Frechette, US
Allen Frechette, West Linn, OR US
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20110279673 | MARITIME CONTROLS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods disclosed herein provide for various embodiments of maritime control components. For example in one embodiment, a control component, adapted to be used with a watercraft, includes a mounting feature adapted to mount the control component to a steering wheel of the watercraft, and a mode selector of the control component adapted to receive and transmit a first user input signal corresponding to a user selected mode of operation from a plurality of selectable modes of operation including a map mode, a sonar mode, a fishfinder mode, a radar mode, an autopilot pattern mode, an entertainment mode, and/or a maritime mode. The control component further includes an increase/decrease actuator adapted to receive and transmit a second user input signal corresponding to a user selection within the user selected mode of operation. Embodiments of a watercraft and a method of display control are also provided. | 11-17-2011 |
John P. Frechette, Powell, OH US
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20090056257 | FOAMING OF SIMULATED STONE STRUCTURES - Simulated stone, masonry, and brick textured products such as siding having a foam backing or with the hollow parts injected with foam or molded with foam in one or more steps, obtained when specially selected materials are properly admixed and formed via molding techniques. The foam backing is applied to the product in either a one or two step process. The foam backing may be used on panels, wall structures, and other products that may have contoured and textured surfaces and may simulate the appearance of conventional building and construction materials including, but not limited to, stone, brick, masonry, concrete, stucco, wood, other conventional building materials, and combinations of any of these materials are disclosed. The foam backing provides improves thermal insulation, improved sound reduction, improved rigidity, and improved dimensional stability. The disclosed invention is not limited to products in the building or construction industries and may be applied in the manufacture of a wide variety of products in other industries. | 03-05-2009 |
20090062413 | COMPOSITION OF FILLERS WITH PLASTICS FOR PRODUCING SUPERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS - The use of high aspect fillers in the production of simulated stone, masonry and brick textured products such as cladding, siding, panels, or other building and construction materials. High aspect fillers increase the dimensional stability, rigidity, thermal and sound insulation. The high aspect fillers may be included into a matrix polymer with or without chemical bonding. The disclosed invention is not limited to products in the building or construction industries and may be applied in the manufacture of a wide variety of products in other industries. | 03-05-2009 |
20090062431 | COMPOSITION OF MATTER - Composition of matter for the production of simulated stone, masonry, and brick textured products. Exemplary embodiments of panels, wall structures, and other products may have contoured and textured surfaces and may simulate the appearances of conventional building or construction materials including, but not limited to, stone, bricks, masonry, concrete, stucco, wood, or other conventional building materials, and combinations of any of these materials are disclosed. The disclosed invention is not limited to products in the building or construction industries and may be applied in the manufacture of a wide variety of products in other industries. | 03-05-2009 |
20110185662 | FOAMING OF SIMULATED STONE STRUCTURES - Simulated stone, masonry, and brick textured products such as siding having a foam backing or with the hollow parts injected with foam or molded with foam in one or more steps, obtained when specially selected materials are properly admixed and formed via molding techniques. The foam backing is applied to the product in either a one or two step process. The foam backing may be used on panels, wall structures, and other products that may have contoured and textured surfaces and may simulate the appearance of conventional building and construction materials including, but not limited to, stone, brick, masonry, concrete, stucco, wood, other conventional building materials, and combinations of any of these materials are disclosed. The foam backing provides improves thermal insulation, improved sound reduction, improved rigidity, and improved dimensional stability. The disclosed invention is not limited to products in the building or construction industries and may be applied in the manufacture of a wide variety of products in other industries. | 08-04-2011 |
Michel Frechette, Plano, TX US
