Patents by Inventor Robert A. Dubois
Robert A. Dubois 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: 20240260614Abstract: In various aspects, the present disclosure relates to food products, beverage products, and pharmaceutical or medicinal products comprising a taste modulator component. The taste modulator component improves key properties, including bitter off-taste and mouthfeel characteristics. In further aspects, the present disclosure pertains to methods of modulating bitter taste in a food product, beverage product, or medicament. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2024Publication date: August 8, 2024Inventors: Grant E. DUBOIS, William Robert HASTINGS
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Publication number: 20220107973Abstract: A collaboration platform facilitates review of research papers by recommending papers to reviewers and managing annotation of the papers by the reviewers. The platform applies a model to analyze historical actions by a user with respect to the platform to predict an attribute of the user. Based on a match between the predicted attribute and the subject matter of a paper, the platform recommends at least one research paper to the user. As the user reads the paper, the platform receives an input from the user to define an annotation associated with the research paper. The user attribute is linked to the annotation and the annotation is published in association with the research paper, where the annotation is selected for display to a second user based at least in part on the attribute of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Applicant: DropCite Inc.Inventors: Robert DuBois Morris, Avinoam Shmuell
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Publication number: 20220108082Abstract: A computer system generates a first rating of a research paper by applying one or more trained machine learning models to data extracted from the research paper. As one or more users interact with the research paper, the computer system detects actions by the user that are directed to the research paper. The computer system modifies the one or more machine learning models using the actions by the users. A second rating of the research paper is generated by applying the modified models to the actions by the users and the first rating of the research paper.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Applicant: DropCite Inc.Inventors: Robert DuBois Morris, Avinoam Shmueli
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Patent number: 9102402Abstract: The present invention relates to landing gear (5) having at least one undercarriage (10) comprising a landing gear leg (11) carrying at least one wheel (12). The undercarriage (10) includes a retraction actuator (20) having an electric motor (23), blocking means (30) for blocking the actuator in the retraction position and for enabling the retraction actuator to be positioned in the “landing gear extended” position by gravity, first monitoring means (35) for monitoring the operation of the retraction actuator (20), first control means (65) for controlling the refraction actuator (20), and second control means (75) for controlling the blocking means (30).Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Airbus HelicoptersInventor: Robert Dubois
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Patent number: 9097573Abstract: An on-board device (5) for measuring the weight of an aircraft (G), the device comprising a hollow element (3) extending from a first end (11) to a second end (12) and a bar (4) extending inside said hollow element (3) from an embedded end (13) to a free end (14). The free end (14) has first and second sensors (21, 22) respectively for taking first and second distance measurements, said device (5) further including processor means (50) connected to the first sensor (21) and to the second sensor (22) to generate an alert when a sum of the first measurement plus the second measurement varies, and secondly a processor unit (60) connected to at least one of said sensors (21, 22) for determining information relating to weight.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2013Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Airbus HelicoptersInventor: Robert Dubois
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Patent number: 8894008Abstract: The present invention relates to landing gear (5) having at least one undercarriage (10) comprising a landing gear leg (11) carrying at least one wheel (12). The undercarriage (10) includes a retraction actuator (20) having an electric motor (23), blocking means (30) for blocking the actuator in the retraction position and for enabling the retraction actuator to be positioned in the “landing gear extended” position by gravity, first monitoring means (35) for monitoring the operation of the retraction actuator (20), first control means (65) for controlling the refraction actuator (20), and second control means (75) for controlling the blocking means (30).Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Airbus HelicoptersInventor: Robert Dubois
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Patent number: 8789792Abstract: An aircraft undercarriage is provided (1). The undercarriage (1) includes a rocker lever (2) having a first end zone (2a) for fastening to at least one point of the structure of the aircraft and a second end zone (2b) connected via a swivel (3) to twin wheels (4) including a wheel axle (9) connecting together two landing wheels (R1, R2). The swivel (3) includes a first portion (3b) that is fastened to the second end zone (2b) of the rocker lever (2) and a second portion (3c) being free to swivel relative to the first portion (3b) about a swivel axis (A1, A2) of the swivel (3). the second portion (3c) is connected to the wheel axle (9) of the twin wheels (4). In addition, the connection between the second portion (3c) of the swivel (3) and the wheel axle (9) includes a hinge (6).Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2010Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Airbus HelicoptersInventors: Pierre PrudHomme Lacroix, Robert Dubois, Vincent Lassus
