Patents by Inventor Daniel A. Nadeau
Daniel A. Nadeau 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: 8172310Abstract: An off-road vehicle has a frame, at least four wheels, each including a tire, a seat, a steering assembly, an engine, and a cargo box (28, 50) pivotally mounted to the frame rearwardly of the seat. The cargo box includes a cargo box body (52) having a front wall (54), a pair of side walls (56) extending from the front wall, a first floor (58) connected to a lower end of the front and the pair of side walls, and an at least partially opened rear side. A second floor (72) is supported inside the cargo box body above the first floor. At least one tailgate (68) selectively closes the at least partially opened rear side.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Claude Gagnon, Daniel Nadeau, David Belzile, Stephane Sanschagrin
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Publication number: 20120040320Abstract: An injection simulation device and methods thereof is provided. The device includes an elongated handle having a first end and a second end, wherein the elongated handle has a sidewall with an interior surface defining an interior space, wherein the interior space is completely empty. An end portion is integral with the sidewall and positioned at the first end of the elongated handle, the end portion enclosing the first end of the elongated handle. A first attachment structure is integral with the second end of the elongated handle. A hollow needle is connected to a hub having an end point, wherein the end point has a second attachment structure engagable with the first attachment structure to connect the hub to the second end of the elongated handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventor: Daniel A. Nadeau
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Publication number: 20110049931Abstract: An off-road vehicle has a frame, at least four wheels, each including a tire, a seat, a steering assembly, an engine, and a cargo box (28, 50) pivotally mounted to the frame rearwardly of the seat. The cargo box includes a cargo box body (52) having a front wall (54), a pair of side walls (56) extending from the front wall, a first floor (58) connected to a lower end of the front and the pair of side walls, and an at least partially opened rear side. A second floor (72) is supported inside the cargo box body above the first floor. At least one tailgate (68) selectively closes the at least partially opened rear side.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Claude Gagnon, Daniel Nadeau, David Belzile, Stephane Sanschagrin
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Patent number: 7543836Abstract: A two-seater all-terrain vehicle (ATV) has straddle-type driver and rear passenger seats, and a pair of movable rear footrests to support the feet of a rear passenger. The rear footrests pivot from a stowed non-supporting position to a supporting position. When folded into the non-supporting position, the rear footrests become substantially flush with side paneling of the vehicle. The all-terrain vehicle may further include a pair of vertical and horizontal adjustment mechanisms for independently vertically adjusting each of the rear passenger footrests so that passengers of varying height can be comfortably accommodated on the rear seat. A cargo space is provided under the passenger's footrest, the cargo space being enlarged when the passenger's footrests are in the stowed position. Restraints and other holding mechanisms are also provided. The flip-down adjustable rear footrests may be used on other types of straddle-type recreational vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Martin Portelance, Daniel Nadeau, Eric Dube, Mathieu Audet, Jamie Ibbett
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Patent number: 7488030Abstract: The teardrop travel trailer has an airfoil shape with a leading edge region at the front, a trailing edge region at the rear, two relatively flat opposite sides, and a superior surface extending from the leading edge region to the trailing edge region, the superior surface being deployable into a roof by pivoting around a transversal axis located along the leading edge region.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Par Nado Inc.Inventor: Daniel Nadeau
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Publication number: 20080246300Abstract: A two-seater all-terrain vehicle (ATV) has straddle-type driver and rear passenger seats, and a pair of movable rear footrests to support the feet of a rear passenger. The rear footrests pivot from a stowed non-supporting position to a supporting position. When folded into the non-supporting position, the rear footrests become substantially flush with side paneling of the vehicle. The all-terrain vehicle may further include a pair of vertical and horizontal adjustment mechanisms for independently vertically adjusting each of the rear passenger footrests so that passengers of varying height can be comfortably accommodated on the rear seat. A cargo space is provided under the passenger's footrest, the cargo space being enlarged when the passenger's footrests are in the stowed position. Restraints and other holding mechanisms are also provided. The flip-down adjustable rear footrests may be used on other types of straddle-type recreational vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Martin PORTELANCE, Daniel NADEAU, Eric DUBE, Mathieu AUDET, Jamie IBBETT
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Publication number: 20080211259Abstract: The teardrop travel trailer has an airfoil shape with a leading edge region at the front, a trailing edge region at the rear, two relatively flat opposite sides, and a superior surface extending from the leading edge region to the trailing edge region, the superior surface being deployable into a roof by pivoting around a transversal axis located along the leading edge region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventor: Daniel NADEAU
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Patent number: 7404568Abstract: A two-seater all-terrain vehicle (ATV) has straddle-type driver and rear passenger seats, and a pair of movable rear footrests to support the feet of a rear passenger. The rear footrests pivot from a stowed non-supporting position to a supporting position. When folded into the non-supporting position, the rear footrests become substantially flush with side paneling of the vehicle. The all-terrain vehicle may further include a pair of vertical and horizontal adjustment mechanisms for independently vertically adjusting each of the rear passenger footrests so that passengers of varying height can be comfortably accommodated on the rear seat. A cargo space is provided under the passenger's footrest, the cargo space being enlarged when the passenger's footrests are in the stowed position. Restraints and other holding mechanisms are also provided. The flip-down adjustable rear footrests may be used on other types of straddle-type recreational vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2005Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Martin Portelance, Daniel Nadeau, Eric Dube, Mathieu Audet, Jamie Ibbett
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Patent number: 7121371Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 26, 2003Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
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Patent number: 7018252Abstract: A watercraft includes a watercraft control mechanism that is capable of steering, decelerating, and/or trimming a watercraft without causing the stern to elevate and the bow to dive; steers or assists steering in off-power situations; steers, trims and/or decelerates a watercraft, or assists in steering, trimming, and/or decelerating a watercraft that can be stowed or retracted to minimize hydrodynamic drag at high speeds; steers, trims and/or decelerates a watercraft, or assists in steering, trimming, and/or decelerating a watercraft that does not become clogged or jammed by seaweed or flotsam or foreign objects floating in the water; and decelerates or assists in decelerating a watercraft in a smooth and stable manner when the watercraft is travelling at high speeds.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2002Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Richard Simard, Normand Beauregard, Yves Berthiaume, Robert Bourret, Jean Daunais, Daniel Nadeau, Martin Pelletier, Gilles Pesant, Sam Spade, Martin Talbot
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Patent number: 6968917Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 13, 2002Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
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Publication number: 20050247506Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Applicant: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
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Publication number: 20040134707Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
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Publication number: 20040135342Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
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Publication number: 20040129485Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
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Publication number: 20040129484Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
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Publication number: 20040112668Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
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Publication number: 20040112658Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
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Publication number: 20040113389Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Claude Gagnon, Martin Portelance, Eric Dube, Martin Gagne, Daniel Nadeau, Charles Bombardier
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Patent number: D514056Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2005Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Par Nado Inc.Inventor: Daniel Nadeau