Patents by Inventor Michel Levesque
Michel Levesque 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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Publication number: 20230313475Abstract: An ice removal apparatus that is configured to facilitate the removal of ice from a surface such as but not limited to a sidewalk or driveway. The present invention includes a head portion configured to be superposed a surface having a handle portion extending upwards therefrom to facilitate operation of the ice removal apparatus by a user. The head portion includes a body having a first end and a second end. The body is formed in a triangular from with the point proximate the first end. The body is further formed to have a thickness proximate the first end that is greater than that of the second end wherein the body is sloped downward from the first end to the second end. The body includes a centerline having opposing lateral sections with respect thereto. The opposing lateral section slope downward from the centerline to opposing lateral edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2022Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventor: Michel Levesque
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Publication number: 20230234543Abstract: A vehicle braking apparatus that is constructed to be operably coupled to a trailer or a vehicle and provide emergency braking and stoppage thereof. The apparatus of the present invention includes a lever arm that is pivotally coupled to the frame of the trailer or vehicle. The lever arm has secured to the second end thereof an engagement member. The engagement member is planar in manner and configured to be parallel to the road surface. A support member is coupled to the frame and the lever arm and is operable to maintain the lever arm in a downward angled position ensuing the apparatus being placed in its operational position. The vehicle braking apparatus includes a deployment member operable to rapidly deploy the apparatus to its operational position. A biasing member maintains a downward force on the engagement member when the vehicle braking apparatus is in its operational position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2022Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventor: Michel Levesque
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Patent number: 9246844Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for controlling the operation of a service in a client device. The invention uses an existing protocol which is used for communications between an application resident in the device and a remote server to convey information about the service to the application. The information may be relevant to a service specific function, such as configuration or provisioning, or an activation or de-activation instruction, for example. The application receives the service related information, processes the information and then provides the information to the service via a notification channel. The service related information may be incorporated into a message sent from the remote server to the client device by using an element of the protocol, for example, by appending a text string to a header.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Unwired Planet, LLCInventors: Michel Levesque, Jon Witort, Sousso Kelouwani
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Publication number: 20150156138Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for controlling the operation of a service in a client device. The invention uses an existing protocol which is used for communications between an application resident in the device and a remote server to convey information about the service to the application. The information may be relevant to a service specific function, such as configuration or provisioning, or an activation or de-activation instruction, for example. The application receives the service related information, processes the information and then provides the information to the service via a notification channel. The service related information may be incorporated into a message sent from the remote server to the client device by using an element of the protocol, for example, by appending a text string to a header.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: Unwired Planet, LLCInventors: Michel Levesque, Jon Witort, Sousso Kelouwani
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Patent number: 9043424Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for controlling the operation of a service in a client device. The invention uses an existing protocol which is used for communications between an application resident in the device and a remote server to convey information about the service to the application. The information may be relevant to a service specific function, such as configuration or provisioning, or an activation or de-activation instruction, for example. The application receives the service related information, processes the information and then provides the information to the service via a notification channel. The service related information may be incorporated into a message sent from the remote server to the client device by using an element of the protocol, for example, by appending a text string to a header.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Unwired Planet, LLCInventors: Michel Levesque, Jon Witort, Sousso Kelouwani
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Publication number: 20140317230Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for improving the user experience when accessing web pages containing embedded objects over a network. In one embodiment, information regarding the contents of a locally accessible cache is added to a request directed to a web server. The information is used to control certain aspects of a pre-fetch process that is designed to reduce network latency affects and improve network resource utilization, thereby improving a user's experience. The cache contents information may be provided to an intermediate server via a modification to an existing request-response protocol, with the information being encoded or compressed if desired to reduce data transport requirements. The information is used by the intermediate server to determine whether to request an embedded object referenced in the requested resource or web page, and to determine if a browser having access to the cache will request the object or access the object from the local cache.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Unwired Planet, LLCInventors: Michel Levesque, Emmanuel Papirakis
