Lapointe

Aaron Lee Lapointe, Torrington, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130299535	Multiple Item Carrying Assembly - A multiple item carrying assembly with versatile straps that attaches to a variety of base items, allowing for easy carrying of multiple items. A middle portion and separate end portion of the straps wrap around a base item, such as a travel bag, and reeve through multiple slots located in buckles aligned along the straps. The straps further include a pair of end portions, which extend past the secured base item, and secure around an additional item. The extreme end portions pass through the buckles, and the buckles engage together, forming a secure attachment with the items. The buckles can be adjusted along the length of the straps to compensate for variably shaped and sized items. Loops form as the strap or straps reeves through slots in the buckle. The loops create additional holes for the item to attach to the carrying strap.	11-14-2013

Blair T. Lapointe, Brookline, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150111877	TETRAHYDRONAPHTHYRIDINE AND RELATED BICYCLIC COMPOUNDS FOR INHIBITION OF RORgamma ACTIVITY AND THE TREATMENT OF DISEASE - The invention provides tetrahydronaphthyridine and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of inhibiting RORγ activity, reducing the amount of IL-17 in a subject, and treating immune disorders and inflammatory disorders using such tetrahydronaphthyridine and related compounds.	04-23-2015
20150191434	3-CYCLOHEXENYL AND CYCLOHEXYL SUBSTITUTED INDOLE AND INDAZOLE COMPOUNDS AS RORgammaT INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to compounds according to Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. Such compounds can be used in the treatment of RORgammaT-mediated diseases or conditions.	07-09-2015
20150210687	N-ALKYLATED INDOLE AND INDAZOLE COMPOUNDS AS RORgammaT INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to compounds according to Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. Such compounds can be used in the treatment of RORgammaT-mediated diseases or conditions.	07-30-2015
20150218096	4-HETEROARYL SUBSTITUTED BENZOIC ACID COMPOUNDS AS RORgammaT INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to compounds according to Formula I (Formula I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. Such compounds can be used in the treatment of RORgammaT-mediated diseases or conditions.	08-06-2015
20150218169	3-AMINOCYCLOALKYL COMPOUNDS AS RORgammaT INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to compounds according to Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. Such compounds can be used in the treatment of RORgammaT-mediated diseases or conditions.	08-06-2015

Brian Lapointe, South Dennis, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080207080	Delivery Device - In accordance with the invention, there is provided a lightweight delivery device, in order that children of all ages can experience the joy of watching payloads such as parachutes, confetti, and the like, being delivered to significant heights and returning slowly to the earth. This is accomplished by providing a hollow and visually interesting shape, which is first hinged open and filled with a desired payload. The device is then closed, bound with a cord and thrown high into the air. A flag, attached to the free end of the cord, causes the device to rotate, as it travels towards the apex of its flight, and allows the cord to unwind. Centrifugal force eventually opens the unbound device and the contents are ejected into the air.	08-28-2008
20160095394	FLEXIBLE JEWELRY TETHER FOR SECURING AND ORIENTING JEWELRY - A flexible jewelry tether for a finger ring or bracelet, prevents the ring or bracelet from turning upon the finger or wrist and enables the ring or bracelet to fit upon fingers or wrists of different circumferential sizes, securely and comfortably; keeping the ring or bracelet not only securely tethered to the finger or wrist, but in such a way that the ring or bracelet can move with the movement or the wearer's body and return to the desired orientation. The device is made of a flexible material such as 20 durometer medical grade silicone.	04-07-2016

Candace M. Lapointe, Temperance, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090130944	Teething toy - A teething toy that is chewable and sensory stimulating uses a hollow cylinder made of a soft clear polymeric material. It is approximately half filled with a colored fluid. Shiny particle specks and different shaped multicolored floating objects are suspended in the fluid. Nipple shaped protrusions extend from each spherical end. A circular handle with oval cross section extends from the side of the cylinder. Directly opposite this handle is a rectangular shaped handle with oval cross section. The sides of both handles have small extension knobs protruding from the narrow sides of the cross sections. Options include longitudinal ribs running along the cylinder surface for easy grasp and manipulation. Additional options include rectangular grips extending from the sides of the toy. Other options include a suction cup end suspended from a flexible plastic cord that tethers the toy to a surface such as a high chair tray.	05-21-2009

