Patents by Inventor Rene Lemieux
Rene Lemieux 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: 20230003181Abstract: A vehicle component including a component body defining an aperture and including an outer textured surface surrounding the aperture on an exterior side of the component body; and a mesh extending over the aperture, a portion of the mesh being molded into at least a portion of the component surrounding the aperture, a surface of the portion of the mesh abutting the outer textured surface surrounding the aperture. A method includes disposing a mesh in a mold shaped for forming the plastic item, a portion of the mesh being disposed on portions of the mold having a textured surface surrounding at least a part of an aperture defining portion, the mesh being disposed in the mold over the aperture defining portion; and filling the mold with plastic, the mesh being molded in a textured surface of the plastic item formed by the textured surface of the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Rene LEMIEUX, Guillaume MORIN
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Patent number: 10822054Abstract: A side panel for a vehicle having a straddle seat. The side panel has an outer surface and is configured to be connected on a side of the vehicle at least in part 5 longitudinally forward of the straddle seat and vertically lower than the straddle seat. The outer surface defines a first leg area configured to accommodate at least a portion of a leg of a driver seated on the straddle seat in a first position, and a second leg area configured to accommodate at least a portion of the leg of the driver seated on the straddle seat in a second position. The second leg area is disposed at least in part 10 longitudinally forward of the first leg area when the side panel is connected on the vehicle. A vehicle having a left and right side panel is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventor: Rene Lemieux
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Publication number: 20190047662Abstract: A side panel for a vehicle having a straddle seat. The side panel has an outer surface and is configured to be connected on a side of the vehicle at least in part 5 longitudinally forward of the straddle seat and vertically lower than the straddle seat. The outer surface defines a first leg area configured to accommodate at least a portion of a leg of a driver seated on the straddle seat in a first position, and a second leg area configured to accommodate at least a portion of the leg of the driver seated on the straddle seat in a second position. The second leg area is disposed at least in part 10 longitudinally forward of the first leg area when the side panel is connected on the vehicle. A vehicle having a left and right side panel is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventor: Rene LEMIEUX
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Patent number: 9346508Abstract: A side panel for a vehicle having a straddle seat. The side panel has an outer surface and is configured to be connected on a side of the vehicle at least in part longitudinally forward of the straddle seat and vertically lower than the straddle seat. The outer surface defines a first leg area configured to accommodate at least a portion of a leg of a driver seated on the straddle seat in a first position, and a second leg area configured to accommodate at least a portion of the leg of the driver seated on the straddle seat in a second position. The second leg area is disposed at least in part longitudinally forward of the first leg area when the side panel is connected on the vehicle. A vehicle having a left and right side panel is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventor: Rene Lemieux
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Patent number: 8695744Abstract: A snowmobile has a frame, a tunnel, an endless drive track, at least one ski, an engine, a handlebar being pivotable about a steering axis, a first throttle lever pivotably connected to the handlebar and operatively connected to the engine, the first throttle lever being disposed on a first side of the steering axis, and a second throttle lever pivotably connected to the handlebar and operatively connected to the engine, the second throttle lever being disposed on a second side of the steering axis. A throttle lever assembly is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Yvon Bedard, Rene Lemieux
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Patent number: 8029004Abstract: A snowmobile ski has an upturned front portion, a middle portion, and a rear portion. A longitudinally extending rib protrudes from a top of the middle portion and is laterally spaced from a longitudinal centerline of the ski. An aperture is disposed in the longitudinally extending rib for permitting attachment of the ski to a snowmobile. A ramp extends from a first point to at least a second point. The first point is disposed longitudinally between the front portion and the aperture, and closer to the top of the middle portion than the aperture. The second point is disposed longitudinally between the first point and the rear portion, and further away from the top of the middle portion than a lower end of the aperture. The longitudinally extending rib is disposed between the longitudinal centerline and the ramp. A snowmobile having a pair of the above-described skis is also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventor: Rene Lemieux
