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).
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Publication number: 20240003818Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Joy Hoover, Nicolas Letourneau, Adam Sandt
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Patent number: 11796478Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 27, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: ESOES COSMETICS LLCInventors: Joy Hoover, Nicolas Letourneau, Adam Sandt
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Publication number: 20230126187Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Joy Hoover, Nicolas Letourneau, Adam Sandt
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Publication number: 20210330516Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Nicolas Letourneau, Aly Khalifa, Michael Gorczynski, Catherina Gomes, Ronald Smith, Sarah Paluskiewicz, Stephen Gray, Tyler Confrey-Maloney
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Publication number: 20200197928Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: NICOLAS LETOURNEAU, ALY KHALIFA, ADAM SANDT, JOSHUA STEVEN JOSEPH
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Publication number: 20180318145Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: Undercover Colors, Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Letourneau, Aly Khalifa, Michael Gorczynski, Catherina Gomes, Ronald Smith, Sarah Paluskiewicz, Stephen Gray, Tyler Confrey-Maloney
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Publication number: 20180321212Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: Undercover Colors, Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Letourneau, Aly Khalifa, Michael Gorczynski, Catherina Gomes, Ronald Smith, Sarah Paluskiewicz, Stephen Gray, Tyler Confrey-Maloney
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Patent number: 10024873Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Undercover Colors, Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Letourneau, Aly Khalifa, Michael Gorczynski, Catherina Gomes, Ronald Smith, Sarah Paluskiewicz, Stephen Gray, Tyler Confrey-Maloney
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Patent number: 10016315Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Undercover Colors, Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Letourneau, Aly Khalifa, Michael Gorczynski, Catherina Gomes, Ronald Smith, Sarah Paluskiewicz, Stephen Gray, Tyler Confrey-Maloney
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Publication number: 20170269108Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Nicolas Letourneau, Aly Khalifa, Michael Gorczynski, Catherina Gomes, Ronald Smith, Sarah Paluskiewicz, Stephen Gray, Tyler Confrey-Maloney
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Publication number: 20170242045Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Nicolas Letourneau, Aly Khalifa, Michael Gorczynski, Catherina Gomes, Ronald Smith, Sarah Paluskiewicz, Stephen Gray, Tyler Confrey-Maloney
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Publication number: 20170209313Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Nicolas Letourneau, Aly Khalifa, Michael Gorczynski, Catherina Gomes, Ronald Smith, Sarah Paluskiewicz, Stephen Gray, Tyler Confrey-Maloney
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Patent number: D879969Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Undercover Colors, Inc.Inventors: Adam Sandt, Joshua Steven Joseph, Nicolas Letourneau