Patents Assigned to POLARIS
  • Tip over structure for a two wheeled vehicle
    Patent number: 7658395
    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: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: David Louis Bagnariol, James Arthur John Holroyd
  • VEHICLE HAVING SPEED CONTROL UNIT
    Publication number: 20100023233
    Abstract: A tractor is disclosed as a four-wheel drive vehicle with a movable seat back, with a seat height adjustment and with a varying load capability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: JEREMY UTKE, David Jubie, Jay McKosley, Tim Skime
  • TRACTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20100019524
    Abstract: A tractor is disclosed as a four-wheel drive vehicle with a movable seat back, with a seat height adjustment and with a varying load capability. The tractor also has a speed control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Utke, Philip Nowacki
  • RISK ANALYSIS AND MITIGATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ANALYZING AND MITIGATING RISK
    Publication number: 20100023358
    Abstract: A machine-implemented method for analyzing risk associated with an activity may include receiving inputs identifying a user and an activity to be analyzed, selecting a boundary dataset including operator data, vehicle/equipment data, and/or general operations data, selecting a boundary parameter from the selected dataset, selecting an environmental parameter associated with the selected boundary parameter, and determining whether the selected environmental parameter exceeds a threshold level of risk associated with the selected boundary parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: Polaris Aero, LLC
    Inventors: James T. Fox, Christopher A. Connor
  • INLINE WATER PUMP DRIVE AND WATER COOLED STATOR
    Publication number: 20100013240
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle is shown including an engine with a water pump, generator, and crankshaft having a common axis of rotation. The water pump and generator share a common wall to transfer heat from the generator to the water pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Pearl A. Wilson, Ronnie R. Danielson
  • Floorboard for a vehicle
    Publication number: 20100012412
    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: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron David Deckard, Jeffrey Lynn Gardner
  • Wet oil sump for four cycle engine
    Publication number: 20100012075
    Abstract: An oil pump assembly is shown for wet oil sump applications at extreme angles for power sports equipment. The oil pump is comprised of a pump body, an oil pick-up and a driven gear shield, where these components may be integrally formed from die cast aluminum. The pump body includes a rotor body housing a gerotor assembly for pumping. The oil pump is attached to the rear wall of the crankcase and below the crankshaft, and is driven by the crankshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Michael John Bluhm
  • Power steering for an all terrain vehicle
    Publication number: 20090308682
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle including a frame having longitudinally-spaced ends defining a first longitudinal axis, and a power steering unit supported by the frame. The power steering unit has an output shaft which is held at its free end in an aperture, and rotates within a bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Ripley, Eric P. Nault, Scott D. Taylor
  • Lubrication cooling system for a vehicle
    Patent number: 7621251
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed that includes a chassis, a traction device adapted to contact the ground and propel the chassis and an engine supported by chassis and providing power to traction device. The engine includes a housing, a lubricant, and an engine component external of the engine housing. The housing includes a first lubricant inlet passage, a first lubricant outlet passage, a second lubricant inlet passage, and a second lubricant outlet passage. The vehicle has a first configuration in which first the lubricant outlet passage provides lubricant to the external engine component, the first lubricant inlet passage receives the lubricant from engine component, the second lubricant outlet passage is blocked with a plug, and the second lubricant inlet passage is blocked with a plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Courant, Michael R. Trihey
  • Shifting gear system and method
    Patent number: 7617899
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention facilitate shifting by reducing forces on certain shifting components and includes a snowmobile comprising a chassis, an engine supported by the chassis, a drive train operatively connected to the engine, the drive train comprising a reverse sprocket assembly functionally coupled to an upper sprocket assembly, a jackshaft rotatable within the upper sprocket assembly, and a pinion operatively connected to the jackshaft and selectively positionable axially along the jackshaft to a first position that engages the upper sprocket assembly to translate the snowmobile in a forward direction or to a second position that engages the reverse sprocket assembly to translate the snowmobile in a reverse direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Ty Warner, Todd Zinda
  • Using A Priori Geographical Location Density Information To Improve Location Accuracy
    Publication number: 20090280829
    Abstract: A technique for improving location accuracy based on a priori geographical location density information is disclosed. In accordance with the illustrative embodiment, geographical location density information is derived from historical wireless location data such as the locations of prior E911 emergency calls, Location Based Services (LBS) sessions, conventional voice calls, packet data sessions, vehicle routes, and so forth. The geographical location density information is represented by a probability distribution function, and is incorporated into an existing location technique. Advantageously, the technique of the present invention can be employed in conjunction with any existing location technology; moreover, the historical location data can be obtained via any technology, and from any wireless network, including those that are different than that of the future location estimates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: POLARIS WIRELESS, INC.
    Inventor: Martin Feuerstein
  • Slip fit electrical connector
    Patent number: 7607955
    Abstract: An electrical connector for transformer studs accommodates two different size transformer studs, at different times, in a slip-fit blind bore. A large circular bore is threaded and over-sized for a slip fit of a stud of the largest size with ample clearance space to facilitate placement of the large stud in the bore. A smaller threaded recess is created by an arc formed in a periphery of the large circular bore and is sized to fit a smallest stud. A set screw holds the smaller stud in the threaded recess or the larger stud in the large circular bore. The matching threads provide an effective, efficient, long-lasting, and sturdy electrical transformer connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Polaris Sales Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Lewis Hill, Nick Moraitis
  • MOTORIZED SNOWBOARD
    Publication number: 20090255745
    Abstract: A motorized snowboard is disclosed having a chassis including a rider support platform, a motor supported by the chassis, and an endless track powered by the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: GERALD A. KUKOWSKI, BRAD TEUBNER
  • Multimodal vehicle traction system
    Patent number: 7600599
    Abstract: This invention relates to multiple driven axle vehicles, and particularly to all-terrain vehicles equipped for rear wheel drive, four wheel drive, and on-demand front wheel drive. The invention is directed toward a system of switchable traction options allowing the vehicle operator to easily choose between different modes, such as rear wheel drive with an open or unlocked differential, rear wheel drive with a locked differential, four wheel drive with open differentials, four wheel drive with one locked differential, four wheel drive with two locked differentials, or rear wheel drive with on-demand four wheel drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Dahl, Jeff Lovold, Tim Wysocki, Scott Ostroski, Dan Dewolfe, Sean Sherrod
  • PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20090247501
    Abstract: Pyrimidine- and triazine-based chemical compounds that are useful, for example, as protein kinase inhibitors for treating cancer, neurological disorders, autoimmune disorders, and other diseases, and methods of using such compounds
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Polaris Group
    Inventors: Shaosong Chu, Zhe Nie, Carin L. Perretta, Philip Eugene Erickson
  • Integrated heat exchanger and engine mount for a snowmobile
    Patent number: 7591332
    Abstract: An integrated heat exchanger and engine mount for a snowmobile that reinforces the snowmobile chassis is disclosed. The heat exchanger is formed with an internal passage through which a vehicle fluid may be circulated and cooled. The heat exchanger is also formed with increased rigidity to strengthen the chassis and support an engine mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Richard H Bates, Jr.
  • Motorcycle front lighting
    Patent number: D600373
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Brew, Michael Song, John Krieger
  • Motorcycle tail lighting
    Patent number: D600374
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Brew, Michael Song, John Krieger
  • Snowmobile
    Patent number: D601453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory C. Brew, Cameron Fisher
  • All terrain vehicle
    Patent number: D610514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Richard E. Eck