Christopher M. Lapointe, Allston, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130174012	AUTOMATED GENERATION OF MOBILE OPTIMIZED WEBSITE - Methods and apparatuses for automatically generating a mobile-optimized website from an existing website are disclosed.	07-04-2013
20130174014	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURING A MOBILE-OPTIMIZED WEBSITE - Methods and apparatuses for configuring a mobile-optimized website are disclosed.	07-04-2013

Christopher P. Lapointe, Madison, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160138012	RNA Tagging - Methods, kits, and compositions of matter suitable for use in RNA Tagging are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes: expressing a fusion protein within the cellular environment, the fusion protein including at least part of the protein of interest and a tagging domain, the tagging domain introducing a selective tag to an RNA to which the fusion protein selectively binds, the selective tag including a selective tag sequence or a selective covalent modification; allowing the tagging domain to tag the RNA to which the protein of interest selectively binds by waiting for about 1 minute to about 28 days; and identifying the tagged RNA.	05-19-2016

Doreen Lapointe, Hooksett, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100112892	Doll and pillow case - A stuffed figure and kit for attaching the stuffed figure to a pillow case. The stuffed figure includes a flexible material defining a cavity and configured to depict a body having at least two appendages and a head with a face, a quantity of a soft filler material disposed within the cavity defining a three-dimensional, flexible body, and attaching means disposed at or adjacent each distal end of each of the at least two appendages where the attaching means is configured to removably attach the stuffed figure to a pillow case using the at least two appendages. The kit includes either a pillow case or a literary component or both with characteristics that relate the stuffed figure, the pillow case and the literally component to each other.	05-06-2010

Jean-Luc Lapointe, Jarny FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110223441	VERY HIGH MECHANICAL STRENGTH STEEL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SHEET OF THIS STEEL COATED WITH ZINC OR ZINC ALLOY - The invention concerns a very high mechanical strength steel, whereof the chemical composition comprises in wt. %: 0.060%=C=0.250%; 0.400%=Mn=0.950%; Si=0.300%; Cr=0.300%; 0.100%=Mo=0.500%; 0.020%=AI=0.100%; P=0.100%; B=0.010%; Ti=0.050%, the rest being iron and impurities resulting from preparation. The invention also concerns a method for making a sheet of said steel coated with zinc or zinc alloy.	09-15-2011

Larry R. Lapointe, Temperance, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090057519	Furniture member swivel base - A furniture member swivel base includes a hollow first ring having L-shaped walls, including an outer wall vertically oriented and a ball contact wall horizontally oriented in an operating position. A hollow second ring includes ball bearing cavities proximate a second ring outer perimeter. The second ring is positioned below the first ring in the operating position. A ball bearing is rotatably received in each of the ball bearing support cavities and extends partially above the second ring to rotatably support the ball contact wall and permit the first ring to rotate with respect to the second ring. The first ring is fixed to the furniture member so the furniture member is supported on the first ring. The furniture member and the first ring are rotatable about an axis oriented transverse to the second ring with the second ring non-rotatably in contact with a floor surface.	03-05-2009

Lawrence Lapointe, West Pennant Hills AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150141275	DIAGNOSTIC GENE MARKER PANEL FOR COLORECTAL CANCER - The present invention relates generally to a method of screening for the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a neoplasm. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of screening for the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a neoplasm by screening for changes to the methylation levels of a panel of gene markers including BCAT1, IKZF1, IRF4, GRASP and/or CAHM. The method of the present invention is useful in a range of applications including, but not limited to, those relating to the diagnosis and/or monitoring of colorectal neoplasms, such as colorectal adenocarcinosis.	05-21-2015

Lawrence C. Lapointe, New South Wales AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110098189	METHOD OF DIAGNOSING NEOPLASMS - II - The present invention relates generally to nucleic acid molecules in respect of which changes to the DNA or to the RNA or protein expression profiles are indicative of the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a neoplasm. More particularly, the present invention is directed to nucleic acid molecules in respect of which changes to the DNA or to the RNA or protein expression profiles are indicative of the onset and/or progression of a large intestine neoplasm, such as an adenoma or an adenocarcinoma. The DNA or the expression profiles of the present invention are useful in a range of applications including, but not limited to, those relating to the diagnosis and/or monitoring of colorectal neoplasms, such as colorectal adenocarcinomas. Accordingly, in a related aspect the present invention is directed to a method of screening a subject for the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a neoplasm by screening for modulation in the DNA or the RNA or protein expression profile of one or more nucleic acid molecule markers.	04-28-2011

