Fournier, CA

Alain Fournier, L'Ile Bizard CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140113872	NOVEL AGONISTS AND ANTAGONISTS OF THE UROTENSINERGIC SYSTEM - Novel urotensin ll receptor (UT) agonists and antagonists are described herein. More specifically, novel derivatives of urotensin ll-related peptide (URP) are described herein.	04-24-2014

Alain Fournier, Val-D'Or CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120040780	BATTING TEE WITH PIVOT CONNECTION - A batting tee with two spaced apart support arms extending upwardly from the base plate, two spaced apart retaining members extending between the support arms and connected thereto or to the base plate, and a pivot extending between the support arms at a location intermediate that of the two retaining members. The shaft's bottom end is received between the two support arms and between the two retaining members and is connected adjacent the bottom end to the two support arms by the pivot extending therethrough. The pivot defining a single pivot axis about which the shaft is pivotable relative to the base plate between a first position in contact with only one of the retaining members and a second position in contact with only the other of the retaining members, for impact energy absorption.	02-16-2012

Alain Fournier, Plerrefonds CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120082619	Labelled adrenomedullin derivatives and their use for imaging and therapy - The present invention relates to an adrenomedullin derivative including an adrenomedullin peptide, or a fragment thereof chelated or otherwise bound to at least one active agent. Examples of active agents include a paramagnetic element, a radioactive element and a fibrinolytic agent, among others. Paramagnetic agents have a distribution that is relatively easily shown through Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Radioactive agents have applications in imaging and delivery of radiations, depending on the specific element included in the active agent. Delivery of fibrinolytic agents mainly to a specific organ, such as for example to the lungs, allows to substantially improve the specificity and efficacy of thrombolytic therapy by allowing local delivery of the fibrinolytic agent, thereby reducing the risks of major bleeding in the therapy of the organ. If the organ is the lungs, a non-limiting example of pathology treatable with the fibrinolytic agent is pulmonary embolus.	04-05-2012

Alain Fournier, Pierrefonds CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080274050	Labelled Adrenomedullin Derivatives and Their Use for Imaging and Therapy - The present invention relates to an adrenomedullin derivative including an adrenomedullin peptide chelated with at least one active agent. Examples of active agents include a paramagnetic element, a radioactive element and a fibrinolytic agent, among others. Paramagnetic agents have a distribution that is relatively easily shown through Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Radioactive agents have applications in imaging and delivery of radiations, depending on the specific element included in the active agent. Delivery of fibrinolytic agents mainly to a specific organ, such us for example to the lungs, allows to substantially improve the specificity and efficacy of thrombolytic therapy by allowing local delivery of the fibrinolytic agent, thereby reducing the risks of major bleeding in the therapy of the organ. If the organ is the lungs, a non-limiting example of pathology treatable with the fibrinolytic is pulmonary embolus.	11-06-2008
20090028790	Labelled adrenomedullin derivatives and their use for imaging and therapy - The present invention relates to an adrenomedullin derivative including an adrenomedullin peptide, or a fragment thereof chelated or otherwise bound to at least one active agent. Examples of active agents include a paramagnetic element, a radioactive element and a fibrinolytic agent, among others. Paramagnetic agents have a distribution that is relatively easily shown through Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Radioactive agents have applications in imaging and delivery of radiations, depending on the specific element included in the active agent. Delivery of fibrinolytic agents mainly to a specific organ, such as for example to the lungs, allows to substantially improve the specificity and efficacy of thrombolytic therapy by allowing local delivery of the fibrinolytic agent, thereby reducing the risks of major bleeding in the therapy of the organ. If the organ is the lungs, a non-limiting example of pathology treatable with the fibrinolytic agent is pulmonary embolus.	01-29-2009
20150246145	Labelled adrenomedullin derivatives and their use for imaging and therapy. - The present invention relates to an adrenomedullin derivative including an adrenomedullin peptide, or a fragment thereof chelated or otherwise bound to at least one active agent. Examples of active agents include a paramagnetic element, a radioactive element and a fibrinolytic agent, among others. Paramagnetic agents have a distribution that is relatively easily shown through Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Radioactive agents have applications in imaging and delivery of radiations, depending on the specific element included in the active agent. Delivery of fibrinolytic agents mainly to a specific organ, such as for example to the lungs, allows to substantially improve the specificity and efficacy of thrombolytic therapy by allowing local delivery of the fibrinolytic agent, thereby reducing the risks of major bleeding in the therapy of the organ. If the organ is the lungs, a non-limiting example of pathology treatable with the fibrinolytic agent is pulmonary embolus.	09-03-2015

Andre Fournier, St-Germain CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080197266	RETAINING DEVICE FOR ASSEMBLING TWO PANELS, RECYCLABLE FORMWORK FOR FORMING A CONCRETE STRUCTURE AND PACKAGING ASSEMBLY USING THE SAME - The invention provides a retaining device for assembling two panels together. The device has a support and first and second pairs of spaced-apart parallel walls extending along the support and projecting outwardly therefrom for providing first and second holding channels extending angularly to each other, each channel being adapted to receive an edge of one of the panels therein in a snugly relationship to allow assembling of the two panels. The invention also provides a formwork for forming a polygonal upright concrete structure using a plurality of retaining devices and a plurality of panels arranged with the retaining devices for providing a forming cavity between the panels adapted to receive concrete therein. There is also provided a packaging assembly for packaging goods using a plurality of retaining devices and a plurality of panels arranged with the retaining devices for providing a protecting cavity between the panels adapted to receive the goods therein.	08-21-2008

