Patents by Inventor Michel Laurent
Michel Laurent 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: 11173651Abstract: A film application device for applying a film to an object, the device including a film supporting unit that disposes a film above the object; a first rod that extends in a first direction that intersects a vertical direction, presses on the film disposed above the object from an upper side, deforms and conforms to a shape of the object, and moves in a second direction that intersects the first direction and the vertical direction; a tensioning part that imparts tension outward in the first 0 direction on at least a first end side in the first direction of the first rod; and a movement part that moves the first rod in the vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Michel Laurent, Takayoshi Fujino, Masayuki Kubota
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Publication number: 20210276242Abstract: A film application device for applying a film to an object, the device including a film supporting unit that disposes a film above the object; a first rod that extends in a first direction that intersects a vertical direction, presses on the film disposed above the object from an upper side, deforms and conforms to a shape of the object, and moves in a second direction that intersects the first direction and the vertical direction; a tensioning part that imparts tension outward in the first 0 direction on at least a first end side in the first direction of the first rod; and a movement part that moves the first rod in the vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Michel LAURENT, Takayoshi FUJINO, Masayuki KUBOTA
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Publication number: 20210267770Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for correctly positioning an acetabular component in an acetabulum of a patient. Particularly although not exclusively embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus for aligning an acetabular component in a desired alignment prior to insertion of the acetabular component in the acetabulum. Also disclosed herein are systems which comprises an apparatus (1000, 1100) for inserting an acetabular component and an apparatus (100) for locating the acetabular component during the insertion operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Marc Patrick Michel Laurent, Edmond Dauti, Martina Kristin Moser, Florian Tunaj, Marc Guido Oesch
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Patent number: 9653789Abstract: An antenna includes a dielectric material having a first side opposite a second side, and a conductive via therein. A first planar conducting element is on the first side of the dielectric material and has at least one closed slot therein, and an electrical connection to the conductive via. A second planar conducting element is on the first side of the dielectric material. Each of the first and second planar conducting elements is positioned adjacent a gap that electrically isolates the first planar conducting element from the second planar conducting element. An electrical microstrip feed line is on the second side of the dielectric material, is electrically connected to the conductive via, and has a route extending from the conductive via, to across the gap, to under the second planar conducting element. The second planar conducting element provides a reference plane for the electrical microstrip feed line.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2010Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: AirWire TechnologiesInventors: Forrest D. Wolf, Claude Jean Michel Laurent
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Patent number: 9397402Abstract: In one embodiment, an antenna includes a dielectric material and a planar conducting element. The dielectric material has a first side opposite a second side, with the planar conducting element residing on the first side. The planar conducting element defines a conductive path between first and second end portions of the planar conducting element, which end portions are separated by a non-conductive gap. In another embodiment, an antenna has a planar conducting element defining a conductive path between first and second end portions of the planar conducting element. The planar conducting element has at least two different widths transverse to the conductive path. The first and second end portions of the planar conducting element are separated by a non-conductive gap.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: AirWire TechnologiesInventors: Forrest D. Wolf, Claude Jean Michel Laurent
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Publication number: 20150318615Abstract: In one embodiment, an antenna includes a dielectric material and a planar conducting element. The dielectric material has a first side opposite a second side, with the planar conducting element residing on the first side. The planar conducting element defines a conductive path between first and second end portions of the planar conducting element, which end portions are separated by a non-conductive gap. In another embodiment, an antenna has a planar conducting element defining a conductive path between first and second end portions of the planar conducting element. The planar conducting element has at least two different widths transverse to the conductive path. The first and second end portions of the planar conducting element are separated by a non-conductive gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: Pinyon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Forrest D. Wolf, Claude Jean Michel Laurent