Lawrence C. Lapointe, Kings Langley, New South Wales AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090325810	DETECTION METHOD - The present invention relates generally to an array of nucleic acid molecules, the expression profiles of which characterise the anatomical origin of a cell or population of cells within the large intestine. More particularly, the present invention relates to an array of nucleic acid molecules, the expression profiles of which characterise the proximal or distal origin of a cell or population of cells within the large intestine. The expression profiles of the present invention are useful in a range of applications including, but not limited to determining the anatomical origin of a cell or population of cells which have been derived from the large intestine. Still further, since the progression of a normal cell towards a neoplastic state is often characterised by phenotypic de-differentiation, the method of the present invention also provides a means of identifying a cellular abnormality based on the expression of an incorrect expression profile relative to that which should be expressed by the subject cells when considered in light of their anatomical location within the colon. Accordingly, this aspect of the invention provides a valuable means of identifying the existence of large intestine colon cells, these being indicative of an abnormality within the large intestine such as the onset or predisposition to the onset of a condition such as a colorectal neoplasm.	12-31-2009

Lawrence C. Lapointe, West Pennant Hills AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140287940	METHOD OF DIAGNOSING NEOPLASMS - II - The present invention relates generally to nucleic acid molecules in respect of which changes to the DNA or to the RNA or protein expression profiles are indicative of the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a neoplasm. More particularly, the present invention is directed to nucleic acid molecules in respect of which changes to the DNA or to the RNA or protein expression profiles are indicative of the onset and/or progression of a large intestine neoplasm, such as an adenoma or an adenocarcinoma. The DNA or the expression profiles of the present invention are useful in a range of applications including, but not limited to, those relating to the diagnosis and/or monitoring of colorectal neoplasms, such as colorectal adenocarcinomas. Accordingly, in a related aspect the present invention is directed to a method of screening a subject for the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a neoplasm by screening for modulation in the DNA or the RNA or protein expression profile of one or more nucleic acid molecule markers.	09-25-2014

Lawrence Charles Lapointe, North Ryde AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150010951	METHOD OF MICROVESICLE ENRICHMENT - The present invention relates to a method of enriching for membranous microvesicles relative to the cellular population in a biological sample. More particularly, there is provided a method for enriching for exosomes from plasma. In a related aspect, there is provided a method of reducing the concentration of cellular and cellular derived molecules in a biological sample. Still further, the present invention provides methods for selectively isolating mRNA subpopulations from exosomes. Yet further, there are provided methods of amplifying exosome derived RNA. The method of the present invention is useful in a range of applications including, but not limited to, diagnostic, prognostic, therapeutic, research and development applications, to the extent that the enrichment of exosomes is required.	01-08-2015

Lawrence Charles Lapointe, West Pennant Hills, Nsw AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100292094	METHOD OF DIAGNOSING NEOPLASMS - The present invention relates generally to nucleic acid molecules, the RNA and protein expression profiles of which are indicative of the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a neoplasm. More particularly, the present invention is directed to nucleic acid molecules, the expression profiles of which are indicative of the onset and/or progression of a large intestine neoplasm, such as an adenoma or an adenocarcinoma. The expression profiles of the present invention are useful in a range of applications including, but not limited to, those relating to the diagnosis and/or monitoring of colorectal neoplasms, such as colorectal adenocarcinomas. Accordingly, in a related aspect the present invention is directed to a method of screening a subject for the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a neoplasm by screening for modulation in the expression profile of one or more nucleic acid molecule markers.	11-18-2010

