Turcotte, US
Andrew Turcotte US
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| 20110099241 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ON A RECEIVED COMMUNICATION FOR AN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE - The disclosure relates to a system, method and device for providing information relating to a received communication for a device. The method comprises generating and providing a message on a display of the device indicating receipt of an inbound communication, after determining that the device is to receive the inbound communication while the device is composing an outbound communication and after determining the inbound communication is related to the outbound communication by an analysis of information of the inbound communication against information of the outbound communication. The message provides options for processing the inbound communication depending on whether the outbound communication is initiated as either a reply to the inbound communication or a forwarding of the inbound communication. | 04-28-2011 |
Christopher P. Turcotte, Brookfield, IL US
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| 20100288578 | Hybrid level measurement system - A measurement instrument comprises a sensor circuit comprising a drive circuit for transmitting a pulse signal at a target of interest and a receive circuit receiving reflected echoes of the pulse signal and developing an analog signal representative of the reflected echoes. An analog processing circuit is operatively coupled to the sensor circuit for receiving the analog signal and comprising a gate for selectively transferring the analog signal to a comparator that compares the gated analog signal to a select threshold level to develop a data signal representative of location of the target of interest. A programmed digital processing circuit is operatively coupled to the sensor circuit and the analog processing circuit and comprises a measurement module to control the drive circuit and evaluate the data signal to determine material location. An echo processing module periodically evaluates a digital representation of the analog signal to determine an expected window time and expected amplitude of a reflected echo representing the target of interest and developing a gate control signal to control the gate based on expected window time and developing the select threshold level based on the expected amplitude. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100290314 | Process measurement instrument with target rejection - A process measurement instrument with target rejection comprises a sensor circuit. The sensor circuit comprises a drive circuit for transmitting a pulse signal at a target of interest and a receive circuit receiving reflected echoes of the pulse signal and developing an analog receive signal representative of the reflected echoes. An analog processing circuit receives the analog receive signal and comprises a summer subtracting an analog target rejection signal from the analog receive signal to develop a corrected receive signal. A programmed digital processing circuit is operatively coupled to the analog processing circuit and comprises a memory storing target rejection signal value data representing false target reflections and developing the analog target rejection signal for transfer to the analog processing circuit. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20140125515 | LEVEL MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT FIDUCIAL DETECTION METHOD - A process measurement instrument includes a fiducial and is adapted for detection of the fiducial. The instrument includes an interface circuit comprising a drive circuit for transmitting a pulse signal at the fiducial and at a target of interest and a receive circuit receiving reflected echoes of the pulse signal and developing an analog receive signal representative of the reflected echoes. A processing circuit is operatively coupled to the interface circuit for receiving the analog receive signal and comprising a threshold detector detecting if the analog receive signal is above a select threshold value. A controller is operatively coupled to the processing circuit and responsive to leading and trailing edges of the reflected echo for the fiducial and determining an average of the leading and trailing edges to determine location of the fiducial. | 05-08-2014 |
David E. Turcotte, Lexington, KY US
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| 20140264180 | Engine Coolant Additive - An engine coolant additive for use in combination with a major amount of a coolant liquid is described. The engine coolant additive has an alkaline pH, and includes a salt of a monobasic carboxylic acid compound, a salt of an azole compound, and from about 25 weight percent to about 35 weight percent water. The additive may optionally include a transition metal compound such as molybdenum-containing compounds to assist in corrosion inhibition. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140366817 | Extended Operation Engine Coolant Composition - The invention relates to an engine coolant composition, and a method of increasing the operational life of a coolant composition in an engine, wherein an isononanoic acid is incorporated into the generally glycol based coolant fluid in place of nitrous acid or its salt to reduce pitting corrosion on iron containing surfaces. | 12-18-2014 |
John Turcotte, Walled Lake, MI US