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20110171994 | MULTI-MODE TRANSCEIVER AND A CIRCUIT FOR OPERATING THE MULTI-MODE TRANSCEIVER - Multi-mode transceiver and a circuit for operating the multi-mode transceiver. A multi-mode transceiver includes a first circuit that is configurable to operate as one of a transmitter and a receiver in a first mode, and a second circuit that is configurable to operate as one of the transmitter and the receiver in a second mode. The multi-mode transceiver includes a first element coupled to the first circuit. The multi-mode transceiver includes a second element coupled to the first element and one or more ports. The multi-mode transceiver also includes a first switch, coupled to the second element and to the second circuit, that is configurable to operate the transceiver in at least one of the first mode and the second mode in conjunction with the first element and the second element. | 07-14-2011 |
20110210793 | VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER HAVING AUTOMATIC POWER CONSUMPTION OPTIMIZATION - A variable gain amplifier may include a master amplifier that may be configured to generate a first current and a diode coupled with the master amplifier so that the first current passes through the diode which, when the first current is passing through the diode, generates a diode voltage signal. According to embodiments, an error amplifier may include a first input configured to receive a gain control voltage signal and a second input configured to receive the diode voltage signal. The output of the error amplifier may provide a feedback signal. The amplifier may include a circuit configured to generate at least one voltage control signal based on the feedback signal and a slave amplifier configured to adjust a gain amount based on the at least one voltage control signal. | 09-01-2011 |
Michel J.g.j.p. Frechette, Plano, TX US
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20100029228 | EDGE POWER RAMP USING LOGARITHMIC RESISTOR ATTENUATOR - A power ramping circuit for use in the transmit path of a radio frequency (RF) circuit. The power ramping circuit includes parallel connected transistors used as logarithmic resistor attenuators for adjusting current to a mixer circuit in the transmit path. The parallel connected transistors can be sized differently, and are sequentially turned off to gradually increase the current provided to the mixer circuit. A ramp control circuit controls the parallel connected transistors in response to either an analog signal or a digital signal. | 02-04-2010 |
20100093291 | CURRENT CONTROLLED BIASING FOR CURRENT-STEERING BASED RF VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIERS - An adaptive current control circuit for reduced power consumption and minimized gain shift in a variable gain amplifier. An automatic gain control circuit provides gain control voltages in response to a gain control signal. The gain control voltages are used by the variable gain amplifier to set the gain of the output signal for wireless transmit operations. The adaptive current control circuit receives the same gain control voltages for reducing current to the variable gain amplifier during low gain operation, while providing higher currents during high gain operation. The current that is provided is a hybrid mix of proportional to absolute temperature (PTAT) current and complementary to absolute temperature (CTAT) current for minimizing temperature effects on the gain. The ratio of PTAT current and CTAT current is adjustable for specific temperature ranges to further minimize temperature effects on the gain. | 04-15-2010 |
Paul Frechette, Rutland, MA US
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20080236035 | Lawn Edging With Offset Channel - In general, the present invention discloses a landscape edging device for dividing distinct landscaping areas, comprising: a vertical barrier; a top portion disposed at the top of and integral to the vertical barrier; and an anchoring portion at the bottom and integral to the vertical barrier, wherein the anchoring portion in turn comprises: an offset channel formed from the vertical body and disposed on one side of the vertical body, wherein the offset channel comprises a first leg and a second leg; and an anchoring blade disposed on a second side of the vertical body and protruding from the intersection of the first leg and second leg. | 10-02-2008 |
Raymond A. Frechette, North Providence, RI US
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20130131544 | BIOPSY FORCEPS INCLUDING SELF ALIGNING JAWS WITH DRAINAGE OPENINGS - Improved biopsy forceps include pivotally coupled self aligning jaws with drainage holes therethrough. The biopsy forceps include a pair of jaw members that include cup shaped jaws. The biopsy forces may be formed by a series of metal etching and forming operations to allow the manufacture of the biopsy forceps using high volume manufacturing techniques. | 05-23-2013 |
Robert Frechette, Lakeville, MA US
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20120203187 | LOW PROFILE CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A medical catheter assembly includes a catheter hub, an elongate catheter member extending from the catheter hub and having at least one longitudinal lumen for passage of fluids, an extension tube extending from the catheter hub and defining an internal lumen in fluid communication with the at least one longitudinal lumen of the catheter member and a clamp positionable about the extension tube. The catheter hub defines a reduced profile to facilitate passage of the catheter hub through a surgical tunnel. The clamp includes first and second clamp sections and defines a longitudinal clamp axis. The clamp has a longitudinal opening for passage of the extension tube and a movable member adapted to move from a first position to a second position to substantially close the internal lumen. The first and second clamp sections are separable to facilitate transverse positioning of the clamp sections about the extension tube. | 08-09-2012 |
