Patents Assigned to Polaris Industries Inc.
  • Winch and plow control system
    Patent number: 10883235
    Abstract: A winch and plow control system is disclosed. The winch and plow control system enables automatic control of a plow attached to a vehicle in order to raise and lower the plow based upon a vehicle parameter. The vehicle parameter can be a gear input that is monitored to automatically raise and lower the plow depending upon the gear selected. Wireless and remote control of the winch is also available, as well as a back-dragging automatic plow mode and a normal automatic plow mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Norstad, Joseph P. Nuxoll, Elaine M. Scott
  • Vehicle-to-vehicle communication system
    Patent number: 10887737
    Abstract: A method and system includes a first radio generating a beacon signal. The beacon signal has group beacon data for a group comprising a plurality of radios and the first radio. The first radio transmits the beacon signal during a beacon timeslot of a frame. The frame has a plurality of timeslots. A second radio outside the group receives the beacon signal, identifies a first timeslot that is unused based on the group beacon data and communicates data from the second radio to the group during the first timeslot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Steven B. Elgee, Richard I. Klaus
  • Power boost regulator
    Patent number: 10870465
    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: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Crain, Derek D. Zimney
  • Side-by-side ATV
    Patent number: 10864828
    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: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Larry Sunsdahl, Aaron David Deckard, Marcus Johannes Tullemans, Jason Carl Plugge, Alan A. Meyer, Brian Michael Safranski
  • THRUSTER ARRANGEMENT FOR A BOAT
    Publication number: 20200385097
    Abstract: A pontoon boat including a thruster system is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley R. Fishburn, Blair A. Donat, Gabriel A. Marshall, Michael J. Fuchs, Andrew C. Schmid
  • Method and system for controlling an engine
    Patent number: 10859027
    Abstract: A system and method for operating an engine comprises an engine speed sensor generating an engine speed signal, a throttle position sensor generating a throttle position signal, a sensor module comprising at least one of a fuel pressure sensor generating a fuel pressure signal corresponding to a fuel pressure and a fuel temperature sensor generating a fuel temperature signal corresponding to a fuel temperature into the engine. A controller is coupled to the fuel injector, the engine speed sensor and the sensor module. The controller determines a pulse width duration for the fuel injector based on engine speed and throttle position, determining a pulse width correction factor as a function of at least one of the fuel temperature signal and the fuel pressure signal, determining a second pulse width duration based on the first pulse width, and operating the fuel injector with the second pulse width duration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Dallas J. Blake
  • EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CONTROL FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20200378344
    Abstract: A fuel system comprising a fuel tank, a mixing volume configured to mix fuel vapor and air, the mixing volume comprising an outlet configured to be fluidly coupled to an engine, and a fuel vapor line configured to fluidly couple the fuel tank to the mixing volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, Lindsay Edwards, Greg W. Fedelem
  • Method and system for forming a distanced-based group in a vehicle to vehicle communication system
    Patent number: 10856117
    Abstract: A method and system includes a first radio establishing a group of radios that has a first plurality of radios and the first radio and a second radio not within the group. The first radio generates a first communication signal. The first communication signal includes a first radio identifier and first position data. The first radio receives the first communication signal, determines second position data of the first radio and compares the first position data and the second position data to obtain a distance. The first radio or the second radio broadcasts the first radio identifier and the first position data to the group when the distance is within a predetermined distance in response to comparing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B E Puckette, Richard I. Klaus
  • PTO quick attach for vehicle
    Patent number: 10843565
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed. The utility vehicle is configured to support a removable implement. The removable implement may include one or more components configured to be powered by a power take off system of the utility vehicle. The removable implement may also include one or more components configured to be powered by a hydraulic system of the utility vehicle. An operator of the utility vehicle, without exiting a cab of the utility vehicle, can couple the implement to the utility vehicle such that the hydraulic components are hydraulically coupled to the vehicle's hydraulic system and such that the components of the implement configured to be powered by a power take off system of the utility vehicle are operably coupled to the power take off system of the utility vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin K. Briese, Jacob D. Hanson
  • UTILITY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20200353981
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the plurality of ground-engaging members, and a seating area supported by the frame assembly and configured to support at least an operator and a passenger. The vehicle also includes a cargo area positioned rearward of the seating area and including a floor configured to support cargo thereon. Additionally, the vehicle includes a powertrain assembly including an engine and a transmission operably coupled to at least one of the plurality of ground-engaging members. A heat exchanger is fluidly coupled to the engine. The heat exchanger is angled relative to the floor of the cargo area and positioned along a lateral side of the cargo area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Austin L. Houkom, Kyle J. Schounard, David J. Hicke, Shawn D. Peterson, Travis J. Ellefson
  • Method and system for controlling the speed of a vehicle
    Patent number: 10809741
    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: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    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
  • Utility vehicle
    Patent number: 10800250
    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: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Nugteren, Andrew C. Schleif, Stephen L. Nelson, Anthony J. Ripley
  • Power boost regulator
    Patent number: 10793226
    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: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Crain, Markus Hoffet, Peter Erasmus, Joshua J. Stevens, Joseph D. Tharaldson, Brad W. Teubner
  • All-terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 10793181
    Abstract: An ATV is shown having a steering system comprised of a power steering unit having drive and driven pitman arms coupled to a drag link. The drive pitman arm is laterally offset from a vehicle centerline and is driven by the power steering unit. An alternate power steering system includes a pack and pinion subassembly coupled to a power steering motor, which then couples to steering arms of the ATV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Bennett, Ryan K. Lovold, Parry G. Ragland
  • Structure and assembly for recessed deck portion in pontoon boat
    Patent number: 10793228
    Abstract: A pontoon boat is provided that includes at least two pontoons running longitudinally beneath the boat and providing buoyancy thereto; a deck framework mounted above and connected to the pontoons; a deck mounted on the deck framework; a recessed deck portion extending downwardly through the deck and the deck framework, the recessed deck portion forming a cavity into the deck including a bottom and side walls forming a basin extending into and beneath the deck; and at least one seat adjacent the recessed deck portion and mounted to the deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Steven Vogel, Brad Roy Fishburn, Blair A. Donat
  • Hybrid utility vehicle
    Patent number: 10780770
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle may be a series hybrid or a parallel hybrid vehicle. One embodiment of a parallel hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a transmission coupled to the engine, a front drive coupled to the transmission through a prop shaft, a rear drive coupled to the transmission, a traction motor drivingly coupled to the prop shaft, and a battery to operate the traction motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Beat R. Kohler, David F. Buehler, Markus Hoffet, Aaron D. Deckard, Stephen L. Nelson
  • Power boost regulator
    Patent number: 10780949
    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: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Crain, Brad W. Teubner, Joshua J. Stevens, Joseph D. Tharaldson, Markus Hoffet, Lawrence J. Hosaluk, Matthew D. Reeves, Peter Erasmus, Chad A. Dale
  • Snow vehicle
    Patent number: 10773774
    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: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Justin R. York
  • Headlight of a three-wheeled vehicle
    Patent number: D904227
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Garth H. Bracy
  • Winch
    Patent number: D906624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Wilcox, Michael A. Hritz