Patents Assigned to Polaris Industries Inc.
  • Publication number: 20240294062
    Abstract: A vehicle comprises a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members and the frame generally comprises a front frame portion. An operator area is supported by the frame and at least one seat is supported by the frame and is positioned within the operator area. A body assembly comprises a plurality of body panels, and the plurality of body panels includes a first body panel supported by the front frame portion and the first body panel comprises an aperture. A second body panel is removably coupled to the frame, and the second body panel is positioned at least partially rearwardly of the first body panel. Further, a passageway is fluidly coupled between the aperture and the operator area, the passageway extends behind the second body panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Lalit Malhotra, Karl L. Hacken, Andrew C. Hirsch, William L. Barbrey, David J. Hicke, Jeffrey J. Schwichtenberg, Smeeti Mishra, Zachary Sundberg
  • Patent number: 12081052
    Abstract: Systems and methods for vehicle communication are provided, for example to provide various connectivity and functionality according to hardware availability, power constraints, and environmental conditions, among other examples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Fuchs, Timothy P. Norstad, Kevin E. Nelson
  • Patent number: 12077130
    Abstract: A vehicle shown herein is a side by side utility vehicle having a plurality of accessories including a cover assembly for covering an opening in a cargo area of the vehicle and a coupler for coupling various components of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Hetland, Alex M. Baltes, Jeremy C. Braaten, Brijesh N. Pandya
  • Patent number: 12072018
    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: September 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Amery D. Kuhl, Jacob R. Jain, David J. Hicke, Stephen L. Nelson, Anthony J. Ripley
  • Patent number: 12071857
    Abstract: A system for a vehicle has an oil supply, an engine oil pump comprising a plurality of ports and an engine coupled to the plurality of ports. A turbocharger is coupled to the engine. A turbocharger oil pump is coupled to the oil supply comprising a first port coupled to the turbocharger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Darren J. Hedlund, Alexander M. Hetteen, James H. Buchwitz
  • Publication number: 20240278846
    Abstract: An upper frame assembly for a vehicle is provided. The upper frame assembly comprises a first generally upstanding frame member comprising a first stamped frame piece coupled to a second stamped frame piece, and a first longitudinally extending frame member at least partially longitudinally aligned from a top view with the first generally upstanding frame member. The first longitudinally extending frame member comprises a third stamped frame piece coupled to a fourth stamped frame piece, and a first joint member defining a first coupling location and a second coupling location. The first joint member comprises a first joint stamped piece and a second joint stamped piece, and the first longitudinally extending frame member is coupled to the first joint member at the first coupling location. Further, the first generally upstanding frame member is coupled to the first joint member at the second coupling location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Brian N. Nysse
  • Publication number: 20240253745
    Abstract: In some examples, a seat for a boat passenger is provided. The seat includes a seat back that has a forward passenger support interface. The seat back includes a main support and a supplemental support. The main support has a recess. The supplemental support is moveable relative to the main support between a first position wherein a first portion of the supplemental support forms part of the forward passenger support interface and a second position wherein a second portion of the supplemental support forms part of the forward passenger support interface. At least a portion of the supplemental support is received in the recess of the main support in the first position and is spaced apart from the recess in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Blair A. Donat, Victor B. Garcia
  • Publication number: 20240239271
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided. The vehicle may include an electric powertrain drivingly coupled to at least one of a plurality of ground engaging members. The vehicle may include an operator area supported by the frame and at least one of a front cargo area positioned forward of the operator area and a rear cargo area positioned rearward of the seating area. The rear cargo area may include a cargo box and at least one storage compartment. The at least one storage compartment may be arranged vertically below at least a portion of a floor panel of the cargo box and may include a plurality of discrete interior regions. The vehicle may include seating having extendable panels to form along with seat backs a support surface of a storage area in one arrangement. The storage area may include the floor of the cargo box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Pircon, Austin Bartz, Michael J. Fuchs, Boris Rubanovich, Tyler J. Kramer
  • Publication number: 20240239460
    Abstract: A pontoon is provided, comprising a plurality of pontoons. The plurality of pontoons may include a port-side pontoon, a starboard-side pontoon spaced from the port-side pontoon, and at least one a middle pontoon positioned intermediate the port-side pontoon and the starboard-side pontoon. A deck may be coupled to each of the port-side pontoon, the starboard-side pontoon, and the at least one middle pontoon. A manifold system may be positioned within the middle pontoon, and the manifold system may comprise a first portion including a first fluid conduit having an inlet in fluid communication with an exterior of the middle pontoon. The manifold system may further comprise a second portion removably coupled to the first portion and having a second fluid conduit positioned to receive fluid from the first fluid conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Rogers, Michael Yobe
  • Patent number: 12038301
    Abstract: An interactive system for use in connection with recreational vehicle usage includes a server system, including an off-road trail database containing trail data, trail condition information, and points-of-interest information, as well as a trip mapping system accessible by any of a plurality of riders, allowing a rider to create a route based on the data in the off-road trip database. The server system further includes a trail maintenance interface accessible by users affiliated with an authorized group to edit the trail data, trail condition information, and points-of-interest information associated with the authorized group. The server system includes a location data management system configured to receive location data, allowing a rider to publish location information to one or more other riders, and a user feedback interface configured to receive trip data from riders for publication, including information describing an actual route and user data associated with that route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Koenig, Daren W. Herman, John W. Callahan, Todd L. Frostad, Christopher G. Wolf, William C. Fisher, Kim A. Weckert, Joseph D. Tharaldson, Adam C. Koosmann, Gary L. Gustafson
  • Patent number: 12041732
    Abstract: An electronic assembly 52 includes a plurality of circuit boards 70, 74, 78 each comprising engagement grooves 84 spaced around an outer wall. The assembly includes a plurality of spacers 72, 76 with alignment elements. The alignment elements comprise a first tab 92 and a first tab receiver 93 extending in a first axial direction. The alignment elements further comprising a second tab 90 extending in a second axial direction opposite the first and a second tab receiver 91 extending in the second axial direction. A first spacer 72 is disposed between a first circuit board 70 and a second circuit board 74. The first tab 92 of the first spacer 72 is disposed within a first engagement groove of the first circuit board 70. The second circuit board 74 is disposed between the first spacer 72 and a second spacer 76. A second tab 90 of the first spacer 72 is received in a second engagement groove 84 of the second circuit board 74 and a first tab receiver 93 of the second spacer 76.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Powell
  • Publication number: 20240227941
    Abstract: A utility vehicle, or UTV, provides a strong, yet lightweight chassis, a set of modular body panels, and various field-serviceability features which enable the UTV to be used in demanding environments such as off-road racing and challenging terrain. An integrated engine and transmission cooler and bodywork vents reduce weight while providing for component cooling while the vehicle is in operation. Passenger/navigator features facilitate use of the vehicle in team-oriented driving, including off-road racing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua A. Rasa, John B. Pircon, Andy Ives, Robert C. Wilmot, Dennis Lutz
  • Publication number: 20240228225
    Abstract: A reel system may receive a leading edge of a flexible buoyant pad. The flexible buoyant pad may have a use configuration having a first outer vertical envelope and a storage configuration having a second outer vertical envelope that is smaller than the first outer vertical envelope. The reel system may comprise at least one base member, an arm rotatably coupled to the base member and a rotatable axle coupled to the arm. The rotatable axle may be rotatable relative to the arm and the rotatable axle may adapted to receive the flexible buoyant pad and support the flexible buoyant pad in the storage configuration. Further, an actuatable input may supported by the arm. The actuatable input may be configured to rotate the rotatable axle relative to the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benoit Renaud, Erik Rogers, Kristian E. Nelson
  • Patent number: 12031494
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Dallas J. Blake, James H. Buchwitz, Lucas R. Salfer
  • Patent number: 12030445
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua T. Weed, Aidan B. Shaughnessy, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Patent number: 12018611
    Abstract: A turbocharger and method of controlling the same includes a turbine housing comprising an inlet and an outlet, turbine wheel coupled to a shaft. The turbine housing comprising a first scroll and a second scroll for fluidically coupling the inlet and the turbine wheel. The first scroll has a first end adjacent the inlet and a second end adjacent the turbine wheel. The second scroll has a third end adjacent the inlet and a fourth end adjacent the turbine wheel. An exhaust gas diverter valve is coupled to the turbine housing restricting flow into the first scroll or the second scroll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Trihey, Darren Hedlund, Reed Hanson, Lucas Salfer, James Buchwitz, Derek Zimney
  • Patent number: 12017702
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an operator area having a front seating section and a rear seating section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brent A. Erspamer, Brian J. Seidel, Richard D. Ripley, Dennis J. Lutz
  • Patent number: D1032405
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Cameron D. Fisher
  • Patent number: D1036314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Akshay A Biyani, Ian M. Dunn, Dennis Lutz, Charles J. Olson, Alex M. Baltes
  • Patent number: D1039945
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Beree Cox, Jeremiah Johnstun