Savard, CA
Carl Savard, Granby CA
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20110042784 | Mechanical Barrier Element for Improved Thermal Reliability of Electronic Components - Embodiments of the invention are generally related to packaging of integrated circuit devices, and more specifically to the placement of thermal paste for cooling an integrated circuit device during operation. A barrier element may be placed along at least one side of an integrated circuit chip. The barrier element may contain thermal paste pumped out during expansion and contraction of the package components to areas near the chip. The barrier element may also form a reservoir to replenish thermal paste that is lost during thermal pumping of the paste. | 02-24-2011 |
Christian Savard, Gatineau CA
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20150323742 | BREAKOUT CABLE - A breakout cable includes a data-lane module comprising a plurality of data lanes configured to send and receive a plurality of data signals, a plurality of breakout modules, and a plurality cables. Each breakout module is associated with a data lane and each cable interfaces with the data-lane module and a corresponding data lane to send and receive the plurality of signals between the data-lane module and a corresponding breakout module at a nominal 25 Gbps or a nominal 100 Gbps. In various embodiments, the data-lane module connects to a host and each of the plurality of modules connects to one or more system(s) to enable host-to-system(s) communications and system(s)-to-host communications at a nominal 100 Gbps or a nominal 400 Gbps. | 11-12-2015 |
David Savard, Ste-Marthe-Sur-Le-Lac CA
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20140246886 | AIRCRAFT DIVAN CONVERTIBLE TO A BUNK BED - A divan includes a seating surface and a backrest. In a first configuration, the backrest is positioned adjacent to the seating surface to support a person's back while the person is seated on the seating surface. In the first configuration, the seating surface is disposed at a first predetermined height above a horizontal plane. In a second configuration, the backrest establishes an upper bunk above the seating surface. In the second configuration, the seating surface establishes a lower bunk beneath the upper bunk. In the second configuration, the seating surface is disposed at a second predetermined height that is lower than the first predetermined height. | 09-04-2014 |
20150136904 | SEATING ARRANGEMENT CONVERTIBLE TO A BUNK BED - A seating arrangement includes a seat with a seating surface and a top bunk disposed adjacent to the seat. The seat and the top bunk are configurable between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the seat accommodates a user in a seated position and the top bunk is stowed. In the second configuration, the seat and the top bunk form a bunk bed configured to accommodate users in prone positions. In the first configuration, the seating surface is disposed at a first predetermined height. In addition, in the second configuration, the seating surface is disposed at a second predetermined height that is lower than the first predetermined height. | 05-21-2015 |
Donald D. Savard, Edmonton CA
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20100282867 | SELF-POWERED NOZZLE ASSEMBLY WITH HYDRAULIC DAMPENER FOR CLEANING TANKS - A self-powered nozzle assembly for use within a tank has a stationary body and a rotatable body rotatably connected to and in fluid communication with the stationary body. The rotatable body has an axis of rotation with at least one offset nozzle such that, as fluid is ejected from the at least one offset nozzle, the fluid applies a rotational force to the rotatable body. A rotational speed dampener is connected to the rotatable body. | 11-11-2010 |
20100289224 | MECHANISM FOR ADJUSTING THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF SCRAPER CUPS OR DISCS - A sealing element for a pipeline pig includes rigid first and second cup supports having outer peripheral edges. A resilient sealing element protrudes beyond the outer peripheral edge of each of the first cup support and the second cup support. Means are provided for clamping the sealing element between the first cup support and the second cup support. | 11-18-2010 |
20110088732 | FLEXIBLE TANK CLEANING APPARATUS WITH CONTROL LINKAGE - An apparatus for cleaning a tank that is to be installed below the fill line of a tank includes a housing sealably attached to a sidewall of a tank, and a tubing having a flexible output end positioned within the housing such that the output end of the tubing extends past the sidewall of the tank. A control linkage is slidably positioned within the housing. The control linkage is connected to the flexible output end of the tubing. The control linkage is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The orientation of the flexible output end of the tubing is changed as the control linkage is moved between positions, such that the direction of fluid flowing out of the flexible output end of the tubing is also changed. A seal is provided for sealing the tubing and the control linkage within the housing. | 04-21-2011 |
