Patents by Inventor Gilles Joseph Beaudoin

Gilles Joseph Beaudoin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7165345
    Abstract: The automation mechanism has of three rubber discs, two of which are connected to two swiveling brackets. The brackets are directed by two cables and two cable levers, each one connected to each handlebar. The swivelling brackets consist of two rubber discs that make contact to the center disc at the left side of the shroud. This center disc is connected to the rotating snow auger inside the shroud, which is the driving force for this invention. When one of the rubber discs makes contact with the rotating rubber disc at the center, it rotates a drive chain that is connected to a sprocket near the discharge chute. The sprocket rotates a clutch that rotates a worm gear, and in turn, rotates the discharge chute. Once the discharge chute reaches its maximum rotating limit, the clutch disengages by slipping. The operator can move the chute either right or left by pulling on either the left or right lever on the handlebars, while operating the snow blower at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Inventor: Gilles Joseph Beaudoin
  • Publication number: 20030177669
    Abstract: The automation mechanism comprises of three rubber discs, two of which are connect to a swivelling bracket. The bracket is directed by two cables and two cable leavers, each one connected to each handlebar. The swivelling bracket consists of two rubber discs that makes contact to a disc at the left side of the shroud. This disc is connected to the rotating snow auger inside the shroud, which is the driving force for this invention. When one of the rubber discs makes contact with the rotating rubber disc at the centre, it rotates a drive chain that is connected to a sprocket near the discharge shoot. The sprocket rotates a clutch that rotates a worm gear, and in turn, rotates the discharge shoot. Once the discharge shoot reaches its maximum rotating limit, the clutch disengages by slipping. The operator can move the shoot either right or left by pulling on either the left or right leaver on the handlebars and while operating the snow blower at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Gilles Joseph Beaudoin