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).

  • Patent number: 8172310
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Claude Gagnon, Daniel Nadeau, David Belzile, Stephane Sanschagrin
  • Publication number: 20120040320
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: Daniel A. Nadeau
  • Publication number: 20110049931
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Claude Gagnon, Daniel Nadeau, David Belzile, Stephane Sanschagrin
  • Patent number: 7543836
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Portelance, Daniel Nadeau, Eric Dube, Mathieu Audet, Jamie Ibbett
  • Patent number: 7488030
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Par Nado Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Nadeau
  • Publication number: 20080246300
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Martin PORTELANCE, Daniel NADEAU, Eric DUBE, Mathieu AUDET, Jamie IBBETT
  • Publication number: 20080211259
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel NADEAU
  • Patent number: 7404568
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Portelance, Daniel Nadeau, Eric Dube, Mathieu Audet, Jamie Ibbett
  • 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: 7018252
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: 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
  • 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
  • Patent number: D514056
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Par Nado Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Nadeau