Belcourt
Alain Belcourt, Strasbourg FR
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20140120161 | VECTOR FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION - A vector for the oral administration of at least one pharmacologically active substance enabling the active substance to move from the intestinal lumen to the blood, optionally via interstitial liquid, without any substantial degradation of the substance, includes an essentially hydrophilic matrix having an outer surface which is modified by one or several chemical species providing the vector with an essentially lipophilic quality and containing one or several active substances. The vector is associated with a gastroresistant vehicle enabling it to pass into the stomach without any denaturation and/or degradation of the active substance. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the vector. The vectors can be used to produce medicaments used in human or veterinary medicine. | 05-01-2014 |
Bill Belcourt, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20090235425 | VIA FERRATA SAFETY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a via ferrata safety system that improves user safety by increasing the reliable activation of the energy absorption system. The via ferrata system includes a harness coupling member, two fixed cable coupling members, and an energy absorption system. The energy absorption system is coupled to both the harness coupling member and the two fixed cable coupling members. The two fixed cable coupling members are independently coupled to the energy absorption system and to one another. The coupling between the two fixed cable coupling members is proportionally weaker than the independent coupling between the two fixed cable coupling members and the energy absorption system. This proportional weakness of the coupling between the fixed cable coupling members allows each of the fixed cable coupling members to act independently in the event that one of the cable coupling members is coupled to a point between the user and the energy absorption system. | 09-24-2009 |
20110138586 | WIRE-GATE CARABINER - One embodiment of the present invention relates to an improved wire-gate carabiner system including a frame, gate, and gate biasing system. The gate is pivotably coupled to the frame across an opening to form a continuously enclosed inner region in a closed configuration. The gate may be referred to as a wire-type gate in that it includes an arch and two ends. The arch is looped over a hook disposed on the keyed region of the frame in the closed configuration. The two ends are pivotably coupled to the frame at two independent gate coupling points on the pivot region so as to utilize the torsional rigidity of the gate structure as the gate biasing system. The keyed region of the frame includes a hook and a cover. The cover is oriented and shaped to laterally shield the arch and hook from undesirable couplings. | 06-16-2011 |
20110138587 | MULTI-CHAMBER CARABINER - One embodiment of the present invention relates to an automatically locking carabiner system including a frame, a gate, a gate biasing system, and a gate locking system. The frame and gate form a continuously enclosed inner region in a closed configuration with respect to the frame. When in an engaged state, the gate locking system is configured to automatically lock the gate in the closed configuration with respect to the frame. The gate locking system may include a trigger coupled to the frame such that the position of the trigger corresponds to the state of the gate locking system. The trigger may be positioned on an opposite side of the frame from the gate with respect to the inner region. The force required to disengage the gate locking system may be substantially opposite that which is required to transition the gate to the open configuration with respect to the frame. | 06-16-2011 |
20130334385 | Camming Device Stem - One embodiment of the present invention relates to an active camming device including a head member, a set of cam lobes, a connection system, and a retraction system. The cam lobes are configured to rotate between a retracted state and a spring biased extended state. The connection system includes a lengthwise cable coupled to the terminal. The retraction system is uniquely configured to enable selective engagement of the retracted state of the cam lobes with respect to the cam head. The retraction system includes slidably externally coupling a trigger and retraction sleeve to the cam lobes over the cable. A set of independent sleeves are also slidably coupled to the cable over the retraction sleeve between the trigger and cam lobes. The independent sleeves may be conically shaped and oriented to adjacently internest with one another so as to protect the retraction sleeve during operation of the refraction system. | 12-19-2013 |
