Patents Assigned to POLARIS
  • Fuel tank arrangement for a vehicle
    Patent number: 7748746
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle, a touring motorcycle, is disclosed. The touring motorcycle may include multiple fuel storage tanks arranged in a split side-by-side configuration. The touring motorcycle may include a rear suspension having a linkage which moves in a direction not parallel with a centerline plane of the motorcycle. The touring motorcycle may include a tip-over structure which prevents unwanted tip-over of the motorcycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jason William Beiber Hoeve, Mark W. Chevalier, Ronald A. Vorndran
  • Mathematical Relationship of Strain, Neurological Dysfunction and Abnormal Behavior Resulting from Neurological Dysfunction of the Brainstem
    Publication number: 20100152575
    Abstract: A therapeutic method for treating a neurological disease by evaluating and correcting an abnormal neuraxial angle that cause abnormal biomechanically induced neuraxial stress and strain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: POLARIS BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: FRASER CUMMINS HENDERSON, JOHN W. NEWMAN
  • Estimating the location of a wireless terminal based on signal path impairment
    Patent number: 7734298
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Tarun Kumar Bhattacharya, Martin Feuerstein, Scot Douglas Gordon, David Stevenson Spain, Jr.
  • Location determination using RF fingerprinting
    Patent number: 7725111
    Abstract: A method for determining the location of a mobile unit (MU) in a wireless communication system and presenting it to a remote party. The location of a remote MU is determined by comparing a snapshot of a predefined portion of the radio-frequency (RF) spectrum taken by the MU to a reference database containing multiple snapshots taken at various locations. The result of the comparison is used to determine if the MU is at a specific location. The comparison may be made in the MU, or at some other location situated remotely from the MU. In the latter case, sufficient information regarding the captured fingerprint is transmitted from the MU to the remote location. The database may be pre-compiled or generated on-line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Dressler, David S. Spain
  • Vehicle with space utilization
    Patent number: 7717495
    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 18, 2010
    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, Lyle R. Georges
  • FINGERTIP TOOL HOLDER
    Publication number: 20100107827
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool holder for holding tools by means of a magnet, which includes a finger socket permitting the tool holder to be mounted on a fingertip for manipulating tool bits or other accessories. The tool holder includes a finger socket and a tool holding portion coupled to the finger socket. The tool holding portion is at least partially formed of material having magnetic properties. Preferably, the magnetic tool holder may include a bit wrench, a socket wrench, screw bits or an element holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: POLARIS SOLUTIONS LTD
    Inventor: ASAF MILLER
  • All terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 7708105
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) includes a straddle-type seat mounted on a frame of the vehicle generally above and between left and right rear wheels. A left rear fender of the ATV is disposed over the left rear wheel and includes a left surface extending alongside a left side of the seat, the left fender surface may be disposed flush with or above a seating area of the seat. A right rear fender is disposed over the right rear wheel and includes a right fender surface extending alongside a right side of the seat, the right fender surface may be disposed flush with or above the seating area of the seat. The left and right rear fenders may each further provide a resilient interface for an operator shifting over the left and right sides of the seat, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Norman O. Berg
  • Rear swing arm suspension for an ATV
    Patent number: 7708106
    Abstract: A vehicle having a rear suspension according to the present teachings may include one or more of the following features: (a) a chassis carrying a seat, (b) at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel coupled to the chassis, (c) a steering member for steering the at least one front wheel, (d) an engine carried by the chassis for powering the vehicle, (e) a swing arm having a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to a rear axle coupled to the rear wheel, (f) the second swing arm end coupled to the chassis at a point forward of a vertical centerline bisecting the vehicle, and (g) a suspension system operably coupled to the axle and the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James Bergman, Larry G. Holter
  • Combination mounting feature and cover for electrical components
    Patent number: 7708097
    Abstract: An electrical center for a vehicle is disclosed. The electrical center may be positioned generally proximate to a continuously variable transmission. The electrical center may be covered with a cover. The cover may include a holder to hold a vehicle replacement component and/or a tool for use with a vehicle replacement component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph D. Tharaldson, Jason A. Eichenberger
  • VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100090797