Lawrence Charles Lapointe, New South Wales AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110160072	METHOD OF DIAGNOSING NEOPLASMS - The present invention relates generally to a nucleic acid molecule, the RNA and protein expression profiles of which are indicative of the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a large intestine neoplasm. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a nucleic acid molecule, the expression profiles of which are indicative of the onset and/or progression of a colorectal neoplasm, such as an adenoma or an adenocarcinoma. The expression profiles of the present invention are useful in a range of applications including, but not limited to, those relating to the diagnosis and/or monitoring of colorectal neoplasms, such as colorectal adenomas and adenocarcinomas. Accordingly, in a related aspect the present invention is directed to a method of screening a subject for the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a large intestine neoplasm by screening for modulation in the expression profile of said nucleic acid molecule markers.	06-30-2011
20150152505	METHOD OF SCREENING FOR COLORECTAL CANCER - The present invention relates generally to a method of determining one or more probabilities of respective classifications of a neoplasm into one or more neoplastic categories. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of determining the probability of classification of a large intestine neoplasm into one or more categories selected from adenoma, stage I, stage II, stage III or stage IV by screening for changes to the methylation levels of a panel of gene markers, including BCAT1, IKZF1, IRF4, GRASP and/or CAHM. The method of the present invention is useful in a range of applications including, but not limited to, those relating to the diagnosis and/or monitoring of colorectal neoplasms, such as colorectal adenocarcinosis.	06-04-2015

Lawrence Charles Lapointe, West Pennant Hills AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140155280	METHOD OF DIAGNOSING NEOPLASMS - The present invention relates generally to a method for screening a subject for the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a colorectal neoplasm by screening for modulation in the level of expression of one or more nucleic acid markers. More particularly, the present invention provides a method for screening a subject for the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a colorectal neoplasm by screening for modulation in the level of expression of one or more gene markers in membranous microvesicles. The expression profiles of the present invention are useful in a range of applications including, but not limited to, those relating to the diagnosing and/or monitoring of colorectal neoplasms, such as colorectal adenoma and adenocarcinomas.	06-05-2014
20140315203	DNA METHYLATION IN COLORECTAL AND BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSTIC METHODS - The present invention relates generally to nucleic acid molecules in respect of which changes to DNA methylation levels are indicative of the onset or predisposition to the onset of a neoplasm. More particularly, the present invention is directed to nucleic acid molecules in respect of which changes to DNA methylation levels are indicative of the onset and/or progression of a large intestine or breast neoplasm, such as an adenoma or adenocarcinoma. The DNA methylation status of the present invention is useful in a range of applications including, but not limited to, those relating to the diagnosis and/or monitoring of colorectal or breast neoplasms, such as colorectal or breast adenocarcinomas. Accordingly, in a related aspect the present invention is directed to a method of screening for the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a neoplasm by screening for modulation in DNA methylation of one or more nucleic acid molecules. The nucleic acid molecules used for diagnostics in the present invention are sequences from LOC 100526820, subsequently named CAHM (colorectal adenocarcinoma hypermethylated).	10-23-2014
20150159223	METHOD OF DIAGNOSING NEOPLASMS - The present invention relates generally to nucleic acid molecules, the RNA and protein expression profiles of which are indicative of the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a neoplasm. More particularly, the present invention is directed to nucleic acid molecules, the expression profiles of which are indicative of the onset and/or progression of a large intestine neoplasm, such as an adenoma or an adenocarcinoma. The expression profiles of the present invention are useful in a range of applications including, but not limited to, those relating to the diagnosis and/or monitoring of colorectal neoplasms, such as colorectal adenocarcinomas. Accordingly, in a related aspect the present invention is directed to a method of screening a subject for the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a neoplasm by screening for modulation in the expression profile of one or more nucleic acid molecule markers.	06-11-2015
20160130657	METHOD OF DIAGNOSING NEOPLASMS - The present invention relates generally to a nucleic acid molecule, the RNA and protein expression profiles of which are indicative of the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a large intestine neoplasm. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a nucleic acid molecule, the expression profiles of which are indicative of the onset and/or progression of a colorectal neoplasm, such as an adenoma or an adenocarcinoma. The expression profiles of the present invention are useful in a range of applications including, but not limited to, those relating to the diagnosis and/or monitoring of colorectal neoplasms, such as colorectal adenomas and adenocarcinomas. Accordingly, in a related aspect the present invention is directed to a method of screening a subject for the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a large intestine neoplasm by screening for modulation in the expression profile of said nucleic acid molecule markers.	05-12-2016

