Patents by Inventor Martin Boudreau

Martin Boudreau 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: 10240710
    Abstract: An insulation compression reduction assembly for reducing compression of an insulating material surrounding a horizontally extending pipe in combination with a pipe support supporting said pipe. The compression reduction assembly includes a base pressure skate element sized and shaped to fit within the pipe support, a pipe holder structure sized and shaped to rest against an outer surface of the horizontal extending pipe, and a spacing element connecting the base pressure skate element and the pipe holder structure and forming an offset spacing therebetween for reducing compression of the insulating material. An insulation compression reduction kit of disassembled components of the above assembly that can be used to form the above compression reduction assembly is also provided according to the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventors: Martin Boudreau, Christian Montplaisir
  • Publication number: 20170284589
    Abstract: An insulation compression reduction assembly for reducing compression of an insulating material surrounding a horizontally extending pipe in combination with a pipe support supporting said pipe. The compression reduction assembly includes a base pressure skate element sized and shaped to fit within the pipe support, a pipe holder structure sized and shaped to rest against an outer surface of the horizontal extending pipe, and a spacing element connecting the base pressure skate element and the pipe holder structure and forming an offset spacing therebetween for reducing compression of the insulating material. An insulation compression reduction kit of disassembled components of the above assembly that can be used to form the above compression reduction assembly is also provided according to the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Martin BOUDREAU, Christian MONTPLAISIR
  • Patent number: 8297561
    Abstract: A pipe support for supporting a horizontally extending pipe in combination with a vertical hanger. The pipe support comprises a U-shaped body being opened at a top end thereof. The pipe support also comprises a pair of transversal vertical ribs, located on the outer surface of the body and extending transversally to an axis formed between the extremities of the body. The pair of transversal vertical ribs forms a space to receive the hanger therebetween, the space being positioned between the first and second extremities of the body. The pipe support further comprises a shock detection mechanism attachable to the pipe support. The shock detection mechanism comprises a shock indicator movable between a hold position and an alert position indicative that the pipe support was subjected to a shock exceeding a predetermined threshold force. A pipe support kit is also provided according to the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventors: Christian Montplaisir, Martin Boudreau
  • Patent number: 8074943
    Abstract: A pipe support which comprises a body having a recess of a generally U-shaped configuration formed therein, the recess being opened at a top end, the body having a clamping portion extending downwardly and which clamping portion includes first and second resilient members which each comprise a vertical sidewall and an inwardly extending end segment. The pipe support is particularly suitable for use on various structural members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventors: Martin Boudreau, Jean-Pierre Thibault
  • Patent number: 8015639
    Abstract: A folding bed for supporting an intended user having a torso and a pair of lower limbs. First and second supporting sections are provided for supporting respectively the torso and the lower limbs and are pivotally coupled together through a first-to-second section pivotal link for pivotal movement between an extended configuration and a bent configuration. When the first and second supporting sections are respectively in the extended and bent configurations, the first-to-second section pivotal link is respectively at a first and a second level relative to the frame base, the second level being substantially lower than the first level. The first and second supporting sections are movable by the intended user between the extended and bent configurations with the intended user laying in the bed and moving the torso with respect to the lower limbs to change an angle therebetween and cause a corresponding change in an angle between the first and second supporting sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Martin Boudreau
  • Publication number: 20100293710
    Abstract: A folding bed for supporting an intended user having a torso and a pair of lower limbs. First and second supporting sections are provided for supporting respectively the torso and the lower limbs and are pivotally coupled together through a first-to-second section pivotal link for pivotal movement between an extended configuration and a bent configuration. When the first and second supporting sections are respectively in the extended and bent configurations, the first-to-second section pivotal link is respectively at a first and a second level relative to the frame base, the second level being substantially lower than the first level. The first and second supporting sections are movable by the intended user between the extended and bent configurations with the intended user laying in the bed and moving the torso with respect to the lower limbs to change an angle therebetween and cause a corresponding change in an angle between the first and second supporting sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: Martin Boudreau
  • Patent number: 7810189
    Abstract: A folding bed for supporting an intended user having a torso and a pair of lower limbs. First and second supporting sections are provided for supporting respectively the torso and the lower limbs and are pivotally coupled together through a first-to-second section pivotal link for pivotal movement between an extended configuration and a bent configuration. When the first and second supporting sections are respectively in the extended and bent configurations, the first-to-second section pivotal link is respectively at a first and a second level relative to the frame base, the second level being substantially lower than the first level. A retaining member attached to the first supporting section constrains the movement of the first supporting section such that when the first and second supporting sections are moved from the elongated configuration to the bent configuration, the second supporting section is moved towards the retaining member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Inventor: Martin Boudreau
  • Patent number: 7744041
    Abstract: A pipe support assembly which comprises a main body having a U-shaped recess therein, and a cover member for the body, the cover member having an arcuate configuration and being sized to fit between the first and second side walls, each of the cover members and body having a channel or a recess designed to receive a tie wrap to secure a pipe in position. The main body portion also has a clamping portion which comprises first and second resilient members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Inventors: Martin Boudreau, Jean-Pierre Thibault
  • Publication number: 20100144485
    Abstract: A transmission (10) for converting an input rotational motion having an input angular speed into an output rotational motion having an output angular speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Martin Boudreau
  • Publication number: 20080265106
    Abstract: A pipe support which comprises a body having a recess of a generally U-shaped configuration formed therein, the recess being opened at a top end, the body having a clamping portion extending downwardly and which clamping portion includes first and second resilient members which each comprise a vertical sidewall and an inwardly extending end segment. The pipe support is particularly suitable for use on various structural members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Martin Boudreau, Jean-Pierre Thibault
  • Publication number: 20080203241
    Abstract: A pipe support assembly which comprises a main body having a U-shaped recess therein, and a cover member for the body, the cover member having an arcuate configuration and being sized to fit between the first and second side walls, each of the cover members and body having a channel or a recess designed to receive a tie wrap to secure a pipe in position. The main body portion also has a clamping portion which comprises first and second resilient members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Martin Boudreau, Jean-Pierre Thibault
  • Publication number: 20070245489
    Abstract: A folding bed for supporting an intended user in both an elongated configuration and a seated configuration. The intended user has a torso, a pair of lower limbs and a hip region therebetween. The folding bed includes a bed frame having a frame base. A first supporting section is provided for supporting the torso, the first supporting section defining a first supporting section first end and a longitudinally opposed first supporting section second end. A second supporting section is further provided for supporting the lower limbs, the second supporting section defining a second supporting section first end and a longitudinally opposed second supporting section second end. The first and second supporting sections are pivotally coupled together through a first-to-second section pivotal link for pivotal movement between an extended configuration and a bent configuration. A first support member defines a first support member first end and a longitudinally opposed first support member second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Martin Boudreau
  • Publication number: 20070114338
    Abstract: A pipe support assembly which comprises a main body having a U-shaped recess therein, and a cover member for the body, the cover member having an arcuate configuration and being sized to fit between the first and second side walls, each of the cover members and body having a channel or a recess designed to receive a tie wrap to secure a pipe in position. The main body portion also has a clamping portion which comprises first and second resilient members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Martin Boudreau, Jean-Pierre Thibault
  • Publication number: 20050116129
    Abstract: A pipe support which comprises a body having a recess of a generally U-shaped configuration formed therein, the recess being opened at a top end, the body having a clamping portion extending downwardly and which clamping portion includes first and second resilient members which each comprise a vertical sidewall and an inwardly extending end segment. The pipe support is particularly suitable for use on various structural members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Martin Boudreau, Jean-Pierre Thibault
  • Patent number: 5791607
    Abstract: A pipe support system which utilizes interconnecting pipe support members and mounting members, the support members having a longitudinally extending recess designed to receive and support at least one pipe, the pipe support members and mounting members being interconnected by a mortise and tenon arrangement on their respective side walls, and a hangar strap designed to fit within a slot in the mounting member and be adjustably retained by the interface of teeth. The assembly can be connected to support a number of different pipes from a hanging arrangement, a vertical surface arrangement or from a floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventors: Jean Pierre Thibault, Martin Boudreau
  • Patent number: D802103
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: 9380671 CANADA INC.
    Inventors: Martin Boudreau, Christian Montplaisir