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Patent number: 8788612Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for improving the user experience when accessing web pages containing embedded objects over a network. In one embodiment, information regarding the contents of a locally accessible cache is added to a request directed to a web server. The information is used to control certain aspects of a pre-fetch process that is designed to reduce network latency affects and improve network resource utilization, thereby improving a user's experience. The cache contents information may be provided to an intermediate server via a modification to an existing request-response protocol, with the information being encoded or compressed if desired to reduce data transport requirements. The information is used by the intermediate server to determine whether to request an embedded object referenced in the requested resource or web page, and to determine if a browser having access to the cache will request the object or access the object from the local cache.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Unwired Planet, LLCInventors: Michel Levesque, Emmanuel Papirakis
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Publication number: 20130262572Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for controlling the operation of a service in a client device. The invention uses an existing protocol which is used for communications between an application resident in the device and a remote server to convey information about the service to the application. The information may be relevant to a service specific function, such as configuration or provisioning, or an activation or de-activation instruction, for example. The application receives the service related information, processes the information and then provides the information to the service via a notification channel. The service related information may be incorporated into a message sent from the remote server to the client device by using an element of the protocol, for example, by appending a text string to a header.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Michel Levesque, Jon Witort, Sousso Kelouwani
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Patent number: 8484305Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for controlling the operation of a service in a client device. The invention uses an existing protocol which is used for communications between an application resident in the device and a remote server to convey information about the service to the application. The information may be relevant to a service specific function, such as configuration or provisioning, or an activation or de-activation instruction, for example. The application receives the service related information, processes the information and then provides the information to the service via a notification channel. The service related information may be incorporated into a message sent from the remote server to the client device by using an element of the protocol, for example, by appending a text string to a header.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Unwired Planet, Inc.Inventors: Michel Levesque, Jon Witort, Sousso Kelouwani
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Publication number: 20120096080Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for controlling the operation of a service in a client device. The invention uses an existing protocol which is used for communications between an application resident in the device and a remote server to convey information about the service to the application. The information may be relevant to a service specific function, such as configuration or provisioning, or an activation or de-activation instruction, for example. The application receives the service related information, processes the information and then provides the information to the service via a notification channel. The service related information may be incorporated into a message sent from the remote server to the client device by using an element of the protocol, for example, by appending a text string to a header.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: Michel Levesque, Jon Witort, Sousso Kelouwani
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Patent number: 8069209Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for controlling the operation of a service in a client device. The invention uses an existing protocol which is used for communications between an application resident in the device and a remote server to convey information about the service to the application. The information may be relevant to a service specific function, such as configuration or provisioning, or an activation or de-activation instruction, for example. The application receives the service related information, processes the information and then provides the information to the service via a notification channel. The service related information may be incorporated into a message sent from the remote server to the client device by using an element of the protocol, for example, by appending a text string to a header.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2006Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Openwave Systems Inc.Inventors: Michel Levesque, Jon Witort, Sousso Kelouwani
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Publication number: 20100047911Abstract: The invention is directed to the field of human stem cells and includes methods and compositions for isolating, propagating, and differentiating human stem cells. The invention provides therapeutic uses of the methods and compositions, including autologous transplantation of treated cells into humans for treatment of Parkinson's and other neuronal disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: LEVESQUE BIOSCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Toomas Neuman, Michel Levesque
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Patent number: 7632680Abstract: The invention is directed to the field of human stem cells and includes methods and compositions for isolating, propagating, and differentiating human stem cells. The invention provides therapeutic uses of the methods and compositions, including autologous transplantation of treated cells into humans for treatment of Parkinson's and other neuronal disorders.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2002Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Levesque Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Toomas Neuman, Michel Levesque
