Patents by Inventor Jules Gauthier
Jules Gauthier 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: 11333682Abstract: A probe includes a first rod having a first axis and a second rod having a second axis. A first end of the first rod is connected to a first end of the second rod to form an angle that maintains a “total internal reflection” effect for waves propagating through the probe. A second end of the second rod includes a prong facilitating attachment of the probe to a housing block. The first axis and the second axis define a plane. A second end of the first rod includes a tapered face formed perpendicular to the plane. The tapered face is sufficiently flat to make planar contact with a portion of a component under study. A support is formed in the plane and connected to the second rod. A second end of the support includes a connector to facilitate attachment of the probe to the housing block.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CANADA CO., LTD.Inventors: Haotian Zhu, Ke Wu, Jules Gauthier
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Publication number: 20210285985Abstract: A probe includes a first rod having a first axis and a second rod having a second axis. A first end of the first rod is connected to a first end of the second rod to form an angle that maintains a “total internal reflection” effect for waves propagating through the probe. A second end of the second rod includes a prong facilitating attachment of the probe to a housing block. The first axis and the second axis define a plane. A second end of the first rod includes a tapered face formed perpendicular to the plane. The tapered face is sufficiently flat to make planar contact with a portion of a component under study. A support is formed in the plane and connected to the second rod. A second end of the support includes a connector to facilitate attachment of the probe to the housing block.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.Inventors: Haotian ZHU, Ke WU, Jules GAUTHIER
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Patent number: 10328432Abstract: There is described a method for heating a sample material in a sample holder, the method comprising receiving the sample holder in a heating chamber of a heating system, the sample holder having at least one sample recipient with the sample material therein; dynamically forming an individual mini microwave cavity around the sample recipient; and applying microwaves generated by at least one microwave generator directly to the sample.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: SCP SCIENCEInventors: George Feilders, Arthur Ross, Raymond Guay, Ramin Deban, Jules Gauthier
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Publication number: 20170320062Abstract: There is described a method for heating a sample material in a sample holder, the method comprising receiving the sample holder in a heating chamber of a heating system, the sample holder having at least one sample recipient with the sample material therein; dynamically forming an individual mini microwave cavity around the sample recipient; and applying microwaves generated by at least one microwave generator directly to the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: George FEILDERS, Arthur ROSS, Raymond GUAY, Ramin DEBAN, Jules GAUTHIER
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Patent number: 9687851Abstract: There is described a method for heating a sample material in a sample holder, the method comprising receiving the sample holder in a heating chamber of a heating system, the sample holder having at least one sample recipient with the sample material therein; dynamically forming an individual mini microwave cavity around the sample recipient; and applying microwaves generated by at least one microwave generator directly to the sample.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: SPC SCIENCEInventors: George Feilders, Arthur Ross, Raymond Guay, Ramin Deban, Jules Gauthier
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Publication number: 20140360287Abstract: There is described a method for heating a sample material in a sample holder, the method comprising receiving the sample holder in a heating chamber of a heating system, the sample holder having at least one sample recipient with the sample material therein; dynamically forming an individual mini microwave cavity around the sample recipient; and applying microwaves generated by at least one microwave generator directly to the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: George FEILDERS, Arthur ROSS, Raymond GUAY, Ramin DEBAN, Jules GAUTHIER
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Patent number: 8845983Abstract: There is described a heating system for independently heating at least one sample recipient containing a sample, the sample recipient provided in a sample holder, comprising: a heating chamber having at least one opening and adapted to receive the sample holder; at least one microwave generator for generating microwaves; at least one microwave applicator inside the heating chamber connected to the at least one microwave generator, the at least one microwave applicator comprising an oven cavity portion for creating a mini microwave cavity around a single sample recipient in the sample holder, and for applying microwaves generated by the at least one microwave generator directly to the single sample recipient; and a control unit for controlling the at least one microwave generator.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: SCP ScienceInventors: George Feilders, Arthur Ross, Raymond Guay, Ramin Deban, Jules Gauthier
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Patent number: 8759726Abstract: There is described a power splitter for directing electromagnetic power comprising: an input port for receiving the electromagnetic power; at least one dielectric element placed inside the power splitter; at least two output ports for outputting the power according to a splitting ratio, the at least two output ports placed on a surface opposite to the input port; and at least one dielectric moving device for positioning the at least one dielectric element between the at least two output ports to dynamically direct the power into the at least two output ports according to the power splitting ratio.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: SCP ScienceInventors: Art Ross, George Feilders, Sébastien Roy, Jules Gauthier, Ramin Deban, Cevdet Akyel
