Patents Assigned to Polaris Industries Inc.
  • VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20210206438
    Abstract: A vehicle shown herein is a side by side powersports vehicle having a utility bed recessed in the rear body portion below an upper surface, the utility bed forming a stepped portion relative to the rear body portion and having a maximum lateral width greater than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, and a minimum width less than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, whereby a spare wheel may be stored on the stepped portion of the utility bed. As shown herein, the utility bed is defined as a removable tub, which can be removed from the rear body portion. The utility bed has defined troughs in a floor thereof angled rearwardly wherein the utility bed has drains which drain away from any heat source of the vehicle. The seats of the vehicle allow longitudinal movement and tilt capability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Nick S. Levin, Jeffrey A. Ingham, Donovan Fredrickson, Dennis J. Lutz
  • Cooling jacket for exhaust valve and thermostat and cooling bottle
    Patent number: 11041429
    Abstract: A coolant bottle defines a first chamber and a second chamber fluidly coupled to the first chamber at a valve seat. The first chamber is fluidly coupled to a source of heated engine cooling fluid, while the second chamber is fluidly coupled to an engine water pump. A thermally responsive actuator is disposed within the first chamber, and has a thermally actuated sliding member having a valve seat engaging surface. The thermally actuated sliding member is movable from a first open position to a second closed position when the coolant is above a first temperature. The thermally responsive actuator is disposed within the first chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Darren J. Hedlund, Oliver J. Young
  • Engine
    Patent number: 11041426
    Abstract: An engine is disclosed having a water cooling system allowing efficient cooling of the exhaust valves to prevent temperature gradients from building in the engine. Water is therefore pumped through the engine though first and second water cooling cores which discharge through the head. A water manifold is positioned over the discharge opening and includes couplings for the radiator supply, radiator return, water pump supply, oil cooler supply and oil cooler return. The engine has separate chambers to isolate the pistons and cylinders, and reed valves cover the chambers and allow the blow-by gases and oil to enter the oil pan during the power stroke of the engine cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Nugteren, Alexander W. Oppermann, C. Scott Walter, G. Jay McKoskey, Jeffrey M. Maher
  • VEHICLE HAVING ADJUSTABLE COMPRESSION AND REBOUND DAMPING
    Publication number: 20210162830
    Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame are disclosed. The vehicle including at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, David D. Helgeson, Alex R. Scheuerell
  • ADJUSTABLE VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210162833
    Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping profile and a driver actuatable input. The driver actuatable input may be positioned to be actuatable by the driver in the absence of requiring a removal of either of the hands of the driver from a steering device of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Suspension pre-load adjustment system
    Patent number: 11021031
    Abstract: A suspension system for a vehicle and method for operating the same includes a shock absorber housing having a longitudinal axis, a spring disposed around the shock absorber housing and a retainer collar disposed around the shock absorber housing. An actuator coupled to the retainer housing moves at least a portion of the retainer housing to move the spring in a direction corresponding the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon J. Steinmetz, Jonathon P. Graus, David D. Helgeson
  • SNOW VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20210129943
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a uni-body frame having a forward engine compartment, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and a front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The snow vehicle has a chain coupling the sprocket of the propulsion unit located outside of the frame and directly coupled to the belt drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Jimmy D. Brooks
  • Multiple Chine Pontoon Boat
    Publication number: 20210129944
    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: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Roy Fishburn, Gabriel A. Marshall
  • Side-by-side utility vehicle
    Patent number: 10994645
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame assembly extends generally along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a front seating section coupled to the frame. The front seating section is configured to support an operator and a first passenger. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a rear seating section coupled to the frame. The rear seating section is configured to support a second passenger and a third passenger. The rear seating section has an angled panel configured as a dead pedal for the second and third passengers, and a portion of the rear seating section extends forwardly into the front seating section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Phillip B. Swain
  • Sunshade for a vehicle
    Patent number: 10994592
    Abstract: A sunshade is configured to extend over a portion of an operator area of the vehicle and includes a frame configured to be removably coupled to mounts for side view mirrors of the vehicle and a body coupled to the frame. At least a portion of the body is configured to move between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Holroyd, Garth H. Bracy, Daniel G. Ritz, Alex M. Baltes
  • Side-by-side vehicle
    Patent number: 10994785
    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 side-by-side all terrain vehicles having plural rows of seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Brian M. Safranski, Richard L. Sunsdahl
  • Adjustable vehicle suspension system
    Patent number: 10987989
    Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping profile and a driver actuatable input. The driver actuatable input may be positioned to be actuatable by the driver in the absence of requiring a removal of either of the hands of the driver from a steering device of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Vehicle having adjustable compression and rebound damping
    Patent number: 10987987
    Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame are disclosed. The vehicle including at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, David D. Helgeson, Alex R. Scheuerell
  • Utility vehicle
    Patent number: 10988187
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is described having front and rear passenger area, and an HVAC system provides treated air to both front and rear areas. The front area includes a tunnel extending longitudinally rearwardly, and a low profile duct extends within the tunnel to communicate treated air to the rear passenger area. The frame has been modified to mount a drive shaft carrier bearing to maximize the area under the tunnel for hose routing. The frame has been modified to maximize the ingress area for the foot of the rear passenger. The frame has been modified to better seal the vehicle when doors are utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle J. Schounard, William L. Barbrey, Shawn D. Peterson, Daniel S. Weber, Derek M. Frie
  • Side-by-side vehicle
    Patent number: 10981448
    Abstract: A vehicle may include a CVT unit or a power source which requires ambient air. An air inlet for an air intake system coupled to the CVT unit or the power source which requires ambient air may be provided in a side of a cargo carrying portion of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a rear radius arm suspension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M. Safranski, Robbi L. Peterson, Richard L. Sunsdahl, Aaron D. Deckard, Louis J. Brady
  • All terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 10974595
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle including a frame having longitudinally-spaced ends defining a first longitudinal axis, and an engine supported by the frame. The engine includes a crankshaft defining a second longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Jeffrey D. Bennett, Daniel E. Erickson, Benjamin J. Dieter, John D. Schreier, Louis J. Brady
  • Power boost regulator
    Patent number: 10974790
    Abstract: A power generation system is provided including a power boost regulator operative to provide load matched voltage operation of an AC power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Hosaluk, Matthew D. Reeves, Joseph D. Tharaldson, Chad A. Dale
  • Pair of vehicle side steps
    Patent number: D915974
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Robert McDowell
  • Wheel carrier bracket assembly
    Patent number: D918007
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Troy Unger
  • Winch
    Patent number: D923281
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Wilcox, Michael A. Hritz