Patents by Inventor Michael John Bluhm

Michael John Bluhm 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).

  • Wet oil sump for four cycle engine
    Patent number: 8011342
    Abstract: An oil pump assembly is shown for wet oil sump applications at extreme angles for power sports equipment. The oil pump is comprised of a pump body, an oil pick-up and a driven gear shield, where these components may be integrally formed from die cast aluminum. The pump body includes a rotor body housing a gerotor assembly for pumping. The oil pump is attached to the rear wall of the crankcase and below the crankshaft, and is driven by the crankshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Michael John Bluhm
  • Integrated frame and air box method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7779950
    Abstract: The present teachings generally include a motorcycle having an engine with at least two cylinders. A first cylinder head has a first top portion and a first side portion. A second cylinder head has a second top portion and a second side portion. The first cylinder head and the second cylinder head are associated with the engine. A frame member defines an integral air box that communicates air into the engine. The frame member couples to the first side portion of the first cylinder head and the second side portion of the second cylinder head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jason W. B. Hoeve, Michael John Bluhm
  • Wet oil sump for four cycle engine
    Publication number: 20100012075
    Abstract: An oil pump assembly is shown for wet oil sump applications at extreme angles for power sports equipment. The oil pump is comprised of a pump body, an oil pick-up and a driven gear shield, where these components may be integrally formed from die cast aluminum. The pump body includes a rotor body housing a gerotor assembly for pumping. The oil pump is attached to the rear wall of the crankcase and below the crankshaft, and is driven by the crankshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Michael John Bluhm