Warnock, Carlos Carpintero
  • Patent number: D675578
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Nii Northern International Inc.
    Inventors: Mathieu Chartrand, Frédéric Boucher, Christopher Warnock, Carlos Carpintero
  • Patent number: D734718
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Winvic Sales, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Fournier, Frédéric Boucher, Carlos Carpintero
  • Patent number: D742837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: NII NORTHERN INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mathieu Chartrand, Frédéric Boucher, Christopher Warnock, Carlos Carpintero