Patents Assigned to Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
  • WATERCRAFT REVERSE GATE OPERATION
    Publication number: 20090275248
    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: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Renald PLANTE, Andre DENIS, Dominic DAGENAIS
  • WATERCRAFT TRAILER
    Publication number: 20090273158
    Abstract: A watercraft trailer has a releasable connector for releasably connecting a watercraft to the trailer. The releasable connector has a lever pivotally connected to a connector support and a hook connected to the lever. Pivoting of the lever towards a front of the trailer moves the releasable connector to a locked position and pivots the hook towards the front of the trailer. A locking mechanism prevents the releasable connector from moving to an unlocked position by applying forces to any one of the lever and the hook that would otherwise pivot the lever and the hook towards a rear of the trailer. Unlocking the locking mechanism moves the releasable connector to the unlocked position and pivots the hook towards the rear of the trailer. A method of securing a watercraft to a watercraft trailer and a method of releasing a watercraft from a watercraft trailer are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Hugo BRISSON, Christian LABBE
  • REVERSE GATE FOR JET PROPELLED WATERCRAFT
    Publication number: 20090269996
    Abstract: A watercraft has a hull, a deck, an engine, a steering assembly, a jet pump, a venturi, a steering nozzle, and a reverse gate pivotable between a fully stowed position and a fully lowered position. The reverse gate includes a reverse gate body having inner and outer arcuate surfaces, and reverse gate upper and lower edges. First and second side walls are connected to the sides of the reverse gate body. At least one deflector is connected to at least one of the outer arcuate surface, the first side wall, and the second side wall. The at least one deflector is spaced from the outer arcuate surface. A deflector trailing edge is disposed upwardly and rearwardly from a deflector leading edge at least when the reverse gate is in the fully lowered position. Water deflecting surfaces and turning deflectors connected to a reverse gate are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Michel BOURRET, Andre DENIS, Marc SCHULER
  • WATERCRAFT WITH STEER-RESPONSIVE REVERSE GATE
    Publication number: 20090264029
    Abstract: A method of operating a watercraft is disclosed. The watercraft includes an engine, a jet propulsion system operatively connected to the engine, the jet propulsion system includes a reverse gate, and a steering assembly for steering the watercraft. The method comprises: determining if the steering assembly is turned; sensing an operating parameter of the watercraft, the operating parameter being related to a thrust generated by the propulsion system; determining if the operating parameter of the watercraft is within a predetermined range; and moving the reverse gate to a lowered position when the steering assembly is turned and the operating parameter of the watercraft is within the predetermined range. A watercraft capable of performing the method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Dominic DAGENAIS, Renald PLANTE, Andre DENIS
  • PERSONAL WATERCRAFT BALLAST
    Publication number: 20090241822
    Abstract: A personal watercraft has a hull and a deck. The deck includes a pedestal, two gunnels, two footrests, and a rear platform. A straddle-type seat is disposed on the pedestal. A steering assembly is disposed at least in part forwardly of the seat. An engine is supported by the hull. A propulsion system is connected to the hull and is operatively connected to the engine. A ballast tank is disposed at least in part on the rear platform. The ballast tank includes a rigid ballast tank body, and at least two apertures in the ballast tank body. A connector releasably connects the ballast tank to one of the hull and the deck. A pump fluidly communicates with one of the at least two apertures in the ballast tank body. A ballast tank having a generally L-shaped rigid ballast tank body is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Benoit CHAPDELAINE, Jean-Guy PATRY, Andre LETTRE
  • Three-Wheel Vehicle Electronic Stability System and Control Strategy Therefor
    Publication number: 20090240399
    Abstract: A method for enhancing stability of a three wheel vehicle having a pair of front wheels and a single rear wheel, each of the wheels having a tire with a tire grip threshold. The method including deploying an electronic stability system (ESS) on the vehicle, providing the ESS with input from various vehicle sensors related to the longitudinal and lateral acceleration of the vehicle, causing the ESS to determine whether (i) a precursory condition indicative of a wheel lift exists and (ii) the tire grip threshold of any of the tires has been exceeded; and when a precursory condition indicative of a wheel lift exists and the tire grip threshold of none of the tires has been exceeded, causing the ESS to reduce the longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle by a first amount less than that which would cause the tire grip threshold of any of the tires to be exceeded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Mario DAGENAIS, Daniel MERCIER
  • SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING A MARINE JET PROPULSION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090233499
    Abstract: A watercraft has a hull and a deck disposed above the hull. A ride plate is mounted below a rear portion of the hull. A jet pump assembly includes a jet pump disposed at least in part between the ride plate and the hull. A front wall is formed at least in part by the hull and disposed forwardly of the jet pump. The jet pump assembly is mounted on a top surface of the ride plate via a plurality of resilient mounts At least one sealing member forms a seal between the portion of the jet pump and the portion of the front wall. The jet pump is mounted to the watercraft only via a plurality of mounting points. The jet pump is resiliently mounted to the watercraft via each of the plurality of mounting points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Andre Denis, Michel Bourret, Marc Schuler
