Patents Assigned to POLARIS
  • Floorboard for a vehicle
    Patent number: 8800706
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed having foot controlled pedals to operate the speed and acceleration of the vehicle. The utility vehicle may include a foot well in the floor board for locating the heel an operator's foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron David Deckard, Jeffrey Lynn Gardner
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DESIGNING A SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
    Publication number: 20140214463
    Abstract: Embodiments for designing banking system architecture are disclosed. A system comprises a banking solutions architecture module comprising a product component, a services component, and a process component. A comparison module compares a banking solution requirement with at least one component of the banking solutions architecture, and a design module designs a new banking software based on the comparison, wherein the design module configures the at least one component based on the output of the comparison module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: POLARIS FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventor: Arun Jain
  • SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140203533
    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: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M. Safranski, Robbi L. Peterson, Richard L. Sunsdahl, Aaron D. Deckard, Louis J. Brady
  • SEAT ADJUSTING MECHANSIM FOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140167483
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a seat adjustment mechanism for a seat, for example a seat for all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Schneider, Daniel P. Strobach, Phillip B. Swain
  • System and method for processing multi-page mail pieces
    Patent number: 8752815
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing multi-page mail pieces include a first unwinder that produces single width web and a second unwinder that produces a double width web. A merger/aligner having a slitter is located downstream from the second unwinder, and a cutter is located downstream from the merger/aligner. The slitter slits the double width web into two single width webs, and all of the single width webs are fed into the cutter. The cutter cuts the webs cross-wise at appropriate locations to separate the webs into individual sheets of a desired length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Polaris Direct
    Inventor: Mike Powers
  • SELF INTEGRATING STRUCTURAL INSERT SLEEVE
    Publication number: 20140161556
    Abstract: A self-integrating insert sleeve assembly, comprising an insert sleeve and an expander pin, for insertion into an aperture of a work piece is provided. Upon installation, the insert sleeve component is incrementally expanded by interaction with the pin, and secured to the aperture of the work piece, such that the resulting aperture of the installed insert sleeve has a predetermined diameter, and the resulting structure now contains compressive residual stresses. Thus, the installed insert sleeve may be employed as a hole repair solution, allowing for the installation of an original size fastener per structural design within a damaged and reconditioned aperture, or simply for enhanced structural fatigue life. The installation of this insert sleeve may be done through various manners, including pull type, push type, and blind type installation processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: POLARIS FASTENING CONSULTING, LLC
    Inventors: Rahmatollah F. Toosky, Nicholas A. Elliott
  • Side-by-side vehicle
    Patent number: 8746719
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M. Safranski, Robbi L. Peterson, Richard L. Sunsdahl, Aaron D. Deckard, Louis J. Brady
  • Snowmobile having improved clearance for deep snow
    Patent number: 8733773
    Abstract: A snowmobile comprises a chassis with a front portion and a tunnel, and a power train unit supported by the chassis. The snowmobile further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members cooperating with the power train unit to operate the snowmobile. The plurality of ground-engaging members includes a pair of front skis and an endless track assembly. A snowmobile is also depicted which has a raised front chassis relative to the driveshaft, which raises the clearance of the front chassis for deep snow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Martin E. Sampson
  • VEHICLE HAVING SUSPENSION WITH CONTINUOUS DAMPING CONTROL
    Publication number: 20140125018
    Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic. The system also includes a controller coupled to each adjustable shock absorber to adjust the damping characteristic of each adjustable shock absorber, and a user interface coupled to the controller and accessible to a driver of the vehicle. The user interface includes at least one user input to permit manual adjustment of the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber during operation of the vehicle. Vehicle sensors may also be coupled to the controller to adjust the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber based on sensor output signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Louis James Brady, Alex R. Scheuerell
  • VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140124279
    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: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska
  • Electric vehicle
    Patent number: 8714289
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Russ G Olsen, Jeremiah Travis Johnstun
  • Location estimation of wireless terminals through pattern matching of deduced signal strengths
    Patent number: 8712428
    Abstract: A method of estimating the location of a wireless terminal without the addition of hardware to either the wireless terminal or to the telecommunication system's base stations is disclosed. The illustrative embodiment of the present invention is based on the observation that the signal strength of a signal from a transmitter is different at some locations, and, therefore, the location of a wireless terminal can be estimated by comparing the signal strength it currently observes against a map or database that correlates locations to signal strengths. Furthermore, the illustrative embodiment deduces the signal strength of the serving base station's control channel signal at the wireless terminal, RD, based on the principal of reciprocity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Polaris Wireless, Inc.
    Inventor: David Stevenson Spain
  • SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140110893
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed. The utility vehicle may include storage areas under the dash. The utility vehicle may include suspension systems for utility vehicles having shocks with both a fluidic stiffness adjustment and a mechanical stiffness adjustment. The utility vehicle may include an electrical power steering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Kinsman, Kelly J. Knutson, Louis J. Brady, Donald Brett Gass
  • Coupling device for a hybrid power train that operates in at least two, electrical/combustion-electrical modes, intended for a vehicle
    Patent number: 8701523
    Abstract: A coupling device for a hybrid power plant operates in at least two electrical/internal-combustion-electrical modes designed for a vehicle, whereby the coupling device includes a first drive shaft that is coupled to an electric motor and a second drive shaft that is coupled to an internal combustion engine. The coupling device includes at least one primary shaft that can be coupled by first or second transmission element to the first or the second drive shaft under the action of selection element that can assume a first position and a second position in such a way that: In the first position of the selection element, the primary shaft is coupled to the first or to the second drive shaft by the first or the second transmission element; and In the second position of the selection element, the primary shaft is coupled to the first drive shaft by the first transmission element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Polaris Sales Europe SARL
    Inventors: Thierry Zerbato, Pascal Duclos
  • SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140103627
    Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Phillip B. Swain, Andy T. Ives, Adam J. Schlangen, Corrie S. Roytek, Daniel L. Goffman, Clinton A. Johnson
  • SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140102819
    Abstract: A vehicle may include a CVT unit or a power source which requires ambient air. An air net 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: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Phillip A. Nowacki, Brian R. Gillingham, Tracy S. Kofstad, Mark A. Smith, Curtis R. Kjaer, Stephen L. Nelson, Keith A. Hollman, Jerome J. Rubatt, Adam J. Schlangen
  • SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140102820
    Abstract: A side-by-side vehicle comprising a frame and a plurality of ground engaging members is provided. The side-by-side vehicle further includes an operator area having seating and operator controls, and a cargo carrying portion located rearward of the operator area. A floor of the cargo carrying portion includes a movable cover to provide access underneath the cargo carrying portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Kevin A. McNutt
  • Three wheeled vehicle
    Patent number: 8695746
    Abstract: A three wheeled vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame with a frame sidewall providing a substantially flat surface, with recesses in the flat surface. Alignment arms have inner ends and outer ends, where the inner ends are mounted to the frame sidewall, and the outer ends mount a wheel hub. The inner ends have couplings with pivotal portions and fixed portions, the pivotal portions being at least partially positioned within the recesses, and the fixed portions being attached to the substantially flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James A. J. Holroyd, Gustavo A. Aramayo, Jason J. Hohenstein, Mathew Bradley Wiest, Jeffrey D. Bennett, Mark Alan Ziliak
  • Side-by-side all terrain vehicle
    Patent number: D703102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Richard E. Eck, Curtis C. Carruth
  • Portable generator
    Patent number: D711319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Steven D. Wilcox