Patents by Inventor Anne-Marie Dion
Anne-Marie Dion 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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Patent number: 7469764Abstract: A frame assembly is described including a tunnel, an engine cradle disposed forward of the tunnel and connected thereto, and a sub-frame disposed forward of the engine cradle and connected thereto. A forward support assembly extends upwardly from the subframe. An upper column extends upwardly from the engine cradle to connect with the forward support assembly. A rear brace assembly extends upwardly from the tunnel to connect with the forward support assembly and the upper column. In one embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle. An endless track is operatively connected to the engine and disposed beneath the tunnel for propulsion. A pair of skis is operatively connected to a steering device for steering. In another embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Bruno Girouard, Berthold Fecteau, Jérôme Wubbolts, Anne-Marie Dion
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Patent number: 7451846Abstract: A snowmobile frame includes a tunnel, the tunnel includes a left structure having a front portion and a rear portion, a right side structure having a front portion and a rear portion, a radiator interconnecting the rear portion and the left side structure with the rear portion of the right side structure, and an engine cradle forward of the tunnel. The engine cradle includes a front wall connecting the front portion of the left side structure and the front portion of the right side structure, a rear wall interconnecting the left side structure and the right side structure, and a bottom plate intermediate the front wall and the rear wall and interconnecting the left side structure with the right side structure. A snowmobile including the snowmobile frame includes an engine and a fastener passing through a hole in one of the left side structure and the right side structure to fasten the engine thereto.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2006Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Jerome Wubbolts, Anne-Marie Dion
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Patent number: 7377348Abstract: A frame assembly is described including a tunnel, an engine cradle disposed forward of the tunnel and connected thereto, and a sub-frame disposed forward of the engine cradle and connected thereto. A forward support assembly extends upwardly from the subframe. An upper column extends upwardly from the engine cradle to connect with the forward support assembly. A rear brace assembly extends upwardly from the tunnel to connect with the forward support assembly and the upper column. In one embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle. An endless track is operatively connected to the engine and disposed beneath the tunnel for propulsion. A pair of skis is operatively connected to a steering device for steering. In another embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Bruno Girouard, Berthold Fecteau, Jerome Wubbolts, Anne-Marie Dion
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Publication number: 20070114085Abstract: A frame assembly is described including a tunnel, an engine cradle disposed forward of the tunnel and connected thereto, and a sub-frame disposed forward of the engine cradle and connected thereto. A forward support assembly extends upwardly from the subframe. An upper column extends upwardly from the engine cradle to connect with the forward support assembly. A rear brace assembly extends upwardly from the tunnel to connect with the forward support assembly and the upper column. In one embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle. An endless track is operatively connected to the engine and disposed beneath the tunnel for propulsion. A pair of skis is operatively connected to a steering device for steering. In another embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2007Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Bruno Girouard, Berthold Fecteau, Jerome Wubbolts, Anne-Marie Dion
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Patent number: 7188693Abstract: A frame assembly is described including a tunnel, an engine cradle disposed forward of the tunnel and connected thereto, and a sub-frame disposed forward of the engine cradle and connected thereto. A forward support assembly extends upwardly from the subframe. An upper column extends upwardly from the engine cradle to connect with the forward support assembly. A rear brace assembly extends upwardly from the tunnel to connect with the forward support assembly and the upper column. In one embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle. An endless track is operatively connected to the engine and disposed beneath the tunnel for propulsion. A pair of skis is operatively connected to a steering device for steering. In another embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Bruno Girouard, Berthold Fecteau, Jérôme Wubbolts, Anne-Marie Dion
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Patent number: 7124847Abstract: A frame assembly is described including a tunnel, an engine cradle disposed forward of the tunnel and connected thereto, and a sub-frame disposed forward of the engine cradle and connected thereto. A forward support assembly extends upwardly from the subframe. An upper column extends upwardly from the engine cradle to connect with the forward support assembly. A rear brace assembly extends upwardly from the tunnel to connect with the forward support assembly and the upper column. In one embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle. An endless track is operatively connected to the engine and disposed beneath the tunnel for propulsion. A pair of skis is operatively connected to a steering device for steering. In another embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Bruno Girouard, Berthold Fecteau, Jérôme Wubbolts, Anne-Marie Dion
