Patents by Inventor Bruno Bedard

Bruno Bedard 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).

  • Patent number: 9108531
    Abstract: A straddle-type tracked vehicle comprises a frame and a foot board pivotally connected to the frame. A retainer selectively prevents the foot board from pivoting with respect to the frame. An actuator, operatively connected to at least one operative system of the vehicle, has a pedal disposed at least in part vertically above the foot board. In a first state of the retainer, the foot board is fixed in a default position by the retainer. The pedal is movable between a first position and a second position. The second position is vertically below the first position and vertically above the default position of the foot board. In a second state of the retainer, the foot board pivots such that at least a front of the foot board is at a position vertically below the default position. The pedal is movable to a third position vertically below the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Dany Marois, Yannick Bourque, Bruno Girouard, Bruno Bedard
  • Publication number: 20140131131
    Abstract: A straddle-type tracked vehicle comprises a frame and a foot board pivotally connected to the frame. A retainer selectively prevents the foot board from pivoting with respect to the frame. An actuator, operatively connected to at least one operative system of the vehicle, has a pedal disposed at least in part vertically above the foot board. In a first state of the retainer, the foot board is fixed in a default position by the retainer. The pedal is movable between a first position and a second position. The second position is vertically below the first position and vertically above the default position of the foot board. In a second state of the retainer, the foot board pivots such that at least a front of the foot board is at a position vertically below the default position. The pedal is movable to a third position vertically below the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Dany Marois, Yannick Bourque, Bruno Girouard, Bruno Bedard
  • Publication number: 20120205174
    Abstract: An three-wheel vehicle including a modular front structure having a storage compartment therein. The modular front structure is adapted to be mounted onto the chassis of the three-wheel vehicle and to support bodywork elements thereby providing ease of assembly of the vehicle and ease of disassembly for packaging the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Bruno BEDARD, Dany DUVAL
  • Publication number: 20110168473
    Abstract: An three-wheel vehicle including a modular front structure having a storage compartment therein. The modular front structure is adapted to be mounted onto the chassis of the three-wheel vehicle and to support bodywork elements thereby providing ease of assembly of the vehicle and ease of disassembly for packaging the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Bruno BEDARD, Dany DUVAL
  • Publication number: 20100263956
    Abstract: An three-wheel vehicle including a modular front structure having a storage compartment therein. The modular front structure is adapted to be mounted onto the chassis of the three-wheel vehicle and to support bodywork elements thereby providing ease of assembly of the vehicle and ease of disassembly for packaging the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Bruno BEDARD, Dany DUVAL
  • Publication number: 20090321169
    Abstract: An three-wheel vehicle including a modular front structure having a storage compartment therein. The modular front structure is adapted to be mounted onto the chassis of the three-wheel vehicle and to support bodywork elements thereby providing ease of assembly of the vehicle and ease of disassembly for packaging the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Bruno BEDARD, Dany DUVAL
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20080023242
    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: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Lachapelle, Bruno Bedard, Dany Duval
  • Publication number: 20070256882
    Abstract: An three-wheel vehicle including a modular front structure having a storage compartment therein. The modular front structure is adapted to be mounted onto the chassis of the three-wheel vehicle and to support bodywork elements thereby providing ease of assembly of the vehicle and ease of disassembly for packaging the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Bruno Bedard, Dany Duval