Patents by Inventor Charles Bombardier

Charles Bombardier 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: 8301496
    Abstract: The present document describes a system and method for changing volume of traffic to a website. The system comprises: a user database and a promotional server in communication with each other. The user database comprises user accounts. Each account is associated with a user identification and is also for keeping track of benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventors: Hugues Courchesne, Charles Bombardier
  • Publication number: 20110047141
    Abstract: The present document describes a system and method for changing volume of traffic to a website. The system comprises: a user database and a promotional server in communication with each other. The user database comprises user accounts. Each account is associated with a user identification and is also for keeping track of benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Hugues Courchesne, M. Charles Bombardier
  • Publication number: 20110029407
    Abstract: The present description proposes a system and method for a commission-based network. More particularly, in a server allowing electronic communications thereto and therefrom, there is provided a method for implementing a commission-based network (COBANET) over the data communication network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Hugues Courchesne, Charles Bombardier
  • Publication number: 20090222356
    Abstract: There is described a method and system for submitting trade proposals. The method comprises, in a processing device accessible via a communication network: extracting a keyword from a quote request received via the communication network, from a remote server accessible on the communication network, the quote request initially entered by a buyer accessing digital content on the remote server; selecting a potential seller from multiple sellers, based on a comparison of the keyword with seller information associated with the multiple sellers; retrieving an address associated with the potential seller selected; sending a notification of the quote request to the address, over the communication network; creating a proposal submission entry upon the potential seller submitting a proposal in response to the quote request; and sending a notification of the proposal over the communication network, to the buyer, once the proposal submission entry has been created.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: HUGUES COURCHESNE, Charles Bombardier
  • Patent number: 7121371
    Abstract: An ATV is described with a frame and at least three wheels suspended from the frame. At least one of the wheels is a front wheel and at least one of the wheels is a rear wheel. The front wheel defines a front axis and the rear wheel defines a rear axis. A power unit drives at least one of the wheels on the frame. A straddle-type seat is provided with a main seat portion for a driver and a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main portion, for a passenger. A back rest is also provided for the secondary seat portion, the back rest having a back-supporting front surface positioned in front of the rear axis. At least one of the wheels is steered by a steering member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
  • Patent number: 6968917
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) includes a frame and a pair of front and rear wheels suspended from the frame. A straddle-type seat has a main portion and a secondary portion to accommodate a driver and a passenger. The wheelbase of the ATV is increased in length (compared to conventional ATVs) so as to increase stability and comfort for the driver, and/or to accommodate a passenger behind the driver. The passenger and secondary seat portion are disposed in front of the rear wheel axis and moved closer to the center of the wheelbase. Moreover, the combined center or gravity of the ATV, rider, and passenger is moved closer to the center of the wheelbase to improve stability, comfort and/or safety. The driver and passenger each have sufficient space to actively position themselves without significantly interfering with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
  • Publication number: 20050247506
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) includes a frame and a pair of front and rear wheels suspended from the frame. A straddle-type seat has a main portion and a secondary portion to accommodate a driver and a passenger. The wheelbase of the ATV is increased in length (compared to conventional ATVs) so as to increase stability and comfort for the driver, and/or to accommodate a passenger behind the driver. The passenger and secondary seat portion are disposed in front of the rear wheel axis and moved closer to the center of the wheelbase. Moreover, the combined center or gravity of the ATV, rider, and passenger is moved closer to the center of the wheelbase to improve stability, comfort and/or safety. The driver and passenger each have sufficient space to actively position themselves without significantly interfering with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
  • Publication number: 20040135342
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) includes a frame and a pair of front and rear wheels suspended from the frame. A straddle-type seat including a main portion and a secondary portion to accommodate a driver and a passenger. The wheelbase of the ATV is greater than 52 inches in length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
  • Publication number: 20040134707
    Abstract: An all terrain vehicle (“ATV”) with a frame and only four wheels suspended from the frame is disclosed. Two of the wheels are front wheels and two of the wheels are rear wheels. The front wheels define a front axis and the rear wheels define a rear axis. The front axis and the rear axis define a wheelbase of greater than 51 inches, and each wheel includes an ATV-type tire. The ATV has two shock absorbers connected to the frame. The shock absorbers are associated with the rear wheels. A power unit for driving at least one of the wheels is disposed on the frame. The ATV also has a straddle-type seat disposed on the frame, and handlebars for steering at least one of the wheels disposed on the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
  • Publication number: 20040129484
    Abstract: An ATV is described with a frame and at least three wheels suspended from the frame. At least one of the wheels is a front wheel and at least one of the wheels is a rear wheel. The front wheel defines a front axis and the rear wheel defines a rear axis. A power unit drives at least one of the wheels on the frame. A straddle-type seat is provided with a main seat portion for a driver and a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main portion, for a passenger. A back rest is also provided for the secondary seat portion, the back rest having a back-supporting front surface positioned in front of the rear axis. At least one of the wheels is steered by a steering member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
  • Publication number: 20040129485
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (“ATV”) includes a frame and at least three wheels suspended from the frame. At least one of the wheels is a front wheel and at least one of the wheels is a rear wheel. The front wheel defines a front axis and the rear wheel defines a rear axis. The front axis and the rear axis define a wheelbase of between 52 and 72 inches. A power unit drives at least one of the wheels. The ATV includes a straddle-type seat with a main seat portion for a driver and a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main portion, for a passenger. The ATV also has right and left footrests that each include a front footrest for the driver and a rear footrest for the passenger. A steering member steers at least one of the wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
