Patents Assigned to POLARIS
  • Patent number: 12041732
    Abstract: An electronic assembly 52 includes a plurality of circuit boards 70, 74, 78 each comprising engagement grooves 84 spaced around an outer wall. The assembly includes a plurality of spacers 72, 76 with alignment elements. The alignment elements comprise a first tab 92 and a first tab receiver 93 extending in a first axial direction. The alignment elements further comprising a second tab 90 extending in a second axial direction opposite the first and a second tab receiver 91 extending in the second axial direction. A first spacer 72 is disposed between a first circuit board 70 and a second circuit board 74. The first tab 92 of the first spacer 72 is disposed within a first engagement groove of the first circuit board 70. The second circuit board 74 is disposed between the first spacer 72 and a second spacer 76. A second tab 90 of the first spacer 72 is received in a second engagement groove 84 of the second circuit board 74 and a first tab receiver 93 of the second spacer 76.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Powell
  • Publication number: 20240228225
    Abstract: A reel system may receive a leading edge of a flexible buoyant pad. The flexible buoyant pad may have a use configuration having a first outer vertical envelope and a storage configuration having a second outer vertical envelope that is smaller than the first outer vertical envelope. The reel system may comprise at least one base member, an arm rotatably coupled to the base member and a rotatable axle coupled to the arm. The rotatable axle may be rotatable relative to the arm and the rotatable axle may adapted to receive the flexible buoyant pad and support the flexible buoyant pad in the storage configuration. Further, an actuatable input may supported by the arm. The actuatable input may be configured to rotate the rotatable axle relative to the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benoit Renaud, Erik Rogers, Kristian E. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20240227941
    Abstract: A utility vehicle, or UTV, provides a strong, yet lightweight chassis, a set of modular body panels, and various field-serviceability features which enable the UTV to be used in demanding environments such as off-road racing and challenging terrain. An integrated engine and transmission cooler and bodywork vents reduce weight while providing for component cooling while the vehicle is in operation. Passenger/navigator features facilitate use of the vehicle in team-oriented driving, including off-road racing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua A. Rasa, John B. Pircon, Andy Ives, Robert C. Wilmot, Dennis Lutz
  • Patent number: 12030445
    Abstract: A vehicle is electrically connected to one or more accessories. The vehicle includes at least one controller that may be configured to identify the accessory based on accessory identification information. The controller may also be configured to provide one or more commands to control an operation of the accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua T. Weed, Aidan B. Shaughnessy, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Patent number: 12031494
    Abstract: A method and system for controlling operation of a two-stroke engine having a turbocharger includes the two-stroke engine comprising an electronically controlled exhaust valve. A throttle position sensor generates a throttle position signal corresponding to a position of a throttle plate of a throttle. A boost box is coupled to the two-stroke engine. A boost box pressure sensor is coupled to the boost box and generates a boost box pressure signal corresponding to a pressure within the boost box. A controller is coupled to the boost box pressure signal controlling a position of the electronically controlled exhaust valve in response to the boost box pressure signal and the throttle position signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Dallas J. Blake, James H. Buchwitz, Lucas R. Salfer
  • Patent number: 12018611
    Abstract: A turbocharger and method of controlling the same includes a turbine housing comprising an inlet and an outlet, turbine wheel coupled to a shaft. The turbine housing comprising a first scroll and a second scroll for fluidically coupling the inlet and the turbine wheel. The first scroll has a first end adjacent the inlet and a second end adjacent the turbine wheel. The second scroll has a third end adjacent the inlet and a fourth end adjacent the turbine wheel. An exhaust gas diverter valve is coupled to the turbine housing restricting flow into the first scroll or the second scroll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Trihey, Darren Hedlund, Reed Hanson, Lucas Salfer, James Buchwitz, Derek Zimney
  • Patent number: 12017702
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brent A. Erspamer, Brian J. Seidel, Richard D. Ripley, Dennis J. Lutz
  • Patent number: 12012000
    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 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Jason C. Plugge, Alan A. Meyer
  • Patent number: 12012054
    Abstract: A vehicle is electrically connected to one or more accessories. The vehicle includes at least one controller that may be configured to identify the accessory based on accessory identification information. The controller may also be configured to provide one or more commands to control an operation of the accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aidan B. Shaughnessy, Joshua T. Weed, Adam C. Koosmann, Brian D. Krosschell, Austin A. Holt, Benjamin S. Fuchs, Donovan L Fredrickson