André Fournier, St-Germain CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110272555	RETAINING DEVICE FOR ASSEMBLING TWO PANELS, RECYCLABLE FORMWORK FOR FORMING A CONCRETE STRUCTURE AND PACKAGING ASSEMBLY USING THE SAME - The invention provides a retaining device for assembling two panels together. The device has a support and first and second pairs of spaced-apart parallel walls extending along the support and projecting outwardly therefrom for providing first and second holding channels extending angularly to each other, each channel being adapted to receive an edge of one of the panels therein in a snugly relationship to allow assembling of the two panels. The invention also provides a formwork for forming a polygonal upright concrete structure using a plurality of retaining devices and a plurality of panels arranged with the retaining devices for providing a forming cavity between the panels adapted to receive concrete therein. There is also provided a packaging assembly for packaging goods using a plurality of retaining devices and a plurality of panels arranged with the retaining devices for providing a protecting cavity between the panels adapted to receive the goods therein.	11-10-2011

Bernard Fournier, Delsen CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130285554	FLICKERING ILLUMINATION CONTROL TECHNIQUES - According to certain inventive techniques, a method for operating a flickering illumination control device including an electrical input and an electrical output includes receiving an input voltage at the electrical input. A non-flickering output voltage may be provided at the electrical output. While receiving the input voltage and while providing the non-flickering output voltage, a first interruption in current flowing through the electrical output may be detected. In response to the first interruption, a flickering output voltage is provided at the electrical output.	10-31-2013