20120039148 | MIXER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY - A mixer nozzle assembly for mixing fluid introduced into a tank having a tank volume therein. The mixer nozzle assembly includes a stationary body and a rotatable body mounted on the stationary body for rotation about an axis in a predetermined direction. The fluid flows through the stationary body to the rotatable body and exits into the tank volume via one or more outlet apertures for causing the rotatable body to rotate in the predetermined direction about the axis. The mixer nozzle assembly also includes a governor subassembly for controlling a speed of rotation of the rotatable body in the predetermined direction about the axis and a hydraulic circuit for governing a flow rate of hydraulic fluid directed to the governor subassembly, to adjust the flow rate of the hydraulic fluid for adjusting the speed of rotation of the rotatable body to the preselected speed. | 02-16-2012 |
20140233345 | MIXER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY - A mixer nozzle assembly for mixing fluid introduced into a tank having a tank volume therein. The mixer nozzle assembly includes a stationary body and a rotatable body mounted on the stationary body for rotation about an axis in a predetermined direction. The fluid flows through the stationary body to the rotatable body and exits into the tank volume via one or more outlet apertures, thereby causing the rotatable body to rotate in the predetermined direction about the axis. The mixer nozzle assembly also includes a governor subassembly for controlling a speed of rotation of the rotatable body in the predetermined direction about the axis and a hydraulic circuit for governing a flow rate of hydraulic fluid directed to the governor subassembly, to adjust the flow rate of the hydraulic fluid for adjusting the speed of rotation of the rotatable body to the preselected speed. | 08-21-2014 |
Donna Savard, Edmonton CA
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20100289224 | MECHANISM FOR ADJUSTING THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF SCRAPER CUPS OR DISCS - A sealing element for a pipeline pig includes rigid first and second cup supports having outer peripheral edges. A resilient sealing element protrudes beyond the outer peripheral edge of each of the first cup support and the second cup support. Means are provided for clamping the sealing element between the first cup support and the second cup support. | 11-18-2010 |
20120039148 | MIXER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY - A mixer nozzle assembly for mixing fluid introduced into a tank having a tank volume therein. The mixer nozzle assembly includes a stationary body and a rotatable body mounted on the stationary body for rotation about an axis in a predetermined direction. The fluid flows through the stationary body to the rotatable body and exits into the tank volume via one or more outlet apertures for causing the rotatable body to rotate in the predetermined direction about the axis. The mixer nozzle assembly also includes a governor subassembly for controlling a speed of rotation of the rotatable body in the predetermined direction about the axis and a hydraulic circuit for governing a flow rate of hydraulic fluid directed to the governor subassembly, to adjust the flow rate of the hydraulic fluid for adjusting the speed of rotation of the rotatable body to the preselected speed. | 02-16-2012 |
Gilles Savard, Saguenay CA
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20100200328 | HYDRAULIC BOOM SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - The hydraulic boom system can include a boom receiving a work platform; a fixed component fixedly mountable to the vehicle; a rotary component, rotatably mounted on the fixed component about a vertical axis; a pivotal component, pivotally mounted to the rotary component about a horizontal axis, and receiving the boom; a hydraulic power unit having an electric motor driven hydraulic pump; and an electrical cable connected to the electric motor, and connectable to an electrical power supply located at a fixed position relative to the vehicle. The hydraulic power unit can be made integral to the rotary component. A raising hydraulic cylinder can extend downwardly inside a spacing in the fixed component. The electrical cable can have a coiled portion housed in the fixed component and coiled around the vertical axis. | 08-12-2010 |
Gilles Savard, Jonquiere CA
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20150184955 | Air-liquid heat exchanger - An air-liquid heat exchanger consists in an insulated chamber adapted to allow hot air to pass therethrough. A coil member extends through the insulated chamber and is adapted to allow a heat transfer liquid to pass into and then out of the insulated chamber. There is at least one bracket adapted to hold the coil member in a predetermined position and spacing between the windings of the coil within the insulated chamber, and at least one baffle member placed between the coil member and an interior surface of the insulated chamber and adapted to slow down the speed of air flow through the insulated chamber. A slower air speed increases the time and number of contactrs between the hot air and the coil member and thereby allows for an efficient exchange from the hot air to the heat transfer liquid. | 07-02-2015 |
Jean-Francois Savard, Ste-Foy CA
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20090022640 | PROCESSES FOR TREATING ALUMINIUM DROSS RESIDUES - There is provided a process for preparing aluminium chloride comprising leaching aluminium dross residues with H | 01-22-2009 |