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Publication number: 20130335110Abstract: There is provided a test fixture for testing a planar circuit. The test fixture comprises a body adapted to retain therein the planar circuit and to be connected to test equipment. The body provides a transition between the planar circuit and the test equipment and comprises a base member having a first surface and a fixation member having a second surface and connected to the base member through a first connection allowing movement along a first axis of the fixation member relative to the base member, a spacing defined between the first surface and the second surface for retaining therein an end of the planar circuit, the fixation member movable along the first axis relative to the base member for adjusting the spacing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Jules GAUTHIER, Tarek DJERAFI, Ke WU, Andreas PATROVSKY
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Publication number: 20130119135Abstract: There is described herein an active bidirectional tag for use in an RF signaling system for real-time and non-real time localization. The tag has a first antenna that operates at a first frequency and a second antenna that operates at a second frequency. The two antennas allow the tag to perform more than one function concurrently, and to provide different ranges of communication between the two antennas. The tag is low cost, low power, and multi-use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: POLYVALOR, LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Jules Gauthier, Anthony Ghiotto, Ke Wu
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Publication number: 20110201127Abstract: There is described a heating system for independently heating at least one sample recipient containing a sample, the sample recipient provided in a sample holder, comprising: a heating chamber having at least one opening and adapted to receive the sample holder; at least one microwave generator for generating microwaves; at least one microwave applicator inside the heating chamber connected to the at least one microwave generator, the at least one microwave applicator comprising an oven cavity portion for creating a mini microwave cavity around a single sample recipient in the sample holder, and for applying microwaves generated by the at least one microwave generator directly to the single sample recipient; and a control unit for controlling the at least one microwave generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventors: George Feilders, Arthur Ross, Raymond Guay, Ramin Deban, Jules Gauthier
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Patent number: 7691092Abstract: An ambulatory device for measuring urine flow comprises a portable hand-held container and a handgrip mounted thereto. A flow-measuring device is located in the container, and a means for collecting the data measured by the flow-measuring device is also provided. The parameters of the urine flow in the container are measured by the flow-measuring device and are processed by the aforementioned means for collecting data. The handgrip is pivotally mounted to the container by a double-pivot mechanism for maintaining the container substantially vertical in a number of positions of the handgrip. The flow-measuring device includes a sensor that measures a displacement of an air column related to a variation of pressure due to a variation of a urine level in the container.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: McGill UniversityInventors: Jacques Corcos, Jules Gauthier, Ke Wu
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Publication number: 20090152262Abstract: There is described a power splitter for directing electromagnetic power comprising: an input port for receiving the electromagnetic power; at least one dielectric element placed inside the power splitter; at least two output ports for outputting the power according to a splitting ratio, the at least two output ports placed on a surface opposite to the input port; and at least one dielectric moving device for positioning the at least one dielectric element between the at least two output ports to dynamically direct the power into the at least two output ports according to the power splitting ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Art Ross, George Feilders, Sebastien Roy, Jules Gauthier, Ramin Deban, Cevdet Akyel
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Publication number: 20080143455Abstract: There is described a power splitter for directing electromagnetic power comprising: an input port for receiving the electromagnetic power; at least one dielectric element placed inside the power splitter; at least two output ports for outputting the power according to a splitting ratio, the at least two output ports placed on a surface opposite to the input port; and at least one dielectric moving device for positioning the at least one dielectric element between the at least two output ports to dynamically direct the power into the at least two output ports according to the power splitting ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Art Ross, George Feilders, Sebastien Roy, Jules Gauthier, Ramin Deban, Cevdet Akyel
