Patents by Inventor Marc Robitaille

Marc Robitaille 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: 8701869
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for moving a dolly longitudinally along its base. The apparatus comprises a first motorized drive that transmits a drive from a motorized unit to a first rotating axle mounted on the apparatus. A second motorized drive transmits the drive from the first rotating axle to the dolly, thereby moving the dolly longitudinally along the base. The apparatus is environmentally friendly and may be operated in a wide range of temperatures, including in sub-freezing climates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Supermetal Structures Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Robitaille, Stephane Desrosiers
  • Patent number: 8597092
    Abstract: There is described a method for controlling an exhaust system having at least two fans, a plenum chamber interconnecting the at least two fans, and a bypass air damper in the plenum chamber to allow bypass air to flow therethrough, the method comprising: monitoring pressure in the plenum chamber of the system; detecting a variation of the pressure beyond a predetermined range; and regulating operation of the exhaust system in response to the pressure variation in order to return the pressure to within the predetermined range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Inventors: Minel Kupferberg, Marc Robitaille
  • Publication number: 20130081927
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for moving a dolly longitudinally along its base. The apparatus comprises a first motorized drive that transmits a drive from a motorized unit to a first rotating axle mounted on the apparatus. A second motorized drive transmits the drive from the first rotating axle to the dolly, thereby moving the dolly longitudinally along the base. The apparatus is environmentally friendly and may be operated in a wide range of temperatures, including in sub-freezing climates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: SUPERMETAL STRUCTURES INC.
    Inventors: Marc ROBITAILLE, Stephane DESROSIERS
  • Publication number: 20120138386
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a structure, a safety apparatus and a kit for safeguarding workers located atop a freight vehicle. The structure comprises a base and a top rail supported by the base. The top rail is in overhanging placement relative to the base so that the vehicle may be positioned adjacent to the structure and underneath the top rail. Safety equipment may be attached to a moveable attachment point supported by the top rail so that workers may wear the safety equipment and walk along a length of the vehicle while being protected from an eventual fall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: SUPERMETAL STRUCTURES INC.
    Inventor: Marc ROBITAILLE
  • Publication number: 20080274686
    Abstract: There is described a method for controlling an exhaust system having at least two fans, a plenum chamber interconnecting the at least two fans, and a bypass air damper in the plenum chamber to allow bypass air to flow therethrough, the method comprising: monitoring pressure in the plenum chamber of the system; detecting a variation of the pressure beyond a predetermined range; and regulating operation of the exhaust system in response to the pressure variation in order to return the pressure to within the predetermined range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Minel Kupferberg, Marc Robitaille
  • Publication number: 20060217055
    Abstract: There is described a method for controlling an exhaust system having at least two fans, a plenum chamber interconnecting the at least two fans, and a bypass air damper in the plenum chamber to allow bypass air to flow therethrough, the method comprising: monitoring pressure in the plenum chamber of the system; detecting a variation of the pressure beyond a predetermined range; and regulating operation of the exhaust system in response to the pressure variation in order to return the pressure to within the predetermined range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventors: Minel Kupferberg, Marc Robitaille
  • Patent number: 7077739
    Abstract: The high velocity and high dilution exhaust system uses a centrifugal fan provided with a tapered nozzle. The nozzle compresses the airstream exiting the fan to increase back pressure and velocity. The air flow from the fan enters a stack having a venturi further increasing the velocity and decreasing the pressure. The decrease in pressure causes a suction, allowing the introduction of ambient air to mix with and dilute the output of the fan. The total discharge from the exhaust stack has a high velocity resulting in a plume height and effective height of the exhaust before dispersion occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventors: Minel Kupferberg, Marc Robitaille
  • Patent number: 7018287
    Abstract: The high velocity and high dilution exhaust system uses a centrifugal fan provided with a tapered nozzle. The nozzle compresses the airstream exiting the fan to increase back pressure and velocity. The air flow from the fan enters a stack having a venturi further increasing the velocity and decreasing the pressure. The decrease in pressure causes a suction, allowing the introduction of ambient air to mix with and dilute the output of the fan. The total discharge from the exhaust stack has a high velocity resulting in a plume height and effective height of the exhaust before dispersion occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventors: Minel Kupferberg, Marc Robitaille
  • Publication number: 20060019593
    Abstract: The high velocity and high dilution exhaust system uses a centrifugal fan provided with a tapered nozzle. The nozzle compresses the airstream exiting the fan to increase back pressure and velocity. The air flow from the fan enters a stack having a venturi further increasing the velocity and decreasing the pressure. The decrease in pressure causes a suction, allowing the introduction of ambient air to mix with and dilute the output of the fan. The total discharge from the exhaust stack has a high velocity resulting in a plume height and effective height of the exhaust before dispersion occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Minel Kupferberg, Marc Robitaille
  • Publication number: 20060019592
    Abstract: The high velocity and high dilution exhaust system uses a centrifugal fan provided with a tapered nozzle. The nozzle compresses the airstream exiting the fan to increase back pressure and velocity. The air flow from the fan enters a stack having a venturi further increasing the velocity and decreasing the pressure. The decrease in pressure causes a suction, allowing the introduction of ambient air to mix with and dilute the output of the fan. The total discharge from the exhaust stack has a high velocity resulting in a plume height. and effective height of the exhaust before dispersion occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Minel Kupferberg, Marc Robitaille
  • Patent number: D665269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Omniplast Inc.
    Inventor: Marc Robitaille