Marc Savard, Quebec CA
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20140205850 | BIOLOGICAL METHOD TO REDUCE WETWOOD CONTENT IN GREEN LUMBER - The present invention relates to a method for reducing wetwood content in green lumber by a treatment with a selected fungal species, such as | 07-24-2014 |
Marc Savard, Chicoutimi CA
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20130264021 | Method and Apparatus for Machining Molding Elements for Foundry Casting Operations - A method for machining a sand molding element, comprising: inserting at least one hollow center body having an internal cavity in a predetermined position in a casting flask; filling the internal cavity of the hollow center body with unbonded sand; filling the casting flask with bonded sand to obtain a sand block; machining a mold cavity in the sand block; and emptying the internal cavity from the unbounded sand. There is also provided a method for machining a molding core from a sand block, comprising: providing a core base member having a concave upper surface; forming a sand block on the core base member with a lower surface of the sand block resting on the concave upper surface; and machining the molding core into the sand block, the molding core having a convex lower surface complementary to the concave upper surface of the core base member. | 10-10-2013 |
20140326425 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MACHINING MOLDING ELEMENTS FOR FOUNDRY CASTING OPERATIONS - A method for machining a molding core from an aggregate material block, comprising: positioning the aggregate material block on a rotative base member; and rotating the base member and simultaneously machining the aggregate material block into the molding core. There is also provided a method for forming a casting mold including a molding core and a foundry casting core comprising: a core body having at least one convex shaped core print. The method comprises: providing at least one molding element having a mold cavity with at least one core-print pocket defined in a top side of the molding element; forming the molding core having at least one convex shaped core print; and inserting the molding core in the mold cavity with the at least one convex shaped core print engaged in a respective one of the at least one core-print pocket. | 11-06-2014 |
Normand Savard, Drummondville CA
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20090314869 | DRUM FOR COUNTERBALANCING SYSTEM OF A CABLE-OPERATED DOOR - A drum which receives a cable of a counterbalancing system of a cable-operated door, the cable having an extremity provided with a stopper. The drum includes a substantially cylindrical body, a cable entry groove and a securing slot. The drum further includes an embossment configured about the drum and its components in order to prevent that the cable from coming off its normal position in the drum when there is a “slack” condition in the cable. | 12-24-2009 |
20110240236 | RATCHET SYSTEM FOR WINDING A ROLLING DOOR ASSEMBLY - A ratchet system for winding a rolling door assembly. The ratchet system includes a support bracket, a cam, and a biasing device. The support bracket is preferably mounted onto a fixed structure of the rolling door assembly. The cam is pivotally mounted about the support bracket and positioned adjacent to a portion of an overhead shaft of the assembly. The cam is shaped and sized to cooperate with this portion of the overhead shaft between a first position, where the cam allows rotation of the overhead shaft along a first direction, and a second position, where the cam has a surface engaged with the overhead shaft and where further rotation of the overhead shaft along a second direction, opposite to the first direction, is blocked by the cam. The biasing device is used for urging the surface of the cam onto the overhead shaft. The ratchet system is particularly useful for adjustably controlling the rotation of the overhead shaft of the rolling door assembly during the winding thereof. | 10-06-2011 |
Normand Savard, Baie-Comeau CA
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20100327145 | Brace, system and method for forming cementitious structures on a ground surface - A system for forming a cementitious structure of cementitious material on a ground surface is provided. The system consists of at least one pair of moulds, each mould having at least one pathway disposed thereon, and at least one brace having two spikes connected to one another by a connecting member. The spikes are inserted into the pathways to space the moulds apart, via the connecting member, in fixed spatial relationship and then into the ground surface to anchor the moulds thereto. The cementitious material is then poured between the moulds to form the cementitious structure. Optionally, the spikes may be connected to the connecting member by inserting of spikes into tubes connected to the connecting member, the tubes being insertable into pathways and the spikes subsequently inserted therethrough to insert the spikes through the pathway and into the ground surface. | 12-30-2010 |
Patrick-Andre Savard, Gatineau CA
