Patents Assigned to Polaris Industries Inc.
  • Recreational vehicles with heated components
    Patent number: 11760434
    Abstract: A vehicle including a system for transferring energy between on-board vehicle components and/or between on-board and external components. The vehicle is configured to heat various components through induction to provide comfort to the rider and/or to transfer energy for charging one or more vehicle components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Fuchs, Austin Holt, Corey A. Simonetta, Jr., Cynthia L. Houeiss, Joel M. Notaro, Marcus A. Wetterlund, Michael W. Rafferty
  • Utility vehicle
    Patent number: 11752860
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame, a powertrain assembly, a front suspension assembly, and a rear suspension assembly. A cargo bed may be supported by the frame at the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes an operator seat and at least one passenger seat positioned within an operator area. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes doors to enclose the operator area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jason R. Fields, Daniel S. Weber, Amery D. Kuhl, Andrew J. Miller
  • Snowmobile
    Patent number: 11753114
    Abstract: A snowmobile has an air intake system integrated into the snowmobile body, and with air intake vents facing rearwardly towards the rider. The air intake system includes a plenum defined by a portion of the body and ducting extending within the body. The ducting is porous to allow the air input noise to be dissipated within the engine compartment. The snowmobile further comprises couplings which may be realigned to accommodate wear. A frame coupler allows multiple differently configured frame tubes to be connected to the tunnel. The chassis of the snowmobile includes a casing for receiving the gears which drive the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jan R. Vistad, Dustin A. Mertens, Andrew J. Mills, Michael A. Hedlund
  • Side-by-side vehicle
    Patent number: 11753087
    Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn D. Peterson, Bryce A. Holm, Brent A. Erspamer, Bradley R. Morisch, Kurt E. Stenberg, Brian J. Seidel, Russell G. Olsen, Michael G. Vrudny, Colin Dickey, Clinton A. Johnson
  • Braking assembly for a snowmobile
    Patent number: 11753112
    Abstract: A snowmobile includes a frame assembly having a tunnel, a powertrain assembly supported by the frame assembly, and a braking assembly positioned within the tunnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel K. Krings, Luke A. Guderjohn, Michael A. Hedlund, Jesse J. Laugen, Christopher D. Harwood
  • MULTIPLE CHINE PONTOON BOAT
    Publication number: 20230271676
    Abstract: A pontoon boat is provided that includes a deck and a plurality of pontoons running longitudinally beneath the deck and providing buoyancy to the pontoon boat. The plurality of pontoons include a multi-chine configuration that increases the stability of the pontoon boat and provides handling characteristics similar to that of a hulled boat. The plurality of pontoons may include two outer pontoons and a third pontoon positioned laterally intermediate the outer pontoons. The third pontoon may include a plurality of chines, and each of the outer pontoons may include at least one chine. At least a portion of each of the at least one chines of the outer pontoons may be positioned vertically below the plurality of chines of the third pontoon. The chines on the third pontoon may extend longitudinally further than each of the at least one chines of the outer pontoons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Roy Fishburn, Gabriel A. Marshall
  • Thruster arrangement for a boat
    Patent number: 11738841
    Abstract: A pontoon boat including a thruster system is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley R. Fishburn, Blair A. Donat, Gabriel A. Marshall, Michael J. Fuchs, Andrew C. Schmid
  • Two-passage exhaust system for an engine
    Patent number: 11725573
    Abstract: An exhaust system includes a housing comprising a first housing portion and a second housing portion separated by a common wall. The first housing portion has a first exhaust passage therethrough. The first exhaust passage has a first inlet receiving exhaust gasses from a turbocharger. The second housing portion has a second exhaust passage therethrough. The second exhaust passage has a second inlet receiving gasses from an exhaust bypass valve. The first passage and the second passage are non-intersecting within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Bryant, Derek D. Zimney, Angus M. Morison, Colton Ross, Ross Liberty, Lucas R. Salfer, Sean M. Trihey, Darren J. Hedlund, James H. Buchwitz
  • System and method for controlling operation of a two-stroke engine having a turbocharger
    Patent number: 11725599
    Abstract: A method and system for controlling operation of a two-stroke engine having a turbocharger includes the two-stroke engine comprising an electronically controlled exhaust valve. A throttle position sensor generates a throttle position signal corresponding to a position of a throttle plate of a throttle. A boost box is coupled to the two-stroke engine. A boost box pressure sensor is coupled to the boost box and generates a boost box pressure signal corresponding to a pressure within the boost box. A controller is coupled to the boost box pressure signal controlling a position of the electronically controlled exhaust valve in response to the boost box pressure signal and the throttle position signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Buchwitz, Dallas J. Blake, Lucas R. Salfer, Alexander M. Hetteen, Reed A. Hanson, Darren J. Hedlund, Daniel E. Erickson, Chad A. Dale, Derek Zimney
  • Upper frame for an off-road vehicle
    Patent number: 11718348
    Abstract: An upper frame portion of a frame of a vehicle includes a first longitudinal frame member having a first end and a second end and a second longitudinal frame member having a first end and a second end. The first longitudinal member and the second longitudinal member each include a first end and a second bend. The first bends and the second bends are positioned adjacent one another and forward of a seating area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Mark Lopera, Jeremy Brown
  • All-terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 11718240
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, an outer body supported by the frame, and a cargo rack pivotably coupled to the outer body. The cargo rack is moveably between a closed position and an opened position and includes a hinge assembly comprising hinge leaves and a removable hinge pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joel B. Kelso, William B. Rodriguez