Bernard Fournier, Delson CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110317403	RECHARGEABLE FLAMELESS CANDLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - According to embodiments of the present invention, a recharging device includes a recharging port that receives a flameless candle and recharges a battery in the candle. The recharging device includes a first stacking structure that has a top portion and a bottom portion. There is a top stacking contact on the top portion. The electrical power bus is connected with the top stacking contact. The top portion of the first stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of a first stacking structure of another recharging device. In an embodiment, the bottom portion of the first stacking structure has a bottom stacking contact electrically connected with the electrical power bus. The bottom stacking contact may have a pogo spring. The recharging device may also have a second stacking structure having a top portion without an electrical contact. The second stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of another second stacking structure. In an embodiment, the device has two first stacking structures and two second stacking structures.	12-29-2011
20120091900	OUTDOOR LIGHTING SYSTEM - According to an embodiment of the present invention, a lighting system includes a low-voltage power supply (for example, including a transformer, solar cell, battery, etc.), power conductor(s) electrically connected with the low-voltage power supply, and two low-voltage light fixtures electrically connected to the power conductor(s). Each of the light fixtures has a respective control portion. The control portions simultaneously enable different operating modes for the first and second light fixtures. Such modes could include a constantly on/off mode, a dusk-to-dawn mode, a dusk to a time period after dusk mode, half-power dimming mode, or a motion detection mode.	04-19-2012
20120176033	LIGHT EMITTING DIODE WITH OSCILLATOR - According to embodiments of the present invention, an LED assembly includes a case that encapsulates a post, an anvil and an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit includes positive and negative power supply inputs. The positive power supply input is electrically connected to the post, whereas the negative power supply input is electrically connected to the anvil. The integrated circuit also includes an oscillator input, and an oscillator output. According to these embodiments, an anode lead connected to the post; and a cathode lead is connected to the anvil. Furthermore, an oscillator input lead is connected to the oscillator input and an oscillator output lead is connected to the oscillator output.	07-12-2012
20120195030	FLAMELESS ELECTRONIC CANDLE - According to embodiments of the present invention, a flameless candle includes a slide member including a protrusion and a nose. The flameless candle also includes a base including a radial aperture in a horizontal plane. The radial aperture is configured to receive the protrusion and permit a movement of the slide member in a corresponding radial direction. The slide member has an ON position when the protrusion is located at an inwards position along the radial direction. The slide member also has an OFF position when the protrusion is located at an outwards position along the radial direction. The flameless candle also includes a battery contact including a rotatable portion and a mechanical contact portion. In an embodiment, the rotatable portion is configured to rotate in a vertical plane. The nose of the slide member is configured to rotate the rotatable portion as the slide member moves between the ON position and the OFF position, and cause the mechanical contact portion to contact a battery when the slide member is in the ON position.	08-02-2012
20120250336	Flameless Candle With Threaded Insert and Method for Assembling the Same - According to embodiments of the present invention, a flameless candle is claimed, depicted, and described. The candle has a candle shell, which includes a sidewall (such as a waxen sidewall) surrounding a hollow region. There is an opening through the bottom of the candle shell leading into the hollow region. This flameless candle also has an electronics insert. The insert has a housing. At least one thread (for example, an exterior thread or male thread) is arranged on a lateral portion of the housing. This thread (or threads as used herein) can be rotated in response to a torque force on the electronics insert. The rotation causes the electronics insert to be drawn through the opening and into the hollow region, thereby substantially securing the electronics insert to the candle shell.	10-04-2012
20130003385	FLAMELESS CANDLE INTERNAL LIGHT SHIELD - According to embodiments of the present invention, a flameless candle is claimed, depicted, and described. The candle has a hollow interior region, an inner surface having an radius, and an outer surface having an outer radius. The candle also has a riser located within the hollow interior region. A lamp (e.g., LED) is also located in the interior region and above the riser. A light shield is located within the hollow interior region. The light shield is below the lamp and has an outer bound with a radius. The light shield also has a sloped portion. The light shield may have a reflector. The radius of the outer bound of the light shield is less than the radius of the inner surface of the candle shell. The sloped portion of the light shield slopes downwardly towards the outer bound.	01-03-2013
20130107551	FLAMELESS CANDLE WITH THREADED INSERT AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME	05-02-2013
20140071664	RECHARGEABLE FLAMELESS CANDLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - According to an embodiment of the present invention, a recharging device includes a recharging port that receives a flameless candle and recharges a battery in the candle. The recharging device includes a first stacking structure that has a top portion and a bottom portion. There is a top stacking contact on the top portion. An electrical power bus is connected with the top stacking contact. The electrical power bus is also configured to provide electrical power to the flameless candle through the recharging port. The top portion of the first stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of a first stacking structure of another recharging device.	03-13-2014
20140254148	ELECTRONIC LUMINARY DEVICE WITH SIMULATED FLAME - A flameless candle may include a side wall including an upper region and a lower region, a base engaged with the lower region of the side wall, and an upper surface extending from the upper region of the side wall to form an upper recess. The candle may also include a projection screen extending upwardly through an aperture in the upper surface. The position of the projection screen is fixed with respect to a position of the upper surface. Two sources of light positioned below the upper surface may project light through the aperture onto the projection screen. Circuitry may electrically connect to the first source of light and the second source of light. The circuitry may independently control each of the sources of light.	09-11-2014
20140313705	RECHARGEABLE FLAMELESS CANDLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - According to an embodiment of the present invention, a recharging device includes a recharging port that receives a flameless candle and recharges a battery in the candle. The recharging device includes a first stacking structure that has a top portion and a bottom portion. There is a top stacking contact on the top portion. An electrical power bus is connected with the top stacking contact. The electrical power bus is also configured to provide electrical power to the flameless candle through the recharging port. The top portion of the first stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of a first stacking structure of another recharging device.	10-23-2014
20140334129	FLAMELESS CANDLE WITH FRAGRANCE DIFFUSION - According to embodiments of the present invention, a flameless candle includes a housing, a reservoir, and a lamp. The reservoir can retain a fragrant source (e.g., solid, liquid, or mix thereof. The housing has a hollow region and a recessed area within the top surface of the housing. The recessed area is bounded by a bottom surface and a sidewall. There one or more vent holes in the sidewall. If there is a plurality of vent holes, then they may encircle the sidewall. The vent hole(s) allow an airflow from the hollow region and into the recessed area above the fragrant source. The lamp can emit a light through the bottom surface of the recessed area and through fragrant source.	11-13-2014
20150103520	BATTERY POWERED ELECTRONIC CANDLE WITH SPEAKER - The present disclosure relates to an electronic candle with an electronic light source. The electronic candle has a candle body with an interior cavity. A removable battery module supplies power to the electronic candle and is removable from the interior cavity of the candle body. The electronic candle can have a base cap module for closing the interior cavity of the candle body and a speaker for generating sound. The speaker can be positioned between the battery module and the base cap module, and directed to project sound downward. Apertures in the battery module and/or the base cap module allow sound from the speaker to pass through the aperture or apertures into the interior cavity of the candle body. Accordingly, the candle body can resonate and/or amplify sound generated by the speaker.	04-16-2015
20150252968	BATTERY POWERED ELECTRONIC CANDLE WITH SPEAKER - The present disclosure relates to an electronic candle with an electronic light source. The electronic candle has a candle body with an interior cavity. A removable battery module supplies power to the electronic candle and is removable from the interior cavity of the candle body. The electronic candle can have a base cap module for closing the interior cavity of the candle body and a speaker for generating sound. The speaker can be positioned between the battery module and the base cap module, and directed to project sound downward. Apertures in the battery module and/or the base cap module allow sound from the speaker to pass through the aperture or apertures into the interior cavity of the candle body. Accordingly, the candle body can resonate and/or amplify sound generated by the speaker.	09-10-2015
20150256009	RECHARGEABLE FLAMELESS CANDLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - According to an embodiment of the present invention, a recharging device includes a recharging port that receives a flameless candle and recharges a battery in the candle. The recharging device includes a first stacking structure that has a top portion and a bottom portion. There is a top stacking contact on the top portion. An electrical power bus is connected with the top stacking contact. The electrical power bus is also configured to provide electrical power to the flameless candle through the recharging port. The top portion of the first stacking structure is configured to mate with a bottom portion of a first stacking structure of another recharging device.	09-10-2015
20150300586	ELECTRONIC LUMINARY DEVICE WITH SIMULATED FLAME - A flameless candle may include a side wall including an upper region and a lower region, a base engaged with the lower region of the side wall, and an upper surface extending from the upper region of the side wall to form an upper recess. The candle may also include a projection screen extending upwardly through an aperture in the upper surface. The position of the projection screen is fixed with respect to a position of the upper surface. Two sources of light positioned below the upper surface may project light through the aperture onto the projection screen. Circuitry may electrically connect to the first source of light and the second source of light. The circuitry may independently control each of the sources of light.	10-22-2015
20160003433	FLAMELESS CANDLE INTERNAL LIGHT SHIELD - According to embodiments of the present invention, a flameless candle is claimed, depicted, and described. The candle has a hollow interior region, an inner surface having an radius, and an outer surface having an outer radius. The candle also has a riser located within the hollow interior region. A lamp (e.g., LED) is also located in the interior region and above the riser. A light shield is located within the hollow interior region. The light shield is below the lamp and has an outer bound with a radius. The light shield also has a sloped portion. The light shield may have a reflector. The radius of the outer bound of the light shield is less than the radius of the inner surface of the candle shell. The sloped portion of the light shield slopes downwardly towards the outer bound.	01-07-2016

Bernard Fournier, Deslon CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120020052	FLAMELESS CANDLE WITH FRAGRANCE DIFFUSION - According to embodiments of the present invention, a flameless candle includes a housing, a reservoir, and a lamp. The reservoir can retain a fragrant source (e.g., solid, liquid, or mix thereof. The housing has a hollow region and a recessed area within the top surface of the housing. The recessed area is bounded by a bottom surface and a sidewall. There one or more vent holes in the sidewall. If there is a plurality of vent holes, then they may encircle the sidewall. The vent hole(s) allow an airflow from the hollow region and into the recessed area above the fragrant source. The lamp can emit a light through the bottom surface of the recessed area and through fragrant source.	01-26-2012

Bradley Fournier, Waterloo CA

David John Fournier, Maple CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100126691	A COMPRESSOR - Disclosed, amongst other things, is a compressor, a heat recovery device, and a plant, configured to practice heat recovery from a compressible media for performing useful work in driving a heat-driven chiller.	05-27-2010

