Patents Assigned to POLARIS
  • Patent number: 10527708
    Abstract: A method for estimating the location of a wireless terminal is disclosed that is based on using: the known location of one or more devices, empirical data that indicates the relative position of the wireless terminal to the devices, and empirical data that indicates the relative position of the wireless terminal (which is at an unknown location) relative to other wireless terminals that are also at unknown locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignees: Polaris Wireless, Inc., Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: Scot Douglas Gordon, Sayed Reza Monir Vaghefi, R. Michael Buehrer
  • Patent number: 10525142
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of treating cancer with arginine deiminase, and in particular pegylated arginine deiminase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Group
    Inventors: John S. Bomalaski, Bor-Wen Wu
  • Publication number: 20200001673
    Abstract: A utility vehicle with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. A vehicle is also disclosed with improved cooling, suspension and drive systems. These features enhance the utility of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska
  • Patent number: 10520327
    Abstract: A method and system for generating tactical routes includes an intervisibility database pre-populated with pre-computed optical lines of sight between locations or nodes in geographic terrain, an intervisibility analyzer for analyzing propagation of the pre-computed optical lines of sight between the locations or nodes in the geographic terrain, a speed analyzer for analyzing speeds of travelers across the locations or nodes in the geographic terrain, a cost generator for generating a blended cost grid using said intervisibility and speed analyses, and a route generator for generating routes that facilitate tactical movement based on said blended cost grid. The route generator computes intervisibility unions at the locations or nodes in the geographic terrain and minimizing intervisibility unions along the generated route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Randy L. Milbert, Erik S. Freed, Kyle K. Estes
  • Patent number: 10517063
    Abstract: An improved technique for the estimation of the location of a wireless terminal. A disclosed location engine is capable of utilizing a service set identifier (SSID) or a media access control (MAC) address, or both, received from a reporting wireless terminal, in order to improve the estimate of the wireless terminal's location. The location engine generates a first hypothesis for the location of the wireless terminal based on evidence of the location of the wireless terminal, such signal strength measurements, wherein the evidence is independent of the SSID and MAC addresses. The location engine also generates a second hypothesis for the location based on the SSID or a third hypothesis for the location based on the MAC address, or both. An estimate of location of the wireless terminal is based on a combination of the first, second, and third hypotheses. The estimate can then be used in a location-based application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome Arthur Blaha, Jr., Scot Douglas Gordon, Jonathan Shiao-en Lu, Jeffrey Noel Wu, Jian Zhu
  • Publication number: 20190376422
    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: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Bluhm, Daniel J. Nugteren, G. Jay McKoskey, Alexander W. Oppermann
  • Patent number: 10501140
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the frame includes a main frame portion having an air inlet at a front side thereof, an air duct extending through the main frame portion, and at least one air outlet at a rear side thereof, whereby the air outlets exhaust air from the air duct to cool the rider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Kent A. Underland, Nicholas J. Schafer, Eric J. Fuchs, Keith Steidl, Tyson Anderson, Tal G. Swenson
  • Patent number: 10502308
    Abstract: A Powersports vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, ground engaging members supporting the frame, comprising at least two front wheel, and a power source for driving the front wheels. A front drive is coupled to the power source and to the front wheels, the front drive being coupled to the frame through isolation mounts to reduce vibration of the front drive through the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Daniel S. Weber, Evan R. Wozniak, Anthony J. Ripley, Jason Carl Plugge, Na Her
  • Publication number: 20190367117
    Abstract: An ATV is shown having a radiator that is coupled to the frame forward of and a hood is rotatably coupled to the frame and having an open position providing access to the radiator and a closed position enclosing the radiator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Burton D. Fischer, William L. Barbrey
  • Patent number: 10493846
    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: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Bennett, Stephen L. Nelson, Louis J. Brady, John D. Schreier
  • Publication number: 20190364146
    Abstract: A location engine that estimates the barometric pressure measurement bias of a wireless terminal, resulting in an improved estimate of elevation of the wireless terminal. The location engine generates an estimate of measurement bias by comparing the barometric pressure measured by the wireless terminal while at that elevation and the barometric pressure that corresponds to an estimated elevation of the wireless terminal when it made the pressure measurement (i.e., the expected pressure). The estimated elevation is based on an inferred above-ground height and the local terrain elevation, and the expected pressure is based on the measurement of barometric pressure at the pressure reference and the estimated elevation. The location engine infers the height based on various techniques disclosed herein. The location engine can use the measurement bias to adjust subsequent pressure measurements reported by the wireless terminal, in order to generate an improved estimate of elevation of the wireless terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: Polaris Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Zhu, Jerome Arthur Blaha, JR., Scot Douglas Gordon, Jonathan Shiao-en Lu, Jeffrey Noel Wu
