Patents by Inventor Justin R. York

Justin R. York 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).

  • Patent number: 11987300
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and a front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The snow vehicle has a chain coupling the sprocket of the propulsion unit and a chain tensioning device to take up the chain tension. The chain has a chain guide positioned below a lower run of the chain which directs the chain towards an upper run of the chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Cody L Telford, Justin R. York, Phillip M. Driggars
  • Patent number: 11679840
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and at least one front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The front of the vehicle includes a first front suspension and a second front suspension coupled to the ski. The rear suspension includes a bumper assembly preventing bottoming out of the rear suspension. The rear suspension is coupled to the vehicle frame such that the longitudinal spacing between the vehicle frame and rear suspension is adjustably controllable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Justin R. York
  • Publication number: 20230032075
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and a front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The snow vehicle has a chain coupling the sprocket of the propulsion unit and a chain tensioning device to take up the chain tension. The chain has a chain guide positioned below a lower run of the chain which directs the chain towards an upper run of the chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Cody L. Telford, Justin R. York, Phillip M. Driggars
  • Patent number: 11498630
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and a front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The snow vehicle has a chain coupling the sprocket of the propulsion unit and a chain tensioning device to take up the chain tension. The chain has a chain guide positioned below a lower run of the chain which directs the chain towards an upper run of the chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Cody L. Telford, Justin R. York, Phillip M. Driggars
  • Publication number: 20210086849
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and a front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The snow vehicle has a chain coupling the sprocket of the propulsion unit and a chain tensioning device to take up the chain tension. The chain has a chain guide positioned below a lower run of the chain which directs the chain towards an upper run of the chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Cody L. Telford, Justin R. York, Phillip M. Driggars
  • Publication number: 20210053653
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and at least one front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The front of the vehicle includes a first front suspension and a second front suspension coupled to the ski. The rear suspension includes a bumper assembly preventing bottoming out of the rear suspension. The rear suspension is coupled to the vehicle frame such that the longitudinal spacing between the vehicle frame and rear suspension is adjustably controllable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Justin R. York
  • Patent number: 10889338
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and a front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The snow vehicle has a chain coupling the sprocket of the propulsion unit and a chain tensioning device to take up the chain tension. The chain has a chain guide positioned below a lower run of the chain which directs the chain towards an upper run of the chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Cody L. Telford, Justin R. York, Phillip M. Driggars
  • Patent number: 10773774
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and at least one front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The front of the vehicle includes a first front suspension and a second front suspension coupled to the ski. The rear suspension includes a bumper assembly preventing bottoming out of the rear suspension. The rear suspension is coupled to the vehicle frame such that the longitudinal spacing between the vehicle frame and rear suspension is adjustably controllable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Justin R. York
  • Publication number: 20190168844
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and at least one front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The front of the vehicle includes a first front suspension and a second front suspension coupled to the ski. The rear suspension includes a bumper assembly preventing bottoming out of the rear suspension. The rear suspension is coupled to the vehicle frame such that the longitudinal spacing between the vehicle frame and rear suspension is adjustably controllable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Justin R. York
  • Patent number: 10232910
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and at least one front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The front of the vehicle includes a first front suspension and a second front suspension coupled to the ski. The rear suspension includes a bumper assembly preventing bottoming out of the rear suspension. The rear suspension is coupled to the vehicle frame such that the longitudinal spacing between the vehicle frame and rear suspension is adjustably controllable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Justin R. York
  • Patent number: 10202169
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and a front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The front of the vehicle includes a first front suspension and a second front suspension coupled to the ski. The rear suspension includes a bumper assembly preventing bottoming out of the rear suspension. The rear suspension is coupled to the vehicle frame such that the longitudinal spacing between the vehicle frame and rear suspension is adjustably controllable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Justin R. York
  • Publication number: 20180251168
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and a front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The snow vehicle has a chain coupling the sprocket of the propulsion unit and a chain tensioning device to take up the chain tension. The chain has a chain guide positioned below a lower run of the chain which directs the chain towards an upper run of the chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Cody L. Telford, Justin R. York, Phillip M. Driggars
  • Publication number: 20180141617
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and a front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The front of the vehicle includes a first front suspension and a second front suspension coupled to the ski. The rear suspension includes a bumper assembly preventing bottoming out of the rear suspension. The rear suspension is coupled to the vehicle frame such that the longitudinal spacing between the vehicle frame and rear suspension is adjustably controllable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Justin R. York
  • Patent number: 9873485
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and a front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The front of the vehicle includes a first front suspension and a second front suspension coupled to the ski. The rear suspension includes a bumper assembly preventing bottoming out of the rear suspension. The rear suspension is coupled to the vehicle frame such that the longitudinal spacing between the vehicle frame and rear suspension is adjustably controllable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Justin R. York
  • Patent number: 9751552
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and a front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The front of the vehicle includes a first front suspension and a second front suspension coupled to the ski. The rear suspension includes a bumper assembly preventing bottoming out of the rear suspension. The rear suspension is coupled to the vehicle frame such that the longitudinal spacing between the vehicle frame and rear suspension is adjustably controllable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Justin R. York
  • Publication number: 20170129569
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and a front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The front of the vehicle includes a first front suspension and a second front suspension coupled to the ski. The rear suspension includes a bumper assembly preventing bottoming out of the rear suspension. The rear suspension is coupled to the vehicle frame such that the longitudinal spacing between the vehicle frame and rear suspension is adjustably controllable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Justin R. York
  • Publication number: 20170129526
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and a front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The front of the vehicle includes a first front suspension and a second front suspension coupled to the ski. The rear suspension includes a bumper assembly preventing bottoming out of the rear suspension. The rear suspension is coupled to the vehicle frame such that the longitudinal spacing between the vehicle frame and rear suspension is adjustably controllable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Justin R. York
  • Publication number: 20170129570
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and at least one front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The front of the vehicle includes a first front suspension and a second front suspension coupled to the ski. The rear suspension includes a bumper assembly preventing bottoming out of the rear suspension. The rear suspension is coupled to the vehicle frame such that the longitudinal spacing between the vehicle frame and rear suspension is adjustably controllable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Justin R. York