Patents by Inventor Normand Mercier
Normand Mercier 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: 11298138Abstract: An hemostatic device, the hemostatic device comprising: a bracelet configurable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein, in the closed configuration, the bracelet forms a loop and in the open configuration, the bracelet is linear; a compression element mounted to the bracelet and defining a compression surface for compressing against a patient, the compression element being movable relative thereto the bracelet so that a distance between the bracelet and the compression surface is varied when the bracelet and compression element are moved relative to each other, the compression element including a lock for selectively locking the compression element and bracelet relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: TCI MS LTDInventors: Guy Belanger, Normand Mercier
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Publication number: 20200038039Abstract: An hemostatic device, the hemostatic device comprising: a bracelet configurable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein, in the closed configuration, the bracelet forms a loop and in the open configuration, the bracelet is linear; a compression element mounted to the bracelet and defining a compression surface for compressing against a patient, the compression element being movable relative thereto the bracelet so that a distance between the bracelet and the compression surface is varied when the bracelet and compression element are moved relative to each other, the compression element including a lock for selectively locking the compression element and bracelet relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Guy Belanger, Normand Mercier
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Publication number: 20190239896Abstract: An hemostatic device, the hemostatic device comprising: a bracelet configurable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein, in the closed configuration, the bracelet forms a loop and in the open configuration, the bracelet is linear; a compression element mounted to the bracelet and defining a compression surface for compressing against a patient, the compression element being movable relative thereto the bracelet so that a distance between the bracelet and the compression surface is varied when the bracelet and compression element are moved relative to each other, the compression element including a lock for selectively locking the compression element and bracelet relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Guy Belanger, Stephan Toupin, Normand Mercier
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Patent number: 8936617Abstract: A lockable flexible element including an attachment and a substantially elongated and flexible body defining a body first end and a substantially opposed body second end, the body defining a body serrated surface substantially longitudinally spaced apart from the body second end. The attachment includes a collar provided substantially adjacent the body second end; a tongue provided at least partially inside the collar and extending substantially longitudinally thereinto, the tongue defining a tongue serrated surface, the tongue being deformable between a tongue extended configuration and a tongue retracted configuration; and a safety catch removably insertable between the tongue and the collar with the tongue between the body serrated surface and the safety catch.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Benrikal Services Inc.Inventors: Guy Belanger, Ben Gendron, Normand Mercier
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Publication number: 20130131721Abstract: A lockable flexible element including an attachment and a substantially elongated and flexible body defining a body first end and a substantially opposed body second end, the body defining a body serrated surface substantially longitudinally spaced apart from the body second end. The attachment includes a collar provided substantially adjacent the body second end; a tongue provided at least partially inside the collar and extending substantially longitudinally thereinto, the tongue defining a tongue serrated surface, the tongue being deformable between a tongue extended configuration and a tongue retracted configuration; and a safety catch removably insertable between the tongue and the collar with the tongue between the body serrated surface and the safety catch.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Guy Belanger, Ben Gendron, Normand Mercier
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Publication number: 20060119065Abstract: A molded running board provided with a support portion and a top portion is described herein. The support portion is made of plastic material and provided with reinforcing ribs and the top portion is made of a plastic material that is advantageously compatible with the plastic material forming the support portion. A method for the assembly of such a molded running board is also described herein. This method includes the welding of a top portion to a support portion via the use of a thin strand of plastic material compatible with material used in the top portion and the support portion and metallic particles in an electromagnetic press, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2006Publication date: June 8, 2006Applicant: IPL, Inc.Inventors: Michel Lanoue, Normand Mercier, Philippe Begin
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Patent number: 6997469Abstract: A molded running board provided with a support portion and a top portion is described herein. The support portion is made of plastic material and provided with reinforcing ribs and the top portion is made of a plastic material that is advantageously compatible with the plastic material forming the support portion. A method for the assembly of such a molded running board is also described herein. This method includes the welding of a top portion to a support portion via the use of a thin strand of plastic material compatible with material used in the top portion and the support portion and metallic particles in an electromagnetic press, for example.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2002Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Decoma International, Inc.Inventors: Michel Lanoue, Normand Mercier, Philippe Bégin
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Publication number: 20030006576Abstract: A molded running board provided with a support portion and a top portion is described herein. The support portion is made of plastic material and provided with reinforcing ribs and the top portion is made of a plastic material that is advantageously compatible with the plastic material forming the support portion. A method for the assembly of such a molded running board is also described herein. This method includes the welding of a top portion to a support portion via the use of a thin strand of plastic material compatible with material used in the top portion and the support portion and metallic particles in an electromagnetic press, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Applicant: IPL INCInventors: Michel Lanoue, Normand Mercier, Phillippe Begin