Derrick P. Fournier, Scarborough CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150198548	MEASURING INSTRUMENT FOR DETECTION OF ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES IN A LIQUID - A measuring instrument for detection of electrical properties in a liquid includes a main body configured to hold a tester, a first pole extending from the main body, and a second pole extending from the main body that is spaced apart from the first pole. The first pole carries a positive probe for attachment to the tester, and the second pole carries a negative probe for attachment to the tester. When the probes are placed in the liquid, electrical properties in the liquid are detected by the tester.	07-16-2015

Dominic Fournier, St. Eugene CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110210145	LIGHTWEIGHT SINGLE-DOSE CONTAINER - A single-dose container for storing and dispensing products, the container comprises a flexible body defining an interior cavity and having an end sealable by joining a first inner side of the inner surface of the body to an opposite inner side of the inner surface of the body, a second end of the body having a shoulder and a protuberance with the protuberance defining a dispensing orifice and having a sealing edge, a seal membrane shaped to overlie the sealing edge and to cover the dispensing orifice, a tab portion extending from the seal membrane, and wherein the seal membrane is removable affixed to the sealing edge.	09-01-2011

Edmund Fournier, Orleans CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110167542	HELMET FITTING AND IMPACT ATTENUATION SYSTEM - There is provided a safety helmet with a helmet fitting and impact attenuation system. The system comprises a semi-rigid space frame attachable to the safety helmet and a headband, releasably attachable to one or more arms of the space frame. The space frame and headband accommodate the use of an impact attenuation liner mounted between the space frame and the helmet shell. The helmet fitting and impact attenuation system also may be used to update and retrofit existing helmet shells.	07-14-2011

Eric Fournier, Orford CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110181017	WATERCRAFT TRAILER - A watercraft trailer has a watercraft receiving portion and a lower frame adapted to support a watercraft in the watercraft receiving portion. The lower frame has at least one longitudinally extending lower frame member. The trailer also has a hitch coupler connected to a front of the lower frame, a first wheel and a second wheel operatively connected to the lower frame, and a walk board connected to the lower frame.	07-28-2011
20110181019	WATERCRAFT TRAILER - A method of securing a watercraft to a watercraft trailer is disclosed. The method includes driving the watercraft in a watercraft receiving portion of the trailer, moving a lever towards a front of the trailer in response to a hull of the watercraft coming into contact with the lever, and retaining a pin connected to the hull of the watercraft in response to the lever moving towards the front of the trailer. A method of releasing a watercraft from a watercraft trailer is also disclosed.	07-28-2011
20120181814	COVER FOR A VEHICLE - A cover for covering at least partially a vehicle comprises a cover body and at least two clips connected the cover body. Each of the at least two clips includes a first portion connected at least partially to the cover body. The first portion is adapted to bias the cover body toward the vehicle when the cover covers the vehicle. A second portion has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the first portion. The second portion is adapted to selectively connect to a first vehicle portion. A third portion has a first end and a second end. The third portion is adapted to selectively abut against a second vehicle portion. The first end of the third portion is connected to the second end of the second portion. The third portion is at an angle with respect to the first portion.	07-19-2012
20140311637	COVER FOR A VEHICLE - A cover for covering at least partially a vehicle comprises a cover body and at least two clips connected the cover body. Each of the at least two clips includes a first portion connected at least partially to the cover body. The first portion is adapted to bias the cover body toward the vehicle when the cover covers the vehicle. A second portion has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the first portion. The second portion is adapted to selectively connect to a first vehicle portion. A third portion has a first end and a second end. The third portion is adapted to selectively abut against a second vehicle portion. The first end of the third portion is connected to the second end of the second portion. The third portion is at an angle with respect to the first portion.	10-23-2014

Eric Fournier, Laval CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110245159	Salts, Solvates and Pharmaceutical Compositions of Macrocyclic Ghrelin Receptor Agonists and Methods of Using the Same - The present invention provides novel salts and solvates of macrocyclic compounds that bind to and/or are functional agonists of the ghrelin (growth hormone secretagogue) receptor. The invention also relates to polymorphs of these salts and solvates, pharmaceutical compositions containing these salts or solvates, and methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions. These pharmaceutical compositions are useful as therapeutics for a range of disease indications, in particular, for treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal disorders including, but not limited to, postoperative ileus, gastroparesis, including diabetic and postsurgical gastroparesis, opioid bowel dysfunction, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, short bowel syndrome, functional gastrointestinal disorders and gastrointestinal dysmotility, such as that occurring in conjunction with other disease states, in critical care situations or as a result of treatment with pharmaceutical agents. Additionally, the pharmaceutical compositions have application to the treatment and prevention of metabolic and/or endocrine disorders, cardiovascular disorders, central nervous system disorders, bone disorders, inflammatory disorders, hyperproliferative disorders, disorders characterized by apoptosis and genetic disorders.	10-06-2011

Ian Richard Fournier, Calgary CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150368993	Core Drilling Components and Methods - The present invention provides a drilling tower having a rod handling tower allowing for the retrieval of rods from a rod rack system in an automated manner. The present invention also provides a method to deliver and install a core drilling platform in a remote area and its removal by air. The present invention also provides a cold box assembly for the storage of core drilling samples.	12-24-2015

