Patents by Inventor Adrien O. Lechat

Adrien O. Lechat 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).

  • DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY FOR A UTILITY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20220250469
    Abstract: A driveline assembly for a utility vehicle includes an engine, a transmission positioned forward of the engine, and a gearbox operably coupled to the transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: David A. Galsworthy, Adrien O. Lechat, Gary A. Pinkley, Aaron D. Deckard
  • ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FOR A UTILITY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20220243810
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a frame assembly, a plurality of ground-engaging members supporting the frame assembly, and a powertrain assembly operably coupled to the ground-engaging members and including a prime mover and a continuously variable transmission. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an operator defined by a portion of the frame assembly and including seating for at least an operator. The utility vehicle also includes an electrical assembly comprising an electric motor operably coupled to the continuously variable transmission. The electric motor is positioned rearward of the operator area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Dylan T. Truskolaski, Zacharey J. Hussong, Brian D. Krosschell, John M. Nutter, Steven R. Franker, Anthony J. Myhre, Gary A. Pinkley, Adrien O. Lechat, David A. Galsworthy, Andrew C. Schleif, Ryan A. Tholen, Anthony J. Ripley, Stephen L. Nelson, Jeffrey I. Peterman, Samuel C. Willenbring, Maxim Kolesnikov, Adam J. Heinzen, Maverick J. Klotz, Stephen G. Crain
  • Driveline assembly for a utility vehicle
    Patent number: 11285807
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Galsworthy, Adrien O. Lechat, Gary A. Pinkley, Aaron D. Deckard
  • DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY FOR A UTILITY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20190210457
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: David A. Galsworthy, Adrien O. Lechat, Gary A. Pinkley, Aaron D. Deckard