Patents by Inventor Jacques Gagne

Jacques Gagne 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: 9423823
    Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a head having a base. The head also includes a plurality of engagement elements extending from the base and configured to be inserted into an aperture of the portable electronic device. The plurality of engagement elements is movable relative to the body while inserted into the aperture to engage a portion of the portable electronic device. The head further includes a linear element positioned between the plurality of engagement elements. The linear element is movable relative to the plurality of engagement elements to push the plurality of engagement elements radially outward. The security apparatus also includes a security device attached to the head and configured to engage the immovable object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: John Hung, Ryan White, Guillermo Andres, David Thomas Dobson, Jacque Gagne
  • Publication number: 20160161045
    Abstract: A example system including a display having a front side, a back side, a top edge, and a bottom edge, and a stand to support the display on a surface. The stand includes a base and an arm including a first end, a second end, the first end coupled to the display at a first hinge and the second end coupled to the base at a second hinge, and a variable tilt assembly to adjust a maximum forward tilt angle of the display as the arm rotates about the second hinge. The display has a first position where the arm is rotated about the second hinge toward the base to dispose a bottom edge of the display below the surface, and a second position where the arm is rotated about the second hinge away from the base to dispose the bottom edge of the display above the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Peter K Lee, Jacques Gagne, Raymond L. Gradwohi, John Atallah
  • Patent number: 9325820
    Abstract: Tooling and methods for co-molding a body with two different materials. An internal die assembly comprising at least two parts allows for placement of a component and co-molding of the body around the component and then removal of the internal die assembly without disturbing the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Facebook, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacques Gagne, Gerald Kirk McGinty
  • Publication number: 20150362962
    Abstract: An example electronic display system including a housing with a recess, a top side, and a bottom side opposite the top side and a kickstand having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end being rotatably coupled to the housing proximate the bottom side, and the second end being rotationally biased away from the housing. A variable friction assembly is coupled to the first end. The kickstand has a first position in which the second end is received within the recess, and a second position in which the second end is substantially rotatably separated from the recess. Further, the variable friction assembly applies a first friction load to the first end when the kickstand is the first position, and a second friction load when the kickstand is in the second position, wherein the first friction load is greater than the second friction load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Peter K Lee, John W. Pennington, Ken Robertson, Jacques Gagne, Bruce Eisenhauer
  • Publication number: 20150250064
    Abstract: A support assembly has a base that is pivotable with respect to an arm. A rotatable cam is provided that has a non-circular profile. A biasing assembly is linked to the cam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Peter K. Lee, Jacques Gagne, Raymond L. Gradwohl
  • Patent number: 9031616
    Abstract: A body for a mobile device shaped like a sleeve is closed on all but one side and configured to receive an internal body including electronic components through the open side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Facebook, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacques Gagne, Gerald Kirk McGinty
  • Patent number: 8842422
    Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus is used with a lock interface member attached to a housing of a portable electronic device. The security apparatus may include an engagement element as well as a stabilizing element. The engagement element and the stabilizing element may secure the security apparatus to the lock interface member, and therefore to the housing of the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: John Hung, Ryan White, Guillermo Andres, David Thomas Dobson, Jacque Gagne
  • Publication number: 20140247553
    Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a head having a base. The head also includes a plurality of engagement elements extending from the base and configured to be inserted into an aperture of the portable electronic device. The plurality of engagement elements is movable relative to the body while inserted into the aperture to engage a portion of the portable electronic device. The head further includes a linear element positioned between the plurality of engagement elements. The linear element is movable relative to the plurality of engagement elements to push the plurality of engagement elements radially outward. The security apparatus also includes a security device attached to the head and configured to engage the immovable object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: John Hung, Ryan White, Guillermo Andres, David Thomas Dobson, Jacque Gagne
  • Publication number: 20140208594
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a box cutter. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a box cutter apparatus with an auto-locking blade guard. Embodiments of the box cutter apparatus are further comprised of a handle guard designed to protect the hand of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas Scimone, Kenneth Robertson, Jacques Gagne, Scot Herbst
