Alain Blouin

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents, plus 8 CIPO patents and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Laser Spectroscopy. Top assignees: National Research Council of Canada, Syncrude Canada Ltd.. Active years: 1997-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Alain Blouin. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/alain-blouin

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Patents Active = 73.3

CIPO Patents = 8 (Patent Applications = 4)

EPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 2)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 163(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Montreal, CA (1997 - 2022)
Boucherville, CA (2022)

Company Filing History:

14 out of 1,040

National Research Council of Canada

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1997-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Ore Sample Analysis

Ultrasonic Testing

Material Characterization

Biological Tissue Inspection

Optical Detection

Frequency Matching

Elastic Properties Measurement

High Resolution Imaging

Bond Integrity Assessment

Oil Sands Analysis

15 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12459006 - System for the online sorting of ore samples based on a mineralogy analysis (2025-11-04),

2. 11385182 - Hybrid laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy system (2022-07-12),

3. 11333555 - Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for determining a property of an oil sands ore sample (2022-05-17),

4. 11092553 - Method and system for characterizing an aggregate sample by using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (2021-08-17),

5. 10948418 - Characterization of a material using combined laser-based IR spectroscopy and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (2021-03-16),

6. 9999354 - Biological tissue inspection method and system (2018-06-19),

7. 9719933 - Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy of oil sands (2017-08-01),

8. 8004689 - Method of assessing bond integrity in bonded structures (2011-08-23),

9. 6813951 - Laser-ultrasonic testing system (2004-11-09),

10. 6700666 - Ultrasonic vibration detection using frequency matching (2004-03-02),

11. 6543288 - Laser-ultrasonic measurement of elastic properties of a thin sheet and of tension applied thereon (2003-04-08),

12. 6128092 - Method and system for high resolution ultrasonic imaging of small (2000-10-03),

13. 6078397 - Method and apparatus for mapping the wall thickness of tubes during (2000-06-20),

14. 5680212 - Sensitive and fast response optical detection of transient motion from a (1997-10-21),

15. 5608166 - Generation and detection of ultrasound with long pulse lasers (1997-03-04),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Alain Blouin

Introduction

Alain Blouin is a prominent inventor based in Montreal, Canada, known for his significant contributions to the field of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). With a total of 14 patents to his name, Blouin has made remarkable advancements in the detection and analysis of various materials.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a hybrid laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy system. This innovative LIBS system is designed to detect constituent elements of interest within a sample by utilizing plasma light generated from the irradiation of the sample. The hybrid configuration of the system allows for both a low-resolution spectrum covering a broad spectral range and a high-resolution spectrum focused on specific spectral lines of interest. Notably, this LIBS system features a portable design, enabling onsite sample analyses. Another significant patent involves a method for determining properties of oil sands ore samples using LIBS. This method quantifies various properties, including bitumen content, water content, and mineralogical content, among others.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Alain Blouin has worked with esteemed organizations such as the National Research Council of Canada and Syncrude Canada Ltd. His work has been instrumental in advancing the applications of LIBS technology in various industries.

Collaborations

Blouin has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Jean-Pierre Monchalin and Mohamad Sabsabi, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in spectroscopy.

Conclusion

Alain Blouin's contributions to the field of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy have significantly impacted material analysis and detection. His innovative patents and collaborations highlight his dedication to advancing technology in this area.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.