Patents by Inventor Richard Chartrand

Richard Chartrand 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: 20070254195
    Abstract: A combination fuel cell and hydrogen or oxygen pump includes an electrochemical cell comprising an anode inlet for receiving fuel, an anode outlet for exhausting fuel, a cathode inlet for receiving oxidant, a cathode outlet for exhausting oxidant, and first and second electrical connectors. A controller is operable for applying an electrical load to the electrochemical cell for generating electricity, and for applying an electrical potential to the electrochemical cell for purifying hydrogen or purifying oxygen. Methods and infrastructure systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicants: PLUG POWER INC., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Arne BALLANTINE, Glenn EISMAN, Richard CHARTRAND, Norio KOMURA, Ikuya YAMASHITA
  • Publication number: 20050053813
    Abstract: A combination fuel cell and hydrogen or oxygen pump includes an electrochemical cell comprising an anode inlet for receiving fuel, an anode outlet for exhausting fuel, a cathode inlet for receiving oxidant, a cathode outlet for exhausting oxidant, and first and second electrical connectors. A controller is operable for applying an electrical load to the electrochemical cell for generating electricity, and for applying an electrical potential to the electrochemical cell for purifying hydrogen or purifying oxygen. Methods and infrastructure systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Arne Ballantine, Glenn Eisman, Richard Chartrand, Norio Komura, Ikuya Yamashita
  • Publication number: 20050028604
    Abstract: A system for monitoring a load for displacement on a vehicle, comprising a support structure adapted to be fixed to the vehicle. A sensor is supported by the support structure. The sensor is positioned with respect to the load so as to detect a displacement of the load with respect to the vehicle. An interface receives and processes signals from the sensor and to a user of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Fathi Saigh, Richard Chartrand
  • Patent number: 6845564
    Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring level variations in a given orientation of a structure, comprises a support portion secured to a structure to be monitored as a function of the given orientation in an adjustable position with respect to the horizon. A balancing arm hangs from the support portion in a resting position with respect to the horizon with one rotational degree of freedom being provided between the support portion and the balancing arm, such that a level variation in the given orientation of the structure causes the balancing arm to tend toward the resting position due to gravitational force A retaining member interrelates the balancing arm to the support portion, the retaining member retaining the balancing arm in the resting position. Sensors are positioned on the retaining member and are wired to a control system to measure strain of the retaining member resulting from the balancing arm tending toward the resting position, to quantify the level variation in the given orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Quebec Inc.
    Inventors: Fathi Saigh, Richard Chartrand
  • Publication number: 20040187329
    Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring level variations in a given orientation of a structure, comprises a support portion secured to a structure to be monitored as a function of the given orientation in an adjustable position with respect to the horizon. A balancing arm hangs from the support portion in a resting position with respect to the horizon with one rotational degree of freedom being provided between the support portion and the balancing arm, such that a level variation in the given orientation of the structure causes the balancing arm to tend toward the resting position due to gravitational force A retaining member interrelates the balancing arm to the support portion, the retaining member retaining the balancing arm in the resting position. Sensors are positioned on the retaining member and are wired to a control system to measure strain of the retaining member resulting from the balancing arm tending toward the resting position, to quantify the level variation in the given orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Fathi Saigh, Richard Chartrand