Jean Fournier, Longueuil CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100025379	METHOD FOR WIRE ELECTRO-DISCHARGE MACHINING A PART - A method for machining a part includes wire electro-discharge machining the part, and then selectively reducing a zinc content of the residual recast layer left on a surface of the part, while otherwise leaving the recast layer substantially intact.	02-04-2010
20100275614	STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT STRUT FOR GAS TURBINE CASE - A gas turbine engine case having a working fluid flow, includes inner and outer case portions defining an annular duct for directing the working fluid flow, and a plurality of struts positioned within the annular duct and extending between the inner and outer case portions. The struts are welded to the inner and outer case portions with a first weld along a peripheral line of the respective struts and with second weld, of fillet type, in selected locations for additionally connecting a portion of each strut to the respective inner and outer case portions.	11-04-2010
20110081238	GAS TURBINE ENGINE SHEET METAL VANE - A gas turbine engine stator vane has a sheet metal body with a pressure surface and a suction surface extending chordwise from a leading edge to a trailing edge. The sheet metal body has opposed pressure and suction side trailing end portions that meet at a joint upstream from the trailing edge of the airfoil. The pressure and suction surfaces of the sheet metal body are parallel to one another between the joint and the trailing edge, thereby forming a straight non-tapering trailing edge section from the joint to the trailing edge of the airfoil.	04-07-2011
20130175327	STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT STRUT FOR GAS TURBINE CASE - A gas turbine engine case having a working fluid flow, includes inner and outer case portions defining an annular duct for directing the working fluid flow, and a plurality of struts positioned within the annular duct and extending between the inner and outer case portions. The struts are welded to the inner and outer case portions with a first weld along a peripheral line of the respective struts and with second weld, of fillet type, in selected locations for additionally connecting a portion of each strut to the respective inner and outer case portions.	07-11-2013

Joeel Fournier, Carignan CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140369904	PROCESSES FOR PREPARING ALUMINA AND VARIOUS OTHER PRODUCTS - There are provided processes for preparing alumina. These processes can comprise leaching an aluminum-containing material with HCl so as to obtain a leachate comprising aluminum ions and a solid, and separating said solid from said leachate; reacting said leachate with HCl so as to obtain a liquid and a precipitate comprising said aluminum ions in the form of AlCl	12-18-2014

Joël Fournier, Brossard CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150345038	HYDROGEN GAS DIFFUSION ANODE ARRANGEMENT PRODUCING HCL - The present description relates to an anode arrangement for use in an electrolysis production of metals comprising an anode having a hollow body comprising a cavity, the body having at least one gas outlet connected in flow communication with the cavity. A gas inlet is connected in fluid flow communication with the cavity of the anode, the gas inlet being connectable to a source of hydrogen gas for feeding hydrogen gas into the cavity of the anode. The anode arrangement also comprises an electrical connector and a hydrogen chloride (HCl) recuperator surrounding at least a portion of the anode for recovering HCl gas released through the at least one gas outlet at an outer surface of the anode during electrolysis.	12-03-2015

Joël Fournier, Carignan CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130233130	PROCESS FOR EXTRACTING ALUMINUM FROM ALUMINOUS ORES - There is provided a method for extracting aluminum ions from argillite. The process comprises leaching the argillite with an acid such as HCl so as to obtain a composition comprising the aluminum ions and iron ions; at least partially removing the iron ions from the composition by substantially selectively precipitating the iron ions by adding a base and at least partially removing the precipitated iron ions so as to obtain an Al-rich composition; and optionally purifying the Al-rich composition by adding a base for substantially selectively precipitating the aluminum ions, by means of a hollow fiber membrane, or by a liquid-liquid extraction.	09-12-2013
20140286841	PROCESSES FOR RECOVERING RARE EARTH ELEMENTS FOR ALUMINUM-BEARING MATERIALS - There are provided methods for separating iron ions from aluminum ions contained in an acidic composition. The methods comprise reacting the acidic composition with a basic aqueous composition having a pH of at least 10.5 so as to obtain a precipitation composition, maintaining the precipitation composition at a pH above 10.5 so as to cause precipitation of the iron ions, at least substantially preventing precipitation of the aluminum ions, and to obtain a mixture comprising a liquid portion and a solid portion; and separating the liquid portion from the solid portion. There are also provided methods for treating an acidic composition comprising iron ions and aluminum ions. Such methods can be useful for preparing products such as alumina, aluminum, hematite etc.	09-25-2014
20140301920	PROCESSES FOR RECOVERING RARE EARTH ELEMENTS FROM VARIOUS ORES - There are provided methods for preparing hematite. For example, the method can comprise reacting a basic aqueous composition comprising the iron and the aluminum with hematite under conditions suitable for at least partially converting the iron into hematite under the form of a precipitate, thereby obtaining a liquid phase and a solid phase; and separating the liquid phase from the solid phase.	10-09-2014
20140369907	PROCESSES FOR TREATING RED MUD - There are provided processes for treating red mud. For example, the processes can comprise leaching red mud with HCl so as to obtain a leachate comprising ions of a first metal (for example aluminum) and a solid, and separating said solid from said leachate. Several other metals can be extracted from the leachate (Fe, Ni, Co, Mg, rare earth elements, rare metals, etc.). Various other components can be extracted from solid such as TiO	12-18-2014
20140373683	PROCESSES FOR RECOVERING RARE EARTH ELEMENTS FROM VARIOUS ORES - The present disclosure relates to processes for recovering rare earth elements from various materials. The processes can comprise leaching the at least one material with at least one acid so as to obtain a leachate comprising at least one metal ion and at least one rare earth element, and a solid, and separating the leachate from the solid. The processes can also comprise substantially selectively removing at least one of the at least one metal ion from the leachate and optionally obtaining a precipitate. The processes can also comprise substantially selectively removing the at least one rare earth element from the leachate and/or the precipitate.	12-25-2014
20150075328	PROCESSES FOR TREATING FLY ASHES - There are provided processes for treating fly ash. For example, the processes can comprise leaching fly ash with HCl so as to obtain a leachate comprising aluminum ions and a solid, and separating the solid from the leachate; reacting the leachate with HCl so as to obtain a liquid and a precipitate comprising the aluminum ions in the form of AlCl	03-19-2015
20150159239	PROCESSES FOR PREPARING TITANIUM OXIDE AND VARIOUS OTHER PRODUCTS - There are provided processes for preparing various products from various materials. For example, such processes are effective for extracting titanium and various other metals from various materials, thereby allowing for preparing products such as titanium chloride and titanium oxide. These processes can comprise leaching the starting material with HCl so as to obtain a leachate and a solid. The solid can be treated so as to substantially selectively extract titanium therefrom while the leachate can be treated so as to substantially selectively recover a first metal chloride therefrom.	06-11-2015
20150275330	PROCESSES FOR TREATING RED MUD - There are provided processes for treating red mud. For example, the processes can comprise leaching red mud with HCl so as to obtain a leachate comprising ions of a first metal (for example aluminum) and a solid, and separating said solid from said leachate. Several other metals can be extracted from the leachate (Fe, Ni, Co, Mg, rare earth elements, rare metals, etc.). Various other components can be extracted from solid such as TiO	10-01-2015
20150307965	PROCESSES FOR RECOVERING RARE EARTH ELEMENTS FROM ALUMINUM-BEARING MATERIALS - The present disclosure relates to processes for recovering rare earth elements from an aluminum-bearing material. The processes can comprise leaching the aluminum-bearing material with an acid so as to obtain a leachate comprising at least one aluminum ion, at least one iron ion, at least one rare earth element, and a solid, and separating the leachate from the solid. The processes can also comprise substantially selectively removing at least one of the at least one aluminum ion and the at least one iron ion from the leachate and optionally obtaining a precipitate. The processes can also comprise substantially selectively removing the at least one rare earth element from the leachate and/or the precipitate.	10-29-2015

