Patents by Inventor Gerard Laurent
Gerard Laurent 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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Patent number: 10081475Abstract: An overcap for a roast and ground coffee container is disclosed. The overcap can include a gasket as an airtight seal between the overcap and the container that preserves a clicking sound upon closure by an end user and an outer portion that gives an end user a visual and touchable stimulus.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: THE FOLGER COFFEE COMPANYInventors: Gerard Laurent Buisson, Gene Michael Altonen
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Patent number: 9804085Abstract: A device and a method are provided for measuring the moisture in die cast molds, the cavity of which is connected via an evacuation conduit to an evacuation device. The modular assembly of the device is connectable to the evacuation conduit and includes a sensor assembly to measure the moisture of gases evacuated from the mold cavity. The sensor assembly includes an emitter emitting electromagnetic radiation and a detector detecting electromagnetic radiation. On the basis of the measured values obtained during the evacuation action it can be determined whether the amount of a water/release agent mixture jetted into the mold cavity needs to be altered before the actual casting action.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Fondarex S.A.Inventors: Konrad Baumgartner, Yves Gerard Laurent Huguenin-Vuillemin
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Patent number: 9242782Abstract: A packaging system for roast and ground coffee is disclosed. The packaging system can comprise a container, an overcap, and a visual indicator. The visual indicator can indicate a pressure difference between the inside of the packaging system and the outside of the packaging system by moving from a concave outwardly position to a concave inwardly position. The visual indicator can comprise a bubble.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: The Folger Coffee CompanyInventor: Gerard Laurent Buisson
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Publication number: 20150293015Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) and a method for measuring the moisture in die cast molds (24), the cavity (25) of which is connected via an evacuation conduit (31) to an evacuation device (28). The modular assembly of the device (1) is connectable to the evacuation conduit (31) and comprises a sensor assembly (S) by means of which the moisture of gases evacuated from the mold cavity (25) is measurable. The sensor assembly (S) comprises an emitter (7) emitting electromagnetic radiation and a detector (14) detecting electromagnetic radiation. On the basis of the measured values obtained during the evacuation action it can be determined whether the amount of a water/release agent mixture jetted into the mold cavity (25) needs to be altered before the actual casting action.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Konrad Baumgartner, Yves Gerard Laurent Huguenin-Vuillemin
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Patent number: 8921638Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of carbonaceous radioactive waste, comprising the delivery of waste to one or more radioactive isotope separation stations isotopes, said isotopes being among at least carbon 14, chlorine 36, and tritium. Advantageously, the delivery to each of the stations occurs in wet form, with water being a common medium for conveying the waste to each of the separation stations.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Electricite de FranceInventor: Gérard Laurent
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Patent number: 8921639Abstract: A method is provided for the decontamination of radioactive carbonaceous material, such as graphite, in which an injection of steam is planned into the material, concurrent with a first roasting thermal treatment of the material at a temperature between 1200° C. and 1500° C. Advantageously, the first treatment may be followed by a second treatment at a lower temperature with an injection of carbon oxide for oxidation according to the Boudouard reaction.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Electricite de FranceInventor: Gérard Laurent
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Publication number: 20140350320Abstract: A system and method for processing of carbon-based radioactive waste, comprise at least: a) soaking in an acid solution, and b) a heat treatment, of a thermal shock type, said acid solution recovering radioactive material resulting from said waste at least after the implementation of step b).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventor: Gerard Laurent
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Publication number: 20140194666Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of carbonaceous radioactive waste, comprising the delivery of waste to one or more radioactive isotope separation stations isotopes, said isotopes being among at least carbon 14, chlorine 36, and tritium. Advantageously, the delivery to each of the stations occurs in wet form, with water being a common medium for conveying the waste to each of the separation stations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: ELECTRICITE DE FRANCEInventor: Gérard Laurent
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Publication number: 20140121440Abstract: A method is provided for the decontamination of radioactive carbonaceous material, such as graphite, in which an injection of steam is planned into the material, concurrent with a first roasting thermal treatment of the material at a temperature between 1200° C. and 1500° C. Advantageously, the first treatment may be followed by a second treatment at a lower temperature with an injection of carbon oxide for oxidation according to the Boudouard reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: ELECTRICITE DE FRANCEInventor: Gérard Laurent
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Publication number: 20120024870Abstract: Substantially triangular shaped container bottoms include a bottom wall with a concave surface. The container bottom can be used with a container body having an interior chamber for receiving at least one article. Exemplary embodiments include a container bottom attached to a container body wherein the container bottom includes a central surface area that is inwardly concave towards an interior chamber of the container body. Methods of loading a plurality of articles in a container are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: Gerard Laurent Buisson, James Calvin McIntyre, Elizabeth Dominique Maczek, James Wagner Settelmayer, JR., Douglas David Sena, Brian Adrian Miller, Benito Alberto Romanach