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Publication number: 20080071259Abstract: A flexible microwave antenna assembly for a surgical ablation instrument capable of conforming to a tissue surface for ablation thereof. The ablation instrument includes a transmission line having a proximal portion suitable for connection to an electromagnetic energy source. The antenna assembly includes a flexible antenna coupled to the transmission line for radially generating an electric field sufficiently strong to cause tissue ablation. A flexible shield device is coupled to the antenna to substantially shield a surrounding area of the antenna from the electric field radially generated therefrom while permitting a majority of the field to be directed generally in a predetermined direction. A flexible insulator is disposed between the shield device and the antenna which defines a window portion enabling the transmission of the directed electric field in the predetermined direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Jules Gauthier, Dany Berube, Hiep Nguyen
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Patent number: 7301131Abstract: A flexible microwave antenna assembly for a surgical ablation instrument capable of conforming to a tissue surface for ablation thereof. The ablation instrument includes a transmission line having a proximal portion suitable for connection to an electromagnetic energy source. The antenna assembly includes a flexible antenna coupled to the transmission line for radially generating an electric field sufficiently strong to cause tissue ablation. A flexible shield device is coupled to the antenna to substantially shield a surrounding area of the antenna from the electric field radially generated therefrom while permitting a majority of the field to be directed generally in a predetermined direction. A flexible insulator is disposed between the shield device and the antenna which defines a window portion enabling the transmission of the directed electric field in the predetermined direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: AFx, Inc.Inventors: Jules Gauthier, Dany Berube, Hiep Nguyen
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Publication number: 20060138122Abstract: A flexible microwave antenna assembly for a surgical ablation instrument capable of conforming to a tissue surface for ablation thereof. The ablation instrument includes a transmission line having a proximal portion suitable for connection to an electromagnetic energy source. The antenna assembly includes a flexible antenna coupled to the transmission line for radially generating an electric field sufficiently strong to cause tissue ablation. A flexible shield device is coupled to the antenna to substantially shield a surrounding area of the antenna from the electric field radially generated therefrom while permitting a majority of the field to be directed generally in a predetermined direction. A flexible insulator is disposed between the shield device and the antenna which defines a window portion enabling the transmission of the directed electric field in the predetermined direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2006Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Jules Gauthier, Dany Berube, Hiep Nguyen
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Publication number: 20060116673Abstract: A flexible microwave antenna assembly for a surgical ablation instrument is capable of conforming to a tissue surface for ablation thereof. The ablation instrument includes a transmission line having a proximal portion suitable for connection to an electromagnetic energy source, and includes a flexible antenna coupled to the transmission line for radially generating an electric field sufficiently strong to cause tissue ablation. A flexible shield device is coupled to the antenna to substantially shield a surrounding area of the antenna from the electric field radially generated therefrom while permitting a majority of the field to be directed generally in a predetermined direction. A flexible insulator is disposed between the shield device and the antenna to define a window portion enabling the transmission of the directed electric field in the predetermined direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2006Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventors: Jules Gauthier, Dany Berube, Hiep Nguyen
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Patent number: 7033352Abstract: A flexible microwave antenna assembly for a surgical ablation instrument capable of conforming to a tissue surface for ablation thereof. The ablation instrument includes a transmission line having a proximal portion suitable for connection to an electromagnetic energy source. The antenna assembly includes a flexible antenna coupled to the transmission line for radially generating an electric field sufficiently strong to cause tissue ablation. A flexible shield device is coupled to the antenna to substantially shield a surrounding area of the antenna from the electric field radially generated therefrom while permitting a majority of the field to be directed generally in a predetermined direction. A flexible insulator is disposed between the shield device and the antenna which defines a window portion enabling the transmission of the directed electric field in the predetermined direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2000Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: AFX, Inc.Inventors: Jules Gauthier, Dany Berube, Hiep Nguyen
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Publication number: 20020193783Abstract: A flexible microwave antenna assembly for a surgical ablation instrument capable of conforming to a tissue surface for ablation thereof. The ablation instrument includes a transmission line having a proximal portion suitable for connection to an electromagnetic energy source. The antenna assembly includes a flexible antenna coupled to the transmission line for radially generating an electric field sufficiently strong to cause tissue ablation. A flexible shield device is coupled to the antenna to substantially shield a surrounding area of the antenna from the electric field radially generated therefrom while permitting a majority of the field to be directed generally in a predetermined direction. A flexible insulator is disposed between the shield device and the antenna which defines a window portion enabling the transmission of the directed electric field in the predetermined direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Applicant: AFX, INC.Inventors: Jules Gauthier, Dany Berube, Hiep Nguyen