Patents by Inventor Michel Bernard

Michel Bernard 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: 20170094931
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-58 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1-31 and Ca-I to Ca-VIII and strain F1240, resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), resistance to lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), intensely red, deeply incised leaves with very strong undulation. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-58 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-58 RZ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Egbert Carolus Johannes Smits, Clément Michel Bernard Morice
  • Patent number: 9596821
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-65 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew strains Bl:1 to Bl:31, CA-I to CA-VIII (Bremia lactucae), currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, and lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), as well as having intensely red, deeply incised, three-dimensional leaves, and a medium to small plant size. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-65 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-65 RZ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
    Inventors: Egbert Carolus Johannes Smits, Clément Michel Bernard Morice
  • Patent number: 9585361
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-05 RZ, which may exhibit a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew strains Bl:1 to Bl:31, CA-I to CA-VIII (Bremia lactucae), currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, and lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), as well as moderately glossy leaves with a medium to dark green leaf color. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-05 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-05 RZ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
    Inventors: Egbert Carolus Johannes Smits, Clement Michel Bernard Morice
  • Publication number: 20170030539
    Abstract: A heat dissipating LED support member for high power LED modules adapted for securement in a sealed optical luminaire housing having a heat conductive support, the heat dissipating LED support member having a securement base for connection to the heat conductive support for heat transfer in the heat conductive support, the LED support member having an LED support outer surface for securement of one or more high power LED modules at a predetermined angle and orientation relative to an inner reflective surface of a circumferential side wall of a reflector to produce a desired oriented photometric light distribution pattern on a plane to be illuminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Steeve QUIRION, Robert LACHANCE, Michel BERNARD, Chrisnel BLOT
  • Patent number: 9516853
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 83-02 RZ, which may exhibit a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races B1:1-31 and Ca-I to Ca-VIII, resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), very intensely red deeply lobed leaves, and a loose to moderately firm head. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 83-02 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 83-02 RZ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
    Inventors: Egbert Carolus Johannes Smits, Clement Michel Bernard Morice
  • Patent number: 9494287
    Abstract: A sealed optical street luminaire having a luminaire housing fitted with a clear, flat lens and provided with an LED light source assembly mounted in the housing. The light source assembly has a heat dissipating LED support member secured to a heat conductive adapter for securement in the luminaire housing. A reflector is secured in the luminaire housing behind the lens which is sealingly positioned about the reflector. The LED support member supports LED modules at a predetermined angle and orientation relative to an inner reflective surface of the circumferential wall of the reflector. The heat dissipating LED support member and the heat conductive adapter dissipate heat through the luminaire housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: SQ TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Steeve Quirion, Robert Lachance, Michel Bernard, Chrisnel Blot
  • Publication number: 20160095288
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 83-02 RZ, which may exhibit a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races B1:1-31 and Ca-I to Ca-VIII, resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), very intensely red deeply lobed leaves, and a loose to moderately firm head. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 83-02 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 83-02 RZ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Egbert Carolus Johannes Smits, Clement Michel Bernard Morice
  • Publication number: 20160081292
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-40 RZ, which may exhibit a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:31 and Ca-I to Ca-VIII, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), as well as very deeply incised leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-40 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-40 RZ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Clement Michel Bernard Morice, Egbert Carolus Johannes Smits
  • Patent number: 9290774
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-69 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew races B1:1 to B1:28, CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CA-III to CA-VIII (Bremia lactucae) and currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, and which has crisp, deeply red, deeply dentate leaves, and exhibits very slow bolting. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-69 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-69 RZ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
    Inventors: Egbert Carolus Johannes Smits, Cornelis Marinus Moor, Clement Michel Bernard Morice
  • Patent number: 9269987
    Abstract: Salts with formula X?M+ wherein M+ is Li, Na, K, an ammonium, a phosphonium, an imidazolium, a pyridinium, or a pyrazolium and X? is an anion formed from covalent linking of two negative moieties to a positive onium-type core are provided. Also provided are electrolytes and batteries produced from these salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Inventors: Erlendur Jónsson, Michel Bernard Armand, Jens Patrik Johansson
  • Patent number: 9226472
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-51 RZ, which exhibits resistance against downy mildew races Bl:1 to Bl:28 and CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CA-III, CA-IV, CA-V, CA-VI, CA-VII, CA-VIII (Bremia lactucae), resistance against Lettuce mosaic virus (LMV:1), resistance against Currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype 0, and leaves which are crisp, deeply-incised, nicely-frilled, and have a medium red colored apical margin. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-51 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-51 RZ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
