Patents by Inventor Stéphane Mènard
Stéphane Mènard 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: 11943866Abstract: A textile-based electrode system includes a first fabric layer having an inner and an outer surface. The inner surface includes a knitted electrode configured to be placed in contact with the skin of a user. A second fabric layer is disposed and configured to contact the outer surface of the first fabric layer. The second fabric layer includes a knitted conductive pathway configured to be electrically coupled to the knitted electrode. Furthermore, a third fabric layer is configured and disposed to contact the second fabric layer. A connector is disposed on the third fabric layer and is configured to be electrically coupled to the knitted conductive pathway. The second fabric layer can be folded about a first fold axis and the third fabric layer can be folded about a second fold axis to place the second fabric layer in contact with the first fabric layer and the third fabric layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Honeywell Safety Products USA, Inc.Inventors: Joanna Berzowska, Frederic Chanay, Stephane Menard, Elina Nurkka
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Publication number: 20240049259Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating wireless intercom in a local communications network are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: generate and transmit a first broadcast packet and a second broadcast packet to a set of end-user communication devices; receive a first device-specific packet, on a first channel by a first central antenna and during a first uplink time period; receive a second device-specific packet, on the first channel by the first central antenna and during a second uplink time period; receive the first device-specific packet, on a second channel by a second central antenna and during a third uplink time period; receive the second device-specific packet, on the second channel by the second central antenna and during a fourth uplink time period; generate a third broadcast packet that includes packetized downlink information; and transmit the third broadcast packet to the set of end-user communication devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Thomas Krag Kjeldsen, Mads Ramsgaard Munk, Stephane Menard, Hsin-Yun Yao, Alexandre Beaulieu, Scott Weldner
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Patent number: 11812448Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating wireless intercom in a local communications network are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: generate and transmit a first broadcast packet and a second broadcast packet to a set of end-user communication devices; receive a first device-specific packet, on a first channel by a first central antenna and during a first uplink time period; receive a second device-specific packet, on the first channel by the first central antenna and during a second uplink time period; receive the first device-specific packet, on a second channel by a second central antenna and during a third uplink time period; receive the second device-specific packet, on the second channel by the second central antenna and during a fourth uplink time period; generate a third broadcast packet that includes packetized downlink information; and transmit the third broadcast packet to the set of end-user communication devices.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: H.M. Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Krag Kjeldsen, Mads Ramsgaard Munk, Stephane Menard, Hsin-Yun Yao, Alexandre Beaulieu, Scott Weldner
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Publication number: 20230028972Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating wireless intercom in a local communications network are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: generate and transmit a first broadcast packet and a second broadcast packet to a set of end-user communication devices; receive a first device-specific packet, on a first channel by a first central antenna and during a first uplink time period; receive a second device-specific packet, on the first channel by the first central antenna and during a second uplink time period; receive the first device-specific packet, on a second channel by a second central antenna and during a third uplink time period; receive the second device-specific packet, on the second channel by the second central antenna and during a fourth uplink time period; generate a third broadcast packet that includes packetized downlink information; and transmit the third broadcast packet to the set of end-user communication devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: Thomas Krag Kjeldsen, Mads Ramsgaard Munk, Stephane Menard, Hsin-Yun Yao, Alexandre Beaulieu, Scott Weldner
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Patent number: 11463989Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating wireless intercom in a local communications network are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: generate and transmit a first broadcast packet and a second broadcast packet to a set of end-user communication devices; receive a first device-specific packet, on a first channel by a first central antenna and during a first uplink time period; receive a second device-specific packet, on the first channel by the first central antenna and during a second uplink time period; receive the first device-specific packet, on a second channel by a second central antenna and during a third uplink time period; receive the second device-specific packet, on the second channel by the second central antenna and during a fourth uplink time period; generate a third broadcast packet that includes packetized downlink information; and transmit the third broadcast packet to the set of end-user communication devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignees: H.M. Electronics, Inc., RTX A/SInventors: Thomas Krag Kjeldsen, Mads Ramsgaard Munk, Stephane Menard, Hsin-Yun Yao, Alexandre Beaulieu, Scott Weidner
