Patents Assigned to Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
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Patent number: 11866042Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle that may include a frame to support a power system, such as an engine, and one or more surface supports, such as one or more wheels, to support the frame. The engine may include an internal combustion engine and a fuel supply system therefore. The engine may provide power to drive the wheels.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventor: Jacob R. Horn
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Patent number: 11808348Abstract: A system and method for operating the same includes a drive sprocket assembly, a clutch lever, a user interface generating a reverse signal at a user interface, a wheel speed sensor generating a wheel speed signal, a transmission position sensor generating a transmission position signal and a vehicle control module receiving the reverse signal, the wheel speed signal and the transmission position signal. The vehicle control module engages a reverse gear at a drive sprocket in response to the reverse signal, the wheel speed and transmission gear position and controls the drive sprocket assembly in response to the clutch lever.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Corey A. Simonetta, Dustin D. Keller, Andrew J. Ellsworth
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Publication number: 20230352037Abstract: Systems and methods for voice reception and detection related to a communication system are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2021Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Steven B. Elgee, Jonathan G. Enz
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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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Patent number: 11702166Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. A wheel base is defined between the front and rear rotational axes and a vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle extends vertically at the midpoint of the wheel base and is perpendicular to the longitudinally-extending centerline. The vehicle also includes a fuel tank, an airbox assembly, and a battery all positioned relative to the vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: David L. Bagnariol, Matthew R. Fronk, Jason A. Warns, Benjamin M. Comana, Matthias Botta, Richard J. Christoph, Philippe Gasdia, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Urs Wenger, Martin Pelz, Clark D. Davis, Juho Pekka Wuollet, Kory J. Schuhmacher
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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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Publication number: 20220373081Abstract: A system and method for operating the same includes a drive sprocket assembly, a clutch lever, a user interface generating a reverse signal at a user interface, a wheel speed sensor generating a wheel speed signal, a transmission position sensor generating a transmission position signal and a vehicle control module receiving the reverse signal, the wheel speed signal and the transmission position signal. The vehicle control module engages a reverse gear at a drive sprocket in response to the reverse signal, the wheel speed and transmission gear position and controls the drive sprocket assembly in response to the clutch lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: INdian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Corey A. SIMONETTA, Dustin D. KELLER, Andrew J. ELLSWORTH
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Patent number: 11465705Abstract: A lighting system for a vehicle having a vehicle structure has a housing and a lens. A plurality of light sources are disposed within the housing. A sensor is disposed between the housing and the lens and senses a condition outside the lens.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2021Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Jacob R. Horn, Benjamin Comana
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Patent number: 11427277Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame having a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The mid-frame portion is coupled to the rear frame portion and the front frame portion. The vehicle further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame. The engine includes an air deflector to assist in cooling a rear cylinder of a V-twin engine. An accessory windshield is also shown which may be coupled to the handlebars and front forks of the vehicle. Also, a rear accessory attachment is shown mountable to the rear fender.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Bryan D. O'Rourke, Cal W. Johnson, Chad M. Cunningham, Neil P. Quade, Steven M. Hamlin
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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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Publication number: 20220161884Abstract: 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-wheel vehicle includes a down tube extending downwardly from a front end of the frame. A front fairing is supported on the down tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Tyler J. Kramer, Jeffrey D. Oltmans, Andrew O. Glaeser, Juho Pekka Wuollet, Kent A. Underland, Cal W. Johnson, Ronald A. Vorndran, G. Jay McKoskey, Jeffrey M. O'Halloran
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Patent number: 11260712Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame having a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The mid-frame portion is coupled to the rear frame portion and the front frame portion. The vehicle further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame. The front frame portion is removably coupled to the mid-frame portion with a plurality of frame members extending between the front frame portion and the mid-frame portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: David L. Bagnariol, Jeffrey M. O'Halloran
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Patent number: 11242105Abstract: 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: February 8, 2022Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Richard L. Jarek, Adam C. Koosmann, Neil P. Quade, Melissa S. Breitenfeldt, Steven F. Kruger, Joshua L. Edel, John E. Feldman, Michael M. Song, Richard J. Christoph
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Patent number: 11077910Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. The vehicle further includes an engine supported by the frame assembly and operably coupled to the front and rear ground-engaging members, and the engine includes a throttle body assembly. Additionally, the vehicle includes an air intake assembly fluidly coupled to the engine and including an airbox and a mounting plate having a first channel and a second channel. The first and second channels are configured to align with the throttle body assembly. The mounting plate is configured to couple the airbox to the throttle body assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Martin Pelz, Matthias Botta, Scott M. Schwintek, Michael Keller, Jason A. Warns, Severin Hefti
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Patent number: D967734Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Michael M. Song, Gregory C. Brew
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Patent number: D987483Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Michael M. Song, Gregory C. Brew
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Patent number: D990374Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: INDIAN MOTORCYCLE INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Richard J. Christoph, Ola I. Stenegard, Jeffrey D. Oltmans
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Patent number: D1001687Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Richard J. Christoph, Brian N. Flick