  • Publication number: 20140200052
    Abstract: Tooling and methods for co-molding a body with two different materials. An internal die assembly comprising at least two parts allows for placement of a component and co-molding of the body around the component and then removal of the internal die assembly without disturbing the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Facebook, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacques Gagne, Gerald Kirk McGinty
  • Patent number: 8708689
    Abstract: Tooling and methods for co-molding a body with two different materials. An internal die assembly comprising at least two parts allows for placement of a component and co-molding of the body around the component and then removal of the internal die assembly without disturbing the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Facebook, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacques Gagne, Gerald Kirk McGinty
  • Patent number: 8670232
    Abstract: A flat-panel display stand in accordance with the present invention includes a modular assembly for supporting a display on a horizontal surface so that the display tilt can be adjusted by the user. The stand has a modular design with only two modules: a retainer clip and supporting leg that are uniquely hinged together and connected to the rear of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert P. Bliven, Jacques Gagne, Kenneth G. Robertson, Brian Lee, Brian David Perry
  • Publication number: 20130065645
    Abstract: Tooling and methods for co-molding a body with two different materials. An internal die assembly comprising at least two parts allows for placement of a component and co-molding of the body around the component and then removal of the internal die assembly without disturbing the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Jacques Gagne, Gerald Kirk McGinty
  • Publication number: 20130065646
    Abstract: A body for a mobile device shaped like a sleeve is closed on all but one side and configured to receive an internal body including electronic components through the open side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Jacques Gagne, Gerald Kirk McGinty
  • Patent number: 8381635
    Abstract: A brewing device comprising a brewing system; a handle assembly coupled to the brewing system and containing a source of compressed fluid; and a valve system, coupled to the handle, to selectively place the source of compressed fluid in fluid communication with the brewing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Espressi, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. O'Brien, Jacques Gagne, Stephen Hooper, Benjamin Pei-Ming Chia, Yi-Chun Liao, Ray Gradwohl, Kenneth Robertson
  • Publication number: 20120120628
    Abstract: A flat-panel display stand in accordance with the present invention includes a modular assembly for supporting a display on a horizontal surface so that the display tilt can be adjusted by the user. The stand has a modular design with only two modules: a retainer clip and supporting leg that are uniquely hinged together and connected to the rear of the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Robert P Bliven, Jacques Gagne, Kenneth G. Robertson, Brian Lee, Brian David Perry
  • Publication number: 20110303803
    Abstract: A support structure for a display device is disclosed. The support structure may include a main rail configured to attach to the display. The main rail can have a first mating element extending along a portion of the length of the main rail and the main rail has a profile. The support structure also can have a guide member including a second mating element to mate with the first mating element and a friction pad configured to contact the curved profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: David N. SKINNER, Ken Robertson, Peter K. Lee, Jacques Gagne, Bruce Eisenhauer
  • Publication number: 20110122551
    Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus is used with a lock interface member attached to a housing of a portable electronic device. The security apparatus may include an engagement element as well as a stabilizing element. The engagement element and the stabilizing element may secure the security apparatus to the lock interface member, and therefore to the housing of the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: John Hung, Ryan White, Guillermo Andres, David Thomas Dobson, Jacque Gagne
  • Publication number: 20110050574
    Abstract: An embodiment of a keyboard has a tilt adjustment device that spans a width of the keyboard and that is pivotally attached to the keyboard. The tilt adjustment device is pivotable between a first position and a second position. When the tilt adjustment device is in the second position, the tilt adjustment device supports the keyboard in a second position that is tilted relative to a first position of the keyboard when tilt adjustment device is in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Dean Depay, Ray Gradwohl, Jacques Gagne
  • Patent number: 7854420
    Abstract: Embodiments of mounting clips are described. One such embodiment of a mounting clip for attaching an object, device, or portion of a device to a computer monitor comprises a main body. At least one hook-shaped rib is coupled to the main body. The at least one rib is removably insertable within an opening in the computer monitor. A foot, coupled to the main body, contacts an exterior surface of the computer monitor while the at least one rib is inserted within the opening. A holder receptacle is coupled to the main body and provides a mating point for coupling an object to the mounting clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Dean Depay, Benjamin Abraham, Frederic Frappereau, Ray Gradwohl, Jacques Gagne