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Publication number: 20220156823Abstract: There is provided a method and system for product searching based on Natural Language Processing (NLP). The method comprises receiving, via a conversational user interface, user-inputted natural language input indicative of a user query, performing a classification procedure to identify, from the natural language data, a user intent and one or more products of interest associated with the user query, performing a product search, comprising querying a product database based on an outcome of the classification procedure, and triggering, based on an outcome of the product search, at least one action to be performed by a virtual agent in response to the natural language data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Jordan Prince TREMBLAY, Stéphane MENARD, Ouamer DAHMANI, Hugues ROUSSEAU, David BORDELEAU
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Publication number: 20210227501Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating wireless intercom in a local communications network are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: generate and transmit a first broadcast packet and a second broadcast packet to a set of end-user communication devices; receive a first device-specific packet, on a first channel by a first central antenna and during a first uplink time period; receive a second device-specific packet, on the first channel by the first central antenna and during a second uplink time period; receive the first device-specific packet, on a second channel by a second central antenna and during a third uplink time period; receive the second device-specific packet, on the second channel by the second central antenna and during a fourth uplink time period; generate a third broadcast packet that includes packetized downlink information; and transmit the third broadcast packet to the set of end-user communication devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Thomas Krag Kjeldsen, Mads Ramsgaard Munk, Stephane Menard, Hsin-Yun Yao, Alexandre Beaulieu, Scott Weldner
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Patent number: 10928800Abstract: Computer numerical control (CNC) machines execute a process automatically unless a condition occurs that triggers one or more alarms that terminate the process. Accordingly, CNC laser cutting post-process inspection is usually non-existent or minimal. However, with CNC laser welding it is more common for a visual inspection or automated inspection to be performed to verify that the process was completed. Similar issues occur when single piece parts are required in addition to which executing an offline inspection requires additional complexity in re-working any piece part. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention provide enterprises and facilities employing CNC laser cutting/welding systems with a means to overcome these limitations. Further, providing intuitive user interfaces allows the user to perform tasks directly through a touch screen interface they are viewing the work piece/piece-parts upon.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY OF CANADA LPInventors: Miguel Clement, Stephane Menard, Dominique Bruneau, David Gabriels
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Patent number: 10761508Abstract: Computer (or computerized) numerical control (CNC) tools are employed globally. Whilst these may be purchased with an initial set of configurations users must establish any other configurations themselves leading to potentially every CNC tool being configured slightly differently for the same process requirement even before considering new materials, tool elements etc. Accordingly, users and manufacturers would benefit from access to updated process parameters for machine tools that reflect scenarios encountered in manufacturing operations that are new or lead to improved tolerances, yields, reducing process time etc. However, users are not going to employ just any set of parameters given to them as these may damage their CNC tool or tool elements. Embodiments of the invention provide a subscription service providing access to verified settings where the verification is performed by the machine tool manufacturer or machine tool element manufacturer.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY OF CANADA LPInventors: Miguel Clement, Stephane Menard, Dominique Bruneau, David Gabriels
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Publication number: 20200038986Abstract: Computer numerical control (CNC) machines have dramatically changed manufacturing processes including plasma based cutting. Typically, plasma based cutting executes a single continuous process. However, gratings cut from a grating sheet require a number of discrete cuts be made within a grating sheet to cut each element within the grating sheet to isolate the element required from the grating. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention provide enterprises and facilities employing CNC cutting systems with a means to overcome the limitations of CNC cutting systems when cutting such elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: MIGUEL CLEMENT, STEPHANE MENARD, DOMINIQUE BRUNEAU, DAVID GABRIELS
