Patents Assigned to POLARIS
  • ELECTRIC VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20130060410
    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: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventor: Polaris Industries Inc.
  • AIR INTAKE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20130056292
    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: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Polaris Industries Inc.
  • Low speed vehicle
    Patent number: 8387734
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed that may be used in multiple modes of use, such as a low speed transport vehicle or a golf cart. The vehicle has a rear passenger seat area which can be converted into a golf bag carrying mechanism. The vehicle also has a foot pedestal for use when operating with rear passengers, and which may fold up when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D Krosschell, Mark W Chevalier, Bryan K Johnson, Brian T Utter, Gregory C Brew, Ryan J Andreae, Adam J Schlangen
  • Electric vehicle and on-board battery charging apparatus therefor
    Patent number: 8387594
    Abstract: An electric vehicle and a range extender engine are shown including the controls to operate the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Urs Wenger, Beat Rene Kohler, Hans-Rudolph Jenni
  • Side-by-side ATV
    Patent number: 8382125
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: 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
  • Snowmobile
    Patent number: 8381857
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to snowmobiles. More particularly, the present invention relates to skis for a snowmobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Martin E. Sampson, Jack Struthers, Greg A. Peppel, Jeffrey D. Conn
  • SNOWMOBILE
    Publication number: 20130032418
    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. The snowmobile also includes a front suspension operably coupled to the pair of front skis. The front suspension includes a right control arm comprising a first right arm adhesively coupled to at least one right coupler, and a left control arm comprising a first left arm adhesively coupled to at least one left coupler. The first right arm and the left arm are comprised of a first material and the right and left couplers are comprised of a second material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Ripley, Richard D. Kerner, Jeffrey D. Conn
  • SNOWMOBILE
    Publication number: 20130032419
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Conn, Anthony J. Ripley, Andrew J. Mills
  • SNOWMOBILE
    Publication number: 20130032417
    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: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventor: Martin E. Sampson
  • SIDE-BY-SIDE ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20130033070
    Abstract: A utility vehicle comprises a plurality of ground engaging members; a frame; and an operator area having an operator side and a passenger side. The utility vehicle further comprises a roll cage extending above the operator area; a front windshield coupled to the roll cage; and a rear windshield coupled to the roll cage. The utility vehicle further includes a roof latched to the roll cage, a first door hinged to the roll cage along the operator side, and a second door hinged to the roll cage along the passenger side. The couplings between the rear windshield and the roll cage, between the roof and the roll cage, and between the first and second doors and the roll cage each being free of a fastener. The front and rear windshields, the roof, and the first and second doors enclose the operator area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Kinsman, Angus M. Morison, Keith A. Hollman, Adam J. Schlangen, Greg W. Fedelem, Daniel L. Goffman, Paul J. Johnson, Kelly J. Knutson, Jeremiah T. Johnstun
  • SNOWMOBILE
    Publication number: 20130032420
    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. The snowmobile further includes running boards along the side of the tunnel that are removal and replaceable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Mills, Curtis Schneider, Joseph D. Tharaldson
  • VEHICLE EXPANSION RETAINER
    Publication number: 20130008014
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for retaining accessories to a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Mike Whiting, Steve Erickson, David Foss
  • TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20120318599
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The two-wheeled vehicle may include highway bars. The two-wheeled vehicle may include a steering axis which is tilted relative to a fork axis. The two-wheeled vehicle may be configured in a faring configuration and in a non-fairing configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Scott A. Orpen, Mark W. Chevalier, James Arthur John Holroyd
  • Side-by-side vehicle
    Patent number: 8328235
    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 side-by-side all terrain vehicles having plural rows of seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D Schneider, Michael J Hanten, Cal W Johnson, Kevin Van Bronkhorst
  • Estimating whether or not a wireless terminal is in a zone using radio navigation
    Patent number: 8320933
    Abstract: A method for estimating whether or not a wireless terminal is in a zone is described. The method is based on the following observation: when a wireless terminal is at a particular location, the values of the traits of the ambient electromagnetic signals that vary with location represent a “fingerprint” or “signature” for that location. This enables the location of a wireless terminal to be estimated by comparing the observed values of the traits of the ambient electromagnetic signals with the fingerprint for each potential location for the wireless terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Tarun Kumar Bhattacharya, Martin Feuerstein, Scot Douglas Gordon
  • Estimating the Location of a Wireless Terminal Based on Signal Path Impairment
    Publication number: 20120289249
    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 traits of electromagnetic signals that are dependent on topography, the receiver, the location of the transmitter, and other factors. For example, if a particular radio station is known to be received strongly at a first location and weakly at a second location, and a given wireless terminal at an unknown location is receiving the radio station weakly, it is more likely that the wireless terminal is at the second location than at the first location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: POLARIS WIRELESS, INC.
    Inventors: Tarun Kumar Bhattacharya, Martin Feuerstein, Scot Douglas Gordon, David Stevenson Spain, JR.
  • Estimating the Location of a Wireless Terminal Based on Signal Path Impairment
    Publication number: 20120282947
    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 traits of electromagnetic signals that are dependent on topography, the receiver, the location of the transmitter, and other factors. For example, if a particular radio station is known to be received strongly at a first location and weakly at a second location, and a given wireless terminal at an unknown location is receiving the radio station weakly, it is more likely that the wireless terminal is at the second location than at the first location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Polaris Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Tarun Kumar Bhattacharya, Martin Feuerstein, Scot Douglas Gordon, David Stevenson Spain, JR.
  • Suspension systems for a vehicle
    Patent number: 8302711
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J Kinsman, Kelly J Knutson, Louis J Brady, D Brett Gass
  • Regenerative control system for an electric vehicle
    Patent number: 8302724
    Abstract: An electric vehicle is disclosed having a frame, a plurality of ground engaging members, an electric motor, a front drive system, and a rear drive system. The electric motor is configured to provide power to at least a portion of the ground engaging members. The vehicle also comprises a plurality of batteries, an electronic controller, and a drive mode input. The drive mode input is operatively coupled to the electronic controller. The electronic controller operates the electric vehicle in one of a plurality of drive modes based on the drive mode input. In a first drive mode, the electronic controller specifies a first amount of motor braking to be applied by the electric motor, and in a second drive mode, the electronic controller specifies a second amount of motor braking to be applied by the electric motor. The second amount differs from the first amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R Gillingham, Joel M Notaro, Josh J Leonard, Stephen G Crain, Bradley R Morisch
  • ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH RANGE EXTENDER
    Publication number: 20120255799
    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. An on-board range extender is provided to charge the batteries and/or to provide power to the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Beat Kohler, Marcel Frei, Peter Johannes Erasmus, Stephen G. Crain, Travis N. Theiss, Stacey E. Stewart