Patents by Inventor Nicolas Letourneau

Nicolas Letourneau 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: 20240003818
    Abstract: Descriptions of cosmetic items with personal safety devices are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the cosmetic items hold personal beautification products such as makeup. In some embodiments, in addition to makeup, the cosmetic items also include a testing assembly which indicates the presences of specific chemicals mixed in liquids such as alcohol or water. In some embodiments, the cosmetic item includes a computer code trigger which initiates an emergency system. In various embodiments the computer code trigger takes the form of a button or printed computer code, and may include a wireless transmitter for sending signals to one or more computers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Joy Hoover, Nicolas Letourneau, Adam Sandt
  • Patent number: 11796478
    Abstract: Descriptions of cosmetic items with personal safety devices are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the cosmetic items hold personal beautification products such as makeup. In some embodiments, in addition to makeup, the cosmetic items also include a testing assembly which indicates the presences of specific chemicals mixed in liquids such as alcohol or water. In some embodiments, the cosmetic item includes a computer code trigger which initiates an emergency system. In various embodiments the computer code trigger takes the form of a button or printed computer code, and may include a wireless transmitter for sending signals to one or more computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: ESOES COSMETICS LLC
    Inventors: Joy Hoover, Nicolas Letourneau, Adam Sandt
  • Publication number: 20230126187
    Abstract: Descriptions of cosmetic items with personal safety devices are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the cosmetic items hold personal beautification products such as makeup. In some embodiments, in addition to makeup, the cosmetic items also include a testing assembly which indicates the presences of specific chemicals mixed in liquids such as alcohol or water. In some embodiments, the cosmetic item includes a computer code trigger which initiates an emergency system. In various embodiments the computer code trigger takes the form of a button or printed computer code, and may include a wireless transmitter for sending signals to one or more computers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Joy Hoover, Nicolas Letourneau, Adam Sandt
  • Publication number: 20210330516
    Abstract: Described herein are apparatus, methods, and systems for detecting the presence of a targeted substance. The apparatus comprises a detection layer comprising an indicator that is configured to display a signal upon the detection of an interaction with the targeted substance. In some examples, the apparatus can include a top layer coupled to a top surface of the detection layer and a bottom layer coupled to a bottom surface of the detection layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Nicolas Letourneau, Aly Khalifa, Michael Gorczynski, Catherina Gomes, Ronald Smith, Sarah Paluskiewicz, Stephen Gray, Tyler Confrey-Maloney
  • Publication number: 20200197928
    Abstract: Described herein are an adaptable apparatus and methods for detecting the presence of a target substance in a liquid. For example, the adaptable apparatus can be a medallion that detects illicit drugs in a beverage. The adaptable apparatus comprises a detection unit comprising an indicator that is configured to display a signal upon the detection of an interaction with the target substance. In some examples, the adaptable apparatus can be attached to an implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: NICOLAS LETOURNEAU, ALY KHALIFA, ADAM SANDT, JOSHUA STEVEN JOSEPH
  • Publication number: 20180318145
    Abstract: Described herein are a wearable apparatus and methods for detecting the presence of a targeted substance in a liquid. For example, the wearable apparatus can be a fingernail that detects illicit drugs in a beverage. The wearable apparatus comprises a detection layer comprising an indicator that is configured to display a signal upon the detection of an interaction with the targeted substance. In some examples, the wearable apparatus can include a lateral flow assay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Undercover Colors, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Letourneau, Aly Khalifa, Michael Gorczynski, Catherina Gomes, Ronald Smith, Sarah Paluskiewicz, Stephen Gray, Tyler Confrey-Maloney
  • Publication number: 20180321212
    Abstract: Described herein are apparatus and methods for detecting substances of abuse or other analytes in liquids. For example, the apparatus and methods described herein can be used for real-time detection of analytes, such as substances of abuse. The methods comprise providing a detection area comprising a chromatographic membrane capable of receiving the liquid and allowing for migration of the liquid, the chromatographic membrane comprising an anti-analyte antibody-particle conjugate, an analyte-conjugate protein at a test line; exposing at least the first location of the apparatus to the liquid; and determining whether an interaction between the analyte-conjugate protein and the liquid occurs to detect the presence of the analyte. The chromatographic membrane may further comprise an anti-species antibody at a control line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Undercover Colors, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Letourneau, Aly Khalifa, Michael Gorczynski, Catherina Gomes, Ronald Smith, Sarah Paluskiewicz, Stephen Gray, Tyler Confrey-Maloney