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Publication number: 20190278249Abstract: Computer numerical control (CNC) machines execute a process automatically unless a condition occurs that triggers one or more alarms that terminate the process. Accordingly, CNC laser cutting post-process inspection is usually non-existent or minimal. However, with CNC laser welding it is more common for a visual inspection or automated inspection to be performed to verify that the process was completed. Similar issues occur when single piece parts are required in addition to which executing an offline inspection requires additional complexity in re-working any piece part. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention provide enterprises and facilities employing CNC laser cutting/welding systems with a means to overcome these limitations. Further, providing intuitive user interfaces allows the user to perform tasks directly through a touch screen interface they are viewing the work piece/piece-parts upon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: MIGUEL CLEMENT, STEPHANE MENARD, DOMINIQUE BRUNEAU, DAVID GABRIELS
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Publication number: 20190278256Abstract: Computer (or computerized) numerical control (CNC) tools are employed globally. Whilst these may be purchased with an initial set of configurations users must establish any other configurations themselves leading to potentially every CNC tool being configured slightly differently for the same process requirement even before considering new materials, tool elements etc. Accordingly, users and manufacturers would benefit from access to updated process parameters for machine tools that reflect scenarios encountered in manufacturing operations that are new or lead to improved tolerances, yields, reducing process time etc. However, users are not going to employ just any set of parameters given to them as these may damage their CNC tool or tool elements. Embodiments of the invention provide a subscription service providing access to verified settings where the verification is performed by the machine tool manufacturer or machine tool element manufacturer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: MIGUEL CLEMENT, STEPHANE MENARD, DOMINIQUE BRUNEAU, DAVID GABRIELS
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Publication number: 20190278250Abstract: Computer numerical control (CNC) machines execute a process automatically unless a condition occurs that triggers one or more alarms that terminate the process. Accordingly, CNC laser cutting post-process inspection is usually non-existent or minimal. However, with CNC laser welding it is more common for a visual inspection or automated inspection to be performed to verify that the process was completed. Similar issues occur when single piece parts are required in addition to which executing an offline inspection requires additional complexity in re-working any piece part. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention provide enterprises and facilities employing CNC laser cutting/welding systems with a means to overcome these limitations. Further, providing intuitive user interfaces allows the user to perform tasks directly through a touch screen interface they are viewing the work piece/piece-parts upon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: MIGUEL CLEMENT, STEPHANE MENARD, DOMINIQUE BRUNEAU, DAVID GABRIELS
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Patent number: 10365636Abstract: Computer (or computerized) numerical control (CNC) tools are employed globally. While these may be purchased with an initial set of configurations users must establish any other configurations themselves leading to potentially every CNC tool being configured slightly differently for the same process requirement even before considering new materials, tool elements etc. Accordingly, users and manufacturers would benefit from access to updated process parameters for machine tools that reflect scenarios encountered in manufacturing operations that are new or lead to improved tolerances, yields, reducing process time etc. However, users are not going to employ just any set of parameters given to them as these may damage their CNC tool or tool elements. Embodiments of the invention provide a subscription service providing access to verified settings where the verification is performed by the machine tool manufacturer or machine tool element manufacturer.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Inovatech Engineering CorporationInventors: Miguel Clement, Stephane Menard, Dominique Bruneau, David Gabriels
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Publication number: 20190132950Abstract: A textile-based electrode system includes a first fabric layer having an inner and an outer surface. The inner surface includes a knitted electrode configured to be placed in contact with the skin of a user. A second fabric layer is disposed and configured to contact the outer surface of the first fabric layer. The second fabric layer includes a knitted conductive pathway configured to be electrically coupled to the knitted electrode. Furthermore, a third fabric layer is configured and disposed to contact the second fabric layer. A connector is disposed on the third fabric layer and is configured to be electrically coupled to the knitted conductive pathway. The second fabric layer can be folded about a first fold axis and the third fabric layer can be folded about a second fold axis to place the second fabric layer in contact with the first fabric layer and the third fabric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Joanna BERZOWSKA, Frederic CHANAY, Stephane MENARD, Maria Elina NURKKA