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Patent number: 8890751Abstract: In one embodiment, an antenna includes a dielectric material and a planar conducting element. The dielectric material has a first side opposite a second side, with the planar conducting element residing on the first side. The planar conducting element defines a conductive path between first and second end portions of the planar conducting element, which end portions are separated by a non-conductive gap. In another embodiment, an antenna has a planar conducting element defining a conductive path between first and second end portions of the planar conducting element. The planar conducting element has at least two different widths transverse to the conductive path. The first and second end portions of the planar conducting element are separated by a non-conductive gap.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Pinyon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Forrest D. Wolf, Claude Jean Michel Laurent
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Publication number: 20130214985Abstract: In one embodiment, an antenna includes a dielectric material and a planar conducting element. The dielectric material has a first side opposite a second side, with the planar conducting element residing on the first side. The planar conducting element defines a conductive path between first and second end portions of the planar conducting element, which end portions are separated by a non-conductive gap. In another embodiment, an antenna has a planar conducting element defining a conductive path between first and second end portions of the planar conducting element. The planar conducting element has at least two different widths transverse to the conductive path. The first and second end portions of the planar conducting element are separated by a non-conductive gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: PINYON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Forrest D. Wolf, Claude Jean Michel Laurent
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Patent number: 8474826Abstract: A hydrodynamic magnetic seal includes a magnetic mating ring and a sealing ring attracted to the magnetic mating ring. The magnetic mating ring and/or the sealing ring include hydrodynamic grooves configured to create a separation film between the magnetic mating ring and the sealing ring to reduce friction.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2005Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Michel Laurent Villeneuve, Xiaoqing Zheng
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Publication number: 20110241944Abstract: An antenna includes a dielectric material having i) a first side opposite a second side, and ii) a conductive via therein. A first planar conducting element is on the first side of the dielectric material and has i) at least one closed slot therein, and ii) an electrical connection to the conductive via. A second planar conducting element is on the first side of the dielectric material. Each of the first and second planar conducting elements is positioned adjacent a gap that electrically isolates the first planar conducting element from the second planar conducting element. An electrical microstrip feed line is on the second side of the dielectric material, is electrically connected to the conductive via, and has a route extending from the conductive via, to across the gap, to under the second planar conducting element. The second planar conducting element provides a reference plane for the electrical microstrip feed line.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: PINYON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Forrest D. Wolf, Claude Jean Michel Laurent
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Patent number: 7435071Abstract: A clamping unit includes two fixed platens, kept at a distance by tie bars, a platen which can be displaced in relation to the fixed platens, part of an injection mold respectively being arranged on one of the fixed platens and on the displaceable platen, a force generating element to be arranged between the one fixed platen and the displaceable platen, and the tie bars being arranged in vertical alignment. The force generating element is fastened to the displaceable platen and that on the one fixed platen there is arranged a locking element which forms a stop for the force generating element on the one fixed platen or exposes an opening for at least part of the force generating element to enter or pass through the one fixed platen.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Maplan maschinen und Technische Anlagen, Planungs-und Fertigungs-Ges, m.b.H.Inventor: Michel Laurent
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Publication number: 20060286136Abstract: The invention provides a method of preparing a biomedical implant comprising the steps of providing a biomedical implant comprising a metal and having a surface, wherein the surface comprises a metal oxide layer, contacting the biomedical implant with a composition comprising an alkaline earth element, disrupting the metal oxide layer on the surface of the biomedical implant, and adhering the alkaline earth element to the surface of the biomedical implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2005Publication date: December 21, 2006Applicant: Cabot Microelectronics CorporationInventors: Kevin Moeggenborg, Steven Grumbine, Michel Laurent
