Patents Assigned to POLARIS
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING ROUTE PLANNING COMPUTING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20180080781
    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: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicant: Polaris Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Erik S. Freed
  • Traffic Monitoring and Reporting System and Method
    Publication number: 20180075303
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring vehicle traffic and collecting data indicative of pedestrian right of way violations by vehicles is provided. The system comprises memory and logic for monitoring traffic intersections and recording evidence indicating that vehicles have violated pedestrian right of way. Two sensor modalities collecting video data and radar data of the intersection under observation are employed in one embodiment of the system. The violation evidence can be accessed remotely by a traffic official for issuing of traffic citations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: Polaris Sensor Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard P. Edmondson, Jonathan B. Hanks
  • VEHICLE TO VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE AND METHODS FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20180077524
    Abstract: A mobile communication device and method of using, the device including a processor, a communications module for a MESH network; a GPS module to determine a global position; and at least one output. The processor receives at least one instance of location data authored by at least one system of one or more other vehicles. Each instance of location data received via the MESH network describing a location of said other vehicle that authored the data. The processor comparing received location data to position data obtained from the GPS module; determining, based on the comparing, a level that is descriptive of a likelihood of interaction between the mobile communication device and the one or more other vehicles; and generating a signal to the at least one of the audio output and display output that is responsive to the determined level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin L. Post, Brian D. Krosschell, Benjamin J. Betcher
  • ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20180066721
    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: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Bennett, Sean E. Sherrod
  • SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20180056783
    Abstract: A vehicle may include a CVT unit or a power source which requires ambient air. An air inlet for an air intake system coupled to the CVT unit or the power source which requires ambient air may be provided in a side of a cargo carrying portion of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a rear radius arm suspension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M. Safranski, Robbi L. Peterson, Richard L. Sunsdahl, Aaron D. Deckard, Louis J. Brady
  • SIDE-BY-SIDE ATV
    Publication number: 20180056770
    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: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Larry Sunsdahl, Aaron David Deckard, Marcus Johannes Tullemans, Richard E. Eck, Jason Carl Plugge, Alan A. Meyer, Laurie Jean Rengel, Geoffrey G. White, Thomas Samuel Parks McCoubrey, Brian Michael Safranski
  • Associating a mobile station with an audio incident
    Patent number: 9900736
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that initiate mobile-terminated location requests in response to receiving an indication that an audio incident occurred at a given location. The mobile-terminated location requests are initiated for one or more mobile stations within a cell of a wireless network that is known to provide wireless service coverage to a geographic area that comprises the location of the audio incident. In response to the mobile-terminated location request, an estimate of the mobile station's current location is received. Based on the estimated current location of the mobile station relative to the location of the audio incident, the illustrative systems and methods may generate an association between the mobile station and the audio incident. When an association is generated, it is transmitted for possible further processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Polaris Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Scot Douglas Gordon, Mahesh B. Patel, Bhavin Pankaj Shah
  • Vehicle
    Patent number: 9895946
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska
  • Utility vehicle
    Patent number: 9884647
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame assembly extending along a longitudinal axis of the vehicle and including a rear frame portion. The rear frame portion includes at least one upstanding member, at least one longitudinal member, and at least one coupling member coupled to the at least one upstanding member and the at least one longitudinal member. The vehicle also includes at least one front ground-engaging member supporting the frame assembly, at least one rear ground-engaging member supporting the frame assembly, a drivetrain assembly operably coupled to the front and rear ground-engaging member, and a rear suspension assembly. The rear suspension assembly includes at least one radius rod operably coupled to the at least one rear ground-engaging member and angled less than 90° relative to the at least one longitudinal member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn D. Peterson, Austin L. Houkom
  • Side-by-side vehicle
    Patent number: 9878650
