Patents by Inventor Pierre Martel
Pierre Martel 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: 9896990Abstract: An internal combustion engine including internal cavities slidingly receiving a respective piston to define a respective combustion chamber, at least one inlet port for each internal cavity in fluid communication with the combustion chamber at least during the intake phase and a beginning of the compression phase, at least one exhaust port for each of the internal cavities and in fluid communication with the combustion chamber during the exhaust phase, a plenum for receiving pressurized air, and conduits in fluid communication with the plenum. Each conduit defines a fluid communication between a first respective internal cavity and a second respective internal cavity through the inlet ports. The combustion chamber of the first respective internal cavity undergoes the beginning of the compression phase simultaneously with the combustion chamber of the second respective internal cavity undergoing the beginning of the intake phase.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2017Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.Inventors: Jean Thomassin, Patrick Rousseau, Eric-Pierre Martel
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Publication number: 20170284283Abstract: An internal combustion engine including internal cavities slidingly receiving a respective piston to define a respective combustion chamber, at least one inlet port for each internal cavity in fluid communication with the combustion chamber at least during the intake phase and a beginning of the compression phase, at least one exhaust port for each of the internal cavities and in fluid communication with the combustion chamber during the exhaust phase, a plenum for receiving pressurized air, and conduits in fluid communication with the plenum. Each conduit defines a fluid communication between a first respective internal cavity and a second respective internal cavity through the inlet ports. The combustion chamber of the first respective internal cavity undergoes the beginning of the compression phase simultaneously with the combustion chamber of the second respective internal cavity undergoing the beginning of the intake phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Jean THOMASSIN, Patrick ROUSSEAU, Eric-Pierre MARTEL
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Patent number: 9714604Abstract: A method of feeding air to an internal combustion engine having at least first and second internal cavities, including: completing the intake phase of the first combustion chamber of the first internal cavity by feeding compressed air into the first combustion chamber until a maximum volume thereof is reached; during a beginning of the compression phase of the first combustion chamber and a simultaneous beginning of the intake phase of the second combustion chamber of the second internal cavity, feeding compressed air from the first combustion chamber into the second combustion chamber; closing a communication between the first and second combustion chambers and completing the intake phase of the second combustion chamber by feeding compressed air into the second combustion chamber until a maximum volume thereof is reached.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.Inventors: Jean Thomassin, Patrick Rousseau, Eric-Pierre Martel
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Publication number: 20160040588Abstract: A method of feeding air to an internal combustion engine having at least first and second internal cavities, including: completing the intake phase of the first combustion chamber of the first internal cavity by feeding compressed air into the first combustion chamber until a maximum volume thereof is reached; during a beginning of the compression phase of the first combustion chamber and a simultaneous beginning of the intake phase of the second combustion chamber of the second internal cavity, feeding compressed air from the first combustion chamber into the second combustion chamber; closing a communication between the first and second combustion chambers and completing the intake phase of the second combustion chamber by feeding compressed air into the second combustion chamber until a maximum volume thereof is reached.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Jean THOMASSIN, Patrick ROUSSEAU, Eric-Pierre MARTEL
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Patent number: 9221189Abstract: This invention concerns an apparatus and method for perforating a beam. The apparatus comprises a main longitudinal support structure to support the beam. A cutting zone is located along the main longitudinal support structure. Controllable translating means translate the beam longitudinally in the cutting zone. A detector detects a presence of the beam in the cutting zone and in response, a router is controllably moved substantially orthogonally and transversally with respect to the beam, while the beam is translated. The combined controlled movement of the router and the beam results in a perforation of the beam following a predetermined perforation pattern.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2011Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: BOIS D'INGENIERIE HYBRID JOIST INC.Inventors: Jean-Francois Lachance, Benoit Maille, Pierre Martel, Steeve Lepine
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Patent number: 9181863Abstract: An internal combustion engine with rotatable bodies each received in a respective internal cavity. The engine includes at least one inlet port for each internal cavity in fluid communication with the combustion chamber(s) thereof at least during their intake phase and a beginning of their compression phase. The bodies are angularly offset with the beginning of the compression phase of the combustion chamber(s) defined by each body being simultaneous with at least a beginning of the intake phase of the combustion chamber(s) defined by a different one of the bodies. A respective conduit provides a fluid communication between an inlet port for each body and an inlet port for the different one of the bodies, with each conduit being in fluid communication with a plenum for receiving pressurized air. A method of feeding air to an internal combustion engine is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.Inventors: Jean Thomassin, Patrick Rousseau, Eric-Pierre Martel
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Publication number: 20140261292Abstract: An internal combustion engine with rotatable bodies each received in a respective internal cavity. The engine includes at least one inlet port for each internal cavity in fluid communication with the combustion chamber(s) thereof at least during their intake phase and a beginning of their compression phase. The bodies are angularly offset with the beginning of the compression phase of the combustion chamber(s) defined by each body being simultaneous with at least a beginning of the intake phase of the combustion chamber(s) defined by a different one of the bodies. A respective conduit provides a fluid communication between an inlet port for each body and an inlet port for the different one of the bodies, with each conduit being in fluid communication with a plenum for receiving pressurized air. A method of feeding air to an internal combustion engine is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.Inventors: Jean THOMASSIN, Patrick ROUSSEAU, Eric-Pierre MARTEL
