Patents by Inventor Ryan P. Lenton
Ryan P. Lenton 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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Publication number: 20240149968Abstract: The present application discloses systems and methods to present information to recreational vehicle riders and to provide customizable visual information to recreational vehicle riders. The present application further discloses systems and methods to connect and transmit audio information between a driver portable communication device and a driver audio interface device through the recreational vehicle and audio information between a passenger portable communication device and a passenger audio interface device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2024Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Adam C. Koosmann, Ryan P. Lenton
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Patent number: 11919597Abstract: The present application discloses systems and methods to present information to recreational vehicle riders and to provide customizable visual information to recreational vehicle riders. The present application further discloses systems and methods to connect and transmit audio information between a driver portable communication device and a driver audio interface device through the recreational vehicle and audio information between a passenger portable communication device and a passenger audio interface device.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Adam C. Koosmann, Ryan P. Lenton
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Publication number: 20230406434Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is provided including a frame, front and rear ground-engaging members each supporting the frame, a straddle-type seat, a handlebar for steering the vehicle, at least one light device configured to operate in a hazard mode, an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members, a tilt sensor, and a vehicle control unit in communication with the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to detect a tilt angle of the vehicle based on output from the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to determine a tip-over condition of the vehicle based on the detected tilt angle exceeding a threshold tilt angle. The vehicle control unit activates the hazard mode of the at least one light in response to the determination of the tip-over condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton, Brian K. Langlois, Jonathon P. Graus, Donald W. Kahl
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Patent number: 11767074Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is provided including a frame, front and rear ground-engaging members each supporting the frame, a straddle-type seat, a handlebar for steering the vehicle, at least one light device configured to operate in a hazard mode, an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members, a tilt sensor, and a vehicle control unit in communication with the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to detect a tilt angle of the vehicle based on output from the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to determine a tip-over condition of the vehicle based on the detected tilt angle exceeding a threshold tilt angle. The vehicle control unit activates the hazard mode of the at least one light in response to the determination of the tip-over condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton
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Publication number: 20230219648Abstract: The present application discloses systems and methods to present information to recreational vehicle riders and to provide customizable visual information to recreational vehicle riders. The present application further discloses systems and methods to connect and transmit audio information between a driver portable communication device and a driver audio interface device through the recreational vehicle and audio information between a passenger portable communication device and a passenger audio interface device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Adam C. Koosmann, Ryan P. Lenton
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Patent number: 11691688Abstract: The present application discloses systems and methods to present information to recreational vehicle riders and to provide customizable visual information to recreational vehicle riders. The present application further discloses systems and methods to connect and transmit audio information between a driver portable communication device and a driver audio interface device through the recreational vehicle and audio information between a passenger portable communication device and a passenger audio interface device.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Adam C. Koosmann, Ryan P. Lenton
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Publication number: 20230123389Abstract: A system for a motorized vehicle having a frame and a wheel rotatably coupled to the frame has a first fender housing mounted to the frame, a second fender housing coupled to the first fender housing so that a volume is defined therebetween and an electronic component disposed in the volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Brian K. LANGLOIS, Ryan P. LENTON, Ronald A. VORNDRAN, Adam D. BENNETT, Keith B. STEIDL, Nicole A. REILLY
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Publication number: 20230061316Abstract: A motorcycle (10) comprising a first frame member (110) having a first opening (128) and a plurality of wires. A joint member (140) is coupled to the first frame member and at least a second frame member (122, 62). The joint member has a second opening (142) therethrough. The plurality of wires extend into the first opening through the first frame member and through the second opening of the joint member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Brian K. LANGLOIS, Jeffrey D. OLTMANS, Ryan P. LENTON, Ronald A. VORNDRAN, David W. CHRISTIAN, Kory J. SCHUHMACHER, Timothy L. NENNICH, Kevin E. NELSON, Richard J. CHRISTOPH, Michael W. GEBRIAN, Dustin D. KELLER, William H. DOORNINK, Michael W. RAFFERTY, Jeffrey M. O'HALLORAN, Ola I. STENEGARD, Malachi R. ROTH
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Patent number: 11400997Abstract: The present application discloses systems and methods to present information to recreational vehicle riders and to provide customizable visual information to recreational vehicle riders. The present application further discloses systems and methods to connect and transmit audio information between a driver portable communication device and a driver audio interface device through the recreational vehicle and audio information between a passenger portable communication device and a passenger audio interface device.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Adam C. Koosmann, Ryan P. Lenton
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Patent number: 10760730Abstract: A vehicle includes an electrical system which has at least one control unit and a first operator input device operably coupled to the at least one control unit. Additionally, the electrical system includes a second operator input device electrically coupled to the at least one control unit. The at least one control unit being operative to power on at least the engine. Also, the electrical system includes a security input device operably coupled to the at least one control unit. The at least one control unit is configured to transmit an actuation signal to the security input device in response to actuation of the first operator input device independent of actuation of the second operator input device and in response to actuation of the second operator input device independent of actuation of the first operator input device.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Ryan P. Lenton, Donald W. Kahl, Andrew J. Novak, Jeffrey D. Oltmans
