Patents Assigned to Polaris Industries Inc.
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Patent number: 11787354Abstract: A vehicle is electrically connected to one or more accessories. The vehicle includes at least one controller that may be configured to identify the accessory based on accessory identification information. The controller may also be configured to provide one or more commands to control an operation of the accessory.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Krosschell, Aidan B. Shaughnessy, Joshua T. Weed, Benjamin S. Fuchs, Adam C. Koosmann, Austin A. Holt, Scott Taylor, Aaron T. Reay
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Patent number: 11781494Abstract: A system and method of controlling a turbocharged engine system includes receiving a boost mode selection signal and controlling the turbocharged engine system in response to the boost mode selection signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: James H. Buchwitz, Lucas R. Salfer, James A. Barczak, Darren J. Hedlund, Reed A. Hanson, Derek Zimney, Chad A. Dale, Daniel E. Erickson, Jon P. Brandt, Alexander M. Hetteen
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Patent number: 11780326Abstract: In one embodiment, a utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members configured to contact a ground surface, and a powertrain assembly operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. The utility vehicle also includes a frame supported by the ground-engaging members and extending along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a tunnel member coupled to the frame and extending along the longitudinal axis. The tunnel member is positioned at a first height from the ground surface. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a cargo portion supported by the frame and positioned generally rearward of the tunnel member. The cargo portion has a cargo surface substantially aligned with the tunnel member and positioned at a second height from the ground surface. The first height is approximately equal to the second height.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska, Aaron D. Deckard
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Patent number: 11772601Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed which includes a controller having at least one of a vehicle security module and a playback module. The vehicle security module may operate in a secure once mode of operation or in a secure all mode of operation. The playback module records ride information associated with the vehicle. The ride information may be provided to an external device.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: David J. Koenig, Joseph D. Tharaldson, Nathan J. Secor
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Patent number: 11760304Abstract: A restraint system for a utility vehicle comprising a first restraint including a first retractor coupled to the utility vehicle at a first retractor anchor point, a first webbing retractable into the first retractor and having a first end and a second end, a first latch moveably engaged with the first webbing, and a first latch receiver configured to receive the first latch, and a second restraint including a second retractor coupled to the utility vehicle at a second retractor anchor point, a second webbing extendable from and retractable into the second retractor and having a first end coupled to the second retractor and a second end, a second latch coupled to the second webbing, and a second latch receiver positioned at a second receiver anchor point and configured to receive the second latch and retain the second end of the second webbing adjacent the second receiver anchor point.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: David J. Hicke, Jonathon P. Graus
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Patent number: 11760434Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 11753112Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 8, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Daniel K. Krings, Luke A. Guderjohn, Michael A. Hedlund, Jesse J. Laugen, Christopher D. Harwood
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Patent number: 11752860Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jason R. Fields, Daniel S. Weber, Amery D. Kuhl, Andrew J. Miller
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Patent number: 11753087Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 11753114Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 24, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jan R. Vistad, Dustin A. Mertens, Andrew J. Mills, Michael A. Hedlund
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Publication number: 20230271676Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Bradley Roy Fishburn, Gabriel A. Marshall
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Patent number: 11738841Abstract: A pontoon boat including a thruster system is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Bradley R. Fishburn, Blair A. Donat, Gabriel A. Marshall, Michael J. Fuchs, Andrew C. Schmid
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Patent number: 11725573Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 9, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 11725599Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 3, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 11718348Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Richard Mark Lopera, Jeremy Brown
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Patent number: 11718240Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Joel B. Kelso, William B. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11703884Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 6, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: David G. Hille, Chun Lan, Scott D. Taylor, Joseph B. Bottensek, Jacob D. Scherer, Duane D. Wagner, Jacob J. Minick
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Patent number: 11691674Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 15, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Andrew C. Schleif, Paul W. Barton, Ralph W. Lauzze, III
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Patent number: D992459Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Richard Mark Lopera, Jeremy Brown
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Patent number: D999110Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventor: Michael Hritz