Patents by Inventor Bertrand Mallette
Bertrand Mallette 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: 11518453Abstract: A snowmobile has a rear suspension assembly including at least one slide rail, a plurality of idler wheels, a front suspension arm having first upper and lower ends, and a rear suspension arm having second upper and lower ends. The first upper end is connected to a tunnel of the snowmobile. The first lower end is selectively connected to the at least one slide rail. The first lower end is connectable to the at least one slide rail at first and second positions. The first position of the first lower end is vertically higher from a bottom surface of the at least one slide rail than the second position of the first lower end. The second upper end is connected to the tunnel.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Bertrand Mallette, Jerome Chapdelaine
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Patent number: 11346456Abstract: A valve assembly for use in an actuation assembly, with the actuation assembly including an actuation housing, includes a valve support adapted to be coupled to the actuation housing. The valve support has a body portion defining a plurality of solenoid bores. The valve assembly also includes a plurality of solenoids with each one of the plurality of solenoids disposed within a corresponding one of the plurality of solenoid bores and directly mounted to the valve support for controlling a flow of fluid. The valve assembly further includes an electrical power distribution device at least partially coupled to the valve support and connected to each of the plurality of solenoids. The valve assembly also includes a tray coupled to the body portion of the valve support to support a portion of the electrical power distribution device.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: KA Group AGInventors: Vincent Kehl, Bertrand Mallette, Simon Riverin-Gaudreau, Rémi Tétreault, Bryan McKenzie
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Patent number: 11168999Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses relating to error detection in contactless position sensing are provided. An actuator moves a device between a plurality of predetermined positions. The device is contactlessly detected with a sensor when the device is connected to the actuator. The predetermined position of the device is determined with a controller based on contactless detection of the device by the sensor when the device is connected to the actuator. The device is controlled to become undetectable by the sensor when the device disconnects from the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Kongsberg Inc.Inventors: William DeShaies, Rémi Tétreault, Bertrand Mallette
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Publication number: 20210163086Abstract: A snowmobile has a rear suspension assembly including at least one slide rail, a plurality of idler wheels, a front suspension arm having first upper and lower ends, and a rear suspension arm having second upper and lower ends. The first upper end is connected to a tunnel of the snowmobile. The first lower end is selectively connected to the at least one slide rail. The first lower end is connectable to the at least one slide rail at first and second positions. The first position of the first lower end is vertically higher from a bottom surface of the at least one slide rail than the second position of the first lower end. The second upper end is connected to the tunnel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Bertrand MALLETTE, Jerome CHAPDELAINE
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Publication number: 20200340594Abstract: A valve assembly for use in an actuation assembly, with the actuation assembly including an actuation housing, includes a valve support adapted to be coupled to the actuation housing. The valve support has a body portion defining a plurality of solenoid bores. The valve assembly also includes a plurality of solenoids with each one of the plurality of solenoids disposed within a corresponding one of the plurality of solenoid bores and directly mounted to the valve support for controlling a flow of fluid. The valve assembly further includes an electrical power distribution device at least partially coupled to the valve support and connected to each of the plurality of solenoids. The valve assembly also includes a tray coupled to the body portion of the valve support to support a portion of the electrical power distribution device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2018Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: KA Group AGInventors: Vincent Kehl, Bertrand Mallette, Simon Riverin-Gaudreau, Rémi Tétreault, Bryan McKenzie
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Patent number: 10435059Abstract: Snowmobile having a suspension assembly comprising an upper A-arm, a lower A-arm, and a ski leg. The ski leg is pivotably connected to the upper A-arm via an upper A-arm connector and to the lower A-arm via a lower A-arm connector and is pivotable about a kingpin axis. A ski is connected to the ski leg via a ski connector. The upper A-arm connector, the lower A-arm connector and the ski connector are positioned one with respect to the others such that the kingpin axis is behind the ski connector at a level of the ski connector when the ski is viewed from the side.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Bertrand Mallette, Pascal Gagnon, Nicolas Bedard
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Publication number: 20190234759Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses relating to error detection in contactless position sensing are provided. An actuator moves a device between a plurality of predetermined positions. The device is contactlessly detected with a sensor when the device is connected to the actuator. The predetermined position of the device is determined with a controller based on contactless detection of the device by the sensor when the device is connected to the actuator. The device is controlled to become undetectable by the sensor when the device disconnects from the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: Kongsberg Inc.Inventors: William DeShaies, Rémi Tétreault, Bertrand Mallette
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Publication number: 20180141580Abstract: Snowmobile having a suspension assembly comprising an upper A-arm, a lower A-arm, and a ski leg. The ski leg is pivotably connected to the upper A-arm via an upper A-arm connector and to the lower A-arm via a lower A-arm connector and is pivotable about a kingpin axis. A ski is connected to the ski leg via a ski connector. The upper A-arm connector, the lower A-arm connector and the ski connector are positioned one with respect to the others such that the kingpin axis is behind the ski connector at a level of the ski connector when the ski is viewed from the side.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2016Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Bertrand MALLETTE, Pascal GAGNON, Nicolas BEDARD
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Patent number: 9944306Abstract: A snowmobile ski runner has a flat ski runner body. The flat ski runner body has a generally uniform width, a front flat wall at a front thereof, and a rear flat wall at a rear thereof. The front and rear flat walls are parallel to each other. A snowmobile ski assembly having the ski runner and a snowmobile having the snowmobile ski assembly are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Felix-Antoine Laurence, Melanie Desjarlais, Luc DuFort, Bertrand Mallette
