Patents by Inventor Jean-Pierre Emond
Jean-Pierre Emond 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: 11958677Abstract: Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a method and apparatus for shipping products so as to control the temperatures the products are exposed to. Embodiments can increase the amount of time the product and/or portions of the product experience a desired temperature range and/or reduce the amount of time the product and/or portions of the product experience temperatures outside of the desired temperature range and/or experience an undesirable temperature range. Embodiments can incorporate biotic materials, such as wood fibers or moss, positioned around and/or near the product positioned inside a packaging container or around a pallet load, such that the biotic materials restrict heat flow from one or more locations on the exterior of the package to one or more other locations in the interior of the package.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: ILLUMINATE CONSULTING, LLCInventors: Melissa Germain, Jean-Pierre Emond
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Patent number: 11898795Abstract: Method and apparatus for thermally protecting a product, when storing and/or shipping a product, to control temperatures products are exposed to. Embodiments increase the amount of time portions of the product experience a desired temperature range and/or reduce the amount of time portions of the product experience temperatures outside a desired temperature range and/or experience an undesirable temperature range. Embodiments incorporate thermally conductive materials, referred to as conductive equalizers, positioned around and/or near the product positioned inside a packaging container, where the conductive materials conduct heat from locations in the package interior to other locations in the package interior.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: ILLUMINATE CONSULTING, LLC.Inventors: Jean-Pierre Emond, Melissa Germain
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Publication number: 20220144529Abstract: Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a method and apparatus for thermally protecting a product, such as when storing and/or shipping a product, so as to control the temperatures the products are exposed to. Embodiments can increased the amount of time the product and/or portions of the product experience a desired temperature range and/or reduce the amount of time the product and/or portions of the product experience temperatures outside of the desired temperature range and/or experience an undesirable temperature range. Embodiments can incorporate thermally conductive materials, such as aluminum sheets, positioned around and/or near the product positioned inside a packaging container, such that the conductive materials conduct heat from one or more locations in the interior of the package to one or more other locations in the interior of the package. These thermally conductive materials can be referred to as conductive equalizers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: JEAN-PIERRE EMOND, MELISSA GERMAIN
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Patent number: 11248831Abstract: Method and apparatus for thermally protecting a product, when storing and/or shipping a product, to control temperatures products are exposed to. Embodiments increase the amount of time portions of the product experience a desired temperature range and/or reduce the amount of time portions of the product experience temperatures outside a desired temperature range and/or experience an undesirable temperature range. Embodiments incorporate thermally conductive materials, referred to as conductive equalizers, positioned around and/or near the product positioned inside a packaging container, where the conductive materials conduct heat from locations in the package interior to other locations in the package interior.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: ILLUMINATE CONSULTING, LLCInventors: Jean-Pierre Emond, Melissa Germain
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Publication number: 20210269225Abstract: Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a method and apparatus for shipping products so as to control the temperatures the products are exposed to. Embodiments can increase the amount of time the product and/or portions of the product experience a desired temperature range and/or reduce the amount of time the product and/or portions of the product experience temperatures outside of the desired temperature range and/or experience an undesirable temperature range. Embodiments can incorporate biotic materials, such as wood fibers or moss, positioned around and/or near the product positioned inside a packaging container or around a pallet load, such that the biotic materials restrict heat flow from one or more locations on the exterior of the package to one or more other locations in the interior of the package.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2019Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: MELISSA GERMAIN, JEAN-PIERRE EMOND
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Publication number: 20190285328Abstract: Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a method and apparatus for thermally protecting a product, such as when storing and/or shipping a product, so as to control the temperatures the products are exposed to. Embodiments can increased the amount of time the product and/or portions of the product experience a desired temperature range and/or reduce the amount of time the product and/or portions of the product experience temperatures outside of the desired temperature range and/or experience an undesirable temperature range. Embodiments can incorporate thermally conductive materials, such as aluminum sheets, positioned around and/or near the product positioned inside a packaging container, such that the conductive materials conduct heat from one or more locations in the interior of the package to one or more other locations in the interior of the package. These thermally conductive materials can be referred to as conductive equalizers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: JEAN-PIERRE EMOND, MELISSA GERMAIN
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Patent number: 10309709Abstract: Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a method and apparatus for thermally protecting a product, such as when storing and/or shipping a product, so as to control the temperatures the products are exposed to. Embodiments can increased the amount of time the product and/or portions of the product experience a desired temperature range and/or reduce the amount of time the product and/or portions of the product experience temperatures outside of the desired temperature range and/or experience an undesirable temperature range. Embodiments can incorporate thermally conductive materials, such as aluminum sheets, positioned around and/or near the product positioned inside a packaging container, such that the conductive materials conduct heat from one or more locations in the interior of the package to one or more other locations in the interior of the package. These thermally conductive materials can be referred to as conductive equalizers.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: ILLUMINATE CONSULTING, LLCInventors: Jean-Pierre Emond, Melissa Germain