    Inventors: Cornelis Marinus Moor, Egbert Carolus Johannes Smits, Clément Michel Bernard Morice
  • Patent number: 9161509
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-33 RZ, which when grown into a plant exhibits a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:28, CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CA-III, CA-IV, CA-V, CA-VI, CA-VII, CA-VIII and strain FR10.021, resistance against lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), resistance against currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0 as well as medium to dark green colored mature leafs with a flat or almost flat apical margin. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-33 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-33 RZ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
    Inventors: Egbert Carolus Johannes Smits, Clement Michel Bernard Morice, Cornelis Marinus Moor
  • Patent number: 9155279
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-86 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races B1:1 to B1:28, CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CA-III to CA-VIII, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, intensely red, deeply incised leaves, slow bolting and a medium to small plant size. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-86 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-86 RZ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
    Inventors: Cornelis Marinus Moor, Egbert Carolus Johannes Smits, Clement Michel Bernard Morice
  • Patent number: 9133995
    Abstract: A sealed optical street luminaire having a luminaire housing fitted with a clear, flat lens and provided with an LED light source assembly mounted in the housing. The light source assembly has a heat dissipating LED support member secured to a heat conductive adapter for securement in the luminaire housing. A reflector is secured in the luminaire housing. The LED support member supports LED modules at a predetermined angle and orientation relative to an inner reflective surface of the circumferential wall of the reflector. The heat dissipating LED support member and the heat conductive adapter dissipate heat through the luminaire housing whereby to operate the LED modules at a lower temperature than the critical thermal temperature Tc of the LED modules whereby to achieve lifespan, photometric and colorometric rating of the LED modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: SQ TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Steeve Quirion, Robert Lachance, Michel Bernard, Chrisnel Blot
  • Patent number: 9119370
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-99 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel.) races Bl:1 to Bl:28, lettuce mosaic virus (LMV) and currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) and which has deeply red, deeply-incised, nicely-filled leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-99 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-99 RZ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
    Inventors: Egbert Carolus Johannes Smits, Clement Michel Bernard Morice, Cornelis Marinus Moor
  • Publication number: 20150180039
    Abstract: The claimed invention relates to a current collector product for one or more galvanic battery cells. Currently, the metal considered as current collector for the negative electrode is copper. Some of the disadvantages of copper are that it is a rare, heavy and expensive element. To alleviate at least some of the problems of the prior art battery cells, at least part of the current collector electrode supporting portion is composed of pure iron or an iron alloy with less than 10 percent by weight of impurities or alloying constituents. The claimed invention also relates to a galvanic, lithium or sodium, battery cell and to a method for producing a current collector product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: John Oswald Thomas, Michel Bernard Armand
  • Publication number: 20150135357
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-05 RZ, which may exhibit a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew strains B1:1 to B1:31, CA-I to CA-VIII (Bremia lactucae), currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, and lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), as well as moderately glossy leaves with a medium to dark green leaf color. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-05 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-05 RZ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Egbert Carolus Johannes SMITS, Clement Michel Bernard MORICE
  • Publication number: 20150135356
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-65 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew strains B1:1 to B1:31, CA-I to CA-VIII (Bremia lactucae), currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, and lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), as well as having intensely red, deeply incised, three-dimensional leaves, and a medium to small plant size. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-65 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-65 RZ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Egbert Carolus Johannes Smits, Clément Michel Bernard Morice
  • Publication number: 20150062912
    Abstract: A sealed optical street luminaire having a luminaire housing fitted with a clear, flat lens and provided with an LED light source assembly mounted in the housing. The light source assembly has a heat dissipating LED support member secured to a heat conductive adapter for securement in the luminaire housing. A reflector is secured in the luminaire housing behind the lens which is sealingly positioned about the reflector. The LED support member supports LED modules at a predetermined angle and orientation relative to an inner reflective surface of the circumferential wall of the reflector. The heat dissipating LED support member and the heat conductive adapter dissipate heat through the luminaire housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Steeve QUIRION, Robert LACHANCE, Michel BERNARD, Chrisnel BLOT
  • Publication number: 20140272601
    Abstract: Salts with formula X?M+ wherein M+ is Li, Na, K, an ammonium, a phosphonium, an imidazolium, a pyridinium, or a pyrazolium and X? is an anion formed from covalent linking of two negative moieties to a positive onium-type core are provided. Also provided are electrolytes and batteries produced from these salts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Erlendur Jónsson, Michel Bernard Armand, Jens Patrik Johansson