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed which includes a controller having at least one of a vehicle security module and a playback module. The vehicle security module may operate in a secure once mode of operation or in a secure all mode of operation. The playback module records ride information associated with the vehicle. The ride information may be provided to an external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: David J. Koenig, Joseph D. Tharaldson, Nathan J. Secor
  • AIR INTAKE SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING SOUND EMISSION
    Publication number: 20100089355
    Abstract: An air intake system for a vehicle is disclosed. The air intake system may include a first plenum housing having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and a fluid directing member which receives air from the fluid inlet of the plenum housing and directs the air away from the fluid outlet of the plenum housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Fredrickson, Jerry A. Olson, Jason A. Eichenberger
  • Snowmobile drive assembly
    Patent number: 7694768
    Abstract: A snowmobile rear suspension is shown comprised of a linear force element (LFE) positioned outside the envelope of the snowmobile endless track. The snowmobile frame includes a chassis mounted to a tunnel, where the chassis includes a central mounting bracket. The LFE is attached at one end to the bracket and at the other end to a bell crank. The bell crank is operatively connected to the slide rails. When the slide rails collapse in normal operation, the bell crank strokes the LFE, and the suspension is progressive throughout the range. The suspension includes front pivot links which are connected to the tunnel coaxially with a drive shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy James Giese, Ty P Warner
  • Single apply hand and foot control braking system for an all-terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 7695074
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to braking systems for all-terrain vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to hand and foot actuated braking control systems for all-terrain vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harry Pongo
  • ATV HAVING ARRANGEMENT FOR A PASSENGER
    Publication number: 20100084212
    Abstract: An ATV is disclosed which includes a pedestal assembly incorporated into the foot-wells, which cooperate with a removable passenger seat. Furthermore, passenger seat is selectively added or removed from ATV by way of a latch assembly. Hand grips flank the removable seat and are attached to a rear accessory panel. The rear accessory panel also includes an integrated cup holder, and rack tie-downs are formed in a front or rear accessory panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: JEREMY C. SMITH, Richard D. Ripley, Scott D. Taylor
  • Vehicle axle mounting
    Patent number: 7690668
    Abstract: A powered vehicle is disclosed including a chassis and a plurality of wheels. At least one of the wheels is coupled to the chassis with an axle that is coupled to the chassis with a clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James A Holroyd
  • MODULAR SPINAL FLUID FLOW REGULATION DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100076366
    Abstract: A shunt system for telemetrically measuring, regulating and/or adjusting cerebrospinal fluid flow rate, intercranial pressure, intraspinal pressure and/or intraventricular pressure and a method for use. The shunt system includes a shunt assembly, a first catheter and a second catheter that may be implanted using a novel introducer assembly. In addition to regulating fluid pressure and flow rate, the shunt system may also be used to deliver therapeutic compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: POLARIS BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Fraser Cummins Henderson, SR., John W. Newman
  • SNOWMOBILE AND REAR SUSPENSION FOR SNOWMOBILE
    Publication number: 20100071982
    Abstract: A snowmobile rear suspension is shown comprised of a linear force element (LFE) positioned outside the envelope of the snowmobile endless track. The LFE is attached at one end to the frame and at the other end to a bell crank. The bell crank is operatively connected to the slide rails, and carrier rollers extend from the bell crank. When the slide rails collapse in normal operation, the bell crank strokes the LFE, and the suspension is progressive throughout the range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: TIMOTHY JAMES GIESE, RICHARD H. BATES, JR.
  • Tracked vehicle
    Patent number: 7673711
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to recreational vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatus for traversing challenging terrain with a recreational vehicle. A vehicle in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a first drive track that is supported by a first rear suspension and a second drive track of vehicle is supported by a second rear suspension. The first drive track and the second drive track may be operatively coupled to an engine by a drive train for propelling the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Norman O. Berg
  • Rear suspension for a two wheeled vehicle
    Patent number: 7669682
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle, a touring motorcycle, is disclosed. The touring motorcycle may include multiple fuel storage tanks arranged in a split side-by-side configuration. The touring motorcycle may include a rear suspension having a linkage which moves in a direction not parallel with a centerline plane of the motorcycle. The touring motorcycle may include a tip-over structure which prevents unwanted tip-over of the motorcycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James Arthur John Holroyd, Mark W. Chevalier, Brian R. Koesters
  • Motorcycle frame
    Patent number: D618596
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M. Song