  • Patent number: 10024873
    Abstract: Described herein are apparatus and methods for detecting substances of abuse or other analytes in liquids. For example, the apparatus and methods described herein can be used for real-time detection of analytes, such as substances of abuse. The methods comprise providing a detection area comprising a chromatographic membrane capable of receiving the liquid and allowing for migration of the liquid, the chromatographic membrane comprising an anti-analyte antibody-particle conjugate, an analyte-conjugate protein at a test line; exposing at least the first location of the apparatus to the liquid; and determining whether an interaction between the analyte-conjugate protein and the liquid occurs to detect the presence of the analyte. The chromatographic membrane may further comprise an anti-species antibody at a control line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Undercover Colors, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Letourneau, Aly Khalifa, Michael Gorczynski, Catherina Gomes, Ronald Smith, Sarah Paluskiewicz, Stephen Gray, Tyler Confrey-Maloney
  • Patent number: 10016315
    Abstract: Described herein are a wearable apparatus and methods for detecting the presence of a targeted substance in a liquid. For example, the wearable apparatus can be a fingernail that detects illicit drugs in a beverage. The wearable apparatus comprises a detection layer comprising an indicator that is configured to display a signal upon the detection of an interaction with the targeted substance. In some examples, the wearable apparatus can include a lateral flow assay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Undercover Colors, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Letourneau, Aly Khalifa, Michael Gorczynski, Catherina Gomes, Ronald Smith, Sarah Paluskiewicz, Stephen Gray, Tyler Confrey-Maloney
  • Publication number: 20170269108
    Abstract: Described herein are apparatus and methods for detecting substances of abuse or other analytes in liquids. For example, the apparatus and methods described herein can be used for real-time detection of analytes, such as substances of abuse. The methods comprise providing a detection area comprising a chromatographic membrane capable of receiving the liquid and allowing for migration of the liquid, the chromatographic membrane comprising an anti-analyte antibody-particle conjugate, an analyte-conjugate protein at a test line; exposing at least the first location of the apparatus to the liquid; and determining whether an interaction between the analyte-conjugate protein and the liquid occurs to detect the presence of the analyte. The chromatographic membrane may further comprise an anti-species antibody at a control line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Nicolas Letourneau, Aly Khalifa, Michael Gorczynski, Catherina Gomes, Ronald Smith, Sarah Paluskiewicz, Stephen Gray, Tyler Confrey-Maloney
  • Publication number: 20170242045
    Abstract: Described herein are apparatus and methods for detecting substances of abuse or other analytes in liquids. For example, the apparatus and methods described herein can be used for real-time detection of analytes, such as substances of abuse. The methods comprise providing a detection area comprising a chromatographic membrane capable of receiving the liquid and allowing for migration of the liquid, the chromatographic membrane comprising an anti-analyte antibody-particle conjugate, an analyte-conjugate protein at a test line; exposing at least the first location of the apparatus to the liquid; and determining whether an interaction between the analyte-conjugate protein and the liquid occurs to detect the presence of the analyte. The chromatographic membrane may further comprise an anti-species antibody at a control line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Nicolas Letourneau, Aly Khalifa, Michael Gorczynski, Catherina Gomes, Ronald Smith, Sarah Paluskiewicz, Stephen Gray, Tyler Confrey-Maloney
  • Publication number: 20170209313
    Abstract: Described herein are a wearable apparatus and methods for detecting the presence of a targeted substance in a liquid. For example, the wearable apparatus can be a fingernail that detects illicit drugs in a beverage. The wearable apparatus comprises a detection layer comprising an indicator that is configured to display a signal upon the detection of an interaction with the targeted substance. In some examples, the wearable apparatus can include a lateral flow assay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Nicolas Letourneau, Aly Khalifa, Michael Gorczynski, Catherina Gomes, Ronald Smith, Sarah Paluskiewicz, Stephen Gray, Tyler Confrey-Maloney
  • Patent number: D879969
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Undercover Colors, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Sandt, Joshua Steven Joseph, Nicolas Letourneau