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| 20110052839 | SHOWCASE DISPLAY BADGE - A vehicle showcase display badge is provided which includes a bezel, a substantially transparent front lens, and a rear lens comprising a light transparent front surface and a colored reflective rear surface. The badge also includes a graphic assembly disposed between the front lens and the rear lens, wherein the rear lens provides a three-dimensional appearance of the graphic assembly. The badge further includes an attachment for attaching the badge to a vehicle such that the graphic assembly is viewable. One or more curved surfaces may be employed on the rear lens to provide a shadow effect. One or more of the lenses may be overmolded. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20120144705 | SHOWCASE DISPLAY BADGE - A vehicle showcase display badge is provided which includes a bezel, a substantially transparent front lens, and a rear lens comprising a light transparent front surface and a colored reflective rear surface. The badge also includes a graphic assembly disposed between the front lens and the rear lens, wherein the rear lens provides a three-dimensional appearance of the graphic assembly. The badge further includes an attachment for attaching the badge to a vehicle such that the graphic assembly is viewable. One or more curved surfaces may be employed on the rear lens to provide a shadow effect. One or more of the lenses may be overmolded. | 06-14-2012 |
John Turcotte, Commerce Township, MI US
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| 20130079180 | Multi-Use Golf Device - A multi-use golf device is able to be used as a golf tee and as a divot repair tool. The multi-use golf device includes two portions that move relative to one another to change a configuration of the multi-use golf device. In a first configuration the multi-use device is generally extended and can hold a golf ball above a ground level. In a second configuration two portions of the multi-use golf device can be positioned near each other to repair a divot in a golf course putting green. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20140323247 | Mutli-Use Golf Device - A multi-use golf device is able to be used as a golf tee and as a divot repair tool. The multi-use golf device includes two portions that move relative to one another to change a configuration of the multi-use golf device. In a first configuration the multi-use device is generally extended and can hold a golf ball above a ground level. In a second configuration two portions of the multi-use golf device can be positioned near each other to repair a divot in a golf course putting green. | 10-30-2014 |
Kenneth A. Turcotte, Folsom, CA US
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| 20080301546 | Systems and methods for rendering media - Methods and systems are provided for maintaining the aspect ratio of an image in the form of a graphic element or a photograph on a printed product in a theme collage. The aspect ratio of each image in the theme collage is maintained independent of any aspect ratio or resolution of the theme collage. Other methods provide for maintaining the resolution of a graphic element on a printed product in a theme collage using any desired combination of bitmap or vector based graphic data and alpha data when rendering the graphic element. An exemplary system may include one or more modules for determining the size of an image on a page while maintaining an aspect ratio of the image, displaying the image, receiving graphic data for the image, receiving alpha-transparency data for the image, and changing the image appearance according to a rendering parameter. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080304105 | Data management for media production - Systems and methods for authoring, ordering and producing various products are described. A method of ordering a product comprises: receiving a request for a product type, identifying product specification data associated with the product type, presenting one or more options for products characterized by the product specification data, receiving a request for one or more of the presented options, and transmitting product order data associated with the request to a server. A method of producing an ordered product comprises: receiving product order data associated with the authored product, identifying print output data associated with the authored product, generating one or more tables of contents, each table of contents defining one or more components of the authored product, and printing the product components defined by the tables of contents. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20110072376 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY PLACING GRAPHIC ELEMENTS INTO LAYOUTS - Techniques are described for dynamically placing graphical elements into theme layouts on a graphical user interface. A rendering engine reads a set of theme metadata and graphics metadata. The theme metadata defines a layout of the page and the regions into which the graphic elements will be placed. The theme metadata can further include tags to define categories or conceptual purposes for the regions and design changes that can be applied to graphics in that region. The graphics metadata defines a list of graphic files to be included in the layout, tags to define a category or conceptual purpose for each element and optional tags to override the design changes that are indicated in the theme metadata. The rendering engine combines and matches the theme metadata to the graphics metadata and places the graphic elements into the theme layout according to the matching. