Patents by Inventor Michel Beaudoin
Michel Beaudoin 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: 10337078Abstract: Described are solid agglomerates of fine metal particles and methods for manufacturing same. A liquid oily lubricant is used in the manufacture of the solid agglomerates. The manufacturing comprises blending fine metal particles with the liquid oily lubricant and compacting the oily metallic mixture obtained to desired solid form. Advantageously, the solid agglomerates possess a desirable density, a suitable resistance to crumbling and dusting during handling, and they can resist to high temperature and to humidity. Solid agglomerated metal products, according to the invention, may be useful for different purposes such as quality charge material for steel plants, blast furnaces and foundries.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: GESTION MCMARLAND INC.Inventors: Michel Beaudoin, Raymond Bernier, Martin Gagne, Marie-Josee Robichaud
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Publication number: 20180171650Abstract: A wall assembly for bearing a concrete slab has a wall framework including a bottom plate, a top plate extending parallelly to the bottom plate and vertically spaced-apart from the bottom plate. Vertically extending stud members are spaced-apart from one another along a length of the wall framework and extend between the bottom plate and the top plate. At least one of the top plate and the bottom plate includes vertical translation components, which are aligned with the vertically extending and spaced-apart stud members, and is engageable with the vertically extending stud members through the vertical translation components. The wall framework can facilitate vertical translation of the at least one of the top plate and the bottom plate relative to the vertically extending stud members upon application of a substantial weight on the wall framework. A concrete containment wall assembly is used in combination with a wall framework.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Michel BEAUDOIN, André HOULE
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Publication number: 20170233840Abstract: Described are solid agglomerates of fine metal particles and methods for manufacturing same. A liquid oily lubricant is used in the manufacture of the solid agglomerates. The manufacturing comprises blending fine metal particles with the liquid oily lubricant and compacting the oily metallic mixture obtained to desired solid form. Advantageously, the solid agglomerates possess a desirable density, a suitable resistance to crumbling and dusting during handling, and they can resist to high temperature and to humidity. Solid agglomerated metal products, according to the invention, may be useful for different purposes such as quality charge material for steel plants, blast furnaces and foundries.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Gestion McMarland Inc.Inventors: Michel BEAUDOIN, Raymond BERNIER, Martin GAGNE, Marie-Josee ROBICHAUD
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Patent number: 9657993Abstract: Described are solid agglomerates of fine metal particles and methods for manufacturing same. A liquid oily lubricant is used in the manufacture of the solid agglomerates. The manufacturing comprises blending fine metal particles with the liquid oily lubricant and compacting the oily metallic mixture obtained to desired solid form. Advantageously, the solid agglomerates possess a desirable density, a suitable resistance to crumbling and dusting during handling, and they can resist to high temperature and to humidity. Solid agglomerated metal products, according to the invention, may be useful for different purposes such as quality charge material for steel plants, blast furnaces and foundries.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2015Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: GESTION MCMARLAND INC.Inventors: Michel Beaudoin, Raymond Bernier, Martin Gagne, Marie-Josee Robichaud
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Publication number: 20160244859Abstract: Described are solid agglomerates of fine metal particles and methods for manufacturing same. A liquid oily lubricant is used in the manufacture of the solid agglomerates. The manufacturing comprises blending fine metal particles with the liquid oily lubricant and compacting the oily metallic mixture obtained to desired solid form. Advantageously, the solid agglomerates possess a desirable density, a suitable resistance to crumbling and dusting during handling, and they can resist to high temperature and to humidity. Solid agglomerated metal products, according to the invention, may be useful for different purposes such as quality charge material for steel plants, blast furnaces and foundries.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2015Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Michel BEAUDOIN, Raymond BERNIER, Martin GAGNE, Marie-Josee ROBICHAUD
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Patent number: 8769910Abstract: A joist includes an outer top chord and a bottom chord; and an end configuration with at least one end of the joist and including a board connecting the top and bottom chords, an inner top chord underlying the outer top chord and defining therewith a double top chord section, a post extending between the bottom chord and the double top chord section, the double top chord section extending outwardly past the post.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Poutrelles Modernes, LteeInventor: Michel Beaudoin
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Patent number: 8596101Abstract: A theft prevention assembly for use on an externally threaded outer end of a fuel tank filling neck includes an outer cap, an internally threaded inner cap for mounting on the filling neck, and a lock assembly defined by a cup attached to the inner cap, a sleeve slidably in the cup and a lock in the sleeve. The outer cap is normally freely rotatable relative to the fixed inner cap, the cup and the sleeve which are releasably interconnected by the lock. When the cup is released from the sleeve, the inner cap is latched to the outer cap by the sleeve, and the two caps can be rotated as a unit to open the filling neck.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Les Aciers Robond Inc.Inventor: Michel Beaudoin