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Publication number: 20090322045Abstract: A snowmobile ski has an upturned front portion, a middle portion, and a rear portion. A longitudinally extending rib protrudes from a top of the middle portion and is laterally spaced from a longitudinal centerline of the ski. An aperture is disposed in the longitudinally extending rib for permitting attachment of the ski to a snowmobile. A ramp extends from a first point to at least a second point. The first point is disposed longitudinally between the front portion and the aperture, and closer to the top of the middle portion than the aperture. The second point is disposed longitudinally between the first point and the rear portion, and further away from the top of the middle portion than a lower end of the aperture. The longitudinally extending rib is disposed between the longitudinal centerline and the ramp. A snowmobile having a pair of the above-described skis is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventor: Rene LEMIEUX
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Patent number: 7427074Abstract: A skag having a rod/elongated rod and rearwardly-angled threaded studs upwardly-extending immovably from the rod. The skag adapted to be connected to the bottom of a snowmobile ski to enhance the steering capabilities the snowmobile ski. The studs being angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of the skag in a direction opposite to that of the forward travel direction of the skag to decrease the shear stress on the weld fixing the stud to the rod and providing a security against installing the skags in the wrong orientation on the bottom of the ski.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Rene Lemieux, Yvon Bedard, Bertrand Mallette
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Patent number: 7413198Abstract: A skag having a rod/elongated rod and rearwardly-angled threaded studs upwardly-extending immovably from the rod. The skag adapted to be connected to the bottom of a snowmobile ski to enhance the steering capabilities the snowmobile ski. The studs being angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of the skag in a direction opposite to that of the forward travel direction of the skag to decrease the shear stress on the weld fixing the stud to the rod and providing a security against installing the skags in the wrong orientation on the bottom of the ski.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2006Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Rene Lemieux, Yvon Bedard, Bertrand Mallette
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Patent number: 7389995Abstract: A skag having a rod/elongated rod and rearwardly-angled threaded studs upwardly-extending immovably from the rod. The skag adapted to be connected to the bottom of a snowmobile ski to enhance the steering capabilities the snowmobile ski. The studs being angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of the skag in a direction opposite to that of the forward travel direction of the skag to decrease the shear stress on the weld fixing the stud to the rod and providing a security against installing the skags in the wrong orientation on the bottom of the ski.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2007Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Rene Lemieux, Yvon Bedard, Bertrand Mallette
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Publication number: 20080090819Abstract: Derivatives of [6,7-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,2-a]imidazole-3-sulfonylamino]-propionamide which exhibit good inhibitory effect upon the interaction of CAMs and Leukointegrins and are thus useful in the treatment of inflammatory disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Terence Kelly, Jin Kim, Rene Lemieux
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Publication number: 20070257453Abstract: A skag having a rod/elongated rod and rearwardly-angled threaded studs upwardly-extending immovably from the rod. The skag adapted to be connected to the bottom of a snowmobile ski to enhance the steering capabilities the snowmobile ski. The studs being angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of the skag in a direction opposite to that of the forward travel direction of the skag to decrease the shear stress on the weld fixing the stud to the rod and providing a security against installing the skags in the wrong orientation on the bottom of the ski.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2007Publication date: November 8, 2007Applicant: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Rene Lemieux, Yvon Bedard, Bertrand Mallette
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Publication number: 20070069487Abstract: A skag having a rod/elongated rod and rearwardly-angled threaded studs upwardly-extending immovably from the rod. The skag adapted to be connected to the bottom of a snowmobile ski to enhance the steering capabilities the snowmobile ski. The studs being angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of the skag in a direction opposite to that of the forward travel direction of the skag to decrease the shear stress on the weld fixing the stud to the rod and providing a security against installing the skags in the wrong orientation on the bottom of the ski.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Rene LEMIEUX, Yvon BEDARD, Bertrand MALLETTE