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame assembly extends generally along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a front seating section coupled to the frame. The front seating section is configured to support an operator and a first passenger. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a rear seating section coupled to the frame. The rear seating section is configured to support a second passenger and a third passenger. The rear seating section has an angled panel configured as a dead pedal for the second and third passengers, and a portion of the rear seating section extends forwardly into the front seating section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jordy A. Reed, Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Ricky G. Jaeger, Phillip B. Swain
  • UTILITY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20180022391
    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: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Lutz, Richard D. Ripley, Brent A. Erspamer, Brian J. Seidel
  • All-terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 9873316
    Abstract: An ATV is disclosed having a frame and a plurality of wheels. A power train is defined by an engine, transmission and front and rear final drives. The engine is mounted to the frame skid plate by way of die cast legs. The transmission may include a CVT, which includes a cooling system to cool the interior of the CVT. The cooling system include a fan positioned on the driven clutch causing a reverse suction air flow, back through the drive clutch, with the air exhausting at the front of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff S. Lovold, Steven C. Erickson, William B. Rodriguez, Jeremy R. Eichenberger, Alan S. Olson
  • Snow vehicle
    Patent number: 9873485
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and a 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: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Justin R. York
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20180009443
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided including an electronic power steering system, an electronic throttle control system, and a stability control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Tim P. Norstad
  • Polarization-Based Detection and Mapping Method and System
    Publication number: 20180005012
    Abstract: A method for detecting and tracking aerial objects and vehicles comprises recording raw image data using a polarimeter to obtain polarized images of the sky. The images are then corrected for non-uniformity, optical distortion, and registration. IR and polarization data products are computed, and the resultant data products are converted to a multi-dimensional data set for exploitation. Contrast enhancement algorithms are applied to the multi-dimensional imagery to form enhanced object images. The enhanced object images may then be displayed to a user, and/or an annunciator may announce the presence of an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Polaris Sensor Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd M. Aycock, David B. Chenault, Jonathan B. Hanks, John S. Harchanko
  • UTILITY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20170368902
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, a powertrain assembly supported by the frame which includes an engine, an alternator coupled to the engine through a housing, and a heating, ventilation, and air condition (“HVAC”) assembly including a compressor operably coupled to the engine. The compressor is supported on a first side of the housing plate and the alternator is supported on a second side of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Rittenour, Derek M. Frie, William L, Barbrey, Andrew J. Miller
  • Snowmobile
    Patent number: 9845004
    Abstract: A snowmobile includes a chassis, an engine positioned in a front chassis portion and having at least one intake port and at least one exhaust port, an air intake system coupled to the intake port and comprising a duct being at least partially comprised of a porous material, and an exhaust system comprising an exhaust pipe having a stinger tube and a rear cone which are curved, with centerlines of the stinger tube and rear cone being concentric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Darren J. Hedlund, Jan R. Vistad, Dustin A. Mertens, Andrew J. Mills
  • HYBRID UTILITY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20170355259
    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: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. Borud, Christopher P. Matko, David F. Buehler, Brian L. Van Batavia, Benjamin Marco Comana
  • Estimating the location of a wireless terminal in wireless telecommunications systems that comprise distributed and/or repeater antennas
    Patent number: 9844019
    Abstract: A technique for estimating the location of a wireless terminal at an unknown location in a geographic region is disclosed. The technique is based on the recognition that there are location-dependent traits of electromagnetic signals. In environments where multiple antennas are radiating the same signal, as in the case of distributed antennas or host-repeater configurations, one or more possible locations of the wireless terminal can be designated as improbable based on i) a measure of the propagation delay of a signal traveling between a) a base station and b) the wireless terminal or an infrastructure antenna, or ii) the maximum distance at which a signal is detectable by the wireless terminal. Additionally, the applicable set of values for the location-dependent traits is selected based on similar criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Polaris Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Tarun Kumar Bhattacharya, David Stevenson Spain, Jr., Hassan Mohamed El-Sallabi, Robert Lewis Martin
  • Long wave infrared imaging polarimeter, and method of assembly
    Patent number: 9829384
    Abstract: A long wave infrared imaging polarimeter (LWIP) is disclosed including a pixilated polarizing array (PPA) in close proximity to a microbolometer focal plane array (MFPA), along with an alignment engine for aligning and bonding the PPA and MFPA and method for assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Polaris Sensor Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: J Larry Pezzaniti, Justin Parker Vaden, Michael Ernest Roche