Patents by Inventor Marc-André L'Heureux

Marc-André L'Heureux 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: 11866128
    Abstract: A barrier accessory device for a watercraft includes: an accessory connection base configured for having at least one accessory removably connected thereto; a first rail connector connected to the accessory connection base at a first end portion thereof, the first rail connector having a slot-engaging member configured to be inserted into a slot defined in one of an upper rail and a lower rail of a barrier structure of the watercraft; and a second rail connector connected to the accessory connection base at a second end portion thereof opposite the first end portion, the second rail connector having a locking assembly configured to be selectively locked onto an other one of the upper rail and the lower rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Marc-Andre L'Heureux, Patrick Grondin, Karl Dery St-Cyr, Abdelkarim Meskine
  • Publication number: 20230242222
    Abstract: A board holder for storing a marine board includes: a body extending in a length direction, the body having a board support for receiving and supporting a first lateral side of the marine board; a first strap fixed to the body at or near the board support; a first fastener adjustably fixed to the first strap; a second strap fixed to the body at: a first location spaced from the board support in the length direction; and a second location disposed between the first location and the board support; and a second fastener freely movable along the second strap, the second fastener being configured to be complementarily mated with the first fastener. When the fasteners are mated with one another, the second strap is positioned to at least partly wrap about the second lateral side of the marine board to secure the marine board in place on the board holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventor: Marc-Andre L'HEUREUX
  • Publication number: 20220234691
    Abstract: A tow attachment for a watercraft is disclosed. The tow attachment is configured to attach a tow rope to the watercraft, and has a first part and a second part that is connected to the first part by a connecting portion. The first part is configured for rigid connection to the watercraft, and the second part is configured to attach to the tow rope. The second part disconnects from the first part about the connecting portion in response to the tow rope applying a load above a predetermined load to the second part. A tow pylon assembly having a tow pylon and the tow attachment connected to the tow pylon is also disclosed. A watercraft with the tow attachment and a watercraft with the tow pylon assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Marc-Andre L'HEUREUX, Abdelkarim MESKINE, Alexandre BOUCHARD
  • Publication number: 20220227461
    Abstract: A barrier accessory device for a watercraft includes: an accessory connection base configured for having at least one accessory removably connected thereto; a first rail connector connected to the accessory connection base at a first end portion thereof, the first rail connector having a slot-engaging member configured to be inserted into a slot defined in one of an upper rail and a lower rail of a barrier structure of the watercraft; and a second rail connector connected to the accessory connection base at a second end portion thereof opposite the first end portion, the second rail connector having a locking assembly configured to be selectively locked onto an other one of the upper rail and the lower rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Marc-Andre L'HEUREUX, Patrick GRONDIN, Karl DERY ST-CYR, Abdelkarim MESKINE
  • Patent number: 11187372
    Abstract: The back wall for a web material dispenser having first and second web material support arms configured to support a web material supply. The back wall includes a fastening portion configured to mount the back wall to a supporting surface; a first support arm portion for the first web material support arm to be mounted thereto; and a weakness-providing junction at least partially circumscribing the first support arm portion from the fastening portion for the first support arm portion to be tiltable with respect to the fastening portion. Also, a web material dispenser including such a back wall and a method for securing a web material dispenser to a supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: CASCADES CANADA ULC
    Inventors: Richard Paré, Antoine Dallaire, Marc-André L'Heureux
  • Publication number: 20200096154
    Abstract: The back wall for a web material dispenser having first and second web material support arms configured to support a web material supply. The back wall includes a fastening portion configured to mount the back wall to a supporting surface; a first support arm portion for the first web material support arm to be mounted thereto; and a weakness-providing junction at least partially circumscribing the first support arm portion from the fastening portion for the first support arm portion to be tiltable with respect to the fastening portion. Also, a web material dispenser including such a back wall and a method for securing a web material dispenser to a supporting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Paré, Antoine Dallaire, Marc-André L'Heureux