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20120098766 | Portable Electronic Device and Method of Controlling Same - A method includes detecting a touch at a plurality of touch locations on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device, identifying when the touch is a first gesture type based on touch attributes including a first touch location of the plurality of touch locations, and at least one of speed of the touch, time between detecting the touch at consecutive ones of the touch locations, distance between the consecutive ones of the touch locations, and direction of the touch. | 04-26-2012 |
20130222302 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAMPLE RATE ADAPTION - A system and method for sample rate adaption. The system and method provide for information derived from sampling at a first rate to be applied or processed at a second rate where the first and second rates differ in frequency and phase. The information is adapted from the first rate to the second rate. Then phase differences including phase introduced as by-product of adapting the frequencies are reduced by phase adaption. | 08-29-2013 |
Philippe Savard, Repentigny CA
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20140157692 | Prefabricated Vertical Data Center Modules and Method of Large-Scale Deployment - A data center module is a data center that can be prefabricated using generally standardized off-the-shelf components, and quickly assembled on a collocation site where a shared central facility is provided. The data center module is typically configured to be deployed with other identical data center modules around the central facility both in side-to-side and/or in back-to-back juxtapositions, typically without the need for interleaving space between adjacent modules in order to maximize real estate use. Each data center module typically comprises harden party walls, several floors for accommodating all the necessary electrical and cooling subsystems and for accommodating all the computing machinery (e.g. servers). Though all the data center modules share similar physical configuration, each data center module can be independently customized and operated to accommodate different needs. Each data center module also incorporates a highly efficient hybrid cooling system that can benefit from both air-side and water-side economizers. | 06-12-2014 |
20150159389 | Data Center Modules and Method of Large-Scale Deployment - A data center module is a data center that can be prefabricated using generally standardized off-the-shelf components, and quickly assembled on a collocation site where a shared central facility is provided. The data center module is typically configured to be deployed with other identical data center modules around the central facility both in side-to-side and/or in back-to-back juxtapositions, typically without the need for interleaving space between adjacent modules in order to maximize real estate use. Each data center module typically comprises harden party walls, several floors for accommodating all the necessary electrical and cooling subsystems and for accommodating all the computing machinery (e.g. servers). Though all the data center modules share similar physical configuration, each data center module can be independently customized and operated to accommodate different needs. Each data center module also incorporates a highly efficient hybrid cooling system that can benefit from both air-side and water-side economizers. | 06-11-2015 |
Pierre Savard, Levis CA
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20140255439 | VIRUS-LIKE PARTICLES AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAME - An in vitro process of preparing virus-like particles (VLPs) from recombinant papaya mosaic virus coat protein and ssRNA, which allows for large scale production of VLPs in high yields, is provided. Also provided are VLPs comprising ssRNA prepared by the in vitro process. The VLPs can be used as adjuvants and when fused to an antigen, as vaccines. The use of the VLPs for stimulation of the innate immune response is also provided. | 09-11-2014 |
Pierre Savard, Saint Therese CA
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20110034797 | NON-INVASIVE MEASURING OF LOAD-INDUCED ELECTRIC POTENTIALS IN DIARTHROIDIAL JOINTS - There is described a method for non-invasively measuring electrical activity in a joint of a subject, the method comprising: removably attaching in a non-invasive manner at least two electrodes to a skin surface around an articulation comprising the joint; generating electroarthrographic potentials within the joint by loading the articulation; capturing the electroarthrographic potentials using the at least two electrodes; discriminating between electroarthrographic potentials originating from joint tissue activity and those from other sources; and generating measurement signals representing the electrical activity of joint tissue. | 02-10-2011 |
Serge Savard, Montreal CA
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20100104166 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STEREOTACTIC IMAGE IN A MAMMOGRAPHY DEVICE - In a method for producing a stereotactic image of a patient fixed in a mammography device for a biopsy, a computerized control and evaluation unit waits for a start signal to be given by an operator, and after receipt of the start signal, automatically implements the following steps. An x-ray apparatus of the mammography device is positioned in a first predetermined imaging position, and a first image of the patient is acquired with the x-ray apparatus in this position. The x-ray apparatus is then pivoted into a second imaging position, different from the first, and a second image of the patient is acquired at the second position. The first and second images are acquired to form a stereotactic image of the patient. | 04-29-2010 |
