Patents by Inventor Michel Bourassa
Michel Bourassa 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).
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Publication number: 20240017599Abstract: A tonneau system for a vehicle, the vehicle having a tonneau configured for cargo storage, the system including a lining configured to be connected to the tonneau, the lining including two side walls that extend generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle when the lining is connected to the tonneau; and a front bar disposed at a front end of the tonneau when the lining is connected to the tonneau, the two side walls being connected by at least the front bar; and a ramp selectively connectable to the vehicle. The ramp includes two ramp panels, each ramp panel being selectively connected to the lining by at least one anchor when the lining is connected to the tonneau.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Eric FOURNIER, Hugo MARTIN, Maxime DUMONT, Pierre-Luc ROBILLARD, Michel BOURASSA
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Patent number: 11738627Abstract: A tonneau cover system for a vehicle includes at least two panels configured to collaboratively form a container. The at least two panels extend laterally when connected to a tonneau of the vehicle. A first panel is movable between an open position and a closed position to gain access to an interior space defined by the container. In the closed position, the first panel extends parallel to a floor of the tonneau. A second panel is selectively placed in a cover or a storage position. In the cover position, the second panel extends parallel to the floor to collaboratively cover at least part of the tonneau. In the storage position, the second panel extends perpendicular to the first panel in the closed position. The first and second panels collaboratively form the container when the first panel is in the closed position and the second panel is in the storage position.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Eric Fournier, Hugo Martin, Maxime Dumont, Pierre-Luc Robillard, Michel Bourassa
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Patent number: 11364852Abstract: A storage box assembly for a vehicle includes a box having an upper portion having a first bottom wall and first side walls, the first bottom wall having an inner periphery and an outer periphery. The box further has a lower portion having a second bottom wall and second side walls. A first interior volume of the upper portion communicates with a second interior volume of the lower portion. The storage box assembly further includes at least one anchor mounted to the box for selectively securing the storage box assembly to the vehicle. The at least one anchor is disposed within the outer periphery of the first bottom wall, and has a bottom surface being vertically spaced from a lower surface of the second bottom wall and being disposed between the upper end of the first side walls and the second bottom wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Pierre-Luc Robillard, Michel Bourassa, Bart Vandenbogaard, Stefan Djerkic, Louis-Rene Sauve, Philippe Rousseau
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Patent number: 11364960Abstract: A vehicle comprises a chassis, a seat, a motor, an endless drive track, and a rear suspension assembly supporting the endless drive track. The rear suspension assembly includes a left slide and right slide rail, at least one rear suspension arm being operatively pivotally connected to one of the slide rails and the chassis, with at least one coupling block being connected thereto. A rear stopper is connected to one of the slide rails, the rear stopper being disposed within a range of motion of the at least one coupling block in a first position and being disposed out of the range of motion of the at least one coupling block in a second position. The vehicle includes a control cable and an actuator, the rear stopper moving between the first and second positions when moving the actuator between first and second actuator positions.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Jean-Simon Lavallee, Michel Bourassa
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Patent number: 11235634Abstract: A vehicle comprises a chassis, a seat, an endless drive track, a rear suspension assembly with at least one slide rail and a substantially inextensible limiter strap extending between the chassis and the at least one slide rail, to limit separation between the at least one slide rail and the chassis. The strap holder is moveable between a first holder position and a second holder position, a position of the end of the limiter strap being different in the first strap holder position compared to the second strap holder position. A control cable is operatively connects the strap holder to a strap adjustment actuator. The strap adjustment actuator is disposed forward of the seat and is operable by a user during operation of the vehicle, the strap adjustment actuator being movable between first and second positions related to the positions of the strap holder.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Jean-Simon Lavallee, Michel Bourassa