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110200305 | LOW BANDWIDTH TELEVISION - The present invention is concerned with client-side production in a personal computer environment of low bandwidth images and audio. A series of low bandwidth still images along with a “script” and audio data is sent over a network in a client/server architecture or is read from a compact disk or other memory. A “director” module residing in a client personal computer uses the “script” to tell the computer how to execute a sequence of “moves” on the still images. These moves include cuts, dissolves, fades, wipes, focuses, flying planes and digital video effects such as push and pull. Moves within a still image occur in real time, and are relatively smooth and continuous as compared to prior art network video. Low bandwidth is achieved because most of the production is done at the client location without relying upon slow, bandwidth-limited downloading of conventional network video formats. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20130055055 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LAYOUT OF GRAPHIC OBJECTS FOR ELECTRONIC DISPLAY, PRINT OR OTHER OUTPUT - Systems and methods for layout of graphic objects such as photographic images and graphical elements, for electronic display, print or other output. In accordance with an embodiment, a graphic layout logic automatically arranges the graphic objects within a target area, including determining a best combination of rows and/or columns of objects. Optional controls can also be provided to allow manual or user control of, e.g., overlapping, cropping, offsetting, or rotation of the graphic objects or images, for aesthetic design or other reasons. Examples of the types of graphic objects that can be arranged or laid out in this manner include digital photographs, text, clipart, graphical images, illustrations, software user interfaces, graphic elements such as icons, buttons, menus and whitespace, user interface windows, digital video or media streams, and other image media. | 02-28-2013 |
Mark Turcotte, Katy, TX US
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| 20150089784 | MARINE CABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A torque relief system dissipates a torque in a marine cable section to be used for seismic data collection. The system includes a bench having a deadman unit; a tensioning element connected to the deadman unit; a swivel bearing unit connected to the tensioning element and configured to receive a first end of the marine cable section; and at least one bearing unit configured to support the marine cable section with reduced friction so that when the tensioning element tenses the marine cable section, the marine cable section and the first end rotate freely until the torque is dissipated. | 04-02-2015 |
Michel Turcotte, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20100268848 | CONTENT ACCESS FROM A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK USING A HANDHELD COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A handheld computer including a wireless communications link with a wireless server is disclosed. The wireless communications link allows browsing of information provided through the wireless server which is coupled to a communications network. A user of the handheld computer may generate a request for content, for example, by selecting a link to content. The request is communicated to the wireless server which requests the content from the content source. When the content is received by the wireless server, a plug-in mechanism or other type of software program is used to convert the particular content type into a format easily communicated and used by the handheld computer. The handheld computer receives the formatted content, and using a compatible plug-in mechanism or software program, is able to display content using the handheld computer. | 10-21-2010 |
Michel Turcotte, San Jose, CA US
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| 20090287796 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEVICE AND CARRIER INDEPENDENT LOCATION SYSTEMS FOR MOBILE DEVICES - A method and system for a device and carrier independent geographic location protocol. Specifically, the present invention provides location information of a mobile device to third parties in a communication network through a protocol that is device and network carrier independent. Position information of any first format is sent to a proxy server. An identifier that identifies the type and format of the position information is also sent. The proxy server then locates and accesses an executable plug-in module associated with the identifier to convert the position information of the first format into one of a plurality of standard location formats. The executable plug-in module converts the position information into a second standard format as required by the third party. After the position information is converted to the second format, the proxy server sends the position information to the third party. | 11-19-2009 |
Nancy Turcotte, Auburn, ME US
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| 20130029351 | A25 BACTERIOPHAGE LYSIN - The invention relates to the identification, sequencing, and isolation of an A25 bacteriophage lysin gene that expresses a protein involved in the lysis of bacterial cells during the phage life cycle. The invention further relates to methods for lysing certain bacteria using lysin, which are useful for example in a diagnostic procedure designed to detect these bacteria. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20150198595 | A25 Bacteriophage Lysin - The invention relates to the identification, sequencing, and isolation of an A25 bacteriophage lysin gene that expresses a protein involved in the lysis of bacterial cells during the phage life cycle. The invention further relates to methods for lysing certain bacteria using lysin, which are useful for example in a diagnostic procedure designed to detect these bacteria. | 07-16-2015 |