  • Method and system for controlling the speed of a vehicle
    Patent number: 11703884
    Abstract: A system for regulating the speed of a vehicle includes defining a first border for a first geographic region. The border has a first speed within the border and a second speed outside of the border. The system includes determining a first velocity of the vehicle including a vehicle speed and direction of the vehicle approaching the border. The difference between the vehicle speed and the second speed is the calculated, as is a distance between the vehicle and the border. If the difference between the vehicle speed and the second speed divided by the distance is greater than a predetermined value, the vehicle is decelerated at a rate so that the vehicle will have a second speed when the vehicle reaches the border.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Hille, Chun Lan, Scott D. Taylor, Joseph B. Bottensek, Jacob D. Scherer, Duane D. Wagner, Jacob J. Minick
  • Off-road vehicle
    Patent number: 11691674
    Abstract: A utility vehicle comprising a frame, a body supported by the frame, a seating area supported by the frame, front and rear ground engaging members supporting the frame and the body, and a powertrain drivingly coupled to the front and rear ground engaging members, the powertrain including an engine having a cylinder block having a plurality of cylinders, a cylinder head removably coupled to the cylinder block, a crankcase having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion of the crankcase being removably coupled to the cylinder block, and at least one gasket positioned between the cylinder block and the first portion of the crankcase, the at least one gasket configured to individually seal each of the plurality of cylinders relative to the first portion of the crankcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Schleif, Paul W. Barton, Ralph W. Lauzze, III
  • MASTER CYLINDER FOR A BRAKING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230192051
    Abstract: A dual input master cylinder, comprising a housing having a first input, a piston base positioned within the housing, and a piston rod having a first end and a second end, the first end of the piston rod abutting the piston base and the second end of the piston rod acting as a second input of the dual input master cylinder, wherein the piston rod is capable of being spaced apart from the piston base
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Harry Pongo, James E. Kehren
  • OPERATING MODES USING A BRAKING SYSTEM FOR AN ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20230192043
    Abstract: An all terrain vehicle may include a braking system comprising a hydraulic and electric controller unit (HECU) operably coupled to the plurality of ground-engaging members. The HECU may receive sensor information from the one or more sensors and determine whether the all terrain vehicle is encountering a wheel locking event based on the sensor information. The wheel locking event may indicate the plurality of ground-engaging members are unable to turn. The HECU also may determine whether the all terrain vehicle is encountering a turning event based on the sensor information and operate in an HECU intervention mode based on an indication that the all terrain vehicle is encountering the wheel locking event and the turning event. The HECU intervention mode permits the HECU to control the plurality of ground-engaging members based on steering input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Alex R. Scheuerell, Jonathon P. Graus
  • Snow vehicle
    Patent number: 11679840
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and at least one front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The front of the vehicle includes a first front suspension and a second front suspension coupled to the ski. The rear suspension includes a bumper assembly preventing bottoming out of the rear suspension. The rear suspension is coupled to the vehicle frame such that the longitudinal spacing between the vehicle frame and rear suspension is adjustably controllable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Justin R. York
  • REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY FOR A SNOWMOBILE
    Publication number: 20230182832
    Abstract: A snowmobile extends along a longitudinal axis and includes a frame, a powertrain coupled to the frame and a track operatively coupled to the powertrain, the track having an upper run and a lower run. The snowmobile includes a rear suspension having at least one slide rail having a hyfax defining a plane, at least one front idler wheel in contact with the lower run of the track, at least one center idler wheel positioned adjacent the at least one front idler wheel, and at least one rear idler wheel positioned adjacent the at least one center idler wheel, and wherein the positioning of the at least center idler wheel is configured such that the at least one rear idler wheel is positioned at an angle relative to the plane having a value that is greater than zero.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Hedlund, Matthew J. Prusak, Joseph P. Wood, Corey D. Omdahl, Jeremy R. Eichenberger
  • ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20230174181
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle frame, a saddle-type seat mounted to the frame and having a forward portion and a rearward portion, a cargo area defining a storage compartment positioned at least partially rearward of the saddle-type seat, and a rider support assembly positioned rearward of the forward portion of the saddle-type seat and vertically above at least a portion of the saddle-type seat and the storage compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Cody D. Johnston, Brent J. Hanson, Brian N. Flick, Cameron D. Fisher, Nathan D. Dahl, Peter D. Watson
  • Crankcase mounts and reinforced rubber in mount on force vector
    Patent number: 11668272
    Abstract: An engine is disclosed having a starter clutch ring gear, and a crank case having an integral starter pinion accepting member defining a through bore, and a gear assembly having an exterior surface configured to engage a flywheel and an surface engaging the second of the shaft. A starter pinion shaft is disposed through the through bore. The integral starter pinion accepting member defines a surface coupled to an engine mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Chad A. Dale, Lawrence J. Hosaluk
  • Upper frame for an off-road vehicle
    Patent number: D992459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Mark Lopera, Jeremy Brown