Patents Represented by Attorney Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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  • Method of controlling a pumping assembly
    Patent number: 7753657
    Abstract: A method of displacing a pumping assembly. In a first step, a first current is applied in a first direction through a coil assembly to displace a drive assembly from an initial position to cause a first pumping motion. Then, the drive assembly is returned to the initial position to cause a second pumping motion. At some point nearing the end of the second pumping motion, a second current is applied in the first direction through the coil assembly to decelerate the drive assembly before it reaches the initial position. A third current may be applied in a second direction through the coil assembly to cause or assist a return of the drive assembly to the initial position. An apparatus capable of carrying out the method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: BRP US Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastian Strauss, Michael French, Evelyn Breznik, Jeffrey Gillen, Dave Soderman
  • Snowmobile and features thereof allowing for different tunnel widths
    Patent number: 7753154
    Abstract: A family of snowmobiles having different tunnel widths is disclosed. A snowmobile having spacers between the tunnel and the sides of the engine compartment and a method of manufacturing such a snowmobile are also disclosed. A snowmobile having a countershaft which is disposed rearwardly of the engine, vertically higher than the air intake opening, and forwardly of the air intake controller is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventor: Hugues Maltais
  • Personal watercraft with pivotable platform
    Patent number: 7748334
    Abstract: A personal watercraft is disclosed, having a straddle-type seat disposed on a deck. The seat has a seat profile. A storage compartment is disposed rearwardly of the seat. A rear platform is pivotally connected to a rear portion of the watercraft. The rear platform is pivotable between a raised position and a lowered position. The rear platform permits access to the storage compartment when in the raised position, and sealingly closes the storage compartment when in the lowered position. The rear platform is lower than the seat profile when the rear platform is in the lowered position. A personal watercraft having left and right storage compartments and a rear channel defined therebetween, in which the rear platform extends laterally above the rear channel when in the lowered position is also disclosed. A personal watercraft with a rear platform having heel rests with angled portions is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Kim Ross, Sebastien Clement, Andre Cote, Richard Simard, Gilbert Lefrancois
  • Marine outboard engine having a padded section
    Patent number: 7736207
    Abstract: A marine outboard engine for a watercraft is disclosed. The marine outboard engine features a padded section adapted to provide a padded area for carrying the outboard engine over the shoulder of a person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: BRP US Inc.
    Inventor: Pierre Vignau
  • Integrated tilt/trim and steering subsystem for marine outboard engines
    Patent number: 7736206
    Abstract: A marine outboard engine is disclosed which comprises a drive unit, a tilt/trim/steering subsystem and a stern bracket adapted for connection to an associated watercraft. The tilt/trim/steering subsystem connects the drive unit to the stern bracket and comprises a first rotary actuator carrying the drive unit for pivotal movement about a steering axis that extends generally vertically, and a second rotary actuator connected to the first rotary actuator and supporting the first rotary actuator and the drive unit for pivotal movement about a tilt/trim axis that extends generally horizontally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: BRP US INC.
    Inventors: Richard McChesney, Mark Noble, Rudolf Wendler, Matt Leppala, George Broughton, LaVerne Tatge
  • Wind powered turbine engine—horizontal rotor configuration
    Patent number: 7726933
    Abstract: A wind powered turbine engine comprising an internalized containment and control chamber, intake enhancement, vacuum induction exhaust port and horizontally rotating rotor The turbine functions similarly to a steam or gas turbine engine. The radius of the control chamber decreases progressively as it curves around the periphery of the turbine rotor in the manner of a spiral.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Envision Corporation
    Inventor: Bud T. J. Johnson
  • Wind turbine rotor projection
    Patent number: 7726935
    Abstract: An horizontal axis wind turbine having a rotor (3) with a frontal projection comprising a stationary spherical head (1) upstream of its multibladed turbine rotor (3) displaces and increases the speed of wind addressed over 70% of the total frontal area. A series of thin airfoils (12) radially and evenly placed on said spherical head (1) to direct wind towards the turbine short blades (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Envision Corporation
    Inventor: Bud T. J. Johnson
  • Endless belt drive for a vehicle
    Patent number: 7712557
    Abstract: An endless belt system for a vehicle having a negative trail steering geometry is provided. The endless belt system replaces the wheels that steer a vehicle, particularly an all-terrain vehicle, to provide increased steerability and floatation over soft terrain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Duceppe
  • Watercraft reverse gate operation
    Patent number: 7708609
    Abstract: A method of controlling a watercraft comprises actuating a lever, controlling a speed of rotation of an engine to be at or below a reverse gate actuation speed in response to the actuation of the lever, moving the reverse gate in response to the actuation of the lever without further driver intervention once the speed of rotation of the engine is at or below the reverse gate actuation speed, and controlling the speed of rotation of the engine in order to decelerate the watercraft in response to the actuation of the lever and the reverse gate moving without further driver intervention. A watercraft and a method of controlling the watercraft based at least in part on an angle of a helm assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Renald Plante, Andre Denis, Dominic Dagenais
  • Snowmobile footrest having foot gripping elements
    Patent number: 7708096
    Abstract: A snowmobile footrest has a top surface, a first foot gripping element extending upwardly and forwardly from the top surface, and a second foot gripping element extending upwardly and rearwardly from the top surface. A snowmobile frame and a snowmobile having the footrest are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventor: Sébastien Vezina
  • Furniture for a commercial aircraft passenger cabin
    Patent number: D615476
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Airbus SAS
    Inventor: Thomas-Mathias Bock
  • Set of partitions for a commercial aircraft passenger cabin
    Patent number: D615919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Airbus SAS
    Inventor: Thomas-Mathias Bock
  • Front portion of an aircraft
    Patent number: D616353
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Airbus Operations S.A.S.
    Inventor: Bernard Guering
  • Set of aircraft windows
    Patent number: D616354
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Airbus SAS
    Inventors: Bruno Saint-Jalmes, Jason Zaneboni
  • Aircraft
    Patent number: D617724
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Airbus SAS
    Inventors: Bruno Saint-Jalmes, Jason Zaneboni, Bernard Rumeau
  • Set of seats for a commercial aircraft passenger cabin
    Patent number: D618468
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Airbus SAS
    Inventor: Thomas-Mathias Bock
  • Armrest/backrest combination for an ottoman for a commercial aircraft passenger cabin
    Patent number: D618478
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Airbus SAS
    Inventor: Thomas-Mathias Bock
  • Elements of an aircraft tail
    Patent number: D618610
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Airbus Operations S.A.S.
    Inventor: Olivier Cazals
  • Aircraft
    Patent number: D619076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Airbus Operations S.A.S.
    Inventor: Bernard Guering
  • Seat body for a commercial aircraft passenger cabin
    Patent number: D619391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Airbus SAS
    Inventor: Thomas-Mathias Bock