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Publication number: 20060264472Abstract: Derivatives of 6,7-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,2-a]imidazole-3-sulfonic acid which exhibit good inhibitory effect upon the interaction of CAMs and Leukointegrins and are thus useful in the treatment of inflammatory disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: John Barry, Magnus Eriksson, David Joseph, Rene' Lemieux, Xiao-jun Wang
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Publication number: 20060252811Abstract: The invention comprises a class of derivatives of substituted benzylimidazoles of the formula (I) and methods for making the same. These compounds are useful for the treatment of inflammatory conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2006Publication date: November 9, 2006Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Jin Kim, Rene Lemieux, Bryan McKibben, Matt Tschantz, Hui Yu
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Publication number: 20060217417Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein, which are useful as inhibitors of PKC-theta and are thus useful for treating a variety of diseases and disorders that are mediated or sustained through the activity of PKC-theta, including immunological disorders and type II diabetes. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, methods of using these compounds in the treatment of various diseases and disorders, processes for preparing these compounds and intermediates useful in these processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2006Publication date: September 28, 2006Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Steven Brunette, Jin Kim, Rene Lemieux, Matt Tschantz
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Publication number: 20060175777Abstract: A skag having a rod/elongated rod and rearwardly-angled threaded studs upwardly-extending immovably from the rod. The skag adapted to be connected to the bottom of a snowmobile ski to enhance the steering capabilities the snowmobile ski. The studs being angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of the skag in a direction opposite to that of the forward travel direction of the skag to decrease the shear stress on the weld fixing the stud to the rod and providing a security against installing the skags in the wrong orientation on the bottom of the ski.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2006Publication date: August 10, 2006Applicant: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Rene Lemieux, Yvon Bedard, Bertrand Mallette
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Patent number: 7018005Abstract: A vehicle track includes an endless belt. A plurality of laterally-elongated propulsive lugs and longitudinally-elongated turning lugs extend outwardly from an outer side of the endless belt. The propulsive lugs provide substantially longitudinally facing surfaces that dig into the snow to give the vehicle track propulsion and braking traction. However, the gripping force of the propulsive lugs impedes the longitudinally-elongated track's ability to pivot about a generally vertical axis as the tracked vehicle turns. The turning lugs include longitudinally-elongated side surfaces that substantially face in the lateral direction of the track. When the tracked vehicle is steered, the turning lugs form laterally-facing ramps that push the track upwardly away from the snow in response to lateral forces exerted by the snow on the turning lugs. The resulting upward track movement partially disengages the propulsion and turning lugs from the snow to enhance the track's steerability.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventor: René Lemieux
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Publication number: 20060061052Abstract: A snowmobile ski has a base with dominant and outrigger keels integrally formed therewith. Runners are disposed on the bottoms of the keels. The dominant keel is disposed on the center line of the ski, while the outrigger keel is disposed adjacent to one outer lateral edge of the ski and corresponding snowmobile. Consequently, the keels are asymmetrically disposed relative to the center line. A substantially flat floatation area is disposed on a bottom surface of the base on an opposite side of the dominant keel from the outrigger keel. The asymmetrical positioning of the keels and floatation area improves the ski's handling characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2005Publication date: March 23, 2006Applicant: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventor: Rene Lemieux
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Publication number: 20060061051Abstract: A snowmobile ski has a base with dominant and outrigger keels integrally formed therewith. Runners are disposed on the bottoms of the keels. The dominant keel is disposed on the center line of the ski, while the outrigger keel is disposed adjacent to one outer lateral edge of the ski and corresponding snowmobile. Consequently, the keels are asymmetrically disposed relative to the center line. A substantially flat floatation area is disposed on a bottom surface of the base on an opposite side of the dominant keel from the outrigger keel. The asymmetrical positioning of the keels and floatation area improves the ski's handling characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2005Publication date: March 23, 2006Applicant: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventor: Rene Lemieux