Patents by Inventor Jerome DEMERS
Jerome DEMERS 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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Publication number: 20220304413Abstract: A helmet has a helmet shell and a visor pivotally connected to the helmet shell. First and second helmet electrical contacts are attached at both sides of the helmet and are adapted for electrically connecting to an electrical power source. First and second visor electrical contacts are attached to each side of the visor. The first and second visor electrical contacts are in contact with the first and second helmet electrical contacts respectively, at at least one position of the pivoting visor. First and second electrical wires are electrically connected to the first and second visor electrical contacts respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Gregory DUTOUR, Jerome DEMERS, Antoine TAZBAZ
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Patent number: 11382379Abstract: A helmet has a helmet shell and a visor pivotally connected to the helmet shell. The helmet further has an electrical device attached to one of the visor and the helmet shell. First and second helmet electrical contacts are attached at both sides of the helmet and are adapted for electrically connecting to an electrical power source. First and second visor electrical contacts are attached to each side of the visor and are electrically connected to the electrical device. The first and second visor electrical contacts are pivotally connected to the helmet shell about first and second pivot axes respectively. The first and second visor electrical contacts are in contact with the first and second helmet electrical contacts respectively, at at least one position of the pivoting visor.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Gregory Dutour, Jerome Demers, Antoine Tazbaz
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Patent number: 11266198Abstract: A helmet has a helmet shell, a visor connected to the helmet shell, an electrical device attached to at least one of the helmet shell and the visor, and an electrical connector assembly. The electrical connector assembly has a flexible member having a first end magnetically connected to the helmet shell, which is electrically connected to the electrical device. The electrical connector assembly also has a connector connected to a second end of the flexible cord that is electrically connected to the electrical device via the flexible cord. The connector is adapted to connect to a power source.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Jerome Demers, Gregory Dutour, Francois Chenevert
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Patent number: 11021119Abstract: A garment and tether system is presented. The system includes a garment and tether. The garment includes: a garment body, and at least one electrical element connected to the garment body. The tether includes: a first end and a second end, at least one electrical conductor operatively connected between the first and second ends, and an electrical contact at the second end. The tether is connected to the garment at the first end, the second end being removably connectable to a base disposed on a vehicle. The base is adapted to provide power to the at least one electrical conductor of the tether via the electrical contact. The at least one electrical element is provided power from the vehicle via the tether.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Alexandre Lecointre, Jerome Demers
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Publication number: 20200172026Abstract: A garment and tether system is presented. The system includes a garment and tether. The garment includes: a garment body, and at least one electrical element connected to the garment body. The tether includes: a first end and a second end, at least one electrical conductor operatively connected between the first and second ends, and an electrical contact at the second end. The tether is connected to the garment at the first end, the second end being removably connectable to a base disposed on a vehicle. The base is adapted to provide power to the at least one electrical conductor of the tether via the electrical contact. The at least one electrical element is provided power from the vehicle via the tether.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Alexandre LECOINTRE, Jerome DEMERS
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Patent number: 10596986Abstract: A tether system for providing power from a vehicle to a garment is presented. The system includes a tether having a first end and a second end, at least one electrical conductor operatively between the first and second ends, and an electrical contact at the second end, the tether being adapted for connecting to the garment at the first end; and a base adapted for mounting to the vehicle, the second end of the tether being selectively connected to the base, the base being adapted for selectively receiving the electrical contact and for providing power to the at least one electrical conductor of the tether via the electrical contact, the base, when mounted to the vehicle, being operative to stop propulsion of the vehicle when the tether is disconnected from the base.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Alexandre Lecointre, Jerome Demers
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Publication number: 20190365010Abstract: A helmet has a helmet shell and a visor pivotally connected to the helmet shell. The helmet further has an electrical device attached to one of the visor and the helmet shell. First and second helmet electrical contacts are attached at both sides of the helmet and are adapted for electrically connecting to an electrical power source. First and second visor electrical contacts are attached to each side of the visor and are electrically connected to the electrical device. The first and second visor electrical contacts are pivotally connected to the helmet shell about first and second pivot axes respectively. The first and second visor electrical contacts are in contact with the first and second helmet electrical contacts respectively, at at least one position of the pivoting visor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Gregory DUTOUR, Jerome DEMERS, Antoine TAZBAZ
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Publication number: 20190299882Abstract: A tether system for providing power from a vehicle to a garment is presented. The system includes a tether having a first end and a second end, at least one electrical conductor operatively between the first and second ends, and an electrical contact at the second end, the tether being adapted for connecting to the garment at the first end; and a base adapted for mounting to the vehicle, the second end of the tether being selectively connected to the base, the base being adapted for selectively receiving the electrical contact and for providing power to the at least one electrical conductor of the tether via the electrical contact, the base, when mounted to the vehicle, being operative to stop propulsion of the vehicle when the tether is disconnected from the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Alexandre LECOINTRE, Jerome DEMERS
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Patent number: 10413010Abstract: A helmet has a helmet shell and a visor pivotally connected to the helmet shell. The helmet further has an electrical device attached to the visor. First and second helmet electrical contacts are attached at both sides of the helmet and are adapted for electrically connecting to an electrical power source. First and second visor electrical contacts are attached to each side of the visor and are electrically connected to the electrical device. The first and second visor electrical contacts are pivotally connected to the helmet shell about first and second pivot axes passing through the first and second helmet electrical contacts respectively. The first and second visor electrical contacts are in contact with the first and second helmet electrical contacts respectively, at all positions of the pivoting visor.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Gregory Dutour, Jerome Demers, Antoine Tazbaz
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Publication number: 20190208836Abstract: A garment with electrical components is described. The garment comprises a garment body, a power management unit, at least one battery operatively connected to the power management unit, at least one electrical element operatively connected to the power management unit, the electrical element being connected to the at least one battery via the power management unit, and an electrical connection operatively connected to the power management unit for connecting the power management unit to a power supply external to the garment, the power management unit being operable to select between a distribution of power from at least the at least one electrical connection to at least one of the at least one electrical element and the at least one battery, and the at least one battery to the electrical element. A vehicle and garment system and a method for distributing power in a garment are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2017Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Jerome DEMERS, Alexandre LECOINTRE
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Publication number: 20170215509Abstract: A helmet has a helmet shell and a visor pivotally connected to the helmet shell. The helmet further has an electrical device attached to the visor. First and second helmet electrical contacts are attached at both sides of the helmet and are adapted for electrically connecting to an electrical power source. First and second visor electrical contacts are attached to each side of the visor and are electrically connected to the electrical device. The first and second visor electrical contacts are pivotally connected to the helmet shell about first and second pivot axes passing through the first and second helmet electrical contacts respectively. The first and second visor electrical contacts are in contact with the first and second helmet electrical contacts respectively, at all positions of the pivoting visor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Gregory DUTOUR, Jerome DEMERS, Antoine TAZBAZ
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Publication number: 20170215510Abstract: A helmet has a helmet shell, a visor connected to the helmet shell, an electrical device attached to at least one of the helmet shell and the visor, and an electrical connector assembly. The electrical connector assembly has a flexible member having a first end magnetically connected to the helmet shell, which is electrically connected to the electrical device. The electrical connector assembly also has a connector connected to a second end of the flexible cord that is electrically connected to the electrical device via the flexible cord. The connector is adapted to connect to a power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Jerome DEMERS, Gregory DUTOUR, Francois CHENEVERT