Leon A. Lapointe, Columbus, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110146618	PRE-COMBUSTION DEVICE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An apparatus is disclosed including a first end defining an inner passage along a first inner surface of the first end, where the inner passage has threads structured to receive a spark plug. The apparatus further includes a second end opposite the first end and extending into a combustion chamber of a cylinder, the second end defining a pre-combustion chamber along a second inner surface and threads on an outer surface structured to thread into a spark plug hole in a cylinder head, which may be an enlarged spark plug hole. The second end includes holes that fluidly couple the pre-combustion chamber of the second end with the combustion chamber of the cylinder.	06-23-2011
20110283980	INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING COMBUSTION CHAMBER WITH BLENDED HEMISPHERICAL AND PENT-ROOF PORTIONS - An internal combustion engine is provided including an engine block, a cylinder head mounted on the engine block including a combustion face forming a portion of a combustion chamber, wherein the combustion face includes a pent-roof portion and a hemispherical shaped portion. A first intake valve port formed in the cylinder head includes a first intake valve port opening formed in the pent-roof portion while a second intake valve port formed in the cylinder head includes a second intake valve port opening formed in the pent-roof portion. An exhaust valve port formed in the cylinder head includes an exhaust valve port opening formed in the hemispherical shaped portion. A transition portion may also be included to blend the combustion face connecting the pent-roof and the hemispherical portions. One or more spark plug bore openings are formed and optimally positioned in the combustion face.	11-24-2011
20140069086	EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR SPARK-IGNITED GASEOUS FUEL INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine system includes a spark-ignited internal combustion engine powered by a gaseous fuel. The engine system also includes an air intake in air providing communication with the internal combustion engine. Further, the engine system includes an exhaust system in exhaust gas receiving communication with the internal combustion engine. The exhaust system includes a methane oxidation catalyst through which at least a portion of the exhaust gas flows and an exhaust gas recirculation line in exhaust gas providing communication with the air intake.	03-13-2014
20140260196	AIR DITHERING FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE SYSTEM - Described herein is an air dithering system for an internal combustion engine generating exhaust gas that includes an exhaust line in exhaust gas receiving communication with the internal combustion engine. The system also includes an exhaust aftertreatment component positioned within the exhaust line in exhaust gas receiving communication with exhaust gas in the exhaust line. Further, the system includes an air injector in air injecting communication with exhaust gas in the exhaust line at a location downstream of the internal combustion engine and upstream of the exhaust aftertreatment component.	09-18-2014
20140260203	Gaseous Fuel Spark-Ignited Internal Combustion Engine System - A system and method for reforming a portion of an exhaust gas stream in an internal combustion engine system. An exhaust gas recirculation assembly divides the exhaust gas stream into a recycle stream and a vent stream. A mixer in fluid receiving communication with the recycle stream forms a combination stream by mixing a gaseous fuel stream with the recycle stream. A thermochemical recuperator component fluidly connects to the mixer and includes a first flow path and a second flow path. The first flow path has a catalyst through which the combination stream flows to create a reformate stream, and the second flow path has a heat transfer area for transferring heat from the vent stream to the combination stream.	09-18-2014
20140261298	PRE-CHAMBER FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Described herein is a combustion pre-chamber apparatus for a main combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine that includes a body that defines an internal combustion cavity. The apparatus also includes at least one orifice that extends through the body. The at least one orifice includes a first end open to the internal combustion cavity and a second end open to the main combustion chamber. The first end is bigger than the second end.	09-18-2014
20140261351	Air-Fuel-Ratio Dithering Using a Dual Fuel Path Source - An apparatus for dithering fuel into an internal combustion engine includes a turbine that is powered by the internal combustion engine and a first fuel injector that injects a first fuel into an air stream to create a fuel/air stream. The apparatus also includes an air/fuel compressor that provides a compressed fuel/air stream to the internal combustion engine. The air/fuel compressor is powered by the turbine, and the air/fuel compressor compresses the fuel/air stream to create the compressed fuel/air stream. Additionally, the apparatus includes a second fuel injector that injects a second fuel into the compressed fuel/air stream prior to the compressed fuel/air stream entering the engine and after the compressed fuel/air stream exits the air/fuel compressor.	09-18-2014
20150020766	PRECHAMBER DEVICE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The disclosure is directed to an internal combustion engine having an improved prechamber device. The prechamber device includes features that provide improved mixing of fuel and air, specifically, a plurality of ribs positioned in a cavity of the prechamber device. The improved mixing of fuel and air yields improved uniformity of combustion in an associated combustion chamber.	01-22-2015
20150241399	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING COMBUSTION PROPERTIES OF WELLHEAD GAS - Disclosed are methods, systems, and computer-readable mediums for determining combustion properties of wellhead gas. A methane concentration of a gas mixture is measured. A non-methane hydrocarbon concentration of the gas mixture is measured. An inert concentration of the gas mixture is calculated. A first surrogate for the non-methane hydrocarbon concentration is selected, where the first surrogate is selected as propane if the methane concentration is greater than a first threshold, and where the first surrogate is selected as pentane if the methane concentration is less than or equal to the first threshold. A methane number of the gas mixture is determined, where the methane number is based on the methane concentration, the first surrogate, and the inert concentration.	08-27-2015
20150300297	EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR SPARK-IGNITED GASEOUS FUEL INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine system includes a spark-ignited internal combustion engine powered by a gaseous fuel. The engine system also includes an air intake in air providing communication with the internal combustion engine. Further, the engine system includes an exhaust system in exhaust gas receiving communication with the internal combustion engine. The exhaust system includes a methane oxidation catalyst through which at least a portion of the exhaust gas flows and an exhaust gas recirculation line in exhaust gas providing communication with the air intake.	10-22-2015