Joël Fournier, Chambly CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150218720	PROCESS FOR TREATING MAGNESIUM-BEARING ORES - It is described a process for extracting magnesium from magnesium-bearing materials comprising the steps of leaching the magnesium-bearing material with HCl as to obtain a leachate comprising the magnesium in solution and a solid form; purify said leachate to produce magnesium chloride and electrolysing the magnesium chloride producing magnesium metal.	08-06-2015

Joël Fournier, Carignan CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130233130	PROCESS FOR EXTRACTING ALUMINUM FROM ALUMINOUS ORES - There is provided a method for extracting aluminum ions from argillite. The process comprises leaching the argillite with an acid such as HCl so as to obtain a composition comprising the aluminum ions and iron ions; at least partially removing the iron ions from the composition by substantially selectively precipitating the iron ions by adding a base and at least partially removing the precipitated iron ions so as to obtain an Al-rich composition; and optionally purifying the Al-rich composition by adding a base for substantially selectively precipitating the aluminum ions, by means of a hollow fiber membrane, or by a liquid-liquid extraction.	09-12-2013

Louis Fournier, Quebec CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130228987	Flexible Ergonomic Sportsboard Wedges - Flexible binding wedges are provided with flexion slots cut in a widthwise direction to allow flexibility when mounted to a sportsboard such as a snowboard. “T” inserts through the wedges provide a mount for boot bindings. Flex adjustment bushings may be inserted into the slots to adjust the flexibility of the wedge when mounted on a sportsboard, e.g., a snowboard. The flexible wedges may be mounted under a top surface of the sportsboard, or even on top of the finished upper surface of the sportsboard.	09-05-2013
20140252748	Flexible Ergonomic Sportsboard Wedges - Flexible binding wedges are provided with flexion slots cut in a widthwise direction to allow flexibility when mounted to a sportsboard such as a snowboard. “T” inserts through the wedges provide a mount for boot bindings. Flex adjustment bushings may be inserted into the slots to adjust the flexibility of the wedge when mounted on a sportsboard, e.g., a snowboard. The flexible wedges may be mounted under a top surface of the sportsboard, or even on top of the finished upper surface of the sportsboard.	09-11-2014

Louis Fournier, Chicoutimi CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090230658	Flexible ergonomic sportsboard wedges - Flexible binding wedges are provided with flexion slots cut in a widthwise direction to allow flexibility when mounted to a sportsboard such as a snowboard. “T” inserts through the wedges provide a mount for boot bindings. Flex adjustment bushings may be inserted into the slots to adjust the flexibility of the wedge when mounted on a sportsboard, e.g., a snowboard. The flexible wedges may be mounted under a top surface of the sportsboard, or even on top of the finished upper surface of the sportsboard.	09-17-2009

Louis Fournier, Saguenay CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150314820	Bicycle storage device - A bicycle stand including a frame, a flexible cable or chain for securing a bicycle to the frame, and a lockable container which is attached to the frame, the flexible cable or chain having at least one end secured within the container.	11-05-2015

Marie-Christine Fournier, Ottawa CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100317087	MODIFIED CELLULASES WITH INCREASED THERMOSTABILITY, THERMOPHILICITY, AND ALKALOPHILICITY - A modified Family 6 cellulase enzyme comprising a proline residue at position 413 is provided. Genetic constructs and genetically modified microbes comprising DNA sequences encoding the modified Family 6 cellulase are also provided. Family 6 cellulases of the invention display improved thermostability, thermophilicity, alkalophilicity, or a combination thereof, relative to the parent Family 6 cellulases. Such cellulases find use in a variety of applications in industry that require cellulase stability and activities at temperatures, pH values, or both, above that of the native enzyme.	12-16-2010

Olivier Fournier, Blainville CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080235521	METHOD AND ENCRYPTION TOOL FOR SECURING ELECTRONIC DATA STORAGE DEVICES - The present invention relates to a method and an encryption tool for securing electronic data storage devices. The method and encryption tool of the present invention install a file system on the electronic data storage device. Then, an input module of the encryption tool receives a user password. A key cryptography unit generates, from the user password, at least one key. A storage module stores the at least one key on the electronic data storage device. All data that is to be stored on the electronic data storage devices is encrypted using one of the at least one key. In accordance with some embodiments of the invention, the electronic data storage device is further filled with insignificant data.	09-25-2008
20080313473	METHOD AND SURVEILLANCE TOOL FOR MANAGING SECURITY OF MASS STORAGE DEVICES - The present invention relates to a method and a surveillance tool for managing security of mass storage devices. The method and surveillance tool installs a surveillance tool on a computer, and verifies whether there is a mass storage device connected to the computer. Then, the method determines whether the mass storage device is secured with an appropriate encryption tool, and if the mass storage device is not secured with the appropriate encryption tool, the method prevents use of the mass storage device and secures the mass storage device.	12-18-2008