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Patent number: 8714480Abstract: A rotary wing aircraft (1) provided with an emergency undercarriage (10) for mitigating a failure of a basic undercarriage (2) of the rotary wing aircraft (1). Said emergency undercarriage comprises a main member (20) that extends from a first end (21) to a second end (22), said emergency undercarriage (10) having deployment means (30) for deploying the main member (20) out from a housing (3) in order to take over from a basic undercarriage (2) of a rotary wing aircraft (1) in the event of a failure, said emergency undercarriage (10) being provided with holder means (40) for holding it in position to block said main member (20) when said main member (20) is deployed out from said housing (3).Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Airbus HelicoptersInventors: Pierre Prud'Homme-Lacroix, Robert Dubois
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Patent number: 8277437Abstract: Device and method are provided for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries to the spine by injecting drugs into the diseased or injured area. The device and method of the subject invention provide improvements to patient and operator safety, along with ease-of-use and convenience improvements over conventional techniques.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Laurimed, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Alan Saal, Joel Stuart Saal, Brian Robert Dubois, James T. Nielsen
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Patent number: 8088119Abstract: Device and method are provided for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries to the spine by injecting drugs into the diseased or injured area. The device and method of the subject invention provide improvements to patient and operator safety, along with ease-of-use and convenience improvements over conventional techniques.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2007Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Laurimed, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Alan Saal, Joel Stuart Saal, Brian Robert DuBois
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Publication number: 20110306879Abstract: Device and method are provided for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries to the spine by injecting drugs into the diseased or injured area. The device and method of the subject invention provide improvements to patient and operator safety, along with ease-of-use and convenience improvements over conventional techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: LAURIMED, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Alan SAAL, Joel Stuart SAAL, Brian Robert DUBOIS
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Publication number: 20110204182Abstract: A rotary wing aircraft (1) provided with an emergency undercarriage (10) for mitigating a failure of a basic undercarriage (2) of the rotary wing aircraft (1). Said emergency undercarriage comprises a main member (20) that extends from a first end (21) to a second end (22), said emergency undercarriage (10) having deployment means (30) for deploying the main member (20) out from a housing (3) in order to take over from a basic undercarriage (2) of a rotary wing aircraft (1) in the event of a failure, said emergency undercarriage (10) being provided with holder means (40) for holding it in position to block said main member (20) when said main member (20) is deployed out from said housing (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: EUROCOPTERInventors: Pierre Prud'Homme-Lacroix, Robert Dubois
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Publication number: 20110155848Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft undercarriage (1), the undercarriage (1) comprising a rocker lever (2) having a first end zone (2a) for fastening to at least one point of the structure of the aircraft and a second end zone (2b) connected via a swivel (3) to twin wheels (4) comprising a wheel axle (9) connecting together two landing wheels (R1, R2), said swivel (3) presenting a first portion (3b) that is fastened to said second end zone (2b) of the rocker lever (2) and a second portion (3c) presenting freedom to swivel relative to the first portion (3b) about a swivel axis (A1, A2) of said swivel (3), said second portion (3c) being connected to said wheel axle (9) of the twin wheels (4). In addition, the connection between the second portion (3c) of said swivel (3) and said wheel axle (9) presents a hinge (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: EUROCOPTERInventors: Pierre PrudHomme Lacroix, Robert Dubois, Vincent Lassus
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Publication number: 20110094138Abstract: A revolver for firing high velocity ammunition includes a frame, a cylinder, a barrel, and a firing mechanism. The revolver may include one or more of the following, each of which is especially adapted for use in the context of firing high velocity ammunition: spacers for adjusting a barrel-cylinder gap, for eliminating broaching of the rearward surface(s) of the barrel; a forcing cone formed in the rearward opening of the barrel for accommodating deformed projectiles; a reflective surface (e.g., mirrored surface) provided on the cone and/or barrel rearward surfaces, for reducing erosion resulting from using high velocity ammunition; gain-twist rifling in the barrel for a smoother transition to full projectile velocity; a larger diameter, hardened firing pin bushing for minimizing brass flow in the rearward direction; and a front sight assembly that minimizes lateral shift or drift of the sight pin during firing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: SMITH & WESSON CORP.Inventors: JASON ROBERT DUBOIS, SIMON MICHAEL MUSKA, GARY E. ZUKOWSKI, JOHN W. AVEDISIAN, BRETT CURRY
