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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Publication number: 20140343390Abstract: 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: April 9, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: OMsignal Inc.Inventors: Joanna Berzowska, Frederic Chanay, Stephane Menard, Maria Elina Nurkka
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Patent number: 8553865Abstract: A multi-point to multi-point intercom system, formed by at least one intercom server and a plurality of intercom terminals, the intercom terminals registered as talking or listening intercom terminals in an intercom session table. The intercom server sends to listening intercom terminals some or all of the unmixed audio packets received by talking intercom terminals according to the intensity signal value found in the header of the unmixed audio packets.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Clear-Com Research, Inc.Inventors: Stephane Menard, Ulrich Pauler, Martin Lamothe, Cliff Emerson, Barthelemy Rolet
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Patent number: 8262873Abstract: The invention relates to an anode assembly for electroplating comprising (a) an anode body comprising soluble anode material and (b) a shielding covering at least part of the anode body and comprising a self-passivating metal electrically connected to the anode body and allowing electrolyte transport therethrough. The shielding comprises at least one layer of self-passivating metal having no openings larger than 2 mm, preferably 1 mm, in width or the shielding comprises at least two layers of self-passivating metal wherein the openings of at least one layer are at least partially covered by the metal of another layer. The invention also relates to a shielded anode basket, a method for electroplating and the use of the anode assembly and the shielded anode basket.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignees: Metakem Gesellschaft fur Schichtchemie der Metalle mbH, M. P. C. Micropulse Plating ConceptsInventors: Jörg Wurm, Stephane Menard, Lothar Schneider
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Patent number: 8115576Abstract: MEMS structures employing movable conductive member and a number of current-carrying stationary contact terminals which advantageously permit higher current carrying capability that prior art devices in which currents flowed through movable conductive members. Current carrying capability in excess of 1.0 amp without the need for additional current limiting devices is realized thereby lowering overall system manufacturing costs for systems employing our structures.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2006Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Réseaux MEMS, Société en CommanditeInventors: Jun Lu, Stephane Menard
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Patent number: 8115579Abstract: The micro-electromechanical (MEMS) actuator comprises a hot arm member and a cold arm member. The cold arm member comprises at least two longitudinally spaced-apart flexors. The actuators may also be constructed with at least one among the hot arm member and the cold arm member comprising at least one spring section. The stress in this improved MEMS actuator is more uniformly distributed, thereby reducing the mechanical creep and improving its reliability as well as its operation life.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Reseaux MEMS, societe en commanditeInventors: Stéphane Mènard, Nicolas Gonon
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Patent number: 7943032Abstract: The present invention relates to an anode for electroplating, which has an anode base and a shield and is characterized in that additive degradation is reduced when it is used in electroplating.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2003Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignees: Metakem Gesellschaft fur Schichtchemie der Metalle mbH, M.P.C. Micropulse Plating ConceptsInventors: Jorg Wurm, Stephane Menard
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Publication number: 20110012703Abstract: Micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) actuators and switches exhibiting geometries and configurations providing superior operating characteristics and longer lifetimes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Reseaux MEMS, Societe en commanditeInventors: Stéphane Ménard, Jun Lu, Nicolas Gonon, Normand Lassonde
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Publication number: 20110012705Abstract: The micro-electromechanical (MEMS) actuator comprises a hot arm member and a cold arm member. The cold arm member comprises at least two longitudinally spaced-apart flexors. The actuators may also be constructed with at least one among the hot arm member and the cold arm member comprising at least one spring section. The stress in this improved MEMS actuator is more uniformly distributed, thereby reducing the mechanical creep and improving its reliability as well as its operation life.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Reseaux MEMS, societe en commanditeInventors: Stéphane Ménard, Nicolas Gonon
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Publication number: 20100246788Abstract: A multi-point to multi-point intercom system, formed by at least one intercom server and a plurality of intercom terminals, the intercom terminals registered as talking or listening intercom terminals in an intercom session table. The intercom server sends to listening intercom terminals some or all of the unmixed audio packets received by talking intercom terminals according to the intensity signal value found in the header of the unmixed audio packets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2008Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: CLEAR-COM RESEARCH INC.Inventors: Stephane Menard, Ulrich Pauler, Martin Lamothe, Cliff Emerson, Barthelemy Rolet
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Publication number: 20100206735Abstract: The invention relates to an anode assembly for electroplating comprising (a) an anode body comprising soluble anode material and (b) a shielding covering at least part of the anode body and comprising a self-passivating metal electrically connected to the anode body and allowing electrolyte transport therethrough. The shielding comprises at least one layer of self-passivating metal having no openings larger than 2 mm, preferably 1 mm, in width or the shielding comprises at least two layers of self-passivating metal wherein the openings of at least one layer are at least partially covered by the metal of another layer. The invention also relates to a shielded anode basket, a method for electroplating and the use of the anode assembly and the shielded anode basket.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicants: Metakerm Gesellschaft fur Schichtchemie der Mettalle mbH, M.P.C. Micorpulse Plating ConceptsInventors: Jörg Wurm, Stephane Menard, Lothar Schneider
