Patents by Inventor Luc St-Pierre

Luc St-Pierre 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).

  • Publication number: 20080149469
    Abstract: A configurable keypad assembly adapted for vehicular controls. A kit for assembling such a configurable keypad is also disclosed. The overlay is provided with identification markings. The keypad assembly includes a configurable keypad circuit provided with a plurality of switches responsive to pressure thereon. The keypad circuit is encased in a flexible sleeve that is shaped to fit over the circuit. The top surface of the sleeve has a number of independently pressable button areas in alignment with the switches, such that any pressure exerted on a given button area activates the switch under it. The assembly also includes means for securing the rigid fascia overlay over the button areas. The identification markings on the overlay, once installed, are in alignment with the button areas. The configurable keypad assembly has the flexibility of being distributed with or without the fascia overlay and can be made waterproof for marine applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Pierre Gaudet, Bertrand Mallette, Luc St-Pierre, Mario Gagnon, Patrick Mainville, Jean-Francois Lebeuf
  • Publication number: 20080133075
    Abstract: An automatic trim system for a jet propulsion watercraft is provided. Control electronics are in communication with a steering angle sensor to monitor the steering angle of the watercraft, and evaluate a target setting for the trim taking the steering angle into consideration. Control signals are sent to an appropriate actuating device for adjusting the trim angle accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Luc ST-PIERRE, Pierre Gaudet, Christian Laing
  • Patent number: 4480851
    Abstract: This stowable trailer is arranged to take little floor space for stowage while avoiding recourse to a collapsible frame with its inherent disadvantages. This stowable trailer comprises a rigid frame, a pair of stowage wheels attached on one side of the frame to roll the trailer on them while it stands upright on that side. The trailer is provided with road wheel units which are pivotally retractable, so as not to project from the bottom of the trailer in their stowed-away position, and with handles to help rolling the trailer on the stowage wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1984
    Inventor: Luc St-Pierre