Patents by Inventor Timothy F. Melvin

Timothy F. Melvin 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).

  • SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20150047917
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the plurality of ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a body generally surrounding the frame assembly and including a hood, dashboard assembly, and a side panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel L. Burt, II, Brent C. Eaton, Michael C. Bohnsack, Andrew J. Miller, Michael J. Hanten, Anthony J. Kinsman, Brent J. Hanson, Timothy F. Melvin, James E. Rogala, Ryan Black-Macken, Kurt E. Stenberg, Garth H. Bracy, Jeff M. Goulet, Jeremiah T. Johnstun
  • Vehicle
    Patent number: 8157039
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed having a flat or quasi-flat floor section in an operator area. The utility vehicle may also include an air inlet for an engine intake system being forward of the operator area. The utility vehicle may also include an air inlet for a CVT cooling system positioned to draw air from the operator area. The utility vehicle may also one or more cup holders positioned in the operator area below seat level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy F. Melvin, Robbi L. Peterson, Steven D. Corneliusen
  • Vehicle
    Publication number: 20100155170
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed having a flat or quasi-flat floor section in an operator area. The utility vehicle may also include an air inlet for an engine intake system being forward of the operator area. The utility vehicle may also include an air inlet for a CVT cooling system positioned to draw air from the operator area. The utility vehicle may also one or more cup holders positioned in the operator area below seat level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Timothy F. Melvin, Robbi L. Peterson, Steven D. Corneliusen