Patents by Inventor Andre Fournier
Andre Fournier 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: 20090179137Abstract: The invention provides a reusable formwork for forming a polygonal upright concrete column using a plurality of retaining devices and a plurality of panels arranged with the retaining devices for providing a forming cavity between the panels adapted to receive concrete therein. Hooping means are used to hoop the panels forming the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: ABZAC CANADA INC.Inventors: Andre Fournier, Pierre-Michel D'Anglade
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Publication number: 20080197266Abstract: The invention provides a retaining device for assembling two panels together. The device has a support and first and second pairs of spaced-apart parallel walls extending along the support and projecting outwardly therefrom for providing first and second holding channels extending angularly to each other, each channel being adapted to receive an edge of one of the panels therein in a snugly relationship to allow assembling of the two panels. The invention also provides a formwork for forming a polygonal upright concrete structure using a plurality of retaining devices and a plurality of panels arranged with the retaining devices for providing a forming cavity between the panels adapted to receive concrete therein. There is also provided a packaging assembly for packaging goods using a plurality of retaining devices and a plurality of panels arranged with the retaining devices for providing a protecting cavity between the panels adapted to receive the goods therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: ABZAC CANADA INC.Inventor: Andre Fournier
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Publication number: 20070072625Abstract: A method to remotely determine a location of a mobile unit without intervention by a user of the mobile unit is provided. The mobile unit may receive a location query, download location data from a GPS, and transmit the location data via a wireless telecommunications network. For example, a call center may initiate a location query using a voice channel call to the mobile unit. In addition, the mobile unit may select a mode of communication from a number of alternative modes of digital wireless communication based upon a determined characteristic of the transmission mode. By way of example, the determined characteristic could be a transmission speed, cost of transmission, or signal strength of the selected communication mode. Furthermore, the unit may be a battery pack or other accessory device attachable to a wireless telephone handset.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Applicant: Airbiquity Inc.Inventors: Andre Fournier, Allen Jahani, Michael Sawyer, Stephen Grant
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Patent number: 7161244Abstract: The present invention relates to a microwave device for at least one of dissipating and attenuating power, the device comprising: an insulating substrate; at least one conductive strip of a microwave transmission line on a face of the substrate; at least one ground zone; and at least one resistive layer placed on said face of the substrate, the resistive layer having at least a first region to which the conductive strip(s) is connected and a second region connected to the ground zone, the resistive layer presenting a longitudinal axis; in which device: the resistive layer is covered at least in part by a ground plane connected to the ground zone and insulated from the resistive layer by an insulating layer; wherein said ground plane comprises a conductive material silkscreen printed on the insulating layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2004Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: RadiallInventors: André Fournier, Laurent Boillot
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Publication number: 20060016150Abstract: A formwork for forming a concrete structure, comprising a rigid tubular envelope defining a peripheral inner wall circumscribing an axial hollow, further comprising a wall assembly nested within the axial hollow of the tubular envelope and including a number of wall parts defining inside and back surfaces. The back surface of each wall part bears against a corresponding section of the envelope inner wall, and the wall parts are arranged successively one relative to the other in peripheral coextensive fashion within the tubular envelope such that the inside surfaces, in combination, configure an axial forming cavity for receiving and forming a concrete column therein. The wall assembly further comprises an impervious liner applied to the inside surface of each wall part, providing an impervious barrier between the forming cavity and the inside surface of the wall parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2004Publication date: January 26, 2006Inventor: Andre Fournier
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Patent number: 6981564Abstract: A side panel for a recreational vehicle, such as a snowmobile is disclosed. The side panel extends from the windshield portion of the snowmobile to the pan portion. The side panel is hingedly attached at a front edge to the snowmobile so that the side panel opens outwardly along vertically oriented hinges. The side panel includes a windshield to protect the operator's legs. The side panel also includes an airbox which provides an air charge to the engine for combustion. In addition, an airbox, divisible into two parts is also disclosed. The airbox includes a portion adapted to be attached to the interior of the side panel or to a belt guard. A second portion of the air box can be disposed within the engine compartment.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2001Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Yvon Bédard, André Fournier, Jean-François Desmarais, Michel Lefebvre
