Patents by Inventor Michel Bourassa

Michel Bourassa 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: 20260152111
    Abstract: A floor covering for a vehicle includes a floor covering body configured to be placed on a floor of a vehicle interior and at least one floor covering aperture defined in the floor covering body. The at least one floor covering aperture is configured to receive an anchor for securing an accessory to the floor covering body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2026
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Inventors: Eric FOURNIER, Hugo MARTIN, Maxime DUMONT, Pierre-Luc ROBILLARD, Michel BOURASSA
  • Publication number: 20260152113
    Abstract: A bracket for securing items in a vehicle includes a bracket base, a bracket side wall extending from the bracket base, and an angled wall extending between the bracket base and the bracket side wall. The bracket base, the bracket side wall, and the angled wall define a cavity therebetween. An aperture is defined in the bracket base, the aperture is configured to receive an anchor for attaching the bracket to a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2026
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Inventors: Eric FOURNIER, Hugo MARTIN, Maxime DUMONT, Pierre-Luc ROBILLARD, Michel BOURASSA
  • Publication number: 20260152112
    Abstract: A vehicle accessory system comprising a floor panel configured to be placed on a floor of a vehicle cab, the floor panel having a top side, and a plurality of anchor fixtures attached to the floor panel, each anchor fixture defining an anchor aperture configured to receive an anchor for securing an accessory to the floor panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2026
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Inventors: Eric FOURNIER, Hugo MARTIN, Maxime DUMONT, Pierre-Luc ROBILLARD, Michel BOURASSA
  • Publication number: 20260145607
    Abstract: An accessory holder for connecting an accessory to a vehicle includes a body having a vertical portion and a horizontal portion that are perpendicular to one another. At least one strap is connected to the vertical portion, the at least one strap being configured to surround an accessory to be held by the accessory holder. An anchor is connected to the body, the anchor being configured to connect the accessory holder to an anchor fixture provided on a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2026
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Inventors: Eric FOURNIER, Hugo MARTIN, Maxime DUMONT, Pierre-Luc ROBILLARD, Michel BOURASSA
  • Patent number: 12384288
    Abstract: A strap anchor for securing an accessory to a vehicle with a strap includes: a mounting portion including anchor base configured to engage an upper surface of an accessory receiving base connected to the vehicle and an anchor lock connected to the anchor base, the anchor lock being configured to be inserted through an aperture defined by the accessory receiving base; and a pivoting portion that is pivotably connected to the mounting portion about a pivot axis, the pivoting portion including a strap-receiving part configured for engaging the strap therewith. The strap anchor is configured to be removably fixed to the accessory receiving base by inserting the anchor lock through the aperture and turning the mounting portion such that the anchor lock is prevented from being extracted through the aperture. A method for securing an accessory to a vehicle using a strap anchor is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Marc Vachon, Magali Bitsch, Pierre-Luc Robillard, Simon Baldachino, Nabil Guendoul, Michel Bourassa
  • Publication number: 20250136016
    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 9, 2022
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Pierre-Luc ROBILLARD, Karl DERY ST-CYR, Bart VANDENBOGAARD, Mathieu MERCIER, Alexandre MORIN-SAVARD, Michel BOURASSA, Samuel SIMONEAU
  • Publication number: 20250073855
    Abstract: A gripping mechanism may comprise a relatively resilient endoskeleton having at least one opening through its thickness and a relatively flexible elastomer embedding the relatively resilient endoskeleton therein. Additionally, an exemplary gripping mechanism may be configured such that the elastomer has at least one portion that passes through the at least one opening in the U-shaped endoskeleton and at least one portion of the endoskeleton is exposed through the elastomer coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Felix Savoie, Remi Larrouy, Julien Chayer-Veillette, Michel Bourassa
  • Publication number: 20250026257
    Abstract: A rack system for a vehicle, the vehicle having a cargo space for cargo storage, the rack system including a lining including a first lining side wall configured to extend on a left side of the vehicle and having defined therein left-side apertures and a second lining side wall configured to extend on a right side of the vehicle and having defined therein a plurality of right-side apertures; a left side foot assembly and a right side foot assembly each including an anchoring element portion for removably attaching the foot assembly to the lining side wall and a foot portion connected to the anchoring element; and at least one support member connectable to the left foot portion and to the right foot portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Eric FOURNIER, Hugo MARTIN, Maxime DUMONT, Pierre-Luc ROBILLARD, Michel BOURASSA
  • 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: 12122283
