Patents by Inventor Patrick Mainville

Patrick Mainville 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: 20120048896
    Abstract: A dispenser having a container for receiving a volume of food dressing, the dispenser comprising a tube extending between a first end portion having a first opening facing the internal space of the container and a second end portion having a distal end with a second opening facing the atmosphere such that the tube defines a passage between the first and second openings for allowing fluid communication between the internal space of the container and the atmosphere, wherein the tube has a first section extending from the first end portion and a second section ending at the distal end, wherein the passage has a first internal taper along the first section and the second section extends along a curve such that the distal end is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, and wherein, after pouring, when the dispenser is moved back into an upright position by the user, the food dressing remaining in the passage flows back into the internal space of the container without dripping from the second end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: TRUDEAU CORPORATION 1889 INC.
    Inventors: Patrick Mainville, Benoit Orban, Maxime Langlois
  • Publication number: 20110253745
    Abstract: A dispenser for oil and vinegar, the dispenser comprising: (a) an outer container defining an internal space for receiving oil and having a top rim defining an opening; (b) an inner container defining an internal space for receiving vinegar, the inner container being at least partially located within the internal space of the outer container, the inner container having a shoulder projecting outwardly and being located above the top rim of the outer container; (c) a cap having a top wall and a peripheral wall for enclosing the top rim of the outer container and the shoulder of the inner container, the top wall and peripheral wall defining an internal space; (d) a first tube having a bottom end defining a bottom opening facing the internal space of the outer container and a top end defining a top opening opened to the atmosphere, wherein the first tube defines a first passage for allowing fluid communication between the internal space of the outer container and the atmosphere; and (e) a second tube having a bot
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: TRUDEAU CORPORATION 1889 INC.
    Inventors: Patrick Mainville, Benoit Orban, François Gaucher, André Quevillon
  • Publication number: 20110203815
    Abstract: A weeding hand tool, comprising a generally longitudinal member joining a handle grip at a first end thereof and a pedal at a second opposite end thereof, a finger head comprising coiled fingers arranged in a helix and an ejector rod mobile inside the helix, and an ejector arm, wherein, when the tool is positioned generally vertically with free end tips of the coiled fingers on the ground, pushing down on the handle grip and/or on the pedal causes the coiled fingers to rotated down into the soil, entrapping a weed beneath the soil as they penetrate the soil, and wherein when, by pulling up on the longitudinal member, the coiled fingers are pulled out from the soil, with the weed entrapped in the helix they form, and the weed is ejected from the helix pulling down on the ejector arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Richard PARÉ, François Gaucher, Benoit Orban, Patrick Mainville, David Boies, Patrick Julien
  • Publication number: 20080149469
    Abstract: A configurable keypad assembly adapted for vehicular controls. A kit for assembling such a configurable keypad is also disclosed. The overlay is provided with identification markings. The keypad assembly includes a configurable keypad circuit provided with a plurality of switches responsive to pressure thereon. The keypad circuit is encased in a flexible sleeve that is shaped to fit over the circuit. The top surface of the sleeve has a number of independently pressable button areas in alignment with the switches, such that any pressure exerted on a given button area activates the switch under it. The assembly also includes means for securing the rigid fascia overlay over the button areas. The identification markings on the overlay, once installed, are in alignment with the button areas. The configurable keypad assembly has the flexibility of being distributed with or without the fascia overlay and can be made waterproof for marine applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Pierre Gaudet, Bertrand Mallette, Luc St-Pierre, Mario Gagnon, Patrick Mainville, Jean-Francois Lebeuf
  • Patent number: 7093742
    Abstract: A method of connecting a belt clip attachment device to a personal electronic device such as a mobile phone includes providing a belt clip attachment device for connecting the mobile phone to a belt clip, the belt clip attachment device and the rear of the mobile phone constructed so that the belt clip attachment device connects to the rear side of the mobile phone through a push and twist action on the belt clip attachment device; and connecting the belt clip attachment device to the rear side of the mobile phone by pushing and twisting the belt clip attachment device relative to the rear side of the mobile phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Kyocera Wireless Corp.
    Inventors: John C. Steven, III, Gad Shaanan, Walter Francovich, Francois Duval, Patrick Mainville, Benoit Orban
  • Publication number: 20050040192
    Abstract: A method of connecting a belt clip attachment device to a personal electronic device such as a mobile phone includes providing a belt clip attachment device for connecting the mobile phone to a belt clip, the belt clip attachment device and the rear of the mobile phone constructed so that the belt clip attachment device connects to the rear side of the mobile phone through a push and twist action on the belt clip attachment device; and connecting the belt clip attachment device to the rear side of the mobile phone by pushing and twisting the belt clip attachment device relative to the rear side of the mobile phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: John Steven, Gad Shaanan, Walter Francovich, Francois Duval, Patrick Mainville, Benoit Orban
  • Patent number: D531546
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Girardin Minibus, Inc.
    Inventors: Pascal Fillion, Mario Gagnon, Jean-François Lebeuf, Patrick Mainville, Marc Gibeault
  • Patent number: D558322
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Venmar Ventilation Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-François Lebeuf, Patrick Mainville
  • Patent number: D566822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Venmar Ventilation Inc.
    Inventors: Dominic Blanchette, Sébastien Lafond, Daniel Marcoux, Denis Maltais, Daniel Bathalon, Benoit Gauthier, Benoit Orban, Patrick Mainville, Catherine Turgy
  • Patent number: D568457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Venmar Ventilation Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-François Lebeuf, Benoit Orban, Patrick Mainville
  • Patent number: D494026
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Yvan Brousseau, Francois Duval, Derek Hunziker, Patrick Mainville, Jean Marcoux, Gad Shaanan
  • Patent number: D495571
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Yvan Brousseau, Francois Duval, Derek Hunziker, Patrick Mainville, Jean Marcoux, Gad Shaanan
  • Patent number: D594956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Venmar Ventilation Inc.
    Inventors: Dominic Blanchette, Sébastien Lafond, Daniel Marcoux, Denis Maltais, Benoit Gauthier, Daniel Bathalon, Benoit Orban, Patrick Mainville, Catherine Turgy
  • Patent number: D595313
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Inventors: Christian Pilon, Catherine Turgy, Patrick Mainville
  • Patent number: D635234
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Venmar Ventilation Inc.
    Inventors: Benoit Gauthier, Dominic Blanchette, Daniel Bathalon, Denis Maltais, Benoît Orban, Patrick Mainville
  • Patent number: D637499
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Catch The Wind, Inc.
    Inventors: Edgar Dede, Patrick Mainville, Richard Paré, Benoit Orban, Francois Gaucher, Catherine Turgy
  • Patent number: D654817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Catch The Wind, Inc.
    Inventors: Edgar K. Dede, Patrick Mainville, Richard Paré, Benoit Orban, François Gaucher, Catherine Turgy
  • Patent number: D657212
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Garant GP
    Inventors: Richard Paré, François Gaucher, Benoit Orban, Patrick Mainville, David Boies, Alex Raymond, Patrick Juliēn
  • Patent number: D677588
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: BlueScout Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Edgar Dede, Patrick Mainville, Richard Paré, Benoit Orban, Francois Gaucher, Catherine Turgy
  • Patent number: D679664
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: M2S Électronique Ltée
    Inventors: Sylvain Piche, Vincent Audy, Martin Dufour, Stephane Michaud, Marieve Begin, Eric Theriault, Patrick Mainville, Catherine Turgy, Norman Bedard