  • Publication number: 20040112669
    Abstract: An all terrain vehicle (“ATV”) with a frame and at least three wheels suspended from the frame is disclosed. At least one of the wheels is a front wheel and at least one of the wheels is a rear wheel. The ATV has a power unit for driving at least one of the wheels disposed on the frame and a straddle-type seat disposed on the frame. The seat includes a main seat portion for a driver. The main seat portion has a rearward part. The seat also includes a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main seat portion, for a passenger. The secondary seat portion has a forward part that is laterally narrower than the rearward part of the main seat portion. The ATV also has a steering member for steering at least one of the wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
  • Publication number: 20040112668
    Abstract: An all terrain vehicle (“ATV”) with a frame and at least three wheels suspended from the frame is disclosed. At least one of the wheels is a front wheel and at least one of wheels is a rear wheel. The front wheel defines a front axis and the rear wheel defines a rear axis. The front axis and the rear axis define a wheelbase of 52 to 72 inches. The ATV has a power unit mounted on the frame for driving at least one of the wheels. A straddle-type seat supported by the frame includes a main seat portion for a driver and a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main portion, for a passenger. The ATV also has a steering member connected to the frame for steering at least one of the wheels, and at least one passenger grab handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
  • Publication number: 20040113389
    Abstract: The present invention provides an ATV with a frame and at least three wheels suspended from the frame. At least one of the wheels is a front wheel and at least one of the wheels is a rear wheel. The front wheel defines a front wheel axis and the rear wheel defining a rear axis. The ATV has a power unit for driving at least one of the wheels and a straddle-type seat, including a main seat portion for a driver and a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main portion, for a passenger. A steering member is connected to the frame for steering at least one of the wheels. The secondary seat portion has a secondary supporting range with a center that is disposed in front of the rear axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
  • Publication number: 20040112658
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) includes a frame and a pair of front and rear wheels suspended from the frame. A straddle-type seat has a main portion and a secondary portion to accomodate a driver and a passenger. The straddle-type seat is constructed and arranged such that, in use, a center of gravity of the passenger sitting in a standard riding position on the secondary seat portion is disposed in front of the axis of the rear wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
  • Publication number: 20040108159
    Abstract: An all terrain vehicle (“ATV”) with a frame and two front wheels and two rear wheels suspended from the frame is disclosed. The front wheels define a front axis and the rear wheels define a rear axis. The front axis and the rear axis define a wheelbase between 52 to 72 inches. The ATV has a straddle-type seat supported by the frame with a main seat portion for a driver and a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main portion, for a passenger. The straddle-type seat is constructed and arranged such that, in use, a combined center of gravity of the ATV, with the driver sitting in a standard riding position on the main seat portion and the passenger sitting in a standard riding position on the secondary seat portion, is disposed in front of the rear axis by at least 22 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
  • Publication number: 20040108158
    Abstract: An all terrain vehicle (“ATV”) with a frame and at least three wheels suspended from the frame is disclosed. At least one of the wheels is a front wheel and at least one of the wheels is a rear wheel. The front wheel defines a front axis and the rear wheel defines a rear axis. The ATV has a power unit for driving at least one of the wheels disposed on the frame and a straddle-type seat disposed on the frame. The seat has a main seat portion for a driver and a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main portion, for a passenger. The ATV also has a rear rack, a majority of which is rearward of a rearward end of the secondary seat portion, and a steering member for steering at least one of the wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
  • Patent number: 6705680
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) includes various storage compartments so that the weight loaded onto the vehicle may be evenly distributed between the front and rear suspension of the ATV. The ATV is capable of hauling a variety of loads over various terrains. The ATV contains a rear storage compartment, at least two side storage compartments, a front storage compartment, and a front rack to enable the rider to carry or attach a wide variety of loads onto the ATV without causing the vehicle to overturn or flip up due to the additional weight. Additionally, the ATV may also include a tree guard positioned on each side of the ATV to protect the rear storage and side compartments and to prevent cargo on the rear storage compartment from being dislodged by trees that might protrude into the rider's path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Bombardier
    Inventor: Charles Bombardier
  • Patent number: 6659566
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) includes various storage compartments so that the weight loaded onto the vehicle may be evenly distributed between the front and rear suspension of the ATV. The ATV is capable of hauling a variety of loads over various terrains. The ATV contains a rear storage compartment, at least two side storage compartments, a front storage compartment, and a front rack to enable the rider to carry or attach a wide variety of loads onto the ATV without causing the vehicle to overturn or flip up due to the additional weight. Additionally, the ATV may also include a tree guard positioned on each side of the ATV to protect the rear storage and side compartments and to prevent cargo on the rear storage compartment from being dislodged by trees that might protrude into the rider's path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Bombardier Inc.
    Inventor: Charles Bombardier
  • Publication number: 20020179358
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) includes various storage compartments so that the weight loaded onto the vehicle may be evenly distributed between the front and rear suspension of the ATV. The ATV is capable of hauling a variety of loads over various terrains. The ATV contains a rear storage compartment, at least two side storage compartments, a front storage compartment, and a front rack to enable the rider to carry or attach a wide variety of loads onto the ATV without causing the vehicle to overturn or flip up due to the additional weight. Additionally, the ATV may also include a tree guard positioned on each side of the ATV to protect the rear storage and side compartments and to prevent cargo on the rear storage compartment from being dislodged by trees that might protrude into the rider's path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Charles Bombardier