Patents by Inventor Tapani Pyykonen

Tapani Pyykonen 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).

  • Bottom pan for a snowmobile
    Patent number: 7124845
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a snowmobile with a frame that supports an engine. The snowmobile also includes an endless track operatively connected to the engine to propel the frame. At least one ski is disposed on the frame to steer the frame. To enclose the engine, at least one fairing is attached to the frame. At least one ski well is incorporated in the at least one fairing. At least a portion of a front suspension is disposed within the ski well. The at least one ski is disposed on the front suspension. A lifting handle is incorporated into the at least one ski well to permit lifting of the frame's front end by a rider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: BRP Finland Oy
    Inventor: Tapani Pyykonen
  • Swing arm
    Patent number: 6793030
    Abstract: A swing arm for a snowmobile has an upwardly curved, stepped, or angled intermediate portion that increases the swing arm's ground clearance relative to conventional, straight swing arms. The increased ground clearance permits more snow and other elements to pass underneath the swing without contacting the swing arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Bombardier - Nordtrac Oy
    Inventor: Tapani Pyykönen
  • Bottom pan for a snowmobile
    Publication number: 20040154850
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a snowmobile with a frame that supports an engine. The snowmobile also includes an endless track operatively connected to the engine to propel the frame. At least one ski is disposed on the frame to steer the frame. To enclose the engine, at least one fairing is attached to the frame. At least one ski well is incorporated in the at least one fairing. At least a portion of a front suspension is disposed within the ski well. The at least one ski is disposed on the front suspension. A lifting handle is incorporated into the at least one ski well to permit lifting of the frame's front end by a rider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventor: Tapani Pyykonen
  • Swing arm
    Publication number: 20040016583
    Abstract: A swing arm for a snowmobile has an upwardly curved, stepped, or angled intermediate portion that increases the swing arm's ground clearance relative to conventional, straight swing arms. The increased ground clearance permits more snow and other elements to pass underneath the swing without contacting the swing arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventor: Tapani Pyykonen
  • Swing arm
    Patent number: D493389
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Bombardier-Nordtrac Oy
    Inventor: Tapani Pyykönen