Simon Savard, Quebec CA
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20110069928 | Assembly for Applying a Temperature Gradient to a Refractive Index Grating and Chromatic Dispersion Compensator - A power efficient assembly is provided for applying a temperature gradient to a Fiber Bragg grating. The assembly includes inner and outer enclosures, the outer enclosure defining an insulation chamber around the inner enclosure. The respective ends of the inner and outer enclosures are in thermal contact. A heat exchange system, such as coiled resistive wires or thermo-electric coolers, applies different temperatures to the opposite ends of the outer enclosure. | 03-24-2011 |
Stéphane Savard, Quebec CA
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20110196277 | ORTHOTIC FOOT BRACE - An orthotic foot brace for a person wearing a footwear includes: a lower leg holder; a lower leg strut extending downwardly towards the footwear; a foot strut having a rear section secured to the vertical strut, at least one of a median section and a lateral section located on a respective side of the footwear and extending outwardly thereof, and a front section securable to an instep section of the footwear; and a brace retaining member secured to the foot strut juxtaposed to the footwear, and extending from the median side of the footwear to the lateral side of the footwear, outwardly thereof, and restraining a rearwardly pivotal movement of the brace. | 08-11-2011 |
Stéphane Savard, Vancouver CA
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20120300206 | ERROR COMPENSATION IN A SPECTROMETER - A method for compensating for errors in a spectrometer is provided that includes measuring at least a portion of a path length for a signal traveling through the spectrometer during a measurement scan of a material. A detector signal corresponding to the measurement scan is generated. Compensation for errors in the detector signal is provided based on the measurement of the path length. | 11-29-2012 |
Stéphane Savard, Vancouver CA
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20120300206 | ERROR COMPENSATION IN A SPECTROMETER - A method for compensating for errors in a spectrometer is provided that includes measuring at least a portion of a path length for a signal traveling through the spectrometer during a measurement scan of a material. A detector signal corresponding to the measurement scan is generated. Compensation for errors in the detector signal is provided based on the measurement of the path length. | 11-29-2012 |
20130204577 | Caliper Coating Measurement on Continuous Non-Uniform Web Using THZ Sensor - An analytical model simulates the propagation of radiation through a coated continuous web where layer thickness and refractive index, as variables, determine the speed and direction of transmitted radiation. The model predicts characteristics of transmitted radiation based on characteristics of incident radiation and initially assigned values for layer thicknesses. Coating thickness(s) are ascertained in a process whereby incident radiation of known characteristics is directed onto a coated web and thereafter, actual measurements of transmitted radiation are compared to predicted characteristics. Using a fitting algorithm, the assigned thickness(es) of the layer(s) of the model are adjusted and the process repeated until the actual and predicted values are within desired limits at which time, the assigned thickness(es) represent the measured calipers. Radiation measurements are obtained using terahertz time-domain spectroscopy apparatus that creates a continuous reference whereby a sample pulses' phase and amplitude can be tracked and corrected. | 08-08-2013 |
20150159995 | Caliper sensor and method using mid-infrared interferometry - Non-contacting caliper measurements of free standing sheets such as porous polymer and paper detect mid-IR interferometric fringes created by the reflection of light from the top and bottom surfaces of the sheet. The technique includes directing a laser beam at a selected angle of incidence onto a single spot on the exposed outer surface wherein the laser beam comprises radiation having a wavelength in the 3-50 micron range and scanning the laser beam through a selected angle range as the laser beam is directed onto the exposed outer surface and measuring the intensity of an interference pattern that forms from the superposition of radiation that is reflected From the exposed outer surface and from the inner surface. Thickness can be extracted from the fringe separation in the interference pattern. Rotating and focusing elements ensure that the spot position on the sheet remains the same while varying the incident angle. | 06-11-2015 |
