Patents by Inventor Marc-Andre L'HEUREUX

Marc-Andre 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).

  • Publication number: 20250136255
    Abstract: A fender for a watercraft having a watercraft body. The watercraft body defines an aperture. The fender has: a fender body; an anchor distinct from the fender body, the anchor being configured to be inserted in the aperture defined in the watercraft body and for selectively connecting the fender to the watercraft body; and a link distinct from the fender body and from the anchor, the link connecting the fender body to the anchor. The fender body is made from a flexible material. The anchor is made from a rigid material. The link is made from a resilient material. A watercraft having the fender is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Marc-Andre L'HEUREUX, Abdelkarim MESKINE, Mathieu HAMEL-GAGNON
  • Publication number: 20250136017
    Abstract: An accessory holder for connecting an accessory to a support has an anchor being configured to be inserted in an aperture defined in the support and for selectively connecting the accessory holder to the support; an accessory connector connected to the anchor; and an accessory lock operatively connected to the anchor. The accessory connector being rotatable about a rotation axis. The accessory connector is configured for connecting to the accessory. With the accessory lock being locked, rotation of the accessory connector about the rotation axis is restricted. With the accessory lock being unlocked, rotation of the accessory connector about the rotation axis is permitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Marc-Andre L'HEUREUX, Abdelkarim MESKINE, Mathieu HAMEL-GAGNON
  • Publication number: 20250128789
    Abstract: A cleat adapter connectable to a U-shaped tow eye includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion that define an adapter body. The adapter body defines a passage to receive and capture a portion of the U-shaped tow eye. The adapter body includes: a first member, a second member, and an arm extending therebetween. The first member, the second member and the arm together defining a generally U shape and a space for receiving a tow cord. The adapter body further includes a first protrusion for retaining a first portion of the tow cord and a second protrusion for retaining a second portion of the tow cord. The first protrusion extending laterally outward from the first member and the second protrusion extending laterally outward from the second member. A watercraft having a cleat adapter and a method for attaching the cleat adapter are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Inventors: Marc-Andre L'HEUREUX, Abdelkarim MESKINE, Bart VAN DEN BOGAARD, Austin ANTON
  • Publication number: 20240400162
    Abstract: A connecting base for connecting an accessory to a vehicle includes: an attachment portion configured to be connected to the vehicle; and at least one post-receiving portion connected to the attachment portion. Each of the at least one post-receiving portion defines an opening configured to receive a post connected to the accessory. The opening is defined in an upper surface of the connecting base. Each of the at least one post-receiving portion includes: an inner peripheral surface defining the opening, the inner peripheral surface being shaped to be at least partially mated with an outer peripheral surface of the post; and a rib protruding from the inner peripheral surface, the rib being configured to engage a groove defined by the outer peripheral surface of the post. An accessory connector and an accessory system including the connecting base and the accessory connector are also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Alexandre MORIN-SAVARD, Mathieu MERCIER, Bart VAN DEN BOGAARD, Karl DERY ST-CYR, Pierre-Luc ROBILLARD, Michel BOURASSA, Samuel SIMONEAU, Remi LARROUY, Antoine BILODEAU, Marc-Andre L'HEUREUX, Abdelkarim MESKINE
  • 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