Patents by Inventor Martin E Sampson
Martin E Sampson 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: 11142286Abstract: The present invention generally relates to snowmobiles. More particularly, the present invention relates to the components of a snowmobile such as the frame, skis, motor, and endless belt assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Martin E. Sampson, Lyle J. Dahlgren
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Patent number: 10766571Abstract: A snowmobile includes a frame having side walls and a support platform. The side walls cooperate with the support platform to define a tunnel. The snowmobile further includes an endless belt assembly supported by the frame, a motor supported by the frame, and a running board removably coupled to the tunnel.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Martin E. Sampson, Lyle J. Dahlgren, Jerry A. Olson
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Publication number: 20180334211Abstract: The present invention generally relates to snowmobiles. More particularly, the present invention relates to the components of a snowmobile such as the frame, running boards and various other assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Dustin A. Mertens, Martin E. Sampson
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Patent number: 10035554Abstract: The present invention generally relates to snowmobiles. More particularly, the present invention relates to the components of a snowmobile such as the frame, running boards and various other assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Dustin A. Mertens, Martin E. Sampson
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Patent number: 9796437Abstract: A snowmobile comprises a plurality of ground engaging members, a frame supported by the ground engaging members, and a powertrain assembly supported by the frame. The snowmobile further comprises a rear suspension assembly supported by the frame which includes a plurality of slide rails, at least one linear force element operably coupled to the slide rails, and at least one rear idler wheel operably coupled to the slide rails with a rear shaft. The rear shaft is operably coupled to the slide rails with a single fastener received into one end of the rear shaft.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Luc C. Wilson, Lyle J. Dahlgren, Martin E. Sampson
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Publication number: 20160368563Abstract: The present invention generally relates to snowmobiles. More particularly, the present invention relates to the components of a snowmobile such as the frame, skis, motor, and endless belt assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Martin E. Sampson, Lyle J. Dahlgren
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Patent number: 9428232Abstract: A snowmobile includes a plurality of ground engaging members, a frame supported by the ground engaging members, and a powertrain assembly supported by the frame. Additionally, the snowmobile includes a front suspension assembly supported by the frame. The front suspension assembly includes an upper control arm operably coupled to the frame and a lower control arm operably coupled to the frame. The lower control arm is forged. At least a portion of the lower control arm includes an artificially-induced area of localized stress, and the lower control arm is configured to absorb energy at the area of localized stress.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Ripley, Luc C. Wilson, Martin E. Sampson, Jeffrey A. Eaton, Lyle J. Dahlgren, Matthew M. Sweere
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Patent number: 9352802Abstract: A snowmobile comprises a chassis with a front portion and a tunnel, and a power train unit supported by the chassis. The snowmobile further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members cooperating with the power train unit to operate the snowmobile. The plurality of ground-engaging members includes a pair of front skis and an endless track assembly. A snowmobile is also depicted which has a raised front chassis relative to the drives haft, which raises the clearance of the front chassis for deep snow.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventor: Martin E. Sampson
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Publication number: 20150375826Abstract: A snowmobile includes a frame having side walls and a support platform. The side walls cooperate with the support platform to define a tunnel. The snowmobile further includes an endless belt assembly supported by the frame, a motor supported by the frame, and a running board removably coupled to the tunnel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Martin E. Sampson, Lyle J. Dahlgren, Jerry A. Olson
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Patent number: 9139255Abstract: A snowmobile includes a frame and a plurality of skis operably coupled to the frame. Each ski has an outer edge and a first width is defined between the outer edges of the skis. The snowmobile also includes a body assembly generally surrounding the frame. The body assembly includes a hood panel and fenders. A second width is defined between outermost surfaces of the fenders. The second width is less than the first width.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Brandon D. Glissmeyer, Lyle J. Dahlgren, Cameron D. Fisher, Martin E. Sampson
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Publication number: 20140251707Abstract: A snowmobile comprises a chassis with a front portion and a tunnel, and a power train unit supported by the chassis. The snowmobile further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members cooperating with the power train unit to operate the snowmobile. The plurality of ground-engaging members includes a pair of front skis and an endless track assembly. A snowmobile is also depicted which has a raised front chassis relative to the drives haft, which raises the clearance of the front chassis for deep snow.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.Inventor: Martin E. Sampson
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Patent number: 8733773Abstract: A snowmobile comprises a chassis with a front portion and a tunnel, and a power train unit supported by the chassis. The snowmobile further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members cooperating with the power train unit to operate the snowmobile. The plurality of ground-engaging members includes a pair of front skis and an endless track assembly. A snowmobile is also depicted which has a raised front chassis relative to the driveshaft, which raises the clearance of the front chassis for deep snow.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventor: Martin E. Sampson
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Patent number: 8381857Abstract: The present invention generally relates to snowmobiles. More particularly, the present invention relates to skis for a snowmobile.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Martin E. Sampson, Jack Struthers, Greg A. Peppel, Jeffrey D. Conn
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Publication number: 20130032417Abstract: A snowmobile comprises a chassis with a front portion and a tunnel, and a power train unit supported by the chassis. The snowmobile further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members cooperating with the power train unit to operate the snowmobile. The plurality of ground-engaging members includes a pair of front skis and an endless track assembly. A snowmobile is also depicted which has a raised front chassis relative to the driveshaft, which raises the clearance of the front chassis for deep snow.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.Inventor: Martin E. Sampson
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Patent number: 8225896Abstract: A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a tunnel and a front frame portion comprised of cast halves. A suspension system is comprised of upper and lower control arms connected to the front frame portion. Some of the frame components are adhesively fixed together. A powertrain is supported by the frame, and is comprised of an engine and a clutch. The clutch includes a clutch guard supporting an oil container. The engine has an exhaust system which extends through the front frame portion. The snowmobile also has a rear snow deflector.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jason A Eichenberger, Richard A Fredrickson, Martin E Sampson
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Publication number: 20110192667Abstract: The present invention generally relates to snowmobiles. More particularly, the present invention relates to the components of a snowmobile such as the frame, running boards and various other assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Conn, Andrew Mills, Dustin Mertens, Anthony Ripley, Lyle J. Dahlgren, Martin E. Sampson
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Publication number: 20110139529Abstract: A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a tunnel and a front frame portion comprised of cast halves. A suspension system is comprised of upper and lower control arms connected to the front frame portion. Some of the frame components are adhesively fixed together. A powertrain is supported by the frame, and is comprised of an engine and a clutch. The clutch includes a clutch guard supporting an oil container. The engine has an exhaust system which extends through the front frame portion. The snowmobile also has a rear snow deflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jason A. Eichenberger, Richard A. Fredrickson, Martin E. Sampson