Patents by Inventor Brent A. Erspamer

Brent A. Erspamer 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: 20180178858
    Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Evan R. Wozniak, Jason C. Plugge, Daniel S. Weber, Anthony J. Ripley, Na Her, Shawn D. Peterson, Bryce A. Holm, Brent A. Erspamer, Bradley R. Morisch, Kurt E. Stenberg, Brian J. Seidel, Russell G. Olsen, Michael G. Vrudny, Colin R. Dickey, Clinton A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180022391
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an operator area having a front seating section and a rear seating section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Lutz, Richard D. Ripley, Brent A. Erspamer, Brian J. Seidel
  • Patent number: 9789909
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an operator area having a front seating section and a rear seating section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brent A. Erspamer, Brian J. Seidel, Richard D. Ripley, Dennis J. Lutz
  • Publication number: 20170253273
    Abstract: A side by side vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame having frame tubes extending from a front to a rear. A vehicle seat frame is positioned in a mid portion of the frame, and positions a seat frame at a raised position relative to the frame tubes. A powertrain is positioned rearward of the vehicle seat frame and is coupled to the vehicle frame. Side by side seats are supported by the seat frame; and one or more storage units are positioned under the side by side seats. The side by side vehicle also has a rear suspension comprising at least one rear alignment arm coupled to each side of a rear of the vehicle frame, where the alignment arms are coupled to the vehicle frame at front and rear connection points. A distance between the front connection points is greater than a distance between the rear connection points, and at least a portion of the powertrain is positioned between the front connection points of the alignment arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Kinsman, Angus M. Morison, Keith A. Hollman, Adam J. Schlangen, Shawn D. Peterson, Richard D. Ripley, Brent A. Erspamer, Steven M. Schiebel
  • Publication number: 20170225565
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a hydraulic system. The vehicle may include a sway bar. The sway bar may be positioned rearward of a hydraulic pump of the hydraulic system. A console having a first hydraulic input may be provided in an operator area of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. HURD, Richard D. RIPLEY, Anthony J. KINSMAN, Matthew S. KMECIK, Brent A. ERSPAMER, Ryan D. CARLSON
  • Publication number: 20170203639
    Abstract: A ROHVA compliant side restraint is disclosed which is movable between first and second positions wherein the first position the side restraint encompasses Point R, and in the second position the side restraint does not encompass Point R, increasing the accessibility for ingress and egress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Brent A. Erspamer, Shawn D. Peterson
  • Patent number: 9650078
    Abstract: A side by side vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame, a vehicle seat frame positioned in a mid portion of the frame, and a powertrain. Side by side seats are supported by the seat frame; and one or more storage units are positioned under the side by side seats. The side by side vehicle also has a rear suspension comprising at least one rear alignment arm coupled to each side of a rear of the vehicle frame, where the alignment arms are coupled to the vehicle frame at front and rear connection points. A distance between the front connection points is greater than a distance between the rear connection points, and at least a portion of the powertrain is positioned between the front connection points of the alignment arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Kinsman, Angus M. Morison, Keith A. Hollman, Adam J. Schlangen, Shawn D. Peterson, Richard D. Ripley, Brent A. Erspamer, Steven M. Schiebel
  • Publication number: 20160332536
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame, a powertrain assembly, a front suspension assembly, and a rear suspension assembly. A cargo bed may be supported by the frame at the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes an operator seat and at least one passenger seat positioned within an operator area. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes doors to enclose the operator area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel S. Weber, Brian N. Flick, Curtis C. Carruth, Shawn D. Peterson, Daniel L. Burt, II, Brent A. Erspamer, Clinton A. Johnson, Brian J. Seidel, Michael C. Bohnsack
  • Publication number: 20150314680
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a hydraulic system. The vehicle may include a sway bar. The sway bar may be positioned rearward of a hydraulic pump of the hydraulic system. A console having a first hydraulic input may be provided in an operator area of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher J. HURD, Richard D. RIPLEY, Anthony J. KINSMAN, Matthew S. Kmecik, Brent A. ERSPAMER, Ryan D. CARLSON
  • Patent number: 8944449
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a hydraulic system. The vehicle may include a sway bar. The sway bar may be positioned rearward of a hydraulic pump of the hydraulic system. A console having a first hydraulic input may be provided in an operator area of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Chris J. Hurd, Richard D. Ripley, Anthony J. Kinsman, Matthew S. Kmecik, Brent A. Erspamer, Ryan D. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20140265285
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an operator area having a front seating section and a rear seating section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Brent A. Erspamer
  • Patent number: 8522911
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include an operator area including side-by-side seating. The vehicle may further include a prime mover and a transmission operatively coupled to at least one ground engaging member of the vehicle. The prime mover may be a diesel engine and the transmission may include a CVT. The prime mover and the transmission may be assembled together and supported by a frame of the vehicle through a plurality of mounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Chris J. Hurd, Richard D. Ripley, Anthony J. Kinsman, Matthew S. Kmecik, Brent A. Erspamer, Ryan D. Carlson
  • Patent number: 8517136
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include an operator area including side-by-side seating. The vehicle may further include a prime mover and a transmission operatively coupled to at least one ground engaging member of the vehicle. The prime mover may be a diesel engine and the transmission may include a CVT. The prime mover and the transmission may be assembled together and supported by a frame of the vehicle through a plurality of mounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Chris J. Hurd, Richard D. Ripley, Anthony J. Kinsman, Matthew S. Kmecik, Brent A. Erspamer, Ryan D. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20120223500
    Abstract: A side by side vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame, a vehicle seat frame positioned in a mid portion of the frame, and powertrain. Side by side seats are supported by the seat frame; and one or more storage units are positioned under the side by side seats. The side by side vehicle also has a rear suspension comprising at least one rear alignment arm coupled to each side of a rear of the vehicle frame, where the alignment arms are coupled to the vehicle frame at front and rear connection points. A distance between the front connection points is greater than a distance between the rear connection points, and at least a portion of the powertrain is positioned between the front connection points of the alignment arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Kinsman, Angus M. Morison, Keith A. Hollman, Adam J. Schlangen, Shawn D. Peterson, Richard D. Ripley, Brent A. Erspamer, Steven M. Schiebel
  • Publication number: 20110240395
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include an operator area including side-by-side seating. The vehicle may further include a prime mover and a transmission operatively coupled to at least one ground engaging member of the vehicle. The prime mover may be a diesel engine and the transmission may include a CVT. The prime mover and the transmission may be assembled together and supported by a frame of the vehicle through a plurality of mounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Chris J. Hurd, Richard D. Ripley, Anthony J. Kinsman, Matthew S. Kmecik, Brent A. Erspamer, Ryan D. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20110240394
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include an operator area including side-by-side seating. The vehicle may further include a prime mover and a transmission operatively coupled to at least one ground engaging member of the vehicle. The prime mover may be a diesel engine and the transmission may include a CVT. The prime mover and the transmission may be assembled together and supported by a frame of the vehicle through a plurality of mounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Chris J. Hurd, Richard D. Ripley, Anthony J. Kinsman, Matthew S. Kmecik, Brent A. Erspamer, Ryan D. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20110240393
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a hydraulic system. The vehicle may include a sway bar. The sway bar may be positioned rearward of a hydraulic pump of the hydraulic system. A console having a first hydraulic input may be provided in an operator area of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Chris J. Hurd, Richard D. Ripley, Anthony J. Kinsman, Matthew S. Kmecik, Brent A. Erspamer, Ryan D. Carlson