Patents by Inventor Jeannot Belanger

Jeannot Belanger 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).

  • Publication number: 20080156548
    Abstract: An endless belt system for a vehicle having a negative trail steering geometry is provided. The endless belt system replaces the wheels that steer a vehicle, particularly an all-terrain vehicle, to provide increased steerability and floatation over soft terrain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicants: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC., SOUCY INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Bertrand Mallette, Jeannot Belanger, Robert Bessette
  • Patent number: 7377570
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) with an elongated wheelbase has a rear-mounted receptacle for receiving one of a plurality of interchangeable modular components, such as a passenger seat, a cargo container, a cargo rack, a flatbed or a workbench. The modular component has an electrical connection and a mechanical connector on an underside thereof which has hooks and posts for engaging, respectively, a transverse rod and sockets. A latching mechanism locks the modular component to the rear of the vehicle. Accordingly, the modular component is selectively releasable to easily and quickly interchange one modular component with another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Jeannot Belanger, Auger Guillaume, Mathieu Audet
  • Publication number: 20070187118
    Abstract: A vehicle implement attachment assembly has a frame, a spring loaded stand assembly, a first portion of a lock at one end of the frame, and a utility attachment at the other end of the frame. The stand assembly supports the end of the frame having the first portion of the lock thereon, such that the first portion of the lock at least as high as a second portion of the lock located on a vehicle. When the vehicle is moved towards the vehicle implement, it pushes down on the end of the frame having the first portion of the lock thereon to properly align the first and second portions of the lock so that they can be engaged. The lock is then locked and the vehicle implement can be used with the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventor: Jeannot Belanger
  • Publication number: 20040239088
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) with an elongated wheelbase has a rear-mounted receptacle for receiving one of a plurality of interchangeable modular components, such as a passenger seat, a cargo container, a cargo rack, a flatbed or a workbench. The modular component has an electrical connection and a mechanical connector on an underside thereof which has hooks and posts for engaging, respectively, a transverse rod and sockets. A latching mechanism locks the modular component to the rear of the vehicle. Accordingly, the modular component is selectively releasable to easily and quickly interchange one modular component with another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Pierre Rondeau, Jeannot Belanger, Auger Guillaume, Mathieu Audet