Patents by Inventor Jean-Simon Lavallee

Jean-Simon Lavallee 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: 11364960
    Abstract: A vehicle comprises a chassis, a seat, a motor, an endless drive track, and a rear suspension assembly supporting the endless drive track. The rear suspension assembly includes a left slide and right slide rail, at least one rear suspension arm being operatively pivotally connected to one of the slide rails and the chassis, with at least one coupling block being connected thereto. A rear stopper is connected to one of the slide rails, the rear stopper being disposed within a range of motion of the at least one coupling block in a first position and being disposed out of the range of motion of the at least one coupling block in a second position. The vehicle includes a control cable and an actuator, the rear stopper moving between the first and second positions when moving the actuator between first and second actuator positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Simon Lavallee, Michel Bourassa
  • Patent number: 11235634
    Abstract: A vehicle comprises a chassis, a seat, an endless drive track, a rear suspension assembly with at least one slide rail and a substantially inextensible limiter strap extending between the chassis and the at least one slide rail, to limit separation between the at least one slide rail and the chassis. The strap holder is moveable between a first holder position and a second holder position, a position of the end of the limiter strap being different in the first strap holder position compared to the second strap holder position. A control cable is operatively connects the strap holder to a strap adjustment actuator. The strap adjustment actuator is disposed forward of the seat and is operable by a user during operation of the vehicle, the strap adjustment actuator being movable between first and second positions related to the positions of the strap holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Simon Lavallee, Michel Bourassa
  • Publication number: 20200016950
    Abstract: A vehicle comprises a chassis, a seat, an endless drive track, a rear suspension assembly with at least one slide rail and a substantially inextensible limiter strap extending between the chassis and the at least one slide rail, to limit separation between the at least one slide rail and the chassis. The strap holder is moveable between a first holder position and a second holder position, a position of the end of the limiter strap being different in the first strap holder position compared to the second strap holder position. A control cable is operatively connects the strap holder to a strap adjustment actuator. The strap adjustment actuator is disposed forward of the seat and is operable by a user during operation of the vehicle, the strap adjustment actuator being movable between first and second positions related to the positions of the strap holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Jean-Simon LAVALLEE, Michel BOURASSA
  • Publication number: 20190217906
    Abstract: A vehicle comprises a chassis, a seat, a motor, an endless drive track, and a rear suspension assembly supporting the endless drive track. The rear suspension assembly includes a left slide and right slide rail, at least one rear suspension arm being operatively pivotally connected to one of the slide rails and the chassis, with at least one coupling block being connected thereto. A rear stopper is connected to one of the slide rails, the rear stopper being disposed within a range of motion of the at least one coupling block in a first position and being disposed out of the range of motion of the at least one coupling block in a second position. The vehicle includes a control cable and an actuator, the rear stopper moving between the first and second positions when moving the actuator between first and second actuator positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Jean-Simon LAVALLEE, Michel BOURASSA
  • Patent number: 10293885
    Abstract: A tunnel guard for a tunnel of a snowmobile has first and second arms. Each arm has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portions of the first and second arms have first and second connection elements respectively for connecting the first end portions of the arms to an interior of the tunnel. At least one member extends from at least one of the arms and is connected to the at least one of the arms. The at least one member has a third connection element for connecting the at least one member to the interior of the tunnel. The third connection element is disposed at a position that is one of: laterally between the first and second arms, and laterally outward of the first and second arms. A snowmobile having a tunnel guard and a method for connecting a tunnel guard are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Sebastien Vezina, Jean-Simon Lavallee
  • Publication number: 20160152304
    Abstract: A tunnel guard for a tunnel of a snowmobile has first and second arms. Each arm has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portions of the first and second arms have first and second connection elements respectively for connecting the first end portions of the arms to an interior of the tunnel. At least one member extends from at least one of the arms and is connected to the at least one of the arms. The at least one member has a third connection element for connecting the at least one member to the interior of the tunnel. The third connection element is disposed at a position that is one of: laterally between the first and second arms, and laterally outward of the first and second arms. A snowmobile having a tunnel guard and a method for connecting a tunnel guard are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Sebastien VEZINA, Jean-Simon LAVALLEE
  • Patent number: 9180763
    Abstract: A cover for covering at least partially a vehicle comprises a cover body and at least two clips connected the cover body. Each of the at least two clips includes a first portion connected at least partially to the cover body. The first portion is adapted to bias the cover body toward the vehicle when the cover covers the vehicle. A second portion has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the first portion. The second portion is adapted to selectively connect to a first vehicle portion. A third portion has a first end and a second end. The third portion is adapted to selectively abut against a second vehicle portion. The first end of the third portion is connected to the second end of the second portion. The third portion is at an angle with respect to the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Eric Fournier, Jean-Simon Lavallee, Daniel Girard, Annie Leclerc
  • Publication number: 20140311637
    Abstract: A cover for covering at least partially a vehicle comprises a cover body and at least two clips connected the cover body. Each of the at least two clips includes a first portion connected at least partially to the cover body. The first portion is adapted to bias the cover body toward the vehicle when the cover covers the vehicle. A second portion has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the first portion. The second portion is adapted to selectively connect to a first vehicle portion. A third portion has a first end and a second end. The third portion is adapted to selectively abut against a second vehicle portion. The first end of the third portion is connected to the second end of the second portion. The third portion is at an angle with respect to the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Eric FOURNIER, Jean-Simon LAVALLEE, Daniel GIRARD, Annie Leclerc
  • Patent number: 8764097
    Abstract: A cover for covering at least partially a vehicle comprises a cover body and at least two clips connected the cover body. Each of the at least two clips includes a first portion connected at least partially to the cover body. The first portion is adapted to bias the cover body toward the vehicle when the cover covers the vehicle. A second portion has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the first portion. The second portion is adapted to selectively connect to a first vehicle portion. A third portion has a first end and a second end. The third portion is adapted to selectively abut against a second vehicle portion. The first end of the third portion is connected to the second end of the second portion. The third portion is at an angle with respect to the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Fournier, Jean-Simon Lavallee, Daniel Girard, Annie Leclerc
  • Publication number: 20120181814
    Abstract: A cover for covering at least partially a vehicle comprises a cover body and at least two clips connected the cover body. Each of the at least two clips includes a first portion connected at least partially to the cover body. The first portion is adapted to bias the cover body toward the vehicle when the cover covers the vehicle. A second portion has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the first portion. The second portion is adapted to selectively connect to a first vehicle portion. A third portion has a first end and a second end. The third portion is adapted to selectively abut against a second vehicle portion. The first end of the third portion is connected to the second end of the second portion. The third portion is at an angle with respect to the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Eric Fournier, Jean-Simon Lavallee, Daniel Girard, Annie Leclerc