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Publication number: 20180162474Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is provided including a frame, front and rear ground-engaging members each supporting the frame, a straddle-type seat, a handlebar for steering the vehicle, at least one light device configured to operate in a hazard mode, an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members, a tilt sensor, and a vehicle control unit in communication with the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to detect a tilt angle of the vehicle based on output from the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to determine a tip-over condition of the vehicle based on the detected tilt angle exceeding a threshold tilt angle. The vehicle control unit activates the hazard mode of the at least one light in response to the determination of the tip-over condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton, Brian K. Langlois, Jonathon P. Oakden-Graus, Donald W. Kahl
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Patent number: 9908577Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is provided including a frame, front and rear ground-engaging members each supporting the frame, a straddle-type seat, a handlebar for steering the vehicle, at least one light device configured to operate in a hazard mode, an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members, a tilt sensor, and a vehicle control unit in communication with the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to detect a tilt angle of the vehicle based on output from the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to determine a tip-over condition of the vehicle based on the detected tilt angle exceeding a threshold tilt angle. The vehicle control unit activates the hazard mode of the at least one light in response to the determination of the tip-over condition.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton, II, Brian K. Langlois, Jonathon P. Oakden-Graus, Donald W. Kahl
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Publication number: 20170101149Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the two-wheeled vehicle includes an upper and lower fairing assembly that cooperate together to define wind flow around the vehicle. The vehicle may include a trunk to support cargo therein when the vehicle is operating.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Ryan P. Lenton, Donald W. Kahl, John M. Nutter, Neil P. Quade, Andrew J. Novak
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Patent number: 9550541Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the two-wheeled vehicle includes an upper and lower fairing assembly that cooperate together to define wind flow around the vehicle. Vents and deflectors are controllable to regulate the airflow to the rider. A vehicle control unit is operable to control the heated grips and the cruise control. A trunk is provided for mounting to the motorcycle and is electrically coupled to a harness running beneath the seat. The vehicle is further profiled to receive a hand held GMRS handset and smart phone.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2015Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Ryan P. Lenton, Donald W. Kahl, John M. Nutter, Neil P. Quade, Andrew J. Novak
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Publication number: 20150353156Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the two-wheeled vehicle includes an upper and lower fairing assembly that cooperate together to define wind flow around the vehicle. Vents and deflectors are controllable to regulate the airflow to the rider. A vehicle control unit is operable to control the heated grips and the cruise control. A trunk is provided for mounting to the motorcycle and is electrically coupled to a harness running beneath the seat. The vehicle is further profiled to receive a hand held GMRS handset and smart phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Steven M. Hamlin, Neil P. Quade, Clark E. Zellmer, Michael M. Song, Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton, Donald W. Kahl, John M. Nutter
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Publication number: 20150130209Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the two-wheeled vehicle includes an upper and lower fairing assembly that cooperate together to define wind flow around the vehicle. Vents and deflectors are controllable to regulate the airflow to the rider. A vehicle control unit is operable to control the heated grips and the cruise control. A trunk is provided for mounting to the motorcycle and is electrically coupled to a harness running beneath the seat. The vehicle is further profiled to receive a hand held GMRS handset and smart phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Steven M. Hamlin, Neil P. Quade, Clark E. Zellmer, Michael M. Song, Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton, Donald W. Kahl, John M. Nutter
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Patent number: 8965638Abstract: A controller for use in a vibratory work machine may include a vibratory frequency selection system having a user interface with a discrete amplitude selection input device and a discrete frequency selection input device. The controller may receive a frequency selection signal from the frequency input device and generate a frequency control signal having a characteristic corresponding to the frequency setting of the input device. The controller may also receive an amplitude selection signal from the amplitude input device and output at least the frequency control signal to cause a vibrator mechanism of the machine to generate vibrations having a frequency and amplitude corresponding to the settings of the input devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Ries, Ryan P. Lenton, Ryan J. Nelson
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Publication number: 20140136076Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is provided including a frame, front and rear ground-engaging members each supporting the frame, a straddle-type seat, a handlebar for steering the vehicle, at least one light device configured to operate in a hazard mode, an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members, a tilt sensor, and a vehicle control unit in communication with the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to detect a tilt angle of the vehicle based on output from the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to determine a tip-over condition of the vehicle based on the detected tilt angle exceeding a threshold tilt angle. The vehicle control unit activates the hazard mode of the at least one light in response to the determination of the tip-over condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton, II, Brian K. Langlois, Jonathon P. Oakden-Graus, Donald W. Kahl
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Publication number: 20140131128Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the two-wheeled vehicle includes a windshield assembly operably coupled to the frame and an adjustment member operably coupled to the windshield assembly. A vehicle control unit is operably coupled to the adjustment member and is configured to automatically actuate the adjustment member for adjusting the position of the windshield assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Kory J. Schuhmacher, Gustavo A. Aramayo, II, Clark D. Davis, Clark E. Zellmer, Jeffrey P. Wolf, Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton, Donald W. Kahl
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Publication number: 20140131129Abstract: An engine includes a first cylinder communicating with a first intake port and a first exhaust port, and an exhaust assembly coupled to the engine and including a first exhaust manifold coupled to the first exhaust port. The first exhaust manifold is angled relative to the first exhaust port.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: David A. Galsworthy, Craig M. Beach, II, Brian J. Hitt, Gregory C. Brew, John S. Lengyel, Nicholas J. Schafer, Jeffrey P. Wolf, Jeffrey D. Oltmans, Urs Wenger, G. Jay McKoskey, Blaine D. Kaeser, Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton