Patents Assigned to POLARIS
  • Reverse flow firearm suppressor
    Patent number: 11988477
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for a firearm suppressor. In certain examples, the firearm suppressor includes an outer cylinder defining a longitudinal axis, and an inner cylinder having an inner chamber, where the inner cylinder is disposed at least partially within the outer tube and defines an outer chamber with the outer cylinder, where the outer chamber is disposed between an inner surface of the outer cylinder and an outer surface of the inner cylinder. The suppressor also includes a reversing baffle disposed at one end of the inner cylinder and configured to reverse a flow of gasses from the inner chamber and direct the gasses into the outer chamber, and at least one reverse flow pathway comprising a reverse section and a forward section, and where the at least one reverse flow pathway fluidly couples the inner chamber with an end cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Capital Corporation
    Inventor: Ernest R. Bray
  • Utility vehicle
    Patent number: 11987288
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is configured for off-road terrain and may include a plurality of mounting members configured to support a load and/or support the vehicle during transport. The utility vehicle also includes an upper frame assembly which is movable between a first position and second position. The upper frame assembly may be moved to the second position during transportation of the utility vehicle. Further, the utility vehicle includes a plurality of configurations for a rear cargo area, thereby allowing for passengers or cargo to be supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Thomas, Jeremy M. Markstrom, Johannah E. Rutkowski, Chirag Kathiriya, Jeremy R. Eichenberger, Bradley A. Bracht, Eric J. Borud, Forrest W. Johnