Patents by Inventor Michael Lafond

Michael Lafond 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: 20230340546
    Abstract: The use of UV-activated Copper Radical Oxidase (CRO) enzymes in the implementation of oxidation reactions. Also, a process for oxidizing organic compounds using enzymes which are activated by UV light. The process also leads to concomitant formation of hydrogen peroxide, that can optionally be used in hydrogen peroxide mediated processes. Further, the process relates to the oxidation of alcohols in aldehydes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicants: INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE POUR L'AGRICULTURE, L'ALIMENTATION ET L'ENVIRONNEMENT, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, UNIVERSITE D'AIX MARSEILLE, ECOLE CENTRALE DE MARSEILLE
    Inventors: Bastien BISSARO, Jean-Guy BERRIN, Michael LAFOND
  • Publication number: 20220133842
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a destruxin or derivatives thereof to prevent or control Clostridium perfringens, in human or veterinary therapy, or in animal nutrition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Marc MARESCA, Josette PERRIER, Cendrine NICOLETTI, Sybille TACHON, Clarisse ROBLIN, Michael LAFOND, Hamza OLLEIK, Michel FONS
  • Patent number: 10724689
    Abstract: A system is provided for loading one or more transport tank, the system including one or more load lines for connecting between on-site storage tanks or vessels and the transport tanks; one or more vapour return lines for connecting between the transport tanks and an on-site flare or downstream units; an oxygen deficient medium source; one or more oxygen deficient medium blend supply lines connectable to each of the vapour return lines; a HMI/PLC for automation and control of the operations of the system; and a control panel in communication with the HMI/PLC for starting and stopping operation of the system. Gases displaced from the transport tanks during loading can be sent directly to flare or downstream units. A method is also provided for loading a fluid from one or more on-site storage tanks or vessels to one or more transportation tanks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: ROSKA DBO INC.
    Inventors: Clayton Roska, Duane Edward Weiser, Ronald Michael Kowalyk, Gregory Thomas Nesom, Terry Wesley Quackenbush, Clinton Kent Rowland, Thomas Daniel Eidt, Kelly Murray Gitzel, Connor John Martin, Curtis A. Moore, Stephen Michael LaFond
  • Publication number: 20180283616
    Abstract: A system is provided for loading one or more transport tank. The system comprises one or more load lines for connecting between on-site storage tanks or vessels and the transport tanks; one or more vapour return lines for connecting between the transport tanks and an on-site flare or downstream units; an oxygen deficient medium source; one or more oxygen deficient medium blend supply lines connectable to each of the vapour return lines; a HMI/PLC for automation and control of the operations of the system; and a control panel in communication with the HMI/PLC for starting and stopping operation of the system. Gases displaced from the transport tanks during loading can be sent directly to flare or downstream units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Clayton Roska, Duane Edward Weiser, Ronald Michael Kowalyk, Gregory Thomas Nesom, Terry Wesley Quackenbush, Clinton Kent Rowland, Thomas Daniel Eidt, Kelly Murray Gitzel, Connor John Martin, Curtis A. Moore, Stephen Michael LaFond
  • Patent number: 8598484
    Abstract: An enclosure is provided for use with a circuit protection system having at least one exhaust duct configured to route exhaust gases out of the circuit protection system. The enclosure includes a first barrier coupled to the circuit protection system, a second barrier coupled to the circuit protection system, and a top wall coupled to the first barrier and the second barrier. The first barrier and the second barrier define an exhaust plenum coupled in flow communication with the at least one exhaust duct. A vent extends through the top wall and is coupled in flow communication with the exhaust plenum to route the exhaust gases out of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Aaron Engel, Daniel Edward Delfino, Michael Lafond
  • Publication number: 20120168406
    Abstract: An enclosure is provided for use with a circuit protection system having at least one exhaust duct configured to route exhaust gases out of the circuit protection system. The enclosure includes a first barrier coupled to the circuit protection system, a second barrier coupled to the circuit protection system, and a top wall coupled to the first barrier and the second barrier. The first barrier and the second barrier define an exhaust plenum coupled in flow communication with the at least one exhaust duct. A vent extends through the top wall and is coupled in flow communication with the exhaust plenum to route the exhaust gases out of the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Aaron Engel, Daniel Edward Delfino, Michael Lafond