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Publication number: 20110035982Abstract: A revolver for firing high velocity ammunition includes a frame, a cylinder, a barrel, and a firing mechanism. The revolver may include one or more of the following, each of which is especially adapted for use in the context of firing high velocity ammunition: spacers for adjusting a barrel-cylinder gap, for eliminating broaching of the rearward surface(s) of the barrel; a forcing cone formed in the rearward opening of the barrel for accommodating deformed projectiles; a reflective surface (e.g., mirrored surface) provided on the cone and/or barrel rearward surfaces, for reducing erosion resulting from using high velocity ammunition; gain-twist rifling in the barrel for a smoother transition to full projectile velocity; a larger diameter, hardened firing pin bushing for minimizing brass flow in the rearward direction; and a front sight assembly that minimizes lateral shift or drift of the sight pin during firing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2007Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: SMITH & WESSON CORP.Inventors: JASON ROBERT DUBOIS, SIMON MICHEAL MUSKA, GARY E. ZUKOWSKI, JOHN W. AVEDISIAN, BRETT CURRY
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Patent number: 7878102Abstract: A revolver for firing high velocity ammunition includes a frame, a cylinder, a barrel, and a firing mechanism. The revolver may include one or more of the following, each of which is especially adapted for use in the context of firing high velocity ammunition: spacers for adjusting a barrel-cylinder gap, for eliminating broaching of the rearward surface(s) of the barrel; a forcing cone formed in the rearward opening of the barrel for accommodating deformed projectiles; a reflective surface (e.g., mirrored surface) provided on the cone and/or barrel rearward surfaces, for reducing erosion resulting from using high velocity ammunition; gain-twist rifling in the barrel for a smoother transition to full projectile velocity; a larger diameter, hardened firing pin bushing for minimizing brass flow in the rearward direction; and a front sight assembly that minimizes lateral shift or drift of the sight pin during firing.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Smith & Wesson Corp.Inventors: Jason Robert Dubois, Simon Micheal Muska, Gary E. Zukowski, John W. Avedisian, Brett Curry
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Publication number: 20090259126Abstract: Device and method are provided for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries to the spine by injecting drugs into the diseased or injured area. The device and method of the subject invention provide improvements to patient and operator safety, along with ease-of-use and convenience improvements over conventional techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: Laurimed, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Alan SAAL, Joel Stuart SAAL, Brian Robert DuBOIS, James T. NIELSEN
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Publication number: 20080188826Abstract: Device and method are provided for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries to the spine by injecting drugs into-the diseased or injured area. The device and method of the subject invention provide improvements to patient and operator safety, along with ease-of-use and convenience improvements over conventional techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: Laurimed, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Alan SAAL, Joel Stuart Saal, Brian Robert DuBois
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Publication number: 20080188827Abstract: Device and method are provided for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries to the spine by injecting drugs into the diseased or injured area. The device and method of the subject invention provide improvements to patient and operator safety, along with ease-of-use and convenience improvements over conventional techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: Laurimed, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Alan Saal, Joel Stuart Saal, Brian Robert DuBois
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Patent number: 7254913Abstract: A revolver for firing high velocity ammunition includes a frame, a cylinder, a barrel, and a firing mechanism. The revolver may include one or more of the following, each of which is especially adapted for use in the context of firing high velocity ammunition: spacers for adjusting a barrel-cylinder gap, for eliminating broaching of the rearward surface(s) of the barrel; a forcing cone formed in the rearward opening of the barrel for accommodating deformed projectiles; a reflective surface (e.g., mirrored surface) provided on the cone and/or barrel rearward surfaces, for reducing erosion resulting from using high velocity ammunition; gain-twist rifling in the barrel for a smoother transition to full projectile velocity; a larger diameter, hardened firing pin bushing for minimizing brass flow in the rearward direction; and a front sight assembly that minimizes lateral shift or drift of the sight pin during firing.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Smith & Wesson Corp.Inventors: Jason Robert Dubois, Simon Michael Muska, Gary E. Zukowski, John W. Avedisian, Brett Curry