ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- United States Patent no. 12,509,169, issued on Dec. 30, was assigned to SOUCY INTERNATIONAL INC. (Drummondville, Canada).

"Modular frame, track frame having a modular frame, vehicle having track systems, track system kit, tensioner and track system having a tensioner" was invented by Martin Allen (Drummondville, Canada), Vincent Morin (St-Hyacinthe, Canada), Yves Sauvageau (Drummondville, Canada) and Manuel Lemelin (St-Hyacinthe, Canada).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A tensioner for adjusting a tension in an endless track of a track system is disclosed. The tensioner includes a resilient portion and a wheel connecting portion. The resilient portion is connectable t...