Patents Assigned to Polaris Industries Inc.
  • Patent number: 11912337
    Abstract: A side by side vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame having frame tubes extending from a front to a rear. A vehicle seat frame is positioned in a mid portion of the frame, and positions a seat frame at a raised position relative to the frame tubes. A powertrain is positioned rearward of the vehicle seat frame and is coupled to the vehicle frame. Side by side seats are supported by the seat frame; and one or more storage units are positioned under the side by side seats. The side by side vehicle also has a rear suspension comprising at least one rear alignment arm coupled to each side of a rear of the vehicle frame, where the alignment arms are coupled to the vehicle frame at front and rear connection points. A distance between the front connection points is greater than a distance between the rear connection points, and at least a portion of the powertrain is positioned between the front connection points of the alignment arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Kinsman, Angus M. Morison, Keith A. Hollman, Adam J. Schlangen, Richard D. Ripley, Brent A. Erspamer, Phillip Nowacki
  • Patent number: 11912096
    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: September 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Patent number: 11910561
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a cooled wireless mobile device charger. As an example, a cooling enclosure is provided, comprising a cooling surface. The cooling enclosure may shield a mobile device therein from direct sunlight or other adverse conditions, thereby reducing the heat exposure of the device. The cooling surface may comprise a thermoelectric cooling element or any of a variety of other cooling means. Additionally, the cooling surface may be angled about a lateral axis to enable a user to more easily view at least a part of the mobile device (e.g., in a landscape or portrait orientation) while the device is in the cooling enclosure. In some instances, a detachable visor is provided that further shields the mobile device from sunlight. As another example, the visor may retract within the cooling enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Duke, Walter B. Ross, Benoit J. Renaud, Robert J. Wachs, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11904780
    Abstract: A support assembly configured for holding at least one tool includes a first mounting plate, a door pivotable relative to the mounting plate. The door includes a retention feature. The support assembly further includes a clamping assembly configured for clamping the door to the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew H. Kroll, Christopher J. Juelich, Paul L Mattson
  • Patent number: 11904648
    Abstract: Suspension systems for recreational vehicles are disclosed. The suspension systems may include at least one adjustable member coupling a sway bar to respective suspensions. The suspension systems may include a torque actuator associated with a sway bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, David D. Helgeson, Kyle W. Olson, Justin T. Anderson, Jacob P. Horky, Kevin P. Blair
  • Patent number: 11897493
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a frame and a plurality of ground-engaging members supporting the frame. Each of the plurality of ground-engaging members is configured to rotate about an axle. The utility vehicle further includes a powertrain assembly supported by the frame and a braking system configured to operate in a normal run mode and an anti-lock braking mode. The braking system includes an anti-lock braking control module operably coupled to the plurality of ground-engaging members and configured to automatically engage the anti-lock braking mode in response to a predetermined condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Harry Pongo, Brian E. Brandt, Joshua T. Weed, Agata Kaleta, Jacob J. Minick, Ryan D. Kincade
  • Patent number: 11902790
    Abstract: A system for controlling a vehicle includes a programming device comprising an application for programming vehicle function settings of a vehicle. The programming device has a transmitter communicating the vehicle function settings of the vehicle. A vehicle receiver is disposed within the vehicle. The vehicle receiver receives the vehicle function settings. A vehicle is controller disposed within the vehicle. A helmet generates a helmet movement signal in response to sensing movement of the helmet. The helmet communicates a helmet identifier to the vehicle controller through the receiver in response to the helmet movement signal. The vehicle controller controls a vehicle function in response to the vehicle function settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Scott D. Taylor, Troy D. Kendrick
  • Patent number: 11897578
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Jimmy D. Brooks
  • Patent number: 11897321
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle with side by side seating has or can receive an overhead tubular framework with an accessory rail removably attached to an overhead cross member of the tubular framework. The accessory rail providing an anchor for a forward edge of a soft top with the soft top wrapping around the overhead cross member and extending rearwardly and being supported by and secured to the tubular framework. The soft top covering the side by side seating region. The accessory rail having three functional portions positioned circumferentially about an axis of the rail. A first functional portion providing the fixed anchor for the forward edge of the soft top, another functional portion providing interface and attachment features for connecting the rail to the overhead cross member, and another functional portion providing accessory mounting with variable positioning and attachment of an array of accessories above and forward of the side by side seating region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Utter, James A. J. Holroyd, Scott T. Mazour
  • Patent number: 11892067
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, a mechanical differential assembly for a wheeled vehicle is disclosed including a housing, a pinion gear operable to both rotate relative to the interior surface of the housing and be fixed relative to the interior surface of the housing, and a clutch portion fixed to the pinion gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey I. Peterman
  • Patent number: 11892309
    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 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Erik S. Freed
  • Patent number: 11884117
    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: February 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, David D. Helgeson, Alex R. Scheuerell
  • Patent number: 11884148
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly. The powertrain assembly includes an engine, a shiftable transmission, a continuously variable transmission, and a charger. Additionally, the utility vehicle may include a cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and the charger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Anthony J. Ripley
  • Patent number: 11878678
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Krosschell, Jonathon P. Graus, Elaine M. Scott, Joseph Paul Nuxoll, Keijiro Ikebe
  • Patent number: 11879542
    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: October 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Amery D. Kuhl, Jacob R. Jain, David J. Hicke, Stephen L. Nelson, Anthony J. Ripley
  • Patent number: 11878634
    Abstract: A grip assembly includes a base member, a cross beam coupled to the base member having a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion. A first grip arm is removably coupled to the first mounting portion and is independently positionable into a first position of a first plurality of lockable positions relative to the first mounting portion. A second grip arm is coupled to and is independently positionable into a second position of a second plurality of lockable positions relative to the first grip arm. A third grip arm is removably coupled to the second mounting portion and independently positionable into a third position of a third plurality of lockable positions relative to the second mounting portion. A fourth grip arm is coupled to and is independently positionable into a fourth position of a fourth plurality of lockable positions relative to the third grip arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Winkler, Collin J. Gavic, Ryan J. Andreae, Michael A. Hritz
  • Patent number: 11858592
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benoit J. Renaud, Brian M. Rupp, Walter B. Ross
  • Publication number: 20230419942
    Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating information related to a wearable device are disclosed. Exemplary information includes audio information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Fuchs
  • Publication number: 20230406450
    Abstract: A temperature-controlled storage compartment includes a bottom panel, a plurality of side panels extending vertically upward from the bottom panel and defines an interior region of the temperature-controlled storage compartment, and a lid movably coupled with the plurality of side panels such that the temperature-controlled storage compartment may be fully enclosed. The temperature-controlled storage compartment further includes at least one temperature unit arranged within the temperature-controlled storage compartment and a power feature configured for at least partial positioning within the temperature-controlled storage compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Prusak, Derek R. Thibert, Trevor F. Rhodes, Cory A. Wimpfheimer, Swanand Umesh Bhargav
  • Patent number: D1013576
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Garth H. Bracy