Maurice L. Lapointe, Ellicott City, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080224110	Battery powered winch - A portable winch assembly includes a winch mechanism connected to a support structure adapted to be manually transportable. A battery pack is releasably coupled to a remote control unit. The remote control unit is operated to control the winch mechanism. The battery pack and the remote control unit can be electrically connected to the winch mechanism by a flexible power cable, or the battery pack can be mounted with the winch mechanism and a wireless remote control unit can be used to operate the winch mechanism.	09-18-2008
20130048929	Battery Powered Winch - A portable winch assembly includes a winch mechanism connected to a support structure adapted to be manually transportable. A battery pack is releasably coupled to a remote control unit. The remote control unit is operated to control the winch mechanism. The battery pack and the remote control unit can be electrically connected to the winch mechanism by a flexible power cable, or the battery pack can be mounted with the winch mechanism and a wireless remote control unit can be used to operate the winch mechanism.	02-28-2013

Michael J. Lapointe, Poughkeepsie, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080243859	Information Self-Storage System - An information self-storage system and a method of storing digital information in and retrieving that information from a self-storage system are described. The system comprises a network of storage devices, a group of distributed servers for managing use of the storage devices, and a plurality of distributed input terminals for receiving from users portable data media. The input terminals read digital information from portable media and download the read digital information to the servers for storage on the storage devices. With authorization of a person, after one of the input terminals reads and inputs the data from the data storage media, the input terminal may remove the information from the data storage media. The media is then available as empty or refreshed to the person. This allows a person using this system and the input terminal to have the data storage media returned fully or partially empty.	10-02-2008

Philippe Lapointe, Pau FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150253461	METHOD FOR DETERMINING A KARSTIC REGION - The present invention relates to a method for determining a karstic region modified by karstification phenomena. This method comprises, from a geological model, determining a seed cell and a target cell in that model. If a distance between the seed cell and the target cell is above a given distance, it is possible to update the seed cell with a bifurcation cell based at least on the coordinates of the seed cell, the coordinates of the target cell, a distance distribution, an angular distribution, and to re-iterate the test. Based on that bifurcation cells, trajectory is computed and cells of that trajectory is updated with new cell characteristics.	09-10-2015

