Patents Assigned to Polaris Industries Inc.
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE HAZARDOUS CONDITION DETECTION
    Publication number: 20220118969
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a vehicle hazardous condition of a recreational vehicle and activating a distress mode of the recreation vehicle in response to detecting the vehicle hazardous condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Chiao George Liu, Joseph P. Nuxoll, Jonathon P. Graus
  • Continuously variable transmission
    Patent number: 11306815
    Abstract: A vehicle may include a continuously variable transmission which requires non-recycled air. The continuously variable transmission may provide non-recycled air to a first number of sheaves of the continuously variable transmission with a second number of air supply conduits, the second number being less than the first number. A cover of the continuously variable transmission may have a unitary body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Amery D. Kuhl, Jacob R. Jain, David J. Hicke, Steven L. Nelson, Anthony J. Ripley
  • Side-by-side ATV
    Patent number: 11292327
    Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to trail compliant side-by-side all terrain vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Jason C. Plugge, Alan A. Meyer
  • System and method for controlling a vehicle
    Patent number: 11285964
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided including an electronic power steering system, an electronic throttle control system, and a stability control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Tim P. Norstad, Louis J. Brady, Brian R. Gillingham, Stephen L. Nelson, Jason R. Fields
  • Snowmobile
    Patent number: 11286019
    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: July 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Hedlund, Matthew J. Prusak, Jeffrey A. Eaton
  • Driveline assembly for a utility vehicle
    Patent number: 11285807
    Abstract: A driveline assembly for a utility vehicle includes an engine, an automated sequential transmission positioned forward of the engine, and a gearbox operably coupled to the automated sequential transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Galsworthy, Adrien O. Lechat, Gary A. Pinkley, Aaron D. Deckard
  • ENCLOSURE SYSTEM FOR A PONTOON BOAT
    Publication number: 20220081070
    Abstract: A rail system for a pontoon boat is provided. The rail system allows for the addition and removal of a pontoon boat skin, as well as additional features and attachments without dismantling the rail system. The system may include detachable rail caps and/or rail attachments that hold the skin against the rail. The rails also include features to attach exterior attachments such as accents, bumpers, and inserts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benoit J. Renaud, Brian M. Rupp, Walter B. Ross
  • Side-by-side vehicle
    Patent number: 11273881
    Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Adam J. Schlangen
  • Device and method for improving route planning computing devices
    Patent number: 11268820
    Abstract: A route generator and method of operating the same including; calculating route traversal values for a plurality of blocks in a first group simultaneously, each block including a plurality of cells, traversal values being values that consider terrain movement cost data and data indicating progress towards a route endpoint on a per-cell basis, wherein the plurality of blocks are chosen such that the blocks in the first group fail to share any edges with other blocks in the first group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Erik S. Freed
  • System for attaching accessories to a snowmobile
    Patent number: 11267407
    Abstract: A snowmobile including a support member mounted to a chassis of the snowmobile and configured to support at least one of a seat and a fuel tank of the snowmobile. A first accessory is in cooperation with the support member and is mounted to the chassis behind the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Hedlund, Evan M. Rosemore
  • VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220063714
    Abstract: A power steering system reduces or prevents an unintended jerking of a steering input device due to an unintended torque being input into the power steering system from an output of the power steering system. The unintended torque may be determined based on an acceleration of a motor of the power steering system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathon P. Graus
  • Audio system for a utility vehicle
    Patent number: 11260803
    Abstract: An all-terrain or utility vehicle includes an audio system having at least one speaker. The at least one speaker is positioned at a forward portion of the operator area and is supported by a body panel. More particularly, the body panel may be configured to receive at least a portion of the speaker as well as at least a portion of an upper frame assembly. In this way, the speaker is positioned to direct sound towards the rider, is generally concealed from a front view of the vehicle, and is positioned within available space on the vehicle above at least a portion of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Donovan L. Fredrickson, Jonathan M. Hetland, Keith A. Hollman