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Patent number: 7124848Abstract: A frame assembly is described including a tunnel, an engine cradle disposed forward of the tunnel and connected thereto, and a sub-frame disposed forward of the engine cradle and connected thereto. A forward support assembly extends upwardly from the subframe. An upper column extends upwardly from the engine cradle to connect with the forward support assembly. A rear brace assembly extends upwardly from the tunnel to connect with the forward support assembly and the upper column. In one embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle. An endless track is operatively connected to the engine and disposed beneath the tunnel for propulsion. A pair of skis is operatively connected to a steering device for steering. In another embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Bruno Girouard, Berthold Fecteau, Jérôme Wubbolts, Anne-Marie Dion
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Publication number: 20060108164Abstract: A snowmobile frame includes a tunnel, the tunnel includes a left side structure having a front portion and a rear portion, a right side structure having a front portion and a rear portion, a radiator interconnecting the rear portion and the left side structure with the rear portion of the right side structure, and an engine cradle forward of the tunnel. The engine cradle includes a front wall connecting the front portion of the left side structure and the front portion of the right side structure, a rear wall interconnecting the left side structure and the right side structure, and a bottom plate intermediate the front wall and the rear wall and interconnecting the left side structure with the right side structure. A snowmobile including the snowmobile frame includes an engine and a fastener passing through a hole in one of the left side structure and the right side structure to fasten the engine thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2006Publication date: May 25, 2006Inventors: Jerome Wubbolts, Anne-Marie Dion
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Publication number: 20050205320Abstract: A frame assembly is described including a tunnel, an engine cradle disposed forward of the tunnel and connected thereto, and a sub-frame disposed forward of the engine cradle and connected thereto. A forward support assembly extends upwardly from the subframe. An upper column extends upwardly from the engine cradle to connect with the forward support assembly. A rear brace assembly extends upwardly from the tunnel to connect with the forward support assembly and the upper column. In one embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle. An endless track is operatively connected to the engine and disposed beneath the tunnel for propulsion. A pair of skis is operatively connected to a steering device for steering. In another embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2005Publication date: September 22, 2005Applicant: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Bruno Girouard, Berthold Fecteau, Jerome Wubbolts, Anne-Marie Dion
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Publication number: 20050205321Abstract: A frame assembly is described including a tunnel, an engine cradle disposed forward of the tunnel and connected thereto, and a sub-frame disposed forward of the engine cradle and connected thereto. A forward support assembly extends upwardly from the subframe. An upper column extends upwardly from the engine cradle to connect with the forward support assembly. A rear brace assembly extends upwardly from the tunnel to connect with the forward support assembly and the upper column. In one embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle. An endless track is operatively connected to the engine and disposed beneath the tunnel for propulsion. A pair of skis is operatively connected to a steering device for steering. In another embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2005Publication date: September 22, 2005Applicants: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Bruno Girouard, Berthold Fecteau, Jerome Wubbolts, Anne-Marie Dion
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Publication number: 20050205322Abstract: A frame assembly is described including a tunnel, an engine cradle disposed forward of the tunnel and connected thereto, and a sub-frame disposed forward of the engine cradle and connected thereto. A forward support assembly extends upwardly from the subframe. An upper column extends upwardly from the engine cradle to connect with the forward support assembly. A rear brace assembly extends upwardly from the tunnel to connect with the forward support assembly and the upper column. In one embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle. An endless track is operatively connected to the engine and disposed beneath the tunnel for propulsion. A pair of skis is operatively connected to a steering device for steering. In another embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2005Publication date: September 22, 2005Applicant: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Bruno Girouard, Berthold Fecteau, Jerome Wubbolts, Anne-Marie Dion
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Publication number: 20040129483Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, an engine supported on the frame, and straddle-type seat disposed on the frame. The frame includes tubular members that interconnect to create a strong, light, rigid frame assembly. A steering bracket is provided on the frame that allows for variable positioning of a steering shaft operatively connected to a handlebar mechanism to define a plurality of handlebar mechanism positions. The steering shaft has an offset portion that allows the steering shaft to remain spaced from an engine when the handlebar mechanism is moved to a position closer to the rear of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: Bruno Girouard, Berthold Fecteau, Anne-Marie Dion, Jerome Wubbolts
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Publication number: 20040035623Abstract: A three-wheel vehicle has two forward steered wheels, one rear powered wheel, and a straddle-type seat disposed between the forward and rear wheels. The vehicle's frame has interconnected tubular members that create a strong, light, rigid frame that can accommodate a high performance engine. The frame's components include upper spars, lower spars, rear suspension plates, a front suspension sub-frame, rear suspension braces, a pyramid-shaped upper support assembly, various cross braces, and a rear sub-frame, among other components. Two or more of the frame components may be integrally formed and removably connected to the other frame components to simplify assembly, maintenance, and replacement. The frame is designed to lower the center of gravity of the vehicle and rider so as to stabilize the vehicle. The front suspension sub-frame includes a longitudinal air passage that directs air into the engine compartment and around an oil cooler.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: Berthold Fecteau, Bruno Girouard, Alain Massicotte, Daniel Mercier, Anne-Marie Dion, Jerome Wubbolts