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Patent number: 7238739Abstract: Poly(vinyl chloride) is compounded with a chalk-like, essentially pure calcium carbonate to provide improved weathering resistance of rigid poly(vinyl chloride) articles subjected to external exposures of heat and sunlight. Blends and alloys are also disclosed. Optionally, one can add either zinc alkyl ester scavenger, organotin stabilizer, or both to further improve the effectiveness of the essentially pure calcium carbonate.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2003Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: PolyOne CorporationInventors: Roman B. Hawrylko, Peter W. Krause, Michel Levesque
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Patent number: 6931810Abstract: A window framework for mounting a glass pane in an aperture of a panel. The window framework includes an exterior frame having a peripheral wall shaped for fitting with and extending into the aperture. The peripheral wall extends between exterior and interior sides of the panel, and is provided along the periphery thereof with an abutment member adjacent to the exterior side. The wall is also provided with stop means adjacent to the interior side. The window framework also includes removable locking means having a flexible element lockable with the stop means when the locking means is in a locking position. The locking means is also provided with an element for holding the glass pane in position with the aid of the abutment member when the locking means is in the locking position. The window framework further includes a securing means for securing the exterior frame to the panel in the aperture. A method for mounting a glass pane in an aperture of a panel is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Canimex Inc.Inventors: Michel Beaudoin, Luc Bourassa, Michel Lévesque, Pascal Provencher, Pierre-Louis Foucault, Normand Savard, Douglas Kidd
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Publication number: 20050131123Abstract: Poly(vinyl chloride) is compounded with a chalk-like, essentially pure calcium carbonate to provide improved weathering resistance of rigid poly(vinyl chloride) articles subjected to external exposures of heat and sunlight. Blends and alloys are also disclosed. Optionally, one can add either zinc alkyl ester scavenger, organotin stabilizer, or both to further improve the effectiveness of the essentially pure calcium carbonate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2003Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Roman Hawrylko, Peter Krause, Michel Levesque
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Publication number: 20040003554Abstract: A window framework for mounting a glass pane in an aperture of a panel. The window framework includes an exterior frame having a peripheral wall shaped for fitting with and extending into the aperture. The peripheral wall extends between exterior and interior sides of the panel, and is provided along the periphery thereof with an abutment member adjacent to the exterior side. The wall is also provided with stop means adjacent to the interior side. The window framework also includes removable locking means having a flexible element lockable with the stop means when the locking means is in a locking position. The locking means is also provided with an element for holding the glass pane in position with the aid of the abutment member when the locking means is in the locking position. The window framework further includes a securing means for securing the exterior frame to the panel in the aperture. A method for mounting a glass pane in an aperture of a panel is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2003Publication date: January 8, 2004Applicant: CANIMEX INC.Inventors: Michel Beaudoin, Luc Bourassa, Michel Levesque, Pascal Provencher, Pierre-Louis Foucault, Normand Savard, Douglas Kidd
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Publication number: 20030176544Abstract: Rigid PVC resins are compounded with a chalk-like Caribbean micritic calcium carbonate to provide improved weathering resistance of rigid PVC articles subjected to external exposures of heat and sunlight. The effective resistance to heat and sunlight is substantially increased by rigid PVC resins compounded with European chalk and Caribbean micritic calcium carbonate, zinc dialkyl ester scavenger and organotin stabilizer to provide considerably increased PVC degradation resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2002Publication date: September 18, 2003Applicant: PolyOne CorporationInventors: Roman Bohdan Hawrylko, Peter Wolfgang Krause, Michel Levesque
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Publication number: 20030118566Abstract: The invention is directed to the field of human stem cells and includes methods and compositions for isolating, propagating, and differentiating human stem cells. The invention provides therapeutic uses of the methods and compositions, including autologous transplantation of treated cells into humans for treatment of Parkinson's and other neuronal disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: Toomas Neuman, Michel Levesque
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Patent number: 6515598Abstract: A system and method for compressing and decompressing data in real time begins by taking a character string from an input string, generating a hash value of the character string which is utilized in a look up table to address a chained array or list of previously matching character strings. The array is updated if there is another.matching character string found when compressing the input string. A token generator writes a code to the output string indicating whether or not that there has been a match. The token generator generates an indication of the length of the character string not compressed, the one or more characters string not compressed, the length of a matching character string, and the number of characters processed since the last match. These values generated by the token generator are optimally represented based upon preselected criteria.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2001Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignee: Cilys 53, Inc.Inventors: Guillaume Parenteau, Michel Levesque, Guillaume Plante