20150253127 | Thickness Determination of Web Product by Mid-infrared Wavelength Scanning Interferometry - Non-contacting caliper measurements of free-standing sheets detect mid-IR interferometric fringes created by the reflection of light from the top and bottom surfaces of the sheet. The technique includes directing a laser beam at a selected angle of incidence onto a single spot on the exposed outer surface and scanning the laser beam through a selected wavelength range as the laser beam is directed onto the exposed outer surface and measuring the intensity of an interference pattern that forms from the superposition of radiation that is reflected from the exposed outer surface and from the inner surface. Alternatively, the intensity of an interference pattern formed from the superposition of radiation that is directly transmitted through the web and radiation that is transmitted through the web after internal reflections from the internal surfaces of the web. Thickness can be extracted from the fringe separation in the interference pattern. | 09-10-2015 |
20150346030 | Robust Terahertz Spectrometer Configuration Against Scanner Heads Misalignment - Robust terahertz time-domain spectrometer has a reflective surface arrangement that renders the sensor insensitive to x or y displacement. The apparatus includes: (a) first scanner head; (b) a first reflective surface; (c) emitter; (d) beam splitter to yield reference radiation pulses and sample radiation pulses; (e) first reflector to reflect sample radiation pulses that have been transmitted through the sample to generate reflected sample radiation pulses that are directed towards a web; (f) second reflector that reflects the reference radiation pulses to generate reflected reference radiation pulses that are directed towards the beam splitter which in turn transmits a portion of the reflected references radiation pulses towards the web; and (g) a detector that receives (i) the reflected sample radiation pulses that have interacted with the sample a plurality of times and (ii) reflected reference radiation pulses that have interacted with the sample a plurality of times. | 12-03-2015 |
Sylvain Savard, L'Ancienne-Lorette CA
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20090318377 | MEDICAGENIC ACID SAPONIN AND USES THEREOF - A cholesterol-lowering preparation comprising medicagenic acid saponin is disclosed. The amount of medicagenic acid saponin in the preparation is greater than 50% by weight to produce the cholesterol-lowering effect in an animal. A method of purifying a preparation of at least 30% medicagenic acid saponin is also disclosed. The preparation may be purified from alfalfa plants and used as a treatment for lowering cholesterol and triglycerides in an animal, in particular a human. | 12-24-2009 |
20140309439 | METHOD FOR EXTRACTING ANTHOCYANIN DERIVATIVES FROM A PLANT SOURCE - The present document describes a method for extracting anthocyanin derivatives from a plant source. The method comprises the step of separating a homogenized extract of plant source in a polar acidified solvent for obtaining a residual solid, and a filtrate mixed with the acidified polar solvent. The separation includes a coarse filtration done by centrifugation of the plant source extract, by a filtration with a first filter having a pore size of about 100 μm, and a fine filtration is done using a second filter having a pore size of about 10 μm. Then, the filtrate mixed with the acidified polar solvent is evaporated for substantially separating the acidified polar solvent from the filtrate to obtain a semi-solid extract of anthocyanin derivatives. | 10-16-2014 |
20150353400 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING WASTE WATER BY MEANS OF PASSIVE PHOSPHORUS CAPTURE - The invention relates to a system and a method for treating waste water using a passive phosphorus-capture filter lined with wood activated by the impregnation of a metal in the form of hydroxide, more specifically aluminum hydroxide or iron hydroxide. This system demonstrates phosphorus removal performances which are very closely linked to the release of iron and which support the observation that iron releases follow a cyclical trend. The method according to the invention also clearly demonstrates the cyclical nature of the reduction of phosphorus, directly linked to the same cycle of iron release at the outlet. When the medium is aerobic, it can precipitate the released iron in the form of hydroxide and thereby limit the release of iron into the outflow water and consequently its residual phosphorus. This model thus allows the service life of the system to be extended, while simultaneously taking advantage of the precipitation/solubilisation cycle of the iron observed in the medium under reducing conditions. | 12-10-2015 |
Yannick Savard, St-Arsene CA
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20160039550 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GROUPING AND POSITIONING ITEMS - An apparatus displaces and positions items in a predetermined configuration. The apparatus includes a grouping station, a grouping manipulator using at least two degrees of freedom and having a prehension end-effector and a placing manipulator using at least four degrees of freedom and having a prehension end-effector. The grouping manipulator is configured to pick items at a first item location, displace the items towards the grouping station, and release the items at the grouping station to form a group of items. The placing manipulator is configured to pick the group of items at the grouping station, change an orientation of the group of items, and release the group of items at a receiving station in the predetermined configuration. A method displaces and positions items in a predetermined configuration. | 02-11-2016 |