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Patent number: 8459483Abstract: An anti-siphoning device for use in the tubular fuel filling neck of a vehicle such as a large truck includes a tubular body, which is mounted in the filling neck, resilient fingers on the body for resisting removal of the body from the neck, a plate in the body with a central opening for receiving a fuel dispensing nozzle, vent openings in the plate around the central opening for discharging gases from the fuel tank during a filling operation, a tube extending downwardly from the central opening, and a cage on the bottom end of the tube for preventing insertion of a siphoning tube into the tank.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Les Aciers Robond Inc.Inventors: Gerard Bisaillon, Michel Beaudoin
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Publication number: 20130125597Abstract: A theft prevention assembly for use on an externally threaded outer end of a fuel tank filling neck includes an outer cap, an internally threaded inner cap for mounting on the filling neck, and a lock assembly defined by a cup attached to the inner cap, a sleeve slidably in the cup and a lock in the sleeve. The outer cap is normally freely rotatable relative to the fixed inner cap, the cup and the sleeve which are releasably interconnected by the lock. When the cup is released from the sleeve, the inner cap is latched to the outer cap by the sleeve, and the two caps can be rotated as a unit to open the filling neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Michel Beaudoin
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Publication number: 20120181275Abstract: An anti-siphoning device for use in the tubular fuel filling neck of a vehicle such as a large truck includes a tubular body, which is mounted in the filling neck, resilient fingers on the body for resisting removal of the body from the neck, a plate in the body with a central opening for receiving a fuel dispensing nozzle, vent openings in the plate around the central opening for discharging gases from the fuel tank during a filling operation, a tube extending downwardly from the central opening, and a cage on the bottom end of the tube for preventing insertion of a siphoning tube into the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Gerard Bisaillon, Michel Beaudoin
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Publication number: 20110302872Abstract: A joist includes an outer top chord and a bottom chord; and an end configuration with at least one end of the joist and including a board connecting the top and bottom chords, an inner top chord underlying the outer top chord and defining therewith a double top chord section, a post extending between the bottom chord and the double top chord section, the double top chord section extending outwardly past the post.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: POUTRELLES MODERNES LTEEInventor: Michel Beaudoin
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Patent number: 7543625Abstract: A braking device configured for use with the counterbalancing system of a garage door. The brake device includes a support bracket, a ratchet wheel, a pawl arm, and a biasing spring. The support bracket is rigidly connected to a fixed structure and has a guiding slot. The ratchet wheel is securely mounted about the overhead shaft of the counterbalancing system and has at least one notch. The pawl arm has first and second ends, the first end of the pawl arm being pivotally connected to the support bracket and the second end of the pawl arm cooperating with the guiding slot and being movable with respect to the support bracket along said guiding slot. The first and second ends of the pawl arm are further connected to flanges of a plug on either side of the overhead shaft. The biasing spring is operatively connected between the support bracket and the pawl arm so as to exert a biasing force for biasing the pawl arm towards the ratchet wheel.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2005Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Canimex Inc.Inventors: Michel Beaudoin, Pierre-Louis Foucault, Jean-François Lévesque, Pascal Provencher, Richard Tremblay
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Patent number: 7441749Abstract: A chain guide for guiding a chain within a chain hoist. The chain guide includes a substantially elongated body having an inner side and an outer side, along with first and second extremities. The substantially elongated body is made of a substantially flexible material for curving the substantially elongated body into a substantially arched configuration about a given wheel of the chain hoist. The chain guide also includes first and second chain receiving portions provided adjacent to the first and second extremities respectively of the substantially elongated body, on the inner side thereof. Each chain receiving portion comprises a pair of shoulders protruding from the inner side of the body and defining an open channel shaped and sized for slidably receiving a portion of the chain. The chain guide also includes a deformable connecting portion for interconnecting the first and second chain receiving portions of the chain guide. Also described is a chain hoist provided with the chain guide.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Canimex, Inc.Inventors: Michel Beaudoin, Pierre-Louis Foucault, Richard Tremblay, Vincent Roy, Helene Robert
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Patent number: 7316413Abstract: A steerable wheelbarrow includes a pair of handles rotatably connected to the rear end of the frame of the wheelbarrow for rotation around a horizontal axis, and a pair of linkages connecting the handles to L-shaped, wheel carrying axles, which are interconnected by a separate linkage, whereby rotation of the handles in opposite directions around the horizontal axis results in rotation of the axles around parallel, vertical axes to turn the wheelbarrow. A stop mechanism limits turning of the wheels to decrease the likelihood of tipping during turning.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2005Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Les Aciers Robond Inc.Inventor: Michel Beaudoin