Paul Fournier, Kitchener CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150377701	FIBER OPTIC PROBE FOR REMOTE SPECTROSCOPY - A fiber optic probe assembly is provided. The probe comprises a first optical system and a second optical system, a delivery light guide comprising one or more than one delivery optical fiber for transmitting excitation radiation from a radiation source disposed at a proximal end of the light guide to the first optical system. The first optical system comprising one or more than one first optical element for forming a substantially collimated illumination beam from the excitation radiation. An optically opaque tubular sleeve is fitted over the first optical system to optically isolate the first optical system and the delivery light guide from the second optical system. The second optical system comprising one or more than one second optical element for gathering optical radiation scattered from a sample and forming the optical radiation into a collection beam. A collection light guide comprising one or more than one collection optical fiber receives the collection beam and transmits the collection beam to an analyzer. The first and second optical systems are disposed within a housing so that an emission cone of the first optical system and an acceptance cone of the second optical system substantially overlap. A spectroscopic measurement system comprising the optic fiber probe is also provided.	12-31-2015

Paul W. Fournier, Mascouche CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090273261	SERVICE CABINET FOR USE WITH A UTILITY POLE - The service cabinet is for use around a utility pole for receiving electrical or communication equipment. The service cabinet comprises a frame having at least two complementary parts connectable together and to the bottom section of the utility pole. The frame generally defines a vertically-extending internal passage for enclosing the bottom section of the utility pole. A side wall is connected to the frame, providing at least one internal chamber. The service cabinet can be used around an existing utility pole as a retrofit cabinet, or be used around a newly installed utility pole. It does not create a new obstacle when used in an urban area and can have a low manufacturing cost since it uses the utility pole as a substrate.	11-05-2009
20100252321	SERVICE LINE DISTRIBUTION BASE - A service line distribution base (	10-07-2010
20140055914	INTEGRATION OF A SERVICE CABINET INTO A STREET FURNITURE - A service cabinet (	02-27-2014

Pierre-Andre Fournier, Laval CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110053940	3,4-SUBSTITUTED PIPERIDINE DERIVATIVES AS RENIN INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to 3,4-substituted piperidinyl-based renin inhibitor compounds bearing at 4-position oxopyridine and having the formula (I). The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, as well as their use in treating cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency.	03-03-2011
20110152316	3,4-SUBSTITUTED PIPERIDINE DERIVATIVES AS RENIN INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to 3,4-substituted piperidinyl-based renin inhibitor compounds bearing at 4-position Isoqumolone and having the Formula (I): The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, as well as their use in treating cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency.	06-23-2011
20110237622	RENIN INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to 3,4-substituted piperidinyl—based renin inhibitor compounds bearing at 4-position oxopyridine or Isoquinolone and having the formula (I): wherein S is Formula (IIa) or Formula (IIb). The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, as well as their use in treating cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency.	09-29-2011

Pierre-Andre Fournier, Vaudreuil-Dorion CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120035214	RENIN INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to biaryl piperidine-based renin inhibitor compounds, and their use in treating cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency.	02-09-2012

Pierre-André Fournier, Kirkland CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120202837	SPIROCYCLIC PIPERIDINE DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS RENIN INHIBITORS - Renin inhibitors which are spirocyclic piperidine derivatives, of formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and renal insufficiency, or a stereoisomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the stereoisomer thereof, wherein: n, for each instance in which it occurs, is independently 0, 1, or 2; W is a five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic or carbocyclic monocyclic ring, A is (i) a five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic or carbocyclic monocyclic ring or (ii) a first five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic or carbocyclic ring which is fused to a second five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic or carbocyclic ring, V is —(C═O)—, —CH	08-09-2012

Real Fournier, Rimouski CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080213868	CONCENTRATED AQUEOUS SUSPENSIONS OF MICROALGAE - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for concentrating an aqueous suspension of microalgae. The suspension of microalgae is passed through a tangential filtering device for partially removing water from the suspension without rupturing the microalgae, thereby obtaining a concentrated suspension of microalgae and filtered water. Such a method can be use in systems for production of microalgae. An apparatus for carrying out the method according to the invention is also disclosed.	09-04-2008

Robert Fournier, Edmonton CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090087261	REINFORCED GROUND COVER MATS - The invention is directed to reinforced ground cover mats which can be used to facilitate the passage of heavy equipment and vehicles on wet or disturbed ground. The ground cover mats are comprised of boards contained within a metal frame. A structural support in the form of an I-beam encases the boards and frame on one side, and a tubular member such as a pipe on the other side, thereby increasing the strength at the middle of the mat ends. Further, the tubular member can be modified at its ends to facilitate insertion of a sling and stacking of adjacent mats. The mat also comprises means for lifting, including passages through which chains or cable may be threaded, lifting shackle assemblies or pear link assemblies.	04-02-2009

Robert Fournier, Nisku CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130309008	GROUND COVER MATS WITH CROSS BEAM STRAPS - Reinforced ground cover mats are used to facilitate the passage of heavy equipment and vehicles on wet or disturbed ground. The ground cover mats are comprised of boards contained within a peripheral metal frame. A plurality of cross beam straps are disposed in transverse groove cut into the planar surfaces of the mat boards, and the ends are tucked within the frame members and lap welded.	11-21-2013
20140193196	GROUND COVER MATS WITH RECTANGULAR ENDS - Reinforced ground cover mats are used to facilitate the passage of heavy equipment and vehicles on wet or disturbed ground. The ground cover mats are comprised of boards contained within a peripheral metal frame having two substantially parallel opposing end members that are I-beams, the upper and lower horizontal flanges and vertical webs of which define an outer slot into which a reinforcing member is inserted such that the reinforcing member contacts the vertical web and upper and lower horizontal flanges. Flanged caps may be attached to the ends of the reinforcing member to retain a sling looped around the reinforcing member for pulling the mat.	07-10-2014