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Publication number: 20120103472Abstract: This invention concerns an apparatus and method for perforating a beam. The apparatus comprises a main longitudinal support structure to support the beam. A cutting zone is located along the main longitudinal support structure. Controllable translating means translate the beam longitudinally in the cutting zone. A detector detects a presence of the beam in the cutting zone and in response, a router is controllably moved substantially orthogonally and transversally with respect to the beam, while the beam is translated. The combined controlled movement of the router and the beam results in a perforation of the beam following a predetermined perforation pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventors: Jean-François LACHANCE, Benoit Maille, Pierre Martel, Steeve Lepine
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Publication number: 20050095333Abstract: A process and an apparatus for the processing of oil-producing drupes, notably olives, is described comprising at least one device (20, 24) for the processing of whole drupes which effects a physical destructuring with incipient detachment of the drupe pulp from the skins and stones, under conditions which substantially avoid the oxidation mainly of the pulp's natural antioxidants; at least one device (42, 52; 110; 120, 124, 130, 134, 160, 170) for the physical separation and recovery (at 100) of the pulp essentially devoid of stones and advantageously skins, and (at 92, 96, 110) of the stones essentially devoid of pulp, advantageously with the skins, ly under conditions which substantially avoid oxidation; and at least one device (160, 170, 172, 174) for the separation and recovery of the pulp oil essentially devoid of stone oil and containing the pulp's natural antioxidants, thereby improving the purity and oxidation resistance of the pulp oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2004Publication date: May 5, 2005Inventors: Jean-Pierre Martel, Olivier Farcot
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Patent number: 6861083Abstract: A process and an apparatus for the processing of oil-producing drupes, notably olives, is described comprising at least one device (20, 24) for the processing of whole drupes which effects a physical destructuring with incipient detachment of the drupe pulp from the skins and stones, under conditions which substantially avoid the oxidation mainly of the pulp's natural antioxidants; at least one device (42, 52; 110; 120, 124, 130, 134, 160, 170) for the physical separation and recovery (at 100) of the pulp essentially devoid of stones and advantageously skins, and (at 92, 96, 110) of the stones essentially devoid of pulp, advantageously with the skins, ly under conditions which substantially avoid oxidation; and at least one device (160, 170, 172, 174) for the separation and recovery of the pulp oil essentially devoid of stone oil and containing the pulp's natural antioxidants, thereby improving the purity and oxidation resistance of the pulp oil.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2001Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Inventors: Jean-Pierre Martel, Olivier Farcot
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Publication number: 20030032774Abstract: This invention relates to opioid peptides, to pharmaceutical compositions containing the peptides, and to methods for controlling pain by administering the peptides or pharmaceutical compositions. The peptides have a high degree of selectivity for the &mgr;-opioid receptor. Although they are highly lipophilic, the peptides do not readily cross the blood brain barrier (BBB). Because the peptides act peripherally, they substantially avoid the side effects associated with central analgesic action.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2001Publication date: February 13, 2003Applicant: AstraZeneca ABInventors: William Brown, John DiMaio, Peter Schiller, Rene Martel, Francis Martel, Diane Martel, Pierre Martel
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Publication number: 20020106431Abstract: A process and an apparatus for the processing of oil-producing drupes, notably olives, is described comprising at least one device (20, 24) for the processing of whole drupes which effects a physical destructuring with incipient detachment of the drupe pulp from the skins and stones, under conditions which substantially avoid the oxidation mainly of the pulp's natural antioxidants; at least one device (42, 52; 110; 120, 124, 130, 134, 160, 170) for the physical separation and recovery (at 100) of the pulp essentially devoid of stones and advantageously skins, and (at 92, 96, 110) of the stones essentially devoid of pulp, advantageously with the skins, ly under conditions which substantially avoid oxidation; and at least one device (160, 170, 172, 174) for the separation and recovery of the pulp oil essentially devoid of stone oil and containing the pulp's natural antioxidants, thereby improving the purity and oxidation resistance of the pulp oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2001Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventors: Jean-Pierre Martel, Olivier Farcot
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Patent number: 4406745Abstract: This invention relates to a method and a device for high-speed production of aromatic essential oils from perfume-generating plants. The device comprises at least one enclosure 1 provided with means 2 for crushing said plants into a slurry, heating means 5, means 6 for feeding said plants thereto, means 7 for drawing off said slurry, a distillation column 9 and at least a condensing apparatus 15, 20 to form at least one condensate of essential oils. This device is applicable for industrially recovering essential oils from perfume-generating plants such as jasmine, orange flower, mint, ginger, aniseed, etc.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1980Date of Patent: September 27, 1983Assignee: Agence Nationale de Valorisation de la Recherche (ANVAR)Inventor: Jean-Pierre Martel
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Patent number: 4257945Abstract: This invention relates to a method and a device for high-speed production of aromatic essential oils from perfume-generating plants. The device comprises at least one enclosure 1 provided with means 2 for crushing said plants into a slurry, heating means 5, means 6 for feeding said plants thereto, means 7 for drawing off said slurry, a distillation column 9 and at least a condensing apparatus 15, 20 to form at least one condensate of essential oils. This device is applicable for industrially recovering essential oils from perfume-generating plants such as jasmine, orange flower, mint, ginger, aniseed, etc.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1978Date of Patent: March 24, 1981Assignee: Agence Nationale de Valorisation de la Recherche (ANVAR)Inventor: Jean-Pierre Martel