  • Vehicle seating arrangements
    Patent number: 11260773
    Abstract: A seating arrangement for a vehicle is shown to include a plurality of seats, including at least two front seats, at least two rear seats, and a rear jump seat positioned intermediate the two rear seats. The jump seat comprises a seat back which is positioned rearwardly of the rear seats, and the rear seats are movable laterally between a first position where the rear seats are proximate to each other and generally covering the seat back of the jump seat, and a second position where the rear seats are spaced apart from each other and the seat back of the jump seat is exposed. The arrangement may also include rear seats which are rotatable relative to the seat backs to provide a storage surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Boris Rubanovich, Travis J. Saari, Scott A. Miller, Rory A. Lindeberg
  • Operating modes using a braking system for an all terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 11254294
    Abstract: An all terrain vehicle may include a frame and a plurality of ground-engaging members supporting the frame. Each of the plurality of ground-engaging members may be configured to rotate about an axle. The all terrain vehicle may further include a powertrain assembly supported by the frame and a braking system (e.g., an anti-lock braking system (ABS)) including a hydraulic and electric controller unit (HECU) operably coupled to the plurality of ground-engaging members and configured to generate yaw to reduce a turning radius of the all terrain vehicle. The HECU may be configured to control brake pressure to the plurality of ground-engaging members independent of a driver input indicating a braking event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Alex R. Scheuerell, Jonathon P. Graus, Louis J. Brady
  • Vehicle
    Patent number: 11254372
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a base portion and a modular portion. The base portion may be a four wheel vehicle having an operator area with seating for at least two occupants in a side-by-side arrangement. The modular portion may be coupled to the base portion resulting in a six wheel vehicle. The wheels of the modular portion may be powered by an engine of the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell
  • AUDIO SYSTEM FOR A UTILITY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20220041115
    Abstract: An all-terrain or utility vehicle includes an audio system having at least one speaker. The at least one speaker is positioned at a forward portion of the operator area and is supported by a body panel. More particularly, the body panel may be configured to receive at least a portion of the speaker as well as at least a portion of an upper frame assembly. In this way, the speaker is positioned to direct sound towards the rider, is generally concealed from a front view of the vehicle, and is positioned within available space on the vehicle above at least a portion of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Donovan L. Fredrickson, Jonathan M. Hetland, Keith A. Hollman
  • Utility vehicle
    Patent number: 11235814
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a frame having a front section, a midsection, and a rear section, the frame defining a cab rearward of the front section. The utility vehicle further includes a plurality of body panels including a hood, a first side panel, and a second side panel coupled to the front section of the frame. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground engaging members. A cooling assembly of the utility vehicle is fluidly coupled to the engine and supported on a top surface of the front section of the frame. The cooling assembly is angled relative to the longitudinal direction and spaced apart from a line of sight extending from the cab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska, Aaron D. Deckard
  • Method and system for controlling pressure in a tuned pipe of a two stroke engine
    Patent number: 11236668
    Abstract: An engine system and method of operating the same includes a two stroke engine, an exhaust manifold coupled to the two-stroke engine, a tuned pipe coupled to the exhaust manifold coupled to the exhaust manifold, a stinger pipe coupled to the tuned pipe, a silencer coupled to the tuned pipe and an exhaust pipe, and an exhaust bypass valve. Exhaust gases are directed from the two stroke engine through an exhaust manifold and through a tuned pipe. An opening of the exhaust bypass valve is changed to redirect exhaust gases away from the tuned pipe to change a pressure within the tuned pipe. In response to changing the opening of the exhaust bypass valve, the airflow through the engine is changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Buchwitz, Darren J. Hedlund, Jon P. Brandt, Reed A. Hanson, Lucas R. Salfer, Derek Zimney
  • Set of vehicle components
    Patent number: D942344
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Tristan M. Hipps, Garth H. Bracy, Ryan P. Black-Macken, Michael A. Hritz
  • Hood for an off-road vehicle
    Patent number: D947732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Tristan M. Hipps, Garth H. Bracy