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Publication number: 20040035626Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, an engine supported on the frame, and straddle-type seat disposed on the frame. The frame includes tubular members that interconnect to create a strong, light, rigid frame assembly. A steering bracket is provided on the frame that allows for variable positioning of a steering shaft operatively connected to a handlebar mechanism to define a plurality of handlebar mechanism positions. The steering shaft has an offset portion that allows the steering shaft to remain spaced from an engine when the handlebar mechanism is moved to a position closer to the rear of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: Bruno Girouard, Berthold Fecteau, Anne-Marie Dion, Jerome Wubbolts
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Patent number: 6604594Abstract: An engine cradle adapted for receiving an engine includes a left side wall defining a C-shaped opening therein. The engine cradle also includes a right side wall, which is essentially a solid wall that provides a reflective surface for reflecting heat to the engine when contained within the engine cradle. The engine cradle also includes a front wall connected between forward portions of the left and right side walls. The engine cradle also includes a bottom panel and a rear panel connected between bottom portions of the front, left side, and right side walls.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Bombardier Inc.Inventors: Jérôme Wubbolts, Anne-Marie Dion
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Publication number: 20020129984Abstract: An engine cradle adapted for receiving an engine includes a left side wall defining a C-shaped opening therein. The engine cradle also includes a right side wall, which is essentially a solid wall that provides a reflective surface for reflecting heat to the engine when contained within the engine cradle. The engine cradle also includes a front wall connected between forward portions of the left and right side walls. The engine cradle also includes a bottom panel and a rear panel connected between bottom portions of the front, left side, and right side walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2002Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventors: Jerome Wubbolts, Anne-Marie Dion
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Publication number: 20020129983Abstract: An engine cradle adapted for receiving an engine includes a left side wall defining a C-shaped opening therein. The engine cradle also includes a right side wall, which is essentially a solid wall that provides a reflective surface for reflecting heat to the engine when contained within the engine cradle. The engine cradle also includes a front wall connected between forward portions of the left and right side walls. The engine cradle also includes a bottom panel and a rear panel connected between bottom portions of the front, left side, and right side walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2002Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventors: Jerome Wubbolts, Anne-Marie Dion
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Patent number: 6446744Abstract: An engine cradle adapted for receiving an engine includes a left side wall defining a C-shaped opening therein. The engine cradle also includes a right side wall, which is essentially a solid wall that provides a reflective surface for reflecting heat to the engine when contained within the engine cradle. The engine cradle also includes a front wall connected between forward portions of the left and right side walls. The engine cradle also includes a bottom panel and a rear panel connected between bottom portions of the front, left side, and right side walls.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2001Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Bombardier Inc.Inventors: Jerome Wubbolts, Bruno Girouard, Berthold Fecteau, Anne-Marie Dion
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Publication number: 20010040064Abstract: A frame assembly is described including a tunnel, an engine cradle disposed forward of the tunnel and connected thereto, and a sub-frame disposed forward of the engine cradle and connected thereto. A forward support assembly extends upwardly from the subframe. An upper column extends upwardly from the engine cradle to connect with the forward support assembly. A rear brace assembly extends upwardly from the tunnel to connect with the forward support assembly and the upper column. In one embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle. An endless track is operatively connected to the engine and disposed beneath the tunnel for propulsion. A pair of skis is operatively connected to a steering device for steering. In another embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2001Publication date: November 15, 2001Inventors: Bruno Girouard, Berthold Fecteau, Jerome Wubbolts, Anne-Marie Dion
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Publication number: 20010040063Abstract: An engine cradle adapted for receiving an engine includes a left side wall defining a C-shaped opening therein. The engine cradle also includes a right side wall, which is essentially a solid wall that provides a reflective surface for reflecting heat to the engine when contained within the engine cradle. The engine cradle also includes a front wall connected between forward portions of the left and right side walls. The engine cradle also includes a bottom panel and a rear panel connected between bottom portions of the front, left side, and right side walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2001Publication date: November 15, 2001Inventors: Jerome Wubbolts, Bruno Girouard, Berthold Fecteau, Anne-Marie Dion