  • SNOWMOBILE AND FEATURES THEREOF ALLOWING FOR DIFFERENT TUNNEL WIDTHS
    Publication number: 20090229903
    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: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventor: Hugues MALTAIS
  • STRADDLE-TYPE WHEELED VEHICLE AND FRAME THEREOF
    Publication number: 20090218153
    Abstract: A straddle-type three-wheeled vehicle has a frame having an upper frame member, a lower frame member, a forward cross member interconnecting a forward portion of the upper frame member with a forward portion of the lower frame member, and a rearward cross member interconnecting a rearward portion of the upper frame member with a rearward portion of the lower frame member. A strut extends diagonally from the forward cross member to the lower frame member. The vehicle has an engine mounted to the frame. An air box of the vehicle has at least a portion thereof disposed above at least a portion of the engine. A fuel tank of the vehicle is disposed rearwardly of the air box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Bruce CODERE, Brian MASTINE
  • SNOWMOBILE WITH ACTIVE RIDER POSITIONING
    Publication number: 20090211827
    Abstract: A snowmobile has a frame with a tunnel, a straddle seat, an engine-propelled drive track, and two skis. A steering device operatively connects to the at least one ski to steer the snowmobile. The steering device is positioned such that when the standard rider sits in a standard position on the seat, his knees are disposed in front of his ankles and below his hips. The rider's knees are also disposed sufficiently far below the steering device that the rider's knees do not interfere with steering the snowmobile. This rider positioning enables the rider to easily absorb bumps and to actively position himself on the snowmobile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Peter WATSON, Bruno GIROUARD, Berthold FECTEAU
  • PERSONAL WATERCRAFT WITH DEFLECTOR
    Publication number: 20090194010
    Abstract: A personal watercraft is disclosed having a hull and a sub-deck disposed on the hull. The hull and sub-deck together form a hull and sub-deck (HSD) assembly. An engine is disposed in the HSD assembly. A propulsion system is connected to the hull and operatively connected to the engine. A deck is disposed above the sub-deck. The deck has a pedestal. A straddle-type seat is disposed on the pedestal. A helm assembly is operatively connected to the propulsion system and disposed at least in part forwardly of the straddle-type seat. A deflector is disposed on the HSD assembly and extends outwardly therefrom. The deflector is disposed at least in part forwardly of a forward-most portion of the deck. A personal watercraft having only a hull and a deck is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Sam SPADE, Kirk AGUERO, Andre COTE
  • PERSONAL WATERCRAFT WITH PIVOTABLE PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20090158982
    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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Kim ROSS, Sebastien CLEMENT, Andre COTE, Richard SIMARD, Gilbert LEFRANCOIS
  • THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE ELECTRONIC STABILITY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090152940
    Abstract: The present invention provides a three-wheel vehicle (10) having an electronic vehicle stability system and a method for stabilizing a three-wheel vehicle. The three-wheel vehicle (10) features a left (22) and right front wheel (24) laterally spaced apart and a single centered rear wheel (18) each having a tire contact patch which together define a triangular pattern of contact tire patches defining left and right rollover axis. The electronic vehicle stability system is adapted to calculate a dynamic status of the vehicle (10) based on inputs received from sensors and to output signals to the braking system to generate a specific moment about one of the left and right rollover axis when the calculated dynamic status of the vehicle exceeds a predetermine threshold indicative of a precursory condition of rollover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Mercier, Roland Jonasch
  • Wheeled vehicle with water deflectors
    Patent number: 7543673
    Abstract: A vehicle has a straddle seat, a left front wheel and a right front wheel. Each of the front wheels is mounted to the vehicle via a front suspension. Each front wheel has a fender associated therewith. At least one rear wheel is mounted to the vehicle via a rear suspension. A left footrest is disposed on a left side of the vehicle at a location below the straddle seat. A right footrest is disposed on a right side of the vehicle at a location below the straddle seat. A left water deflector is disposed at a location between the left front wheel and the left footrest. A right water deflector is disposed at a location between the right front wheel and the right footrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Lachapelle, Bruno Bedard, Dany Duval
  • Trailer
    Patent number: D594385
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventor: Germain Cadotte
  • All-terrain vehicle body
    Patent number: D594388
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Stephane Sanschagrin, Jean-Philippe Crepeau
  • Snowmobile body panel
    Patent number: D594779
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Guillaume Longpre, Martin Portelance, Etienne Guay
  • Assembly of elements of a road vehicle
    Patent number: D596081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Guillaume Longpre, Denys Lapointe, Martin Portelance, Etienne Guay, Nicolas Deluy
  • Snowmobile front fairing
    Patent number: D599247
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Guillaume Longpre, Martin Portelance, Etienne Guay
  • Personal watercraft
    Patent number: D603319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Andre Cote, Steve Tetreault, Luc Lapointe, Alexandre Curthelet, Jacques Mayrand, Alex Miklosi