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Patent number: 9499189Abstract: A snowmobile ski assembly has a ski defining a slot, a ski runner disposed in the slot and being translatable in the slot between a first position and a second position, and a runner adjustment assembly connected to the ski runner. The runner adjustment assembly selectively translates the ski runner between the first and second positions. A snowmobile having the snowmobile ski assembly and a ski runner are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Felix-Antoine Laurence, Melanie Desjarlais, Luc Dufort, Bertrand Mallette
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Publication number: 20150314799Abstract: A snowmobile ski assembly has a ski defining a slot, a ski runner disposed in the slot and being translatable in the slot between a first position and a second position, and a runner adjustment assembly connected to the ski runner. The runner adjustment assembly selectively translates the ski runner between the first and second positions. A snowmobile having the snowmobile ski assembly and a ski runner are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Felix-Antoine LAURENCE, Melanie DESJARLAIS, Luc DUFORT, Bertrand MALLETTE
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Publication number: 20150314800Abstract: A snowmobile ski runner has a flat ski runner body. The flat ski runner body has a generally uniform width, a front flat wall at a front thereof, and a rear flat wall at a rear thereof. The front and rear flat walls are parallel to each other. A snowmobile ski assembly having the ski runner and a snowmobile having the snowmobile ski assembly are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Felix-Antoine LAURENCE, Melanie DESJARLAIS, Luc DUFORT, Bertrand MALLETTE
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Patent number: 9114852Abstract: A suspension assembly for a snowmobile comprises first and second suspension arms pivotally connected to a chassis and to a rail, and extending forwardly and upwardly from the rail. A bracket arm is fixedly connected to the first suspension arm. A link is pivotally connected to the bracket arm. A first shock absorber is pivotally connected to the first suspension arm and to the rail. The lower end of the first shock absorber is disposed forwardly of the lower end of the first suspension arm. A second shock absorber is pivotally connected to the link and to second suspension arm. The lower end of the second shock absorber is disposed rearwardly of the lower end of the first shock absorber. A tie rod is pivotally connected to the link, and to the second suspension arm. A snowmobile having such suspension system is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Berthold Fecteau, Sebastien Thibault, Bertrand Mallette
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Patent number: 9090297Abstract: A tracked vehicle has a chassis including a tunnel. An engine is connected to the chassis. An endless drive track is disposed below the tunnel and operatively connected to the engine. A suspension assembly supports and tensions the endless drive track. The suspension assembly has a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction. The suspension assembly includes a rail engaging the endless drive track. The rail extends in the longitudinal direction. A suspension arm has an upper end pivotally connected to the chassis about a first lateral axis, and a lower end pivotally connected to the rail about a second lateral axis. At least one shock absorber is connected between the chassis and the rail for biasing the rail away from the chassis. The chassis is pivotally connected to the rail via the suspension assembly about a longitudinally extending axis. A suspension assembly is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventor: Bertrand Mallette
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Patent number: 9073604Abstract: A suspension system for a snowmobile has a rail for engagement with an endless drive track, and first and second suspension arms having upper ends adapted for pivotally connecting to the chassis and lower ends pivotally connected to the rail. The upper end the second suspension arm includes a shaft. A first shock absorber is operatively pivotally connected between the first suspension arm and the rail. A second shock absorber is operatively pivotally connected between the rail and the second suspension arm. Left and right brackets are connected to the shaft on either side of the second shock absorber. The shaft has a bent portion between the left and right brackets.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Bertrand Mallette, Berthold Fecteau, Sebastien Thibault
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Patent number: 8881856Abstract: A suspension system for a snowmobile comprises first and second suspension arms pivotally connected to a chassis and to a rail, and extending forwardly and upwardly from the rail. A bracket arm is fixedly connected to the first suspension arm. A link is pivotally connected to the bracket arm. A first shock absorber is pivotally connected to the first suspension arm and to the rail. The lower end of the first shock absorber is disposed forwardly of the lower end of the first suspension arm. A second shock absorber is pivotally connected to the link and to second suspension arm. The lower end of the second shock absorber is disposed rearwardly of the lower end of the first shock absorber. A tie rod is pivotally connected to the link, and to the second suspension arm. A snowmobile having such suspension system is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Berthold Fecteau, Sebastien Thibault, Bertrand Mallette
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Patent number: D818395Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Felix-Antoine Laurence, Melanie Desjarlais, Luc Dufort, Bertrand Mallette
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Patent number: RE47113Abstract: A tracked vehicle has a chassis including a tunnel. An engine is connected to the chassis. An endless drive track is disposed below the tunnel and operatively connected to the engine. A suspension assembly supports and tensions the endless drive track. The suspension assembly has a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction. The suspension assembly includes a rail engaging the endless drive track. The rail extends in the longitudinal direction. A suspension arm has an upper end pivotally connected to the chassis about a first lateral axis, and a lower end pivotally connected to the rail about a second lateral axis. At least one shock absorber is connected between the chassis and the rail for biasing the rail away from the chassis. The chassis is pivotally connected to the rail via the suspension assembly about a longitudinally extending axis. A suspension assembly is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventor: Bertrand Mallette
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Patent number: D834995Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Felix-Antoine Laurence, Melanie Desjarlais, Luc Dufort, Bertrand Mallette
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Patent number: D840266Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Felix-Antoine Laurence, Melanie Desjarlais, Luc Dufort, Bertrand Mallette