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Patent number: 9889964Abstract: Embodiments relate to a cover, a method of covering, and a cover system for shipments of products transported by air with ULDs. The cover system can be adapted to any skid such as wooden or plastic pallets used for smaller loads used in air transport or any other mode of transportation. The cover system can include one or multiple parts. Each part of the cover system can be made of one or more layers. Each layer can be made of a single material or a combination of different materials. Different parts of the cover can be made of different materials or different combination of materials. The cover system provides thermal protection to temperature-sensitive products in or on the ULD. The cover system maintains the proper relative humidity level and gas concentrations for horticultural product loads. The cover system decreases the amount of water vapor released in the cargo holds.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: BLUEYE, LLCInventors: Jean-Pierre Emond, William Pelletier
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Patent number: 9689602Abstract: Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a method and apparatus for thermally protecting a product, such as when storing and/or shipping a product, so as to control the temperatures the products are exposed to. Embodiments can increased the amount of time the product and/or portions of the product experience a desired temperature range and/or reduce the amount of time the product and/or portions of the product experience temperatures outside of the desired temperature range and/or experience an undesirable temperature range. Embodiments can incorporate thermally conductive materials, such as aluminum sheets, positioned around and/or near the product positioned inside a packaging container, such that the conductive materials conduct heat from one or more locations in the interior of the package to one or more other locations in the interior of the package. These thermally conductive materials can be referred to as conductive equalizers.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: ILLUMINATE CONSULTING, LLCInventors: Jean-Pierre Emond, Melissa Germain
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Patent number: 9449266Abstract: A method and apparatus for tracking transported items using RFID tags are provided. A tote for transporting RFID tagged items includes a body capable of enclosing one or more RFID tagged items. RF reflective and/or absorbent material is positioned to inhibit RF signals from reaching the enclosed RFID tagged items from outside the body. A portion of a wall of the tote or a sleeve for insertion into the tote can be free of reflective and/or absorbent material to allow RF signals to be sent into, and exit, the tote. The RF reflective and/or absorbent material can be provided with or without texture.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: Jean-Pierre Emond, Dilek Dagdelen Uysal, Jeffrey Lane Wells
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Publication number: 20150285548Abstract: Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a method and apparatus for thermally protecting a product, such as when storing and/or shipping a product, so as to control the temperatures the products are exposed to. Embodiments can increased the amount of time the product and/or portions of the product experience a desired temperature range and/or reduce the amount of time the product and/or portions of the product experience temperatures outside of the desired temperature range and/or experience an undesirable temperature range. Embodiments can incorporate thermally conductive materials, such as aluminum sheets, positioned around and/or near the product positioned inside a packaging container, such that the conductive materials conduct heat from one or more locations in the interior of the package to one or more other locations in the interior of the package. These thermally conductive materials can be referred to as conductive equalizers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Jean-Pierre EMOND, Melissa GERMAIN
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Publication number: 20140174692Abstract: Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a method and apparatus for thermally protecting a product, such as when storing and/or shipping a product, so as to control the temperatures the products are exposed to. Embodiments can increased the amount of time the product and/or portions of the product experience a desired temperature range and/or reduce the amount of time the product and/or portions of the product experience temperatures outside of the desired temperature range and/or experience an undesirable temperature range. Embodiments can incorporate thermally conductive materials, such as aluminum sheets, positioned around and/or near the product positioned inside a packaging container, such that the conductive materials conduct heat from one or more locations in the interior of the package to one or more other locations in the interior of the package. These thermally conductive materials can be referred to as conductive equalizers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: ILLUMINATE CONSULTING, LLC.Inventors: JEAN-PIERRE EMOND, MELISSA GERMAIN
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Publication number: 20140138281Abstract: Embodiments relate to a cover, a method of covering, and a cover system for shipments of products transported by air with ULDs. The cover system can be adapted to any skid such as wooden or plastic pallets used for smaller loads used in air transport or any other mode of transportation. The cover system can include one or multiple parts. Each part of the cover system can be made of one or more layers. Each layer can be made of a single material or a combination of different materials. Different parts of the cover can be made of different materials or different combination of materials. The cover system provides thermal protection to temperature-sensitive products in or on the ULD. The cover system maintains the proper relative humidity level and gas concentrations for horticultural product loads. The cover system decreases the amount of water vapor released in the cargo holds.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: BLUEYE, LLCInventors: JEAN-PIERRE EMOND, WILLIAM PELLETIER