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Publication number: 20050103546Abstract: A side panel for a recreational vehicle, such as a snowmobile is disclosed. The side panel extends from the windshield portion of the snowmobile to the pan portion. The side panel is hingedly attached at a front edge to the snowmobile so that the side panel opens outwardly along vertically oriented hinges. The side panel includes a windshield to protect the operator's legs. The side panel also includes an airbox which provides an air charge to the engine for combustion. In addition, an airbox, divisible into two parts is also disclosed. The airbox includes a portion adapted to be attached to the interior of the side panel or to a belt guard. A second portion of the air box can be disposed within the engine compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Applicant: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Yvon Bedard, Andre Fournier, Jean-Francois Desmarais, Michel Lefebvre
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Publication number: 20040227232Abstract: The present invention relates to a microwave device for at least one of dissipating and attenuating power, the device comprising:Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: Andre Fournier, Laurent Boillot
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Patent number: 6796607Abstract: A detachable passenger seat is selectively mountable onto a base frame of a snowmobile having a straddle-type rider seat. The passenger seat includes a cushioned seat portion supported by a seat frame. A forward portion of the passenger seat includes a bottom surface contoured to fit over and be supported by at least a portion of a rearward end of the rider seat when the passenger seat is attached to the snowmobile. Upwardly extending flexible grab handles are mounted to the lateral sides of the seat frame. Upper portions of the flexible grab handles extend higher than at least a portion of an upper surface of a cushioned seat portion of the passenger seat. The flexible grab handles are designed to be rigid enough to provide support to a passenger and flexible enough to allow a passenger to easily dismount the snowmobile.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2003Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Eric Bertrand, André Fournier, Mathieu Gauthier, Luc Bourgeois
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Patent number: 6695087Abstract: An engine mount for a vehicle, such as a snowmobile, that can be used when space for the engine within a chassis is limited and which is easily accessed from the side of the chassis for assembly and repair. The engine mount can be attached to the bottom of an engine that is positioned within a chassis. The engine mount can include four hollow, cylindrical portions. Each cylindrical portion having an axis extending transverse to the longitudinal direction of the snowmobile chassis and receiving a damping mount. Fasteners can be inserted through the chassis to couple with the damping mounts and cylindrical portions in a direction that is transverse to the longitudinal direction of the chassis. The configuration of the damping mounts permits effective damping especially in a direction transverse to the direction of forward travel of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Bombardier Inc.Inventors: André Fournier, Michel Lefebvre
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Patent number: 6651764Abstract: A fuel tank for a motored vehicle featuring a main body portion and an oblong neck portion coupled to the main body portion. The oblong neck portion extends diagonally upward away from the main body portion. The main body portion is configured and positioned to provide a wave interference portion therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2001Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Bombardier Inc.Inventors: Andre Fournier, Éric Bertrand
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Patent number: 6651768Abstract: An engine mount for a vehicle, such as a snowmobile, that can be used when space for the engine within a chassis is limited and which is easily accessed from the side of the chassis for assembly and repair. The engine mount can be attached to the bottom of an engine that is positioned within a chassis. The engine mount can include four hollow, cylindrical portions. Each cylindrical portion having an axis extending transverse to the longitudinal direction of the snowmobile chassis and receiving a damping mount. Fasteners can be inserted through the chassis to couple with the damping mounts and cylindrical portions in a direction that is transverse to the longitudinal direction of the chassis. The configuration of the damping mounts permits effective damping especially in a direction transverse to the direction of forward travel of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2001Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Bombardier Inc.Inventors: André Fournier, Michel Lefebvre
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Publication number: 20030177828Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to a gauge with a body. A twisted wire is disposed through the body, and an indicator is fixedly disposed on the twisted wire. A light source is disposed adjacent the body to illuminate the indicator. In addition, a float is slidably disposed on the twisted wire in a fixed orientation with respect to the body such that movement of the float along the twisted wire rotates the twisted wire and the indicator. The present invention also provides for the construction of a fuel tank and a snowmobile that include this gauge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: Yvon Bedard, Andre Fournier
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Publication number: 20030151278Abstract: A detachable passenger seat is selectively mountable onto a base frame of a snowmobile having a straddle-type rider seat. The passenger seat includes a cushioned seat portion supported by a seat frame. A forward portion of the passenger seat includes a bottom surface contoured to fit over and be supported by at least a portion of a rearward end of the rider seat when the passenger seat is attached to the snowmobile. Upwardly extending flexible grab handles are mounted to the lateral sides of the seat frame. Upper portions of the flexible grab handles extend higher than at least a portion of an upper surface of a cushioned seat portion of the passenger seat. The flexible grab handles are designed to be rigid enough to provide support to a passenger and flexible enough to allow a passenger to easily dismount the snowmobile.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventors: Eric Bertrand, Andre Fournier, Mathieu Gauthier, Luc Bourgeois