20140262610 | Systems for Assisted Braking Belay with a Lever Disengagement Mechanism - One embodiment of the present invention relates to an assisted braking belay system with a housing, a camming mechanism, and a lever mechanism with a lever disengagement mechanism. The housing may include a substantially enclosed rope channel through which a rope may extend to the climber. The camming mechanism is moveably coupled to the housing and configured to automatically engage a camming surface upon the rope across the rope channel if the rope translates through the channel at a particular speed. The lever mechanism enables a belayer to selectively disengage the camming mechanism and release the camming surface from the rope thereby allowing the rope to translate through the rope channel. The lever disengagement mechanism is configured to automatically disengage the lever mechanism from the camming mechanism thereby enabling the camming mechanism to automatically reengage the camming surface upon the rope across the channel. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262611 | Systems for Assisted Braking Belay with a Cam-Clutch Mechanism - One embodiment of the present invention relates to an assisted braking belay system with a housing, camming mechanism, and clutch mechanism. The housing may include a substantially enclosed rope channel through which a rope may extend to the climber. The camming mechanism is moveably coupled to the housing and configured to automatically engage a camming surface upon the rope across the rope channel if the rope translates through the channel at a particular acceleration rate. The clutch mechanism may function as a secondary locking mechanism to engage the camming surface of the camming mechanism upon the rope across the rope channel. | 09-18-2014 |
20150290499 | Cam Stem System - One embodiment of the present invention relates to an improved camming stem system including a head member, a plurality of cam lobes, a connection system, and a retraction system. The cam lobes may be selectively rotatable between an extended state and a retracted state with respect to at least one axle of the head member. The connection system may create an elongated, substantially rigid region by intercoupling the head member with a loop. The connection system includes a cord continuously wrapped around the head member and loop. The continuous configuration of the cord around both the head member and the loop creates the necessary minimum tensile strength for operation of the camming system. The cord may be wrapped around a rivet or one or more axles of the head member. Independent regions of the cord may be spliced together to form the continuous configuration. | 10-15-2015 |
20160096044 | Harness and Load Bearing Systems - One embodiment of the present invention is related to a harness system including a waist member and a leg loop member. The waist member is configured to encircle the naval region of the user and form a continuous loop. The leg loop member is configured to encircle the legs of the user. The leg loop member nay also be coupled to the waist member via a third loop. The leg loop member includes a continuous cord with at least two unbraided regions and at least one splice coupling. The unbraided regions are disposed between braided regions and are disposed on the leg loop member to correspond to the user's legs. The unbraided regions further comprise a plurality of separated strands oriented substantially parallel and equidistant to one another. | 04-07-2016 |
Bill Belcourt, Slc, UT US
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20090045307 | PROTECTION DEVICE STEM DESIGN - The present invention relates to a connection system for use with an active or passive protection device that minimizes weight. In accordance with the present invention, a single stem connection system for use with an active protection device includes a single bent cable that is attached to the single cable terminal of the active protection device. A stem tube is fitted over a portion of the bent cable giving the appearance and benefits of a single stem. However, a portion of the bent cable is left separated thereby automatically forming a clip-in point for the entire active protection device. Unlike conventional single stem connection systems, the single stem system in accordance with the present invention only requires coupling the cable to the cable terminal thereby reducing manufacturing cost and minimizing overall weight. Alternatively, a similar connection system can be used with a passive protection device to provide many of the same benefits. | 02-19-2009 |
Daniel G. Belcourt, West Fargo, ND US
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20110138696 | PORTABLE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING A GUTTER COVER - A gutter and cover system includes a cover that may be mounted to the preexisting gutter at the edge of a roof. The cover system includes a cover member having an upper pooling portion and an edge flange and lip that provide for dripping of water over the flange and off the lip into the gutter through surface tension. The cover is supported on a series of spaced apart brackets that include a cover mounting portion that aligns with the flange and keeps the cover at a proper orientation to cause pooling. The cover is a seamless cover that is cut to length and includes a cover forming system forming the cover from a coil of blank material. As the cover mounts directly to the mounting bracket, a mounting flange is not needed and only one edge of the blank material is deformed. The material is aligned against one edge and fed through a series of forming bearings and rollers to gradually bend the edge of the material into the shape of a flange and a lower lip drip. The system is lightweight and more mobile than prior systems as fewer stations are needed to deform the cover as only the first edge is deformed. | 06-16-2011 |
Lincoln Belcourt, Vermont AU