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Publication number: 20130318925Abstract: Embodiments relate to a cover, a method of covering, and a cover system for shipments of products transported by air with ULDs. The cover system can be adapted to any skid such as wooden or plastic pallets used for smaller loads used in air transport or any other mode of transportation. The cover system can include one or multiple parts. Each part of the cover system can be made of one or more layers. Each layer can be made of a single material or a combination of different materials. Different parts of the cover can be made of different materials or different combination of materials. The cover system provides thermal protection to temperature-sensitive products in or on the ULD. The cover system maintains the proper relative humidity level and gas concentrations for horticultural product loads. The cover system decreases the amount of water vapor released in the cargo holds.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: BLUEYE, LLCInventors: JEAN-PIERRE EMOND, WILLIAM PELLETIER
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Patent number: 8580369Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a cover, a method of covering, and a cover system to be used with shipments of products transported by air with ULDs. The cover system provides thermal protection to temperature-sensitive products in or on the ULD. The cover system maintains the proper relative humidity level and gas concentrations (oxygen, carbon dioxide and ethylene) for horticultural product loads. The cover system can also have antimicrobial properties. In addition, the cover system decreases the amount of water vapor released in the cargo holds which is known to affect the reliability of the aircraft smoke detection system and to cause false fire alarms.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Blueye, LLCInventors: Jean-Pierre Emond, William Pelletier
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Patent number: 8499533Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a cover, a method of covering, and a cover system to be used with shipments of products transported by air with ULDs. The dimensions of the cover system can vary depending on the ULD they are designed to be used with. The cover system can also be adapted to any individual skid such as wooden or plastic pallets used for smaller loads used in air transport or any other mode of transportation. The cover system can include one or multiple parts that wrap the shipment. Each part of the cover system can be made of one or more layers. Each layer can be made of a single material or a combination of different materials, and different layers can incorporate different materials. The different parts of the cover can be made of different materials or different combination of materials. In specific embodiments, materials used for the cover system are Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) friendly.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Blueye, LLCInventors: Jean-Pierre Emond, William Pelletier
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Publication number: 20110252749Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a cover, a method of covering, and a cover system to be used with shipments of products transported by air with ULDs. The dimensions of the cover system can vary depending on the ULD they are designed to be used with. The cover system can also be adapted to any individual skid such as wooden or plastic pallets used for smaller loads used in air transport or any other mode of transportation. The cover system can include one or multiple parts that wrap the shipment. Each part of the cover system can be made of one or more layers. Each layer can be made of a single material or a combination of different materials, and different layers can incorporate different materials. The different parts of the cover can be made of different materials or different combination of materials. In specific embodiments, materials used for the cover system are Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) friendly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: BLUEYE, LLCInventors: JEAN-PIERRE EMOND, WILLIAM PELLETIER
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Publication number: 20100213086Abstract: A method and apparatus for tracking transported items using RFID tags are provided. A tote for transporting RFID tagged items includes a body capable of enclosing one or more RFID tagged items. RF reflective and/or absorbent material is positioned to inhibit RF signals from reaching the enclosed RFID tagged items from outside the body. A portion of a wall of the tote or a sleeve for insertion into the tote can be free of reflective and/or absorbent material to allow RF signals to be sent into, and exit, the tote. The RF reflective and/or absorbent material can be provided with or without texture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Pierre Emond, Dilek Dagdelen Uysal, Jeffrey Lane Wells
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Publication number: 20100052215Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a method and system for identifying goods contained within a container. In an embodiment, a method of manufacturing a plastic container with an embedded RFID tag is provided. In an embodiment, a system includes a plastic container and plastic substrate, with an RFID tag disposed on the substrate. In an embodiment, the substrate can be embedded in a surface of the plastic container. In a further specific embodiment, the substrate can be a label used for in-mold labeling. Such a label can provide the labeling, or markings, for the container. Labeling the container and embedding an RFID tag during the same injection step can save time and costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2007Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: University of Florida Research Foundation , Inc.Inventors: Jean-Pierre Emond, Khe Van Chau
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Publication number: 20090020448Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a cover, a method of covering, and a cover system to be used with shipments of products transported by air with ULDs. The dimensions of the cover system can vary depending on the ULD they are designed to be used with. The cover system can also be adapted to any individual skid such as wooden or plastic pallets used for smaller loads used in air transport or any other mode of transportation. The cover system can include one or multiple parts that wrap the shipment. Each part of the cover system can be made of one or more layers. Each layer can be made of a single material or a combination of different materials, and different layers can incorporate different materials. The different parts of the cover can be made of different materials or different combination of materials. In specific embodiments, materials used for the cover system are Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) friendly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventors: Jean-Pierre Emond, William Pelletier