Pierre Lapointe, Plainville, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140083558	Liquid Supply Assembly - A connector system for a liquid container system for a spray gun includes a lid that includes a liquid outlet and an adapter. The adapter includes a spray gun end and a lid end. The ends are connected with a liquid-tight passageway. Further, the spray gun end is adapted for releasable engagement with a liquid inlet port of the spray gun and the lid end is adapted for releasable engagement with the liquid outlet. The connector system also includes a plurality of interlocking tab assemblies for releasably attaching the adapter to the lid. Each assembly includes a first tab and a second tab, wherein an end of the first tab is adapted to secure the adapter to the lid when the first tab and the second tab are interlocked.	03-27-2014
20140084001	Liquid Supply Assembly - A connector system for a liquid container system for a spray gun includes a lid that includes a liquid outlet and an adapter. The adapter includes a spray gun end and a lid end. The ends are connected with a liquid-tight passageway. Further, the spray gun end is adapted for releasable engagement with a liquid inlet port of the spray gun and the lid end is adapted for releasable engagement with the liquid outlet. The connector system also includes a plurality of interlocking tab assemblies for releasably attaching the adapter to the lid. Each assembly includes a first tab and a second tab, wherein an end of the first tab is adapted to secure the adapter to the lid when the first tab and the second tab are interlocked.	03-27-2014

Pierre Lapointe, Marlborough, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150360812	STRAINER DISPENSER AND METHOD OF USE - A method of loading stacked strainers in a dispenser while minimizing strainer contamination is disclosed. The method includes providing a stack of strainers that is enclosed in a protective material to form a pod, placing the pod within a dispenser, and removing the protective material from the pod of strainers while the strainers are in the dispenser. The strainers dispensed from the thus loaded dispenser avoid being contamination during loading. The protective material may be perforated to facilitate removal from the stack, and include an extended portion to be grasped during removal from the dispenser.	12-17-2015

Pierre Lapointe, Plaineville, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130062343	STRAINER DISPENSER AND METHOD OF USE - A method of loading stacked strainers in a dispenser while minimizing strainer contamination is disclosed. The method includes providing a stack of strainers that is enclosed in a protective material to form a pod, placing the pod within a dispenser, and removing the protective material from the pod of strainers while the strainers are in the dispenser. The strainers dispensed from the thus loaded dispenser avoid being contamination during loading. The protective material may be perforated to facilitate removal from the stack, and include an extended portion to be grasped during removal from the dispenser.	03-14-2013

Pierre Lapointe, North Dartmouth, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120085763	Liquid Supply Assembly - A connector system for a liquid container system for a spray gun includes a lid that includes a liquid outlet and an adapter. The adapter includes a spray gun end and a lid end. The ends are connected with a liquid-tight passageway. Further, the spray gun end is adapted for releasable engagement with a liquid inlet port of the spray gun and the lid end is adapted for releasable engagement with the liquid outlet. The connector system also includes a plurality of interlocking tab assemblies for releasably attaching the adapter to the lid. Each assembly includes a first tab and a second tab, wherein an end of the first tab is adapted to secure the adapter to the lid when the first tab and the second tab are interlocked.	04-12-2012