Sebastien Fournier, Toronto CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150246717	HYDROGEN-REGENERATING SOLAR-POWERED AIRCRAFT - An aircraft comprising a hydrogen-containing envelope, a water-collection system for collecting water from the envelope, an electrolyser to convert the water collected using the water-collection system into hydrogen, and a hydrogen-replenishment system for replenishing the envelope with hydrogen generated using the electrolyser. In one embodiment, generated hydrogen is also supplied to a hydrogen-fuelled propulsion system for propulsion of the aircraft.	09-03-2015
20150248711	AUTONOMOUS SELF-POWERED AIRBORNE COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STATION, AND METHOD OF USING IT FOR DISPLAYING, BROADCASTING AND RELAYING DATA - An airship or airborne station comprises a gas-containing envelope for containing a lifting gas, solar panels on the envelope for providing electric power to an energy storage system, and an external display screen powered by the energy storage system. This airship or airborne station enables novel methods of using the airship or airborne station to display digital content, to sell or auction ad space on the display screen to the highest bidder, to display information for events, crowds, rescue operations, or to interact digitally with a group of wireless communications devices. Furthermore, the airship or airborne station acts as a communication and media hub for uploading user-generated content, relaying communications from wireless devices, broadcasting content or interactive media.	09-03-2015

Sebastien Fournier, Ottawa CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080275229	Method for increasing the speed of nucleic acid amplification reactions - The speed of a nucleic acid amplification reaction, such as the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), can be increased by setting the temperature of heat sources above and below the desired denaturation, annealing, and extension temperatures. The reaction mixture is only contacted with the heat sources long enough for the desired temperatures to be reached.	11-06-2008

Sebastien Roy Fournier, Lachute CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100228122	MICROBUBBLE MEDICAL DEVICES - Method and medical devices for generating and stabilizing micro- or nano-bubbles, and systems and methods for therapeutic applications using the bubbles, are provided. The micro-bubbles may be used to enhance therapeutic benefits such as ultrasound-guided precision drug delivery and real-time verification, acoustic activation of large tumour masses, enhanced acoustic activation through longer retention of therapeutic agents at the point of interest, enhancement of high intensity focused ultrasound treatments, light activation of photodynamic drugs at a depth within a patient using extracorporeal light sources, probes, or sonoluminescence, and initiation of time reversal acoustics focused ultrasound to permit highly localized treatment.	09-09-2010
20140148687	MICROBUBBLE MEDICAL DEVICES - Method and medical devices for generating and stabilizing micro or nano bubbles, and systems and methods for therapeutic applications using the bubbles, is provided. Two novel bubble generating means are provided: in-line capillary tubes and mix chambers flow focusing, and cross flow bubble generation with optimized bubble detachment means. A method and medical device to stabilize bubble sizes and improve bubble size homogeneity through rectified diffusion is disclosed. A method and system to facilitate acoustic activation of therapeutic agents using ultrasound energy is provided.	05-29-2014

Ulric Fournier, Sussex CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140262219	DUAL UNDERGROUND TUNNEL SYSTEM FOR HYDROCARBON EXPLOITATION - A system for recovering hydrocarbons from a subterranean formation includes an upper tunnel extending through the formation. In addition, the system includes a lower tunnel extending through the formation below a portion of the upper tunnel. Further, the system includes a plurality of conduits extending from the upper tunnel through the formation to the lower tunnel. Still further, the system includes a plurality of wellbores extending from the lower tunnel into a hydrocarbon-bearing portion of the formation.	09-18-2014
20140262329	CONCENTRIC LOW PROFILE CLAMPING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND BREAKING THREADED CONNECTIONS - A clamping system for making and breaking threaded connections between a first component and a second component includes a first clamp assembly and a second clamp assembly. The first clamp assembly includes a first clamp member and a second clamp member disposed about an opening in the first clamp assembly. The second clamp assembly includes a third clamp member and a fourth clamp member disposed about an opening in the second clamp assembly. The opening in the second clamp assembly being coaxially aligned with the opening in the first clamp assembly. The first clamp member and the second clamp member are configured to engage the first component. The third clamp member and the fourth clamp member are configured to engage the second component. The first clamp member and the second clamp member are configured to rotate the first component relative to the second component.	09-18-2014
20140262340	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DRILLING FROM UNDERGROUND ACCESS TUNNELS TO DEVELOP SUBTERRANEAN HYDROCARBON RESERVOIRS - A method for accessing a hydrocarbon reservoir in a subterranean formation from a subterranean tunnel system includes (a) drilling a first bore between an upper tunnel and a lower tunnel. In addition, the method includes (b) drilling a second bore downward from the lower tunnel.	09-18-2014
20140262510	CLOSED LOOP DRILLING FLUIDS CIRCULATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A closed loop drilling fluids circulation system includes a first drilling fluid circulation system disposed at a first subterranean drill site. The first drilling fluid circulation system includes a supply tank for holding clean drilling fluid and a solids control device configured to separate solids from used drilling fluid. In addition, the system includes a central processing facility disposed at a location remote from the first drill site and configured to receive used drilling fluid from the solids control device and supply clean drilling fluid to the supply tank.	09-18-2014
20140262517	DRILLING RIG FOR DRILLING FROM UNDERGROUND TUNNELS - A rig for drilling a borehole from an underground tunnel includes a base assembly, a drilling assembly mounted to the base assembly, an upper frame assembly mounted to the drilling assembly above the base assembly, and a support hood coupled to the drilling assembly and positioned above the upper frame assembly. The support hood is configured to bear against a ceiling of the tunnel during drilling operations.	09-18-2014