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20160076072 | IMAGING CARTRIDGE, PIPETTE, AND METHOD OF USE FOR DIRECT SPUTUM SMEAR MICROSCOPY - An assembly for preparing a specimen is provided that may be configured to determine the presence of at least one microorganism specie in the specimen. The assembly may include a pipette configured to acquire a specimen from a sample and an imaging cartridge configured to be in fluid communication with the pipette. The imaging cartridge and the pipette may be configured to be irreversibly coupled such that the specimen is bio-contained within the imaging cartridge and the pipette when the imaging cartridge and pipette are coupled together. Associated methods of use are also provided. | 03-17-2016 |
Michael Belcourt, Wallingford, CT US
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20090169517 | Compositions and Methods for Tumor-Targeted Delivery of Effector Molecules - The present application discloses the preparation and use of attenuated tumor-targeted bacteria vectors for the delivery of one or more primary effector molecule(s) to the site of a solid tumor. The primary effector molecule(s) of the invention is used in the methods of the invention to treat a solid tumor cancer such as a carcinoma, melanoma, lymphoma, or sarcoma. The invention relates to the surprising discovery that effector molecules, which may be toxic when administered systemically to a host, can be delivered locally to tumors by attenuated tumor-targeted bacteria with reduced toxicity to the host. The application also discloses to the delivery of one or more optional effector molecule(s) (termed secondary effector molecules) which may be delivered by the attenuated tumor-targeted bacteria in conjunction with the primary effector molecule(s). | 07-02-2009 |
Michael F. Belcourt, Wallingford, CT US
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20090075945 | Phosphate-bearing prodrugs of sulfonyl hydrazines as hypoxia-selective antineoplastic agents - Novel phosphate-bearing prodrugs of sulfonyl hydrazines have the formula presented below. Methods of treatment of cancer are claimed. The aforementioned prodrugs include enantiomers, stereoisomers and tautomers thereof, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates and metabolites from all stages. The aforementioned prodrugs are preferentially activated in hypoxic tumors and can be given either alone, or in combination with other anticancer agents or with phototheraphy or radiotherapy. | 03-19-2009 |
Sandra E. Belcourt, Hamden, CT US
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20150106130 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING ENHANCED COVERAGE QUOTATIONS - A insurance policy management system for administering and managing insurance policies having enhanced coverages for providing property upgrades based on universal design principles. In the event of a loss to an insured property, the enhanced coverage will provide for enhanced property improvements under universal design guidelines to provide lifestyle upgrades for the insured. The enhanced coverage may apply to residential homes and businesses to help increase the quality of life and living environment for occupants. | 04-16-2015 |
20150106131 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING ENHANCED COVERAGE CLAIMS - A insurance policy management system for administering and managing insurance policies having enhanced coverages for providing property upgrades based on universal design principles. In the event of a loss to an insured property, the enhanced coverage will provide for enhanced property improvements under universal design guidelines to provide lifestyle upgrades for the insured. The enhanced coverage may apply to residential homes and businesses to help increase the quality of life and living environment for occupants. | 04-16-2015 |
Sandra Egan Belcourt, Hamden, CT US
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20130073318 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING DATA FOR INSURANCE ISSUED TO INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDING FOR COVERAGE OF RELATED INDIVIDUALS - A computer system is configured to process data related to a multi-generational insurance policy issued to a policy holder and providing coverage for one or more policy members having a family relationship with the policy holder. The system has a data storage device storing data associated with the policy, including coverages of the policy holder, coverages for each of the policy members, and a family relationship between the policy holder and the policy members. The system is configured to process insurance transactions initiated from a user-accessible device and related to the multi-generational policy. | 03-21-2013 |
William R. Belcourt, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20120297590 | MAGNETIC CARABINER SYSTEM - One embodiment of the present invention relates to an automatic locking carabiner including a frame, a gate, a gate biasing system, and a gate locking system. The gate is pivotably coupled to the frame including a closed configuration within which the gate and frame form a continuously enclosed inner region, and an open configuration within which the gate is pivotably rotated within the inner region so as to form an opening. The gate locking system includes an engaged state within which the gate is locked in the closed configuration, and a disengaged state within which the gate is pivotably rotatable with respect to the frame. The gate locking system is biased toward the engaged state when the gate is in the closed configuration. The functionality and operation of the gate locking system is independent of the gate biasing system. The engaged state of the gate locking system includes a releasable magnetic coupling between the gate and the frame. | 11-29-2012 |