Nicole Turcotte, Cary, NC US
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| 20140006042 | METHODS FOR CONDUCTING STUDIES | 01-02-2014 |
Paul Turcotte, Issaquah, WA US
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| 20100223327 | RE-HEADERER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A re-headerer media packaging and serving system and method are provided herein. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20120317192 | RE-HEADERER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A re-headerer media packaging and serving system and method are provided herein. | 12-13-2012 |
Randy Lee Turcotte, Tempe, AZ US
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| 20130336432 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING A DIGITAL SIGNAL BY ESTIMATING SIGNAL ENERGY AND NOISE POWER DENSITY - Systems and methods are described for processing a digital signal. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving time-aligned input samples of an input signal; computing at least one moment using the time-aligned input samples; determining at least one of signal energy per symbol and noise power spectral density based on the at least one moment; and adjusting an input signal level based on the at least one of the signal energy per symbol and the noise power spectral density. | 12-19-2013 |
Raphaël Turcotte, Somerville, MA US
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| 20140204458 | POLARIZATION-MAINTAINING MODULE FOR MAKING OPTICAL SYSTEMS POLARIZATION-INDEPENDENT - Polarization compensation in optical system having a primary optical element having polarization-altering characteristics, such as a dichroic element, is provided. A compensation optical element having substantially the same polarization-altering characteristics as the primary optical element is provided in the path of the light beam whose polarization state is to be conserved. The compensation optical element is oriented with respect to the light beam such that by transmitting or reflecting the light beam, it alters its polarization state in a manner opposite to the altering of this polarization state by the primary optical element. Advantageously, this is true for any orientation of the polarization state of the light beam. | 07-24-2014 |
Robert Turcotte, Roanoke, VA US
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| 20140061250 | Recessed Container Closure and Method of Increasing Advertising Space on a Container using a Recessed Container Closure - The present invention relates to maximizing advertising space on product packaging. Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of increasing advertising space on various product packaging by increasing the graphic space on and apparent volume of the packaging, such as those used for cosmetics and toiletries. Preferred embodiments include a product packaging with a partially or completely recessed container closure. Further preferred embodiments include a container closure that is threaded, fused, or snapped in to the body of the container. Embodiments of the invention can be modified to accommodate existing products or provide a unique package design for emerging products. | 03-06-2014 |
Simon Turcotte, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20120115811 | PHENYLANALINE AMIDE DERIVATIVES USEFUL FOR TREATING INSULIN-RELATED DISEASES AND CONDITIONS - Provided herein are compounds of formula I: wherein A, B, X, R | 05-10-2012 |
Stephane Turcotte, San Jose, CA US
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| 20150214421 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE WITH LIGHT EMITTING LAYER CONTAINING NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS - Embodiments of the invention include an n-type region, a p-type region, and a light emitting layer disposed between the n-type region and the p-type region. The light emitting layer is a III-V material comprising nitrogen and phosphorus. The device also includes a graded region disposed between the light emitting layer and one of the p-type region and the n-type region. The composition of materials in the graded region is graded. | 07-30-2015 |
Susan T. Turcotte, Nashville, TN US
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| 20140070071 | Removable Reusable Support Stand - A removable, reusable support stand for generally planar objects such as photographs, cards, signs, compact disc jewel cases or the like is disclosed, which includes a flat card stock formed into a generally triangular shape with a first fold across the base; a slit from fold line to the center of the base of the triangle forming two flaps or attachment tabs that are covered with an adhesive material and are folded along a fold line to expose the adhesive; and is folded along a line from the apex of the triangle to the top of the slit; and which may then be affixed to the back of the generally planar object to be displayed. The stand can generally be removed and repositioned, or affixed to another object to be displayed. | 03-13-2014 |
Thomas V. Turcotte, Chanhassen, MN US
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| 20130176712 | DOCK LIGHTING - The present disclosure provides a dock lighting system. One or more embodiments include a power source attached to a first dock section, a first modular lighting group attached to the first dock section, wherein the first modular lighting group is electrically connected to the power source, and a second modular lighting group attached to a second dock section, wherein the second modular lighting group is electrically connected to the first modular lighting group. | 07-11-2013 |