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Publication number: 20110319699Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of carbon-containing radioactive waste. It particularly envisages: a first type of waste treatment to obtain a carbon oxide, and a second type of treatment to obtain a solid precipitate of the carbon oxide by reacting with a selected element. A method according to the invention comprises: a first phase during which both the first and second type of treatment are applied, and a second phase during which only the first type of treatment is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: ELECTRICITE DE FRANCEInventor: Gérard Laurent
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Patent number: 8061111Abstract: A method of loading a plurality of articles in a container. The method can include providing a container having a body and defining an interior chamber, providing a stack of articles comprising snack pieces having a convex surface, inserting the stack of articles at least partially into the interior chamber, and reorienting the leading article by forcing the leading article against the inner surface such that the convex surface of the article cooperates with the inner surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gerard Laurent Buisson, James Calvin McIntyre, Elizabeth Dominique Maczek, James Wagner Settelmayer, Jr., Douglas David Sena, Brian Adrian Miller, Benito Alberto Romanach
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Publication number: 20110067362Abstract: A method of loading a plurality of articles in a container. The method can include providing a container having a body and defining an interior chamber, providing a stack of articles comprising snack pieces having a convex surface, inserting the stack of articles at least partially into the interior chamber, and reorienting the leading article by forcing the leading article against the inner surface such that the convex surface of the article cooperates with the inner surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventors: Gerard Laurent Buisson, James Calvin McIntyre, Elizabeth Dominique Maczek, James Wagner Settelmayer, JR., Douglas David Sena, Brian Adrian Miller, Benito Alberto Romanach
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Patent number: 7866128Abstract: Substantially triangular shaped container bottoms include a bottom wall with a concave surface. The container bottom can be used with a container body having an interior chamber for receiving at least one article. Exemplary embodiments include a container bottom attached to a container body wherein the container bottom includes a central surface area that is inwardly concave towards an interior chamber of the container body. Methods of loading a plurality of articles in a container are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gerard Laurent Buisson, James Calvin McIntyre, Elizabeth Dominique Maczek, James Wagner Settelmayer, Jr., Douglas David Sena, Brian Adrian Miller, Benito Alberto Romanach
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Publication number: 20100234664Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of carbon-containing radioactive waste. It particularly envisages: a first type of waste treatment to obtain a carbon oxide, and a second type of treatment to obtain a solid precipitate of the carbon oxide by reacting with a selected element. A method according to the invention comprises: a first step during which both the first and second type of treatment are applied, and a second step during which only the first type of treatment is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: ELECTRICITE DE FRANCEInventor: Gerard Laurent
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Publication number: 20090232947Abstract: A packaging system useful for roast and ground coffee, having a container with a bottom, a top, and a body enclosing a perimeter between the bottom and the top. A flexible closure is removably attached and sealed to the protuberance so that the closure seals the interior volume of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventors: Gerard Laurent Buisson, Thomas James Manske, JR., Douglas Bruce Zeik
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Publication number: 20090110777Abstract: A packaging system for roast and ground coffee is disclosed. The packaging system can comprise a container, an overcap, and a visual indicator. The visual indicator can indicate a pressure difference between the inside of the packaging system and the outside of the packaging system by moving from a concave outwardly position to a concave inwardly position. The visual indicator can comprise a bubble.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventor: Gerard Laurent Buisson
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Publication number: 20090090721Abstract: A packaging system for roast and ground coffee is disclosed. The packaging system can comprise a container and an overcap. The overcap can include a gasket as an airtight seal between the overcap and the container that preserves a clicking sound upon closure by an end user and an outer portion that gives an end user a visual and touchable stimulus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Gerard Laurent Buisson, Gene Michael Altonen
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Publication number: 20060057315Abstract: Disclosed is a hermetically closed container for packaging humidity sensitive solid food products, comprising a tube-shaped body made of a composite material comprising an outer coating, at least one outer cardboard layer, an oxygen barrier layer covering the cardboard layer on the inside, and an inner, heat-sealable coating of a thermoplastic material; a closure in the form of a sealed tear-off membrane comprising an oxygen barrier layer and an inner coating of a thermoplastic heat-sealable material; and a deep-drawn bottom made of a composite material comprising an outer varnish layer, at least one cardboard layer, an oxygen barrier layer covering the cardboard layer on the inside, and an inner coating of a heat-sealable thermoplastic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2005Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: Robert De Coninck, Johannes Lambertus Mensink, Emil Bader, Guido Meylemans, Gerard Laurent Buisson
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Publication number: 20040142133Abstract: Disclosed is a hermetically closed container for packaging humidity sensitive solid food products, comprising a tube-shaped body made of a composite material comprising an outer coating, at least one outer cardboard layer, an oxygen barrier layer covering the cardboard layer on the inside, and an inner, heat-sealable coating of a thermoplastic material; a closure in the form of a sealed tear-off membrane comprising an oxygen barrier layer and an inner coating of a thermoplastic heat-sealable material; and a deep-drawn bottom made of a composite material comprising an outer varnish layer, at least one cardboard layer, an oxygen barrier layer covering the cardboard layer on the inside, and an inner coating of a heat-sealable thermoplastic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Alois De Coninck, Johannes Lambertus Maria Mensink, Emil Paul Bader, Guido Willem Meylemans, Gerard Laurent Philippe Buisson