  • Patent number: 12012027
    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: March 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Jordy A. Reed, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Andrew T. Ives, Aaron D. Deckard, Austin L. Houkom, Anthony J. Kinsman, Michael D. Schneider, James J. Endrizzi
  • Patent number: 12006860
    Abstract: A turbocharger and method of controlling the same includes a turbine housing comprising an inlet and an outlet, turbine wheel coupled to a shaft. The turbine housing comprising a first scroll and a second scroll for fluidically coupling the inlet and the turbine wheel. The first scroll has a first end adjacent the inlet and a second end adjacent the turbine wheel. The second scroll has a third end adjacent the inlet and a fourth end adjacent the turbine wheel. An exhaust gas diverter valve is coupled to the turbine housing restricting flow into the first scroll or the second scroll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Buchwitz, Lucas R. Salfer, Derek Zimney, Tim Keller, Karsten Scholle, Marcel Semrau, Clifton J. Seusy
  • Patent number: 12007014
    Abstract: A continuously variable transmission for a vehicle includes a drive clutch, a driven clutch operably coupled to the drive clutch, and a belt extending between the drive and driven clutches. The continuously variable transmission also includes an inner cover and an outer cover removably coupled to the inner cover. At least one of the inner and outer covers includes an air inlet for providing cooling air to the drive and driven clutches and the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Amery D. Kuhl, Narender Bejawada, Bruce E. Herrala, David J. Hicke, Ryan A. Tholen
  • Patent number: 12005963
    Abstract: A vehicle shown herein is a side by side utility vehicle having a skid plate positioned beneath a frame, wherein at least a portion of an edge of the skid plate extends upward above a lowermost portion of the frame. The vehicle may further or alternatively include a brake and steering mount coupled to the frame, at least one tie down integrated into the frame, at least on deflection shield positioned between a radiator of the vehicle and a seating area of the vehicle, a floor having at least one channel, and/or a propeller shaft accessible through a console of the floor of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Lee M. Clark, Owen J. Dickinson, Aaron D. Deckard, Evan R. Wozniak
  • Patent number: 11993124
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Adam J. Schlangen, Dennis J. Lutz, Alex R. Scheuerell, Aaron J. Nysse
  • Patent number: 11994750
    Abstract: A goggle with an anti-fogging lens including a body portion operable to interface with a face of a user. The goggle body includes a power source and a body magnet. The power source is in electrical connection with the body magnet. Additionally, the goggle includes a lens portion operable to be removeable coupled to the body portion. The lens portion includes a lens, a resistive element coupled to the lens and operable to heat the lens, and a lens magnet in electrical connection with the resistive element. The body magnet and the lens magnet form complementary magnetic fields operable to hold the lens portion to the body portion, the lens magnet is operable to conduct electricity from the power source to the resistive element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew James Berg, Bill C. Hartlieb
  • Patent number: 11993347
    Abstract: A pontoon boat is provided that includes a deck and a plurality of pontoons running longitudinally beneath the deck and providing buoyancy to the pontoon boat. The plurality of pontoons include a multi-chine configuration that increases the stability of the pontoon boat and provides handling characteristics similar to that of a hulled boat. The plurality of pontoons may include two outer pontoons and a third pontoon positioned laterally intermediate the outer pontoons. The third pontoon may include a plurality of chines, and each of the outer pontoons may include at least one chine. At least a portion of each of the at least one chines of the outer pontoons may be positioned vertically below the plurality of chines of the third pontoon. The chines on the third pontoon may extend longitudinally further than each of the at least one chines of the outer pontoons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Roy Fishburn, Gabriel A. Marshall
  • Patent number: 11992131
    Abstract: An adjustable seat assembly may have a seat back that is configurable in a fore position or a stern-facing seat, an aft position for a bow-facing seat, and a pillow position which facilitates a user laying down across the stern-facing seat. In addition, the seat back may be placed in a stowed position in which the seat back is absent from both the bow-facing and stern-facing seats, such that the seats cooperate to provide a planar support surface along an aft-to-fore extent of the seat assembly. The seat back may be adjustable by hand without tools, such that a user may easily reconfigure the seat assembly to sit facing the bow, to sit facing the stern, or to lie down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Blair A. Donat, David A. Yoder
  • Patent number: D1032405
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Cameron D. Fisher
  • Patent number: D1032429
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Ian M. Dunn, Garth H. Bracy, James E. Rogala, James A J Holroyd, Bret H. RempelEwert, John A. Zvonek
  • Patent number: D1033198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: POLARIS IP PTY LTD
    Inventor: Michael Christopher Stuart