Patents by Inventor Alexandre Leclair
Alexandre Leclair 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: 20240025508Abstract: A method for assembling a motorcycle of a family of motorcycles, including selecting the motorcycle of the family of motorcycles to be assembled; in response to selecting the first motorcycle: selecting a first suspension package from a group of suspension packages; attaching the first suspension package to the core assembly; selecting a first ergonomic package from a group of ergonomic packages; and attaching the first ergonomic package to the core assembly; and in response to selecting the second motorcycle: selecting a second suspension package from the group of suspension packages; attaching the second suspension package to the core assembly; selecting a second ergonomic package from the group of ergonomic packages; and attaching the second ergonomic package to the core assembly, the first motorcycle being different from the second motorcycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2021Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Christian NOLIN, Emile MALTAIS-LAROUCHE, Yannick BOURQUE, Alexandre LECLAIR, Nicolas LABERGE, Andre Gilbert
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Publication number: 20220316579Abstract: A filter housing has a first aperture, a tube connected to and extending from the first aperture, at least one second aperture, and at least one filter connected to the at least one second aperture for filtering air entering the at least one second aperture. A portion of air entering the filter housing flows out of the filter housing via the first aperture and through the tube. Another portion of air entering the filter housing flows out of the filter housing via the at least one second aperture around the tube separately from the portion of air flowing out of the filter housing via the first aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Alexandre LECLAIR, Dave PROULX, Pascal TOUPIN, Mathieu DUQUETTE
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Patent number: 11391361Abstract: A vehicle has a frame, at least one ground engaging member, an internal combustion engine, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and an air intake assembly. The CVT 5 has a CVT housing. The air intake assembly has at least one air intake assembly inlet, at least one first air intake assembly aperture and at least one second air intake assembly aperture. The at least one first air intake assembly aperture fluidly communicates with at least one air intake port of the engine. The at least one second air intake assembly aperture fluidly communicates with an interior of the CVT housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Alexandre Leclair, Dave Proulx, Pascal Toupin, Mathieu Duquette
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Patent number: 11293540Abstract: A vehicle has a frame; a seat connected to the frame, the seat having a seat bottom, a seat back and a headrest; at least one ground engaging member operatively connected to the frame; an internal combustion engine connected to the frame, the internal combustion engine being operatively connected to at least one of the at least one ground engaging member; and an air intake assembly having at least one air intake assembly inlet and at least one air intake assembly aperture. The at least one air intake assembly aperture fluidly communicates with at least one air intake port of the engine. The at least one air intake assembly inlet is disposed rearward of the headrest and is at least partially aligned laterally and vertically with the headrest.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Alexandre Leclair, Dave Proulx, Pascal Toupin, Mathieu Duquette
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Patent number: 10315510Abstract: A vehicle has a frame, at least one ground engaging member, an internal combustion engine, a turbocharger fluidly connected to an air intake port of the engine, and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT has a CVT housing defining at least one CVT inlet for fluidly communicating an interior of the CVT housing with an atmosphere, a primary pulley housed in the CVT housing and operatively connected to the engine, a secondary pulley housed in the CVT housing and operatively connected to at least one of the at least one ground engaging member, a belt looped around the primary and secondary pulleys, and a CVT outlet conduit having an outlet portion. The outlet portion is oriented to generate a cooling air flow cooling at least one of: at least a portion of the turbocharger; and at least a portion of a component of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Pascal Toupin, Alexandre Leclair, Dave Proulx, Mathieu Duquette, Eric Bouffard
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Publication number: 20190120366Abstract: A vehicle has a frame, at least one ground engaging member, an internal combustion engine, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and an air intake assembly. The CVT 5 has a CVT housing. The air intake assembly has at least one air intake assembly inlet, at least one first air intake assembly aperture and at least one second air intake assembly aperture. The at least one first air intake assembly aperture fluidly communicates with at least one air intake port of the engine. The at least one second air intake assembly aperture fluidly communicates with an interior of the CVT housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Alexandre LECLAIR, Dave PROULX, Pascal TOUPIN, Mathieu DUQUETTE
