Patents Assigned to POLARIS
  • TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20120168243
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The two-wheeled vehicle may include a passenger hand grip which is stowable under a straddle seat of the vehicle. The two-wheeled vehicle may include saddlebags having an open bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Gus A. Aramayo, II, Ronald A. Vorndran
  • Utility vehicle having modular components
    Patent number: 8205910
    Abstract: Multiple embodiments are disclosed which display modularity for accomplishing multiple modes of operation for a utility vehicle. The utility vehicle (100) may include a rear cargo platform (450), a plurality of connection points (460) disposed in matrix and adapted to couple an item to the rear cargo platform, and three or more couplings (490) for adding a subsection (470) in a non-pivotable manner or pivotably coupling the rear cargo platform. The vehicle may be a four-wheeled vehicle that coverts to a six-wheeled vehicle by the addition of the subsection. The utility vehicle may include a subsection cargo platform which may be coupled to the rear cargo platform and may pivot rearward. The utility vehicle may include couplings for adding a second subsection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Lionel Hoff, James Bergman, Doug Moman, Mitchell D. Johnson, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson
  • DEFAULT OPEN DIFFERENTIAL CONTROL SWITCH
    Publication number: 20120152637
    Abstract: A vehicle is described having plural modes of operation for the front and rear differential and whereupon start-up of the vehicle, the front and rear differentials are opened to their most open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Roger J. Hapka
  • VEHICLE AND TRANSMISSION FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20120137828
    Abstract: A vehicle is described having a transmission driven through a propulsion unit such as an engine, and through a CVT. The transmission is comprised of an input shaft and an output shaft which are coaxially disposed. An idler shaft is driven by the input shaft, and the idler shaft drives the output shaft, through selected gear sets, to provide different gear ratios or drive directions. The CVT also has a fan on the driven side which feeds air through the CVT for cooling. The CVT comprises a drive side clutch and a driven side clutch with the output shaft of the extending through the CVT driven clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Dieter, Alan S. Olson, Daniel Scott Weber, William Burt Rodriguez, John D. Schreier, Stephen L. Nelson, Ron R. Danielson, Roy A. Sunsdahl
  • Snowmobile
    Patent number: 8191665
    Abstract: A snowmobile includes a frame having a steering hoop structure and a tunnel. The steering hoop structure is coupled to first and second side panels of the tunnel and extends above the tunnel. The first and second side panels of the tunnel each include a running board supported by the steering hoop structure. The steering hoop structure includes a toe clip positioned adjacent to each of the running boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Elliott Sampson, Jack Struthers, Greg Alan Peppel, Jeffrey Denzil Conn
  • Osteointegration apparatus
    Patent number: 8187302
    Abstract: A method for effecting reduction, stabilization and enhancement of fusion of the human cranio-cervical junction, which may be performed in order to relieve mechanical stresses imparted to the spinal cord and brainstem as a result of an abnormal clivo-axial angle, includes steps of achieving the correct craniocervical relationship, of effecting a fusion of a first portion of a bone forming material based structural member to a human cranium, and effecting fusion of a second portion of the bone forming material based structural member to a least one portion of a human cervical spine. Fusion of the bone forming material based structural member to the human cranium may be promoted through the use an osteointegration apparatus that includes a porous ossomeric mesh and a frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Biotechnology, Inc.
    Inventors: Fraser Cummins Henderson, Sr., Rebecca M. S. Henderson, John W. Newman
  • Craniospinal fusion method and apparatus
    Patent number: 8182511
    Abstract: A spinal stabilization system that may be used to fix craniocervical junction. The system includes a cranial spinal attachment system that anchors one or more surgical instruments to a cranial surface using at least one cranial clamp and cranial fastener. The cranial spinal attachment system may be positioned along a perimeter of a cranial defect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Biotechnology, Inc.
