Patents by Inventor Aaron D. Deckard
Aaron D. Deckard 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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Patent number: 11390161Abstract: A vehicle may include a CVT unit or a power source which requires ambient air. An air inlet for an air intake system coupled to the CVT unit or the power source which requires ambient air may be provided in a side of a cargo carrying portion of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a rear radius arm suspension.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2021Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Brian M. Safranski, Robbi L. Peterson, Richard L. Sunsdahl, Aaron D. Deckard, Louis J. Brady
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Publication number: 20220194202Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to trail compliant side-by-side all terrain vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Jason C. Plugge, Alan A. Meyer
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Publication number: 20220169315Abstract: In one embodiment, a utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members configured to contact a ground surface, and a powertrain assembly operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. The utility vehicle also includes a frame supported by the ground-engaging members and extending along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a tunnel member coupled to the frame and extending along the longitudinal axis. The tunnel member is positioned at a first height from the ground surface. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a cargo portion supported by the frame and positioned generally rearward of the tunnel member. The cargo portion has a cargo surface substantially aligned with the tunnel member and positioned at a second height from the ground surface. The first height is approximately equal to the second height.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska, Aaron D. Deckard
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Publication number: 20220134907Abstract: A seating arrangement for a vehicle is shown to include a plurality of seats, including at least two front seats, at least two rear seats, and a rear jump seat positioned intermediate the two rear seats. The jump seat comprises a seat back which is positioned rearwardly of the rear seats, and the rear seats are movable laterally between a first position where the rear seats are proximate to each other and generally covering the seat back of the jump seat, and a second position where the rear seats are spaced apart from each other and the seat back of the jump seat is exposed. The arrangement may also include rear seats which are rotatable relative to the seat backs to provide a storage surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Travis J. Saari
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Patent number: 11292327Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to trail compliant side-by-side all terrain vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Jason C. Plugge, Alan A. Meyer
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Patent number: 11285807Abstract: A driveline assembly for a utility vehicle includes an engine, an automated sequential transmission positioned forward of the engine, and a gearbox operably coupled to the automated sequential transmission.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: David A. Galsworthy, Adrien O. Lechat, Gary A. Pinkley, Aaron D. Deckard
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Patent number: 11273881Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Adam J. Schlangen
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Patent number: 11260773Abstract: A seating arrangement for a vehicle is shown to include a plurality of seats, including at least two front seats, at least two rear seats, and a rear jump seat positioned intermediate the two rear seats. The jump seat comprises a seat back which is positioned rearwardly of the rear seats, and the rear seats are movable laterally between a first position where the rear seats are proximate to each other and generally covering the seat back of the jump seat, and a second position where the rear seats are spaced apart from each other and the seat back of the jump seat is exposed. The arrangement may also include rear seats which are rotatable relative to the seat backs to provide a storage surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Boris Rubanovich, Travis J. Saari, Scott A. Miller, Rory A. Lindeberg
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Patent number: 11235814Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a frame having a front section, a midsection, and a rear section, the frame defining a cab rearward of the front section. The utility vehicle further includes a plurality of body panels including a hood, a first side panel, and a second side panel coupled to the front section of the frame. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground engaging members. A cooling assembly of the utility vehicle is fluidly coupled to the engine and supported on a top surface of the front section of the frame. The cooling assembly is angled relative to the longitudinal direction and spaced apart from a line of sight extending from the cab.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska, Aaron D. Deckard
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Publication number: 20220024354Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, and a plurality of body panels supported by the frame. The utility vehicle also includes a radiator supported on a rear portion of the frame. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an air intake assembly partially supported by an upper portion of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Donovan L. Fredrickson, Dennis J. Lutz, Owen J. Dickinson, Jason L. Sherrett, James J. Endrizzi, Aaron D. Deckard, Corrie S. Roytek
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Patent number: 11173808Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, and a plurality of body panels supported by the frame. The utility vehicle also includes a radiator supported on a rear portion of the frame. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an air intake assembly partially supported by an upper portion of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Polaris Industies Inc.Inventors: Philip B. Swain, Andrew C. Schleif, Dennis J. Lutz, David J. Hicke, Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Aaron D. Deckard, Corrie S. Roytek, Donovan L. Fredrickson, Owen J. Dickinson, Jason L. Sherrett, James J. Endrizzi
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Publication number: 20210347243Abstract: A hybrid vehicle may be a series hybrid or a parallel hybrid vehicle. One embodiment of a parallel hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a transmission coupled to the engine, a front drive coupled to the transmission through a prop shaft, a rear drive coupled to the transmission, a traction motor drivingly coupled to the prop shaft, and a battery to operate the traction motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2019Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Beat R. Kohler, David F. Buehler, Markus Hoffet, Aaron D. Deckard, Stephen L. Nelson
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Publication number: 20210268863Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly, a cab frame assembly, a front suspension assembly, a rear suspension assembly, a power steering assembly, and a powertrain assembly, all of which may be configured to lower the center of gravity of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Adam J. Schlangen, Alex R. Scheuerell, Aaron J. Nysse, Anthony J. Ripley, Daniel L. Goffman, Andy T. Ives, Donovan L. Fredrickson, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Keith A. Hollman, Anthony J. Komarek, Corrie S. Roytek, Shawn D. Peterson, Dennis J. Lutz
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Patent number: 11091003Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly, a cab frame assembly, a front suspension assembly, a rear suspension assembly, a power steering assembly, and a powertrain assembly, all of which may be configured to lower the center of gravity of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Shawn D. Peterson, Daniel L. Goffman
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Publication number: 20210221437Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to side-by-side all terrain vehicles having plural rows of seats.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Brian M. Safranski, Richard L. Sunsdahl
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Publication number: 20210188084Abstract: A vehicle may include a CVT unit or a power source which requires ambient air. An air inlet for an air intake system coupled to the CVT unit or the power source which requires ambient air may be provided in a side of a cargo carrying portion of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a rear radius arm suspension.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Brian M. Safranski, Robbi L. Peterson, Richard L. Sunsdahl, Aaron D. Deckard, Louis J. Brady
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Patent number: 10994645Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame assembly extends generally along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a front seating section coupled to the frame. The front seating section is configured to support an operator and a first passenger. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a rear seating section coupled to the frame. The rear seating section is configured to support a second passenger and a third passenger. The rear seating section has an angled panel configured as a dead pedal for the second and third passengers, and a portion of the rear seating section extends forwardly into the front seating section.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Phillip B. Swain
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Patent number: 10994785Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to side-by-side all terrain vehicles having plural rows of seats.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2017Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Brian M. Safranski, Richard L. Sunsdahl
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Publication number: 20210114445Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method operable with a vehicle to selectively enclose a portion of the vehicle with a containment system. The containment system may be optional and/or configurable by a user. The containment system may be modular or configurable and may be used to cover any appropriate portion of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Aaron D. DECKARD, Jason L. BENNETT, Terrence D. MONCURE
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Patent number: 10981448Abstract: A vehicle may include a CVT unit or a power source which requires ambient air. An air inlet for an air intake system coupled to the CVT unit or the power source which requires ambient air may be provided in a side of a cargo carrying portion of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a rear radius arm suspension.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Brian M. Safranski, Robbi L. Peterson, Richard L. Sunsdahl, Aaron D. Deckard, Louis J. Brady