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Publication number: 20190078679Abstract: A vehicle has a frame; a seat connected to the frame, the seat having a seat bottom, a seat back and a headrest; at least one ground engaging member operatively connected to the frame; an internal combustion engine connected to the frame, the internal combustion engine being operatively connected to at least one of the at least one ground engaging member; and an air intake assembly having at least one air intake assembly inlet and at least one air intake assembly aperture. The at least one air intake assembly aperture fluidly communicates with at least one air intake port of the engine. The at least one air intake assembly inlet is disposed rearward of the headrest and is at least partially aligned laterally and vertically with the headrest.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Alexandre LECLAIR, Dave PROULX, Pascal TOUPIN, Mathieu DUQUETTE
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Publication number: 20180222311Abstract: A vehicle has a frame, at least one ground engaging member, an internal combustion engine, a turbocharger fluidly connected to an air intake port of the engine, and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT has a CVT housing defining at least one CVT inlet for fluidly communicating an interior of the CVT housing with an atmosphere, a primary pulley housed in the CVT housing and operatively connected to the engine, a secondary pulley housed in the CVT housing and operatively connected to at least one of the at least one ground engaging member, a belt looped around the primary and secondary pulleys, and a CVT outlet conduit having an outlet portion. The outlet portion is oriented to generate a cooling air flow cooling at least one of: at least a portion of the turbocharger; and at least a portion of a component of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Pascal TOUPIN, Alexandre LECLAIR, Dave PROULX, Mathieu DUQUETTE, Eric BOUFFARD
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Patent number: 7441788Abstract: A two-wheel-drive sport all-terrain vehicle (ATV) has a front drive geometry in which the scrub radius is zero or negative combined with a low king pin axis angle, which desirably reduces both steering kickback and lateral pull during braking. The scrub radius less than or equal to zero can be achieved by outwardly displacing the king pin axis, which is defined by the upper and lower pivotal joints of the upper and lower A-arms of the front suspension. To displace the king pin axis outwardly, the disk brake and associated caliper are inverted. The disk brake is supported by support arms extending inwardly from the wheel hub. The disk brake includes an aperture to accommodate both the lower pivotal joint, which protrudes through the plane of the disk, and the inverted caliper. The front suspension further includes a knuckle pivotally connected to the A-arms and an integral aluminum spindle. For further compactness, the wheel hub includes angular-contact bearings.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventor: Alexandre Leclair
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Publication number: 20060006623Abstract: A two-wheel-drive sport all-terrain vehicle (ATV) has a front drive geometry in which the scrub radius is zero or negative combined with a low king pin axis angle, which desirably reduces both steering kickback and lateral pull during braking. The scrub radius less than or equal to zero can be achieved by outwardly displacing the king pin axis, which is defined by the upper and lower pivotal joints of the upper and lower A-arms of the front suspension. To displace the king pin axis outwardly, the disk brake and associated caliper are inverted. The disk brake is supported by support arms extending inwardly from the wheel hub. The disk brake includes an aperture to accommodate both the lower pivotal joint, which protrudes through the plane of the disk, and the inverted caliper. The front suspension further includes a knuckle pivotally connected to the A-arms and an integral aluminum spindle. For further compactness, the wheel hub includes angular-contact bearings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Applicant: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventor: Alexandre Leclair
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Patent number: 6520878Abstract: The driving pulley (12) is used in a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and comprises two flanges (22,24) around which a drivebelt (20) is partially wound. The first flange (22) is fixed in translation with reference to the drive shaft (16) while the second flange (24) is movable, with reference to the first flange (22), between a distal position and a proximal position. The driving pulley (12) is provided with an arrangement which allows the return force on the second flange (24) to be maximum when the second flange (24) is at the distal position, and minimum when the second flange (24) is at the proximal position. The driving pulley (12) is also capable of being disengaged from the drivebelt (20) at a low rotation speed. This driving pulley (12) is particularly well adapted for use on a scooter.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2000Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Cvtech R & D Inc.Inventors: Alexandre Leclair, Christian Mercier, Josée Lacouline, Rémi Breton