    Inventors: Fraser Cummins Henderson, John W. Newman
  • Electric vehicle
    Patent number: 8182393
    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 22, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R Gillingham, Joel M Notaro, Amber Patricia Malone, Bradley R Morisch, Josh J Leonard
  • CRANIOSPINAL FUSION METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20120116455
    Abstract: A method for effecting reduction, stabilization and enhancement of fusion of the human cranio-cervical junction, which may be performed in order to relieve mechanical stresses imparted to the spinal cord and brainstem as a result of an abnormal clivo-axial angle, includes steps of achieving the correct craniocervical relationship, of effecting a fusion of a first portion of a bone forming material based structural member to a human cranium, and effecting fusion of a second portion of the bone forming material based structural member to a least one portion of a human cervical spine. Fusion of the bone forming material based structural member to the human cranium may be promoted through the use of plate member that is shaped to define a graft accommodation space between the plate member and the cranium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: POLARIS BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Fraser Cummins Henderson, Sr., John W. Newman
  • Vehicle with space utilization
    Patent number: 8167072
    Abstract: A utility vehicle with space utilization features is disclosed. The space utilization features provide storage and access to components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Mitchell D. Johnson
  • Vehicle
    Patent number: 8157039
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed having a flat or quasi-flat floor section in an operator area. The utility vehicle may also include an air inlet for an engine intake system being forward of the operator area. The utility vehicle may also include an air inlet for a CVT cooling system positioned to draw air from the operator area. The utility vehicle may also one or more cup holders positioned in the operator area below seat level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy F. Melvin, Robbi L. Peterson, Steven D. Corneliusen
  • Drivetrain for an all terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 8157044
    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: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey David Bennett, Benjamin J. Dieter, Nathan D. Dahl, John D. Schreier, Steve L. Nelson, Sean E. Sherrod, Scott E. McKinster, Alan S. Olson, Louis James Brady
  • SUSPENSION SYSTEMS FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20120085588
    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 8, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Kinsman, Kelly J. Knutson, Louis J. Brady, D. Brett Gass
  • Two-wheeled vehicle
    Patent number: 8151925
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The two-wheeled vehicle may include a passenger hand grip which is stowable under a straddle seat of the vehicle. The two-wheeled vehicle may include saddlebags having an open bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Gus A Aramayo, II, Ronald A. Vorndran, James Arthur John Holroyd, Packiarajan Selvam, Michael J. Hanten, Dallas B. Wynne
  • Suspension architecture for a snowmobile
    Patent number: 8151923
    Abstract: A rear suspension architecture is provided for coupled rear suspension systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J Giese
  • Wireless location and facial/speaker recognition system
    Patent number: 8155394
    Abstract: An integrated wireless location and facial/speaker-recognition system that provides distinct advantages over facial-recognition systems and speaker-recognition systems of the prior art is disclosed. The integrated system is capable of using information from a wireless location system to improve the performance of the facial recognition and speaker recognition. The system is capable of processing photographs and/or audio samples captured by a camera/microphone at a fixed location (e.g., a digital pan-zoom-tilt (PZT) surveillance camera, etc.) as well as those captured by a mobile camera/microphone (e.g., a digital camera and microphone in a smartphone, etc.). The system also features a feedback mechanism by which the location-informed results can be used to improve the system's recognition abilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Manlio Allegra, Martin Feuerstein, Mahesh B. Patel, David Stevenson Spain, Jr.
  • Suspension for an all terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 8146932
    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: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Louis James Brady, Jeffrey David Bennett, Benjamin J. Dieter, Sean E. Sherrod, Ryan K. Lovold, Harry Pongo
  • ENGINE
    Publication number: 20120073527
    Abstract: An engine is described having a crankcase, a liner and a head assembly. The crankcase is split along a plane defining a two part crankcase, where fluid passages are passing through only one of the crankcase portions, so as to not require crossing the split line. A connecting rod also includes a tapered end, and the piston has a complementary carrier receiving the connecting rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Allen Oltmans, Chad Michael Slater, Daniel Joseph Nugteren, George Jay Mckoskey, Gordon Raymond Nelson, David Andrew Galsworthy, Blake Andrew Anderson
  • All terrain vehicle
    Patent number: D657720
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Richard E Eck, Michael J Hanten
  • All terrain vehicle
    Patent number: D660746
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Garth H Bracy