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Publication number: 20190033832Abstract: Computer numerical control (CNC) machines execute a process automatically unless a condition occurs that triggers one or more alarms that terminate the process. Accordingly, CNC laser cutting post-process inspection is usually non-existent or minimal. However, with CNC laser welding it is more common for a visual inspection or automated inspection to be performed to verify that the process was completed. Similar issues occur when single piece parts are required in addition to which executing an offline inspection requires additional complexity in re-working any piece part. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention provide enterprises and facilities employing CNC laser cutting/welding systems with a means to overcome these limitations. Further, providing intuitive user interfaces allows the user to perform tasks directly through a touch screen interface they are viewing the work piece/piece-parts upon.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: MIGUEL CLEMENT, STEPHANE MENARD, DOMINIQUE BRUNEAU, DAVID GABRIELS
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Patent number: 9993199Abstract: A textile-based electrode system includes a first fabric layer having an inner and an outer surface. The inner surface includes a knitted electrode configured to be placed in contact with the skin of a user. A second fabric layer is disposed and configured to contact the outer surface of the first fabric layer. The second fabric layer includes a knitted conductive pathway configured to be electrically coupled to the knitted electrode. Furthermore, a third fabric layer is configured and disposed to contact the second fabric layer. A connector is disposed on the third fabric layer and is configured to be electrically coupled to the knitted conductive pathway. The second fabric layer can be folded about a first fold axis and the third fabric layer can be folded about a second fold axis to place the second fabric layer in contact with the first fabric layer and the third fabric layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2014Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: OMsignal Inc.Inventors: Joanna Berzowska, Frederic Chanay, Stephane Menard, Elina Nurkka
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Publication number: 20170255183Abstract: Computer numerical control (CNC) machines execute a process automatically unless a condition occurs that triggers one or more alarms that terminate the process. Accordingly, CNC laser cutting post-process inspection is usually non-existent or minimal. However, with CNC laser welding it is more common for a visual inspection or automated inspection to be performed to verify that the process was completed. Similar issues occur when single piece parts are required in addition to which executing an offline inspection requires additional complexity in re-working any piece part. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention provide enterprises and facilities employing CNC laser cutting/welding systems with a means to overcome these limitations. Further, providing intuitive user interfaces allows the user to perform tasks directly through a touch screen interface they are viewing the work piece/piece-parts upon.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: MIGUEL CLEMENT, STEPHANE MENARD, DOMINIQUE BRUNEAU, DAVID GABRIELS
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Publication number: 20170083004Abstract: Computer (or computerized) numerical control (CNC) tools are employed globally. Whilst these may be purchased with an initial set of configurations users must establish any other configurations themselves leading to potentially every CNC tool being configured slightly differently for the same process requirement even before considering new materials, tool elements etc. Accordingly, users and manufacturers would benefit from access to updated process parameters for machine tools that reflect scenarios encountered in manufacturing operations that are new or lead to improved tolerances, yields, reducing process time etc. However, users are not going to employ just any set of parameters given to them as these may damage their CNC tool or tool elements. Embodiments of the invention provide a subscription service providing access to verified settings where the verification is performed by the machine tool manufacturer or machine tool element manufacturer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: MIGUEL CLEMENT, STEPHANE MENARD, DOMINIQUE BRUNEAU, David Gabriels
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Patent number: 9033700Abstract: A regenerative burner device for a furnace and a method of removing contaminants from such a device. The burner device includes a burner for introducing heat and waste gas into a furnace during ignition when supplied with fuel and a combustion gas, a media bed comprising refractory particles, and ducting for delivering combustion gas to said burner during ignition, and for drawing waste gas from said furnace on termination of ignition. The ducting causes the combustion gas and the waste gas to pass in succession through the media bed. Means are provided for periodically delivering a rapid flow of a decontaminating gas into said media bed. The rapid flow is of sufficient force to dislodge contaminants collected in the media bed from said waste gas.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Novelis Inc.Inventors: Claude Simard, Stéphane Ménard, Wesley Donald Stevens, Edward J. Wilson, Paul Banks, Luc Belley, Brad D. Burridge, Tony I. Phelps