  • Patent number: 10486748
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Adam J. Schlangen
  • Publication number: 20190351728
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly, a cab frame assembly, a front suspension assembly, a rear suspension assembly, a power steering assembly, and a powertrain assembly, all of which may be configured to lower the center of gravity of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Adam J. Schlangen, Alex R. Scheuerell, Aaron J. Nysse, Anthony J. Ripley, Daniel L. Goffman, Andy T. Ives, Donovan L. Fredrickson, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Keith A. Hollman, Anthony J. Komarek, Corrie S. Roytek, Shawn D. Peterson, Dennis J. Lutz
  • Patent number: 10479422
    Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Evan R. Wozniak, Jason C. Plugge, Daniel S. Weber, Anthony J. Ripley, Na Her
  • Publication number: 20190349882
    Abstract: An improved technique for the estimation of the location of a wireless terminal. A disclosed location engine is capable of utilizing a service set identifier (SSID) or a media access control (MAC) address, or both, received from a reporting wireless terminal, in order to improve the estimate of the wireless terminal's location. The location engine generates a first hypothesis for the location of the wireless terminal based on evidence of the location of the wireless terminal, such signal strength measurements, wherein the evidence is independent of the SSID and MAC addresses. The location engine also generates a second hypothesis for the location based on the SSID or a third hypothesis for the location based on the MAC address, or both. An estimate of location of the wireless terminal is based on a combination of the first, second, and third hypotheses. The estimate can then be used in a location-based application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Polaris Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome Arthur Blaha, JR., Scot Douglas Gordon, Jonathan Shiao-en Lu, Jeffrey Noel Wu, Jian Zhu
  • Publication number: 20190344727
    Abstract: A grip assembly includes a base member, an intermediate member and a first grip arm removably coupled to and independently positionable relative to the intermediate member. A second grip arm is also removably coupled to an independently positionable relative to the intermediate member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: John Mark Winkler, Collin Jacques Gavic, Ryan J. Andreae, Michael Alan Hritz
  • Publication number: 20190349467
    Abstract: A location engine that estimates the barometric pressure measurement bias of a wireless terminal, resulting in an improved estimate of elevation of the wireless terminal. The location engine generates an estimate of measurement bias by comparing the barometric pressure measured by the wireless terminal while at that elevation and the barometric pressure that corresponds to an estimated elevation of the wireless terminal when it made the pressure measurement (i.e., the expected pressure). The estimated elevation is based on an inferred above-ground height and the local terrain elevation, and the expected pressure is based on the measurement of barometric pressure at the pressure reference and the estimated elevation. The location engine infers the height based on various techniques disclosed herein. The location engine can use the measurement bias to adjust subsequent pressure measurements reported by the wireless terminal, in order to generate an improved estimate of elevation of the wireless terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Polaris Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Zhu, Jerome Arthur Blaha, Scot Douglas Gordon, Jonathan Shiao-en Lu, Jeffrey Noel Wu
  • Patent number: 10466403
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for assembling a display device to which is coupled a light guide that has smooth surfaces for light-transmission and at least one surface that is for light scattering and internal reflection. The method includes depositing a reflective coating on that surface, and installing the display device with coupled light guide in an interior of a meter housing or casing. A portion of the casing interior is filled with a component, such as epoxy, for sealing the case interior to protect the display device and light guide against water and dust penetration. All surfaces of the light guide are protected from direct contact with the epoxy. This approach greatly simplifies the assembly process and yields a robust display that also prevents light leakage from the light guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Chambers, Justin Larson
  • Patent number: 10462282
    Abstract: A location engine that estimates the barometric pressure measurement bias of a pressure station reference, such as an airport pressure station, resulting in an improved estimate of the elevation of a wireless terminal. The location engine generates the estimate of bias of barometric pressure by comparing i) the outdoor barometric pressure measured by the airport pressure station at its unknown height above mean sea level (MSL) and ii) the expected outdoor barometric pressure derived from the pressure measurements from an already-calibrated pressure station, while accounting for the known height of the already-calibrated pressure station. The expected outdoor measurements correspond to a derived height above MSL of the airport pressure station. Subsequently, the location engine generates an estimate of the elevation of the wireless terminal by accounting for the estimate of measurement bias of the airport pressure station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome Arthur Blaha, Jr., Scot Douglas Gordon, Jonathan Shiao-en Lu, Jeffrey Noel Wu, Jian Zhu
  • Patent number: D872036
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Wilcox, Michael A. Hritz