    Abstract: A tonneau system for a vehicle, the vehicle having a tonneau configured for cargo storage, the system including a lining configured to be connected to the tonneau, the lining including two side walls that extend generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle when the lining is connected to the tonneau; and a front bar disposed at a front end of the tonneau when the lining is connected to the tonneau, the two side walls being connected by at least the front bar; and a ramp selectively connectable to the vehicle. The ramp includes two ramp panels, each ramp panel being selectively connected to the lining by at least one anchor when the lining is connected to the tonneau.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Eric Fournier, Hugo Martin, Maxime Dumont, Pierre-Luc Robillard, Michel Bourassa
  • Publication number: 20240174164
    Abstract: A strap anchor for securing an accessory to a vehicle with a strap includes: a mounting portion including anchor base configured to engage an upper surface of an accessory receiving base connected to the vehicle and an anchor lock connected to the anchor base, the anchor lock being configured to be inserted through an aperture defined by the accessory receiving base; and a pivoting portion that is pivotably connected to the mounting portion about a pivot axis, the pivoting portion including a strap-receiving part configured for engaging the strap therewith. The strap anchor is configured to be removably fixed to the accessory receiving base by inserting the anchor lock through the aperture and turning the mounting portion such that the anchor lock is prevented from being extracted through the aperture. A method for securing an accessory to a vehicle using a strap anchor is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Marc VACHON, Magali BITSCH, Pierre-Luc ROBILLARD, Simon BALDACHINO, Nabil GUENDOUL, Michel BOURASSA
  • Publication number: 20240017599
    Abstract: A tonneau system for a vehicle, the vehicle having a tonneau configured for cargo storage, the system including a lining configured to be connected to the tonneau, the lining including two side walls that extend generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle when the lining is connected to the tonneau; and a front bar disposed at a front end of the tonneau when the lining is connected to the tonneau, the two side walls being connected by at least the front bar; and a ramp selectively connectable to the vehicle. The ramp includes two ramp panels, each ramp panel being selectively connected to the lining by at least one anchor when the lining is connected to the tonneau.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Eric FOURNIER, Hugo MARTIN, Maxime DUMONT, Pierre-Luc ROBILLARD, Michel BOURASSA
  • Patent number: 11738627
    Abstract: A tonneau cover system for a vehicle includes at least two panels configured to collaboratively form a container. The at least two panels extend laterally when connected to a tonneau of the vehicle. A first panel is movable between an open position and a closed position to gain access to an interior space defined by the container. In the closed position, the first panel extends parallel to a floor of the tonneau. A second panel is selectively placed in a cover or a storage position. In the cover position, the second panel extends parallel to the floor to collaboratively cover at least part of the tonneau. In the storage position, the second panel extends perpendicular to the first panel in the closed position. The first and second panels collaboratively form the container when the first panel is in the closed position and the second panel is in the storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Eric Fournier, Hugo Martin, Maxime Dumont, Pierre-Luc Robillard, Michel Bourassa
  • Patent number: 11364852
    Abstract: A storage box assembly for a vehicle includes a box having an upper portion having a first bottom wall and first side walls, the first bottom wall having an inner periphery and an outer periphery. The box further has a lower portion having a second bottom wall and second side walls. A first interior volume of the upper portion communicates with a second interior volume of the lower portion. The storage box assembly further includes at least one anchor mounted to the box for selectively securing the storage box assembly to the vehicle. The at least one anchor is disposed within the outer periphery of the first bottom wall, and has a bottom surface being vertically spaced from a lower surface of the second bottom wall and being disposed between the upper end of the first side walls and the second bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Pierre-Luc Robillard, Michel Bourassa, Bart Vandenbogaard, Stefan Djerkic, Louis-Rene Sauve, Philippe Rousseau
  • Patent number: D988123
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Pierre-Luc Robillard, Karl Dery St-Cyr, Bart Vandenbogaard, Mathieu Mercier, Alexandre Morin-Savard, Michel Bourassa, Samuel Simoneau
  • Patent number: D1018271
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Pierre-Luc Robillard, Karl Dery St-Cyr, Bart Vandenbogaard, Mathieu Mercier, Alexandre Morin-Savard, Michel Bourassa, Samuel Simoneau
  • Patent number: D1019513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Pierre-Luc Robillard, Karl Dery St-Cyr, Bart Vandenbogaard, Mathieu Mercier, Alexandre Morin-Savard, Michel Bourassa, Samuel Simoneau
  • Patent number: D1021751
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Pierre-Luc Robillard, Karl Dery St-Cyr, Bart Vandenbogaard, Mathieu Mercier, Alexandre Morin-Savard, Michel Bourassa, Samuel Simoneau
  • Patent number: D1068618
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Marc Vachon, Magali Bitsch, Pierre-Luc Robillard, Simon Baldachino, Nabil Guendoul, Michel Bourassa
  • Patent number: D1073577
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Marc Vachon, Magali Bitsch, Pierre-Luc Robillard, Simon Baldachino, Nabil Guendoul, Michel Bourassa