Patents by Inventor Frank Dube

Frank Dube 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).

  • METHOD FOR PLANNING AN AT LEAST PARTLY AUTOMATED DRIVING PROCESS BY MEANS OF A DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20240101154
    Abstract: Method for planning an at least partially automated driving process by means of a driver assistance system (2) of a vehicle (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2021
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: Continental Autonomous Mobility Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Edling, Daniel Dube
  • Off-road wheeled side-by-side vehicle
    Patent number: 9932073
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, a left and right front wheel, and a left and right rear wheel. A left front suspension operatively and a right front suspension operatively respectively operatively connect the left and right front wheels to the frame. A left and right rear suspension, respectively operatively connect the left and right rear wheels to the frame. At least one seat, connected to the frame and having a seat base, is disposed longitudinally rearward of the left and right front suspensions. An engine is operatively connected to at least one of the wheels. An air induction system fluidly, which includes an airbox, and a fuel tank fluidly communicate with the engine. The engine, the airbox and the fuel tank are disposed longitudinally forward of the rear suspensions and longitudinally rearward of the seat base of the at least one seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Frank Dube, Dominic Otis-Aubut
  • OFF-ROAD WHEELED SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20170029035
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, a left and right front wheel, and a left and right rear wheel. A left front suspension operatively and a right front suspension operatively respectively operatively connect the left and right front wheels to the frame. A left and right rear suspension, respectively operatively connect the left and right rear wheels to the frame. At least one seat, connected to the frame and having a seat base, is disposed longitudinally rearward of the left and right front suspensions. An engine is operatively connected to at least one of the wheels. An air induction system fluidly, which includes an airbox, and a fuel tank fluidly communicate with the engine. The engine, the airbox and the fuel tank are disposed longitudinally forward of the rear suspensions and longitudinally rearward of the seat base of the at least one seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Frank DUBE, Dominic OTIS-AUBUT
  • Fuel tank for an all-terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 7021664
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle with improved stability is provided. The all-terrain vehicle includes a frame that is substantially centered on a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle, an engine, a plurality of wheels that are attached to a front axle and a rear axle, a handle bar that is operatively connected to at least two of the wheels, and a straddle seat. A fuel tank is fluidly connected to the engine, and is disposed forward of the rear axle, substantially above a rear suspension pivot point, and below the seat, and is substantially centered on the longitudinal centerline, thereby improving the stability of the all-terrain vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Mercier, Vincent Morin, Frank Dube, Simon Carbonneau, Martin Talbot
  • Fuel tank for an all-terrain vehicle
    Publication number: 20040256853
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle with improved stability is provided. The all-terrain vehicle includes a frame that is substantially centered on a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle, an engine, a plurality of wheels that are attached to a front axle and a rear axle, a handle bar that is operatively connected to at least two of the wheels, and a straddle seat. A fuel tank is fluidly connected to the engine, and is disposed forward of the rear axle, substantially above a rear suspension pivot point, and below the seat, and is substantially centered on the longitudinal centerline, thereby improving the stability of the all-terrain vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Daniel Mercier, Vincent Morin, Frank Dube, Simon Carbonneau, Martin Talbot