20130303966 | CATHETER SYSTEM WITH ATTACHABLE CATHETER HUB - A hemodialysis catheter assembly adapted for use in a subcutaneous tunneling procedure incorporates a mechanism for securing the catheter hub member to the elongated catheter, and to provide the requisite fluid communication between fluid passages within the hub and the catheter lumens within the catheter. The catheter hub member may be connected to the elongated catheter after implantation of the catheter via a subcutaneous tunneling procedure. | 11-14-2013 |
20140128820 | LOW PROFILE CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A medical catheter assembly includes a catheter hub, an elongate catheter member extending from the catheter hub and having at least one longitudinal lumen for passage of fluids, an extension tube extending from the catheter hub and defining an internal lumen in fluid communication with the at least one longitudinal lumen of the catheter member and a clamp positionable about the extension tube. The catheter hub defines a reduced profile to facilitate passage of the catheter hub through a surgical tunnel. The clamp includes first and second clamp sections and defines a longitudinal clamp axis. The clamp has a longitudinal opening for passage of the extension tube and a movable member adapted to move from a first position to a second position to substantially close the internal lumen. The first and second clamp sections are separable to facilitate transverse positioning of the clamp sections about the extension tube. | 05-08-2014 |
Robert Frechette, Lafayette, CO US
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20080214991 | CATHETER SYSTEM WITH ATTACHABLE CATHETER HUB - A hemodialysis catheter assembly adapted for use in a subcutaneous tunneling procedure incorporates a mechanism for securing the catheter hub member to the elongated catheter, and to provide the requisite fluid communication between fluid passages within the hub and the catheter lumens within the catheter. The catheter hub member may be connected to the elongated catheter after implantation of the catheter via a subcutaneous tunneling procedure. | 09-04-2008 |
20140081245 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH REPLACEABLE COMPONENTS - A catheter assembly includes a catheter, a collar, and an extension tube assembly. The catheter includes a leading end portion and a trailing end portion. The collar is supported on the trailing end portion of the catheter. The extension tube assembly includes a first section and a second section, each section independent of the other section and including a substantially rigid body portion and a compressible extension tube portion. The body portion of each of the first and second sections is independently engageable with the trailing end portion of the catheter. The collar is configured to engage the first and second sections of the extension tube assembly to secure the extension tube assembly to the trailing end portion of the catheter. | 03-20-2014 |
Russell R. Frechette, Pelham, NH US
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20130032644 | EXTERNAL MIX AIR ATOMIZING SPRAY NOZZLE ASSEMBLY - An external mix air assisted spray nozzle assembly having a nozzle body with pressurized liquid and air passages, an air cap having a central opening in coaxial relation to a liquid discharge orifice of the nozzle body for discharging an annular air stream in surrounding relation to liquid discharging from the discharge orifice, and the air cap has a pair of opposed thin walled cylindrical members projecting in opposed relation to each other for directing pressurized air to atomize and shape the discharging liquid spray pattern, while minimizing undesirable build up of solids on the terminal ends of the projecting cylindrical members. | 02-07-2013 |
Stephen Frechette, Newton, MA US
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20120286957 | Mobile Sleep Detection Method and System - The method and system of this invention is an improvement invention on a system that detects when an operator of a vehicle falls asleep, through the use of a digital video camera. The system is automatically disabled and no alarm sounds if the vehicle is not in motion. | 11-15-2012 |
20140156528 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURE MOBILE PAYMENT OF A VENDOR OR SERVICE PROVIDER VIA A DEMAND DRAFT - A method and system for consumers to pay vendors or service providers is presented. A demand draft is created and sent to a vendor or service provider from a trusted third party on behalf of a consumer. The verification of consumer funds available to cover the demand draft is not necessary because the demand draft is from a trusted third party to a vendor or service provider. The method employs real-time geolocation information available within mobile devices and time-synchronized one time passwords to increase the security of the process. | 06-05-2014 |