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Publication number: 20050287245Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping unit (1) for an injection-molding device for processing thermoplastic, thermosetting or elastomeric material, in which there is arranged between two fixed platens (3, 4), kept at a distance by means of tie bars (2), a platen (5) which can be displaced in relation to said fixed platens, part of an injection mold (6, 7) respectively being arranged on one of the fixed platens (3) and on the displaceable platen (5), it being possible for a force generating element (8), which generates the clamping force, to be arranged between the one fixed platen (4) and the displaceable platen (5), and the tie bars (2) being arranged in vertical alignment (V).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2005Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventor: Michel Laurent
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Patent number: 6172304Abstract: The invention relates to a leakproof protection device for a high voltage cable splice. The device comprises two elements that are prefabricated in a factory. The element comprises a copper tube in the form of a first cylindrical segment which matches the diameter of a cable that is to be spliced, a second cylindrical segment of a diameter that matches a splice body, and an interconnecting conical segment. A preformed insulating covering covers the metal tube in part and is secured thereto. The second element also has a copper tube and a preformed insulating element of synthetic material. The two elements are assembled together in leakproof by welding together the ends of the two tubes and by coupling together their coverings.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1998Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: AlcatelInventors: Michel Laurent, Heinz Hahn
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Patent number: 5155755Abstract: The disclosure pertains to X-ray tubes and, more particularly, in these tubes, it pertains to rotating anodes. The disclosed anode for an X-ray tube has a body or substrate on which a target is formed by a layer of target material, wherein the body comprises at least two parts formed by a first material, these two parts being connected to each other by a layer of a second material having greater plasticity than that of the first material.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 1990Date of Patent: October 13, 1992Assignee: General Electric CGR S.A.Inventors: Jean-Marie Penato, Michel Laurent, Philippe Thomas
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Patent number: 5125020Abstract: The apparatus is an anode for an X-ray tube which is rotated at high speeds during operation. The anode include a plate of refractory material with high mechanical strength. On both faces of the plate are fixed two blocks of light weight refractory material. One of the blocks is formed of several sub-blocks fixed to one another through brazing. A layer of X-ray emitting mattering is deposited on the outer surface of these sub-blocks.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 1990Date of Patent: June 23, 1992Assignee: General Electric CGR S.A.Inventors: Jean-Marie Penato, Michel Laurent, Philippe Thomas
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Patent number: 5117448Abstract: In an X-ray tube wherein the rotor is supported by passive magnetic bearings, the respective positions of which are such that the rotor is offset in the direction opposite that of the anode, the bearings are mounted on an elastic system which has the effect of compensating for the axial component of the weight of the rotor and of the anode should the tube be tilted.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1991Date of Patent: May 26, 1992Assignee: General Electric CGR S.A.Inventors: Jean-Marie Penato, Pierre Noualhaguet, Michel Laurent
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Patent number: 5010563Abstract: The disclosure concerns rotating-anode type X-ray tubes. According to the disclosure, the rotor is supported by passive magnetic bearings, the respective positions of which are such that the rotor is shifted in the direction opposite to that of the anode. The rotor is kept shifted by a thrust-bearing acts, at the same time, as an electrical conductor for the anode current.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1989Date of Patent: April 23, 1991Assignee: General Electric CGR S.A.Inventors: Michel Laurent, Marc Doukhan, Pierre Noualhaguet
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Patent number: 4991194Abstract: The invention relates to a rotating anode for an X-ray tube, which avoids the anarchical generation of cracks in a target carried by the anode. For this purpose, at least a part of a target area is carved by a plurality of radial slots arranged symmetrically with respect to an axis of symmetry of the anode. The depth of the slots is less than the thickness of the target.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1988Date of Patent: February 5, 1991Assignee: General Electric CGR S.A.Inventors: Michel Laurent, Pierre Noualhaguet, Claude Mathieu
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Patent number: 4964147Abstract: The invention relates to an X-ray tube with a rotating anode which is driven by a magnetic bearings motor. The anodic current is outflowed by a friction-type contact device which is located inside the shaft supporting the rotor of the motor. The friction contact device is actuated so as to cut off or establish an electrical contact between an inner wall of the rotor and the friction contact device.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1989Date of Patent: October 16, 1990Assignee: General Electric CGR SAInventors: Michel Laurent, Pierre Noualhagnet, Claude Mathieu