Robert E. Lapointe, Ithaca, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110152497	CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS - The present invention provides unimolecular metal complexes having increased activity in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides. Also provided are methods of using such metal complexes in the synthesis of polymers. According to one aspect, the present invention provides metal complexes comprising an activating species with co-catalytic activity tethered to a multidentate ligand that is coordinated to the active metal center of the complex.	06-23-2011
20130144031	CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS - The present invention provides unimolecular metal complexes having increased activity in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides. Also provided are methods of using such metal complexes in the synthesis of polymers. According to one aspect, the present invention provides metal complexes comprising an activating species with co-catalytic activity tethered to a multidentate ligand that is coordinated to the active metal center of the complex.	06-06-2013
20130144032	CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS - The present invention provides unimolecular metal complexes having increased activity in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides. Also provided are methods of using such metal complexes in the synthesis of polymers. According to one aspect, the present invention provides metal complexes comprising an activating species with co-catalytic activity tethered to a multidentate ligand that is coordinated to the active metal center of the complex.	06-06-2013
20130144033	CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS - The present invention provides unimolecular metal complexes having increased activity in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides. Also provided are methods of using such metal complexes in the synthesis of polymers. According to one aspect, the present invention provides metal complexes comprising an activating species with co-catalytic activity tethered to a multidentate ligand that is coordinated to the active metal center of the complex.	06-06-2013
20140309399	PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF ACRYLATES FROM EPOXIDES - The methods of the present invention comprise the steps of: providing a feedstock stream comprising an epoxide and carbon monoxide; contacting the feedstock stream with a metal carbonyl in a first reaction zone to effect conversion of at least a portion of the provided epoxide to a beta lactone; directing the effluent from the first reaction zone to a second reaction zone where the beta lactone is subjected to conditions that convert it to a compound selected from the group consisting of: an alpha beta unsaturated acid, an alpha beta unsaturated ester, an alpha beta unsaturated amide, and an optionally substituted polypropiolactone polymer; and isolating a final product comprising the alpha-beta unsaturated carboxylic acid, the alpha-beta unsaturated ester, the alpha-beta unsaturated amide or the polypropiolactone.	10-16-2014
20150252145	CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR POLYMER SYNTHESIS - The present invention provides unimolecular metal complexes having increased activity in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides. Also provided are methods of using such metal complexes in the synthesis of polymers. According to one aspect, the present invention provides metal complexes comprising an activating species with co-catalytic activity tethered to a multidentate ligand that is coordinated to the active metal center of the complex.	09-10-2015
20150299083	PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF ACRYLATES FROM EPOXIDES - In one aspect, the present invention encompasses integrated processes for the conversion of epoxides to acrylic acid derivatives and polyesters. In certain embodiments, the methods of the present invention comprise the steps of: providing a feedstock stream comprising an epoxide and carbon monoxide; contacting the feedstock stream with a metal carbonyl in a first reaction zone to effect conversion of at least a portion of the provided epoxide to a beta lactone; directing the effluent from the first reaction zone to a second reaction zone where the beta lactone is subjected to conditions that convert it to a compound selected from the group consisting of: an alpha beta unsaturated acid, an alpha beta unsaturated ester, an alpha beta unsaturated amide, and an optionally substituted polypropiolactone polymer; and isolating a final product comprising the alpha-beta unsaturated carboxylic acid, the alpha-beta unsaturated ester, the alpha-beta unsaturated amide or the polypropiolactone.	10-22-2015

Robert E. Lapointe, Syracuse, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110257296	TUNABLE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides polymer compositions having a tunable decomposition temperature. Suitable additives are disclosed for lowering the decomposition temperature of polymer compositions. The invention further provides methods of preparing such polymer compositions with tunable decomposition temperatures.	10-20-2011

Stephen L. Lapointe, Vero Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130189222	IDENTIFICATION AND SYNTHESIS OF A MALE-PRODUCED PHEROMONE FOR THE NEOTROPICAL ROOT WEEVIL DIAPERPES ABBREVIATUS (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) - An unsaturated hydroxyl-ester pheromone for the neotropical root weevil	07-25-2013

Steven H. Lapointe, Plainwell, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100228455	TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WITH VALVE CONTROL - An exemplary system includes at least one valve configured to control fluid flow in a dual-clutch transmission system. A solenoid is operably connected to the at least one valve and configured to move the valve to a plurality of positions. A primary processing unit is in communication with the solenoid and configured to determine an intended position of the valve. A controller is configured to receive the intended position of the valve from the primary processing unit and generate a primary control signal associated with the intended position of the valve. The solenoid is configured to move the valve to the intended position based on the primary control signal. A secondary processing unit is configured to receive information from the primary processing unit and prevent the primary control signal from controlling the solenoid if the primary processing unit is unable to control the solenoid.	09-09-2010

Thomas Lapointe, Manchester, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120124724	Garbage Disposal Sink Drain Safety Device - A sink drain accessory is provided for assisting a user with disposal of waste materials into a sink drain, while preventing solid objects within the sink from entering the drain. The device comprises a hollow conduit, a funnel portion attached to the upper edge thereof, a sealing rim and sealing rails to provide liquid seals within the drain and maintain the device in a balanced position, along with a plunger tool. The sealing rim is horizontally disposed along the base of the hollow conduit, while the sealing rails are vertically disposed around the outer surface of the hollow conduit. Drain apertures are positioned above the sealing rim to allow liquid to flow from the sink and into the device. Liquid and solid waste may be placed within the funnel portion of the device by a user and pushed down into the sink drain with the aid of the plunger tool.	05-24-2012