20140282891 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR UNIQUE COMPUTER USER IDENTIFICATION FOR THE DEFENSE AGAINST DISTRIBUTED DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACKS - The improvement invention is a means to prevent successful Distributed Denial of Service attacks via a decentralized user Internet Protocol (IP) validation method. The invention is an improvement on a method and system for the validation that a unique computer user is in control of a computer that is capable of performing a non-trivial amount of calculations on command. By ensuring a user is in command of a computer that requests a service, and that the computer will perform a non-trivial task on-demand, a cost is incurred by that client computer, and thus decreases the likelihood of large-scale successful DDoS attacks by swarms of botnets. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283002 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANONYMOUS CIRCUMVENTION OF INTERNET FILTER FIREWALLS WITHOUT DETECTION OR IDENTIFICATION - An improvement invention for a method and system for web users to circumvent web censorship and do so anonymously is presented. The web user is routed through a proxy network that automatically removes code and commands that could be employed to identify the web user, or the Internet address (IP) of the web user. The content of the traffic is also examined for potential advertisement revenue. The improvement is a step that automatically removes code or text that could, upon execution, be employed to identify the web user. | 09-18-2014 |
Stephen Patrick Frechette, Newton, MA US
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20130031001 | Method and System for the Location-Based Discovery and Validated Payment of a Service Provider - A method and system for consumers to find service providers is presented. The method and system minimizes the amount of the consumer's time required to find a service provider to provide a desired service. The system employs real-time geolocation information available within mobile devices to increase the efficiency of the process. Either automated or manual two-way communication between consumers and service providers for discovery and payment allows for a quick and easy user experience for all parties involved. | 01-31-2013 |
20140108201 | Method and System for the Location-Based Discovery and Validated Payment of a Service Provider - A method and system for consumers to find service providers is presented. The method and system minimizes the amount of the consumer's time required to find a service provider to provide a desired service. The system employs real-time geolocation information available within mobile devices to increase the efficiency of the process. Either automated or manual two-way communication between consumers and service providers for discovery and payment allows for a quick and easy user experience for all parties involved. | 04-17-2014 |
Steven Frechette, Reading, MA US
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20090282042 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF DATA INTEGRATION PROJECTS TO FACILITATE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS THEREOF - Methods and systems for managing the development of data integration projects to facilitate project development and analysis thereof. Methods operate to manage the development, controlled, release, and analysis of a data integration project by receiving a project, associating the project with two superstates, and storing the project in both a source control system and a relational database according to the values of the two superstates. | 11-12-2009 |
20090282066 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DEVELOPING DATA INTEGRATION APPLICATIONS WITH REUSABLE SEMANTIC IDENTIFIERS TO REPRESENT APPLICATION DATA SOURCES AND VARIABLES - A method and system for developing data integration applications with reusable semantic identifiers to represent application data sources and variables. Methods include receiving a set of physical data identifiers that identify physical data fields, associating semantic names with these fields, and executing rules expressed in terms of these semantic names. | 11-12-2009 |
Steven R. Frechette, Reading, MA US
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20120095973 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DEVELOPING DATA INTEGRATION APPLICATIONS WITH REUSABLE SEMANTIC TYPES TO REPRESENT AND PROCESS APPLICATION DATA - A method and system for developing data integration applications with reusable semantic types to represent and process application data. Methods include creating schemas to describe external data, creating semantic types to describe internal data, mapping schemas to semantic types, developing dataflows that configure input and output operations using schemas, mappings, and semantic types and all other transformation operations and functions based solely on semantic types, and executing dataflows defined in this manner. | 04-19-2012 |