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Patent number: 6604600Abstract: An engine mount for a vehicle, such as a snowmobile, that can be used when space for the engine within a chassis is limited and which is easily accessed from the side of the chassis for assembly and repair. The engine mount can be attached to the bottom of an engine that is positioned within a chassis. The engine mount can include four hollow, cylindrical portions. Each cylindrical portion having an axis extending transverse to the longitudinal direction of the snowmobile chassis and receiving a damping mount. Fasteners can be inserted through the chassis to couple with the damping mounts and cylindrical portions in a direction that is transverse to the longitudinal direction of the chassis. The configuration of the damping mounts permits effective damping especially in a direction transverse to the direction of forward travel of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Bombardier Inc.Inventors: André Fournier, Michel Lefebvre
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Patent number: 6595311Abstract: An engine mount for a vehicle, such as a snowmobile, that can be used when space for the engine within a chassis is limited and which is easily accessed from the side of the chassis for assembly and repair. The engine mount can be attached to the bottom of an engine that is positioned within a chassis. The engine mount can include four hollow, cylindrical portions. Each cylindrical portion having an axis extending transverse to the longitudinal direction of the snowmobile chassis and receiving a damping mount. Fasteners can be inserted through the chassis to couple with the damping mounts and cylindrical portions in a direction that is transverse to the longitudinal direction of the chassis. The configuration of the damping mounts permits effective damping especially in a direction transverse to the direction of forward travel of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2002Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Bombardier Inc.Inventors: André Fournier, Michel Lefebvre
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Publication number: 20030000760Abstract: An engine mount for a vehicle, such as a snowmobile, that can be used when space for the engine within a chassis is limited and which is easily accessed from the side of the chassis for assembly and repair. The engine mount can be attached to the bottom of an engine that is positioned within a chassis. The engine mount can include four hollow, cylindrical portions. Each cylindrical portion having an axis extending transverse to the longitudinal direction of the snowmobile chassis and receiving a damping mount. Fasteners can be inserted through the chassis to couple with the damping mounts and cylindrical portions in a direction that is transverse to the longitudinal direction of the chassis. The configuration of the damping mounts permits effective damping especially in a direction transverse to the direction of forward travel of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: Andre Fournier, Michel Lefebvre
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Publication number: 20030000761Abstract: An engine mount for a vehicle, such as a snowmobile, that can be used when space for the engine within a chassis is limited and which is easily accessed from the side of the chassis for assembly and repair. The engine mount can be attached to the bottom of an engine that is positioned within a chassis. The engine mount can include four hollow, cylindrical portions. Each cylindrical portion having an axis extending transverse to the longitudinal direction of the snowmobile chassis and receiving a damping mount. Fasteners can be inserted through the chassis to couple with the damping mounts and cylindrical portions in a direction that is transverse to the longitudinal direction of the chassis. The configuration of the damping mounts permits effective damping especially in a direction transverse to the direction of forward travel of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: Andre Fournier, Michel Lefebvre
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Publication number: 20020189884Abstract: An engine mount for a vehicle, such as a snowmobile, that can be used when space for the engine within a chassis is limited and which is easily accessed from the side of the chassis for assembly and repair. The engine mount can be attached to the bottom of an engine that is positioned within a chassis. The engine mount can include four hollow, cylindrical portions. Each cylindrical portion having an axis extending transverse to the longitudinal direction of the snowmobile chassis and receiving a damping mount. Fasteners can be inserted through the chassis to couple with the damping mounts and cylindrical portions in a direction that is transverse to the longitudinal direction of the chassis. The configuration of the damping mounts permits effective damping especially in a direction transverse to the direction of forward travel of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: Andre Fournier, Michel Lefebvre
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Publication number: 20020029920Abstract: An engine mount for a vehicle, such as a snowmobile, that can be used when space for the engine within a chassis is limited and which is easily accessed from the side of the chassis for assembly and repair. The engine mount can be attached to the bottom of an engine that is positioned within a chassis. The engine mount can include four hollow, cylindrical portions. Each cylindrical portion having an axis extending transverse to the longitudinal direction of the snowmobile chassis and receiving a damping mount. Fasteners can be inserted through the chassis to couple with the damping mounts and cylindrical portions in a direction that is transverse to the longitudinal direction of the chassis. The configuration of the damping mounts permits effective damping especially in a direction transverse to the direction of forward travel of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2001Publication date: March 14, 2002Inventors: Andre Fournier, Michel Lefebvre