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Publication number: 20070204515Abstract: A braking device configured for use with the counterbalancing system of a garage door. The brake device includes a support bracket, a ratchet wheel, a pawl arm, and a biasing spring. The support bracket is rigidly connected to a fixed structure and has a guiding slot. The ratchet wheel is securely mounted about the overhead shaft of the counterbalancing system and has at least one notch. The pawl arm has first and second ends, the first end of the pawl arm being pivotally connected to the support bracket and the second end of the pawl arm cooperating with the guiding slot and being movable with respect to the support bracket along said guiding slot. The first and second ends of the pawl arm are further connected to flanges of a plug on either side of the overhead shaft. The biasing spring is operatively connected between the support bracket and the pawl arm so as to exert a biasing force for biasing the pawl arm towards the ratchet wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: CANIMEX INC.Inventors: Patrick Barriault, Dominic Courville, Michel Beaudoin
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Publication number: 20070145339Abstract: A chain guide for guiding a chain within a chain hoist. The chain guide includes a substantially elongated body having an inner side and an outer side, along with first and second extremities. The substantially elongated body is made of a substantially flexible material for curving the substantially elongated body into a substantially arched configuration about a given wheel of the chain hoist. The chain guide also includes first and second chain receiving portions provided adjacent to the first and second extremities respectively of the substantially elongated body, on the inner side thereof. Each chain receiving portion comprises a pair of shoulders protruding from the inner side of the body and defining an open channel shaped and sized for slidably receiving a portion of the chain. The chain guide also includes a deformable connecting portion for interconnecting the first and second chain receiving portions of the chain guide. Also described is a chain hoist provided with the chain guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: CANIMEX INC.Inventors: Michel Beaudoin, Pierre-Louis Foucault, Richard Tremblay, Vincent Roy, Helene Robert
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Publication number: 20070096414Abstract: A steerable wheelbarrow includes a pair of handles rotatably connected to the rear end of the frame of the wheelbarrow for rotation around a horizontal axis, and a pair of linkages connecting the handles to L-shaped, wheel carrying axles, which are interconnected by a separate linkage, whereby rotation of the handles in opposite directions around the horizontal axis results in rotation of the axles around parallel, vertical axes to turn the wheelbarrow. A stop mechanism limits turning of the wheels to decrease the likelihood of tipping during turning.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Michel Beaudoin
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Publication number: 20060185800Abstract: A braking device configured for use with the counterbalancing system of a garage door. The brake device includes a support bracket, a ratchet wheel, a pawl arm, and a biasing spring. The support bracket is rigidly connected to a fixed structure and has a guiding slot. The ratchet wheel is securely mounted about the overhead shaft of the counterbalancing system and has at least one notch. The pawl arm has first and second ends, the first end of the pawl arm being pivotally connected to the support bracket and the second end of the pawl arm cooperating with the guiding slot and being movable with respect to the support bracket along said guiding slot. The first and second ends of the pawl arm are further connected to flanges of a plug on either side of the overhead shaft. The biasing spring is operatively connected between the support bracket and the pawl arm so as to exert a biasing force for biasing the pawl arm towards the ratchet wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2005Publication date: August 24, 2006Applicant: CANIMEX INC.Inventors: Michel Beaudoin, Pierre-Louis Foucault, Jean-François Lévesque, Pascal Provencher, Richard Tremblay
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Patent number: 7000354Abstract: A cable failure device for a cable-operated door operated by a tensioned cable, the cable-operated door having a movement guided along a fixed structure, such as a guide rail. The cable failure device is configured for cooperating with the tensioned cable so as to immobilize the cable-operated door with respect to the fixed structure in the event of a loss of tension in the cable.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2004Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Canimex Inc.Inventors: Michel Beaudoin, Érik Nadeau, Pierre-Louis Foucault, Jean-François Lévesque
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Patent number: 6986378Abstract: A braking device configured for use with the counterbalancing system of a garage door. The braking device includes a support bracket, a ratchet wheel, a pawl arm, and a biasing spring. The support bracket is rigidly connected to a fixed structure and has a guiding slot. The ratchet wheel is securely mounted about the overhead shaft of the counterbalancing system and has at least one notch. The pawl arm has first and second ends, the first end of the pawl arm being pivotally connected to the support bracket and the second end of the pawl arm cooperating with the guiding slot and being movable with respect to the support bracket along said guiding slot. The first and second ends of the pawl arm are further connected to flanges of a plug on either side of the overhead shaft. The biasing spring is operatively connected between the support bracket and the pawl arm so as to exert a biasing force for biasing the pawl arm towards the ratchet wheel.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2003Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: Canimex Inc.Inventors: Michel Beaudoin, Erik Nadeau, Pierre-Louis Foucault, Jean-François Lévesque, Pascal Provencher, François Beaudoin