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Patent number: 7602266Abstract: Microelectromechanical (MEMS) structures and switches employing movable actuators wherein particular ones of which move perpendicular to an underlying substrate and particular others move in a direction substantially parallel to the underlying substrate thereby providing more positive actuation.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Réseaux MEMS, Société en commanditeInventors: Stephane Menard, Jun Lu, Nicolas Gonon
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Publication number: 20090033454Abstract: The micro-electromechanical (MEMS) switch comprises a first double-sided cantilever MEMS actuator attached to a substrate and movable in two opposite directions, and a second cantilever MEMS actuator attached to the substrate. In use, the first MEMS actuator is moved in either directions to distribute the stress more uniformly, thereby reducing the mechanical creep and improving its reliability as well as its operation life.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: SIMPLER NETWORKS INC.Inventors: Stephane Menard, Nicolas Gonon, Jean-Francois Saheb
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Publication number: 20090033445Abstract: The micro-electromechanical (MEMS) actuator comprises a hot arm member and a cold arm member. The cold arm member comprises at least two longitudinally spaced-apart flexors. The actuators may also be constructed with at least one among the hot arm member and the cold arm member comprising at least one spring section. The stress in this improved MEMS actuator is more uniformly distributed, thereby reducing the mechanical creep and improving its reliability as well as its operation life.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: SIMPLER NETWORKS INC.Inventors: Stephane Menard, Nicolas Gonon
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Publication number: 20080223699Abstract: Microelectromechanical (MEMS) structures and switches employing movable actuators wherein particular ones of which move perpendicular to an underlying substrate and particular others move in a direction substantially parallel to the underlying substrate thereby providing more positive actuation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: SIMPLER NETWORKS INC.Inventors: Stephane Menard, Jun Lu, Nicolas Gonon
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Publication number: 20080197964Abstract: Micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) actuators and switches exhibiting geometries and configurations providing superior operating characteristics and longer lifetimes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: SIMPLER NETWORKS INC.Inventors: Stephane Menard, Jun Lu, Nicolas Gonon, Normand Lassonde
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Publication number: 20080116075Abstract: The invention relates to a method of assessing the risk of whiskers appearing on the surface of a metallic deposit, a pure metal deposit or an alloy deposit on a substrate, using a measurement of the electrochemical impedance of the metallic deposit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2005Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: David Mention, Stephane Menard
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Publication number: 20080067652Abstract: A micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) package that includes a substrate onto which is disposed or otherwise formed an active MEMS device, a first barrier wall for preventing sealant from contaminating the MEMS device, a second barrier wall for preventing sealant from contaminating unintended areas of the substrate, and a cap for hermetically sealing the MEMS package with a particular gas or mixtures thereof which enhance the MEMS performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: SIMPLER NETWORKS INC.Inventors: Stephane MENARD, Jun LU
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Patent number: 7323957Abstract: The electro-mechanical relay comprises a base having a transversal axis and a rocking member operatively connected over the base. The rocking member is pivotable, with reference to the transversal axis, between a first position and a second position. The relay also comprises a first contact provided on the base at a location facing the rocking member and being spaced-apart from the transversal axis, and a second contact having at least a portion provided on the rocking member and being in registry with the first contact. The first and second contacts are configured and disposed to be electrically engaged at the first position of the rocking member, and electrically disengaged from each other at the second position thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2005Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Simpler Networks, Inc.Inventors: Stephane Menard, Jun Lu
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Patent number: 7179116Abstract: The collapsing bridge crimp comprises a central portion and two mutually-opposite side arms extending from the central portion. Each side arm comprises a first portion attached to the central portion, the first portion being inwardly curved, and a second portion extending from the first portion and located above the central portion. The second portion of each side arm is substantially straight and defines an upwardly-oriented angle with reference to the central portion. The second portion also has a free end provided with an end face, the end face of both side arms defining a top-opened wire-receiving groove between them.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Simpler Networks Inc.Inventors: Stephane Menard, Jun Lu
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Publication number: 20060238279Abstract: MEMS structures employing movable conductive member and a number of current-carrying stationary contact terminals which advantageously permit higher current carrying capability that prior art devices in which currents flowed through movable conductive members. Current carrying capability in excess of 1.0 amp without the need for additional current limiting devices is realized thereby lowering overall system manufacturing costs for systems employing our structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: SIMPLER NETWORKS INC.Inventors: JUN LU, STEPHANE MENARD