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Patent number: 11235829Abstract: A locking device for an anchor configured to connect an accessory to a vehicle. An anchor lever is pivotable for opening and closing the anchor. The locking device includes a lock body defining a fastener aperture receiving therethrough an anchor fastener portion that is rotatable by moving the anchor lever between open and closed positions. A lock lever is pivotable relative to the locked body between locked and unlocked positions. In the unlocked position, the lock lever permits free movement of the anchor lever. In the locked position, the lock lever prevents the anchor lever from being moved from the closed position to the open position. A key post is movably connected to the lock body. The key post is movable by a key from an unsecured position to a secured position. The lock lever is fixed in the locked position when the key post is in the secured position.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Pierre-Luc Robillard, Christian Labbe, Jonathan Asselin, Michel Bourassa
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Publication number: 20210269112Abstract: A locking device for an anchor configured to connect an accessory to a vehicle. An anchor lever is pivotable for opening and closing the anchor. The locking device includes a lock body defining a fastener aperture receiving therethrough an anchor fastener portion that is rotatable by moving the anchor lever between open and closed positions. A lock lever is pivotable relative to the locked body between locked and unlocked positions. In the unlocked position, the lock lever permits free movement of the anchor lever. In the locked position, the lock lever prevents the anchor lever from being moved from the closed position to the open position. A key post is movably connected to the lock body. The key post is movable by a key from an unsecured position to a secured position. The lock lever is fixed in the locked position when the key post is in the secured position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Pierre-Luc ROBILLARD, Christian LABBE, Jonathan ASSELIN, Michel BOURASSA
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Publication number: 20200406730Abstract: A tonneau cover system for a vehicle includes at least two panels configured to collaboratively form a container. The at least two panels extend laterally when connected to a tonneau of the vehicle. A first panel is movable between an open position and a closed position to gain access to an interior space defined by the container. In the closed position, the first panel extends parallel to a floor of the tonneau. A second panel is selectively placed in a cover or a storage position. In the cover position, the second panel extends parallel to the floor to collaboratively cover at least part of the tonneau. In the storage position, the second panel extends perpendicular to the first panel in the closed position. The first and second panels collaboratively form the container when the first panel is in the closed position and the second panel is in the storage position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Eric FOURNIER, Hugo MARTIN, Maxime DUMONT, Pierre-Luc ROBILLARD, Michel BOURASSA
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Publication number: 20200331405Abstract: A storage box assembly for a vehicle includes a box having an upper portion having a first bottom wall and first side walls, the first bottom wall having an inner periphery and an outer periphery. The box further has a lower portion having a second bottom wall and second side walls. A first interior volume of the upper portion communicates with a second interior volume of the lower portion. The storage box assembly further includes at least one anchor mounted to the box for selectively securing the storage box assembly to the vehicle. The at least one anchor is disposed within the outer periphery of the first bottom wall, and has a bottom surface being vertically spaced from a lower surface of the second bottom wall and being disposed between the upper end of the first side walls and the second bottom wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Pierre-Luc ROBILLARD, Michel BOURASSA, Bart VANDENBOGAARD, Stefan DJERKIC, Louis-Rene SAUVE, Philippe ROUSSEAU
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Publication number: 20200016950Abstract: A vehicle comprises a chassis, a seat, an endless drive track, a rear suspension assembly with at least one slide rail and a substantially inextensible limiter strap extending between the chassis and the at least one slide rail, to limit separation between the at least one slide rail and the chassis. The strap holder is moveable between a first holder position and a second holder position, a position of the end of the limiter strap being different in the first strap holder position compared to the second strap holder position. A control cable is operatively connects the strap holder to a strap adjustment actuator. The strap adjustment actuator is disposed forward of the seat and is operable by a user during operation of the vehicle, the strap adjustment actuator being movable between first and second positions related to the positions of the strap holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Jean-Simon LAVALLEE, Michel BOURASSA
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Publication number: 20190217906Abstract: A vehicle comprises a chassis, a seat, a motor, an endless drive track, and a rear suspension assembly supporting the endless drive track. The rear suspension assembly includes a left slide and right slide rail, at least one rear suspension arm being operatively pivotally connected to one of the slide rails and the chassis, with at least one coupling block being connected thereto. A rear stopper is connected to one of the slide rails, the rear stopper being disposed within a range of motion of the at least one coupling block in a first position and being disposed out of the range of motion of the at least one coupling block in a second position. The vehicle includes a control cable and an actuator, the rear stopper moving between the first and second positions when moving the actuator between first and second actuator positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Jean-Simon LAVALLEE, Michel BOURASSA
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Patent number: 9731797Abstract: A tow pylon assembly for a watercraft has a pylon, a base connected to a lower portion of the pylon, the base being configured for connecting the tow pylon assembly to the watercraft, a bollard connected to an upper portion of the pylon, the bollard being configured for attaching a tow rope to the tow pylon assembly, and an equipment holding assembly connected to the pylon. The equipment holding assembly has a resilient member connected to the pylon. The resilient member is configured for holding equipment between the resilient member and the pylon. A personal watercraft having a rear platform and the tow pylon assembly connected to the rear platform is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Colin Paccoud, Eric Fournier, Michel Bourassa
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Publication number: 20160221650Abstract: A tow pylon assembly for a watercraft has a pylon, a base connected to a lower portion of the pylon, the base being configured for connecting the tow pylon assembly to the watercraft, a bollard connected to an upper portion of the pylon, the bollard being configured for attaching a tow rope to the tow pylon assembly, and an equipment holding assembly connected to the pylon. The equipment holding assembly has a resilient member connected to the pylon. The resilient member is configured for holding equipment between the resilient member and the pylon. A personal watercraft having a rear platform and the tow pylon assembly connected to the rear platform is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Colin PACCOUD, Eric FOURNIER, Michel BOURASSA
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Patent number: 7117809Abstract: A watercraft support platform casing for a floating dry dock for light weight watercrafts is described. The support platform casing has integrally formed floatation chambers and an elongated central ramp is formed in the top surface of the casing to support the hull of a watercraft positioned thereon. The ramp has a trough-like upper surface with a sloped forward entry way formed integral therewith and terminates in a lower forward projecting edge. The support platform is provided with connectors on opposed side walls thereof for a rigid connection with a plurality of floatation casings to support the platform casing on a water surface with the entry way positioned to receive the bow of a watercraft in movement whereby the watercraft can project itself on the central ramp above the water surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Candock Inc.Inventors: Serge Lamoureux, Julie Trépanier, Michel Bourassa, Éric La Violette
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Publication number: 20050217552Abstract: A watercraft support platform casing for a floating dry dock for light weight watercrafts is described. The support platform casing has integrally formed floatation chambers and an elongated central ramp is formed in the top surface of the casing to support the hull of a watercraft positioned thereon. The ramp has a thraugh-like upper surface with a sloped forward entry way formed integral therewith and terminates in a lower forward projecting edge. The support platform is provided with connectors on opposed side walls thereof for a rigid connection with a plurality of floatation casings to support the platform casing on a water surface with the entry way positioned to receive the bow of a watercraft in movement whereby the watercraft can project itself on the central ramp above the water surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2004Publication date: October 6, 2005Inventors: Serge Lamoureux, Julie Trepanier, Michel Bourassa, Eric La Violette
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Patent number: D911254Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Michel Bourassa, Pierre-Luc Robillard, Bart Vandenbogaard, Stefan Djerkic
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Patent number: D988123Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Pierre-Luc Robillard, Karl Dery St-Cyr, Bart Vandenbogaard, Mathieu Mercier, Alexandre Morin-Savard, Michel Bourassa, Samuel Simoneau
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Patent number: D1018271Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Pierre-Luc Robillard, Karl Dery St-Cyr, Bart Vandenbogaard, Mathieu Mercier, Alexandre Morin-Savard, Michel Bourassa, Samuel Simoneau
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Patent number: D1019513Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Pierre-Luc Robillard, Karl Dery St-Cyr, Bart Vandenbogaard, Mathieu Mercier, Alexandre Morin-Savard, Michel Bourassa, Samuel Simoneau
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Patent number: D1021751Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Pierre-Luc Robillard, Karl Dery St-Cyr, Bart Vandenbogaard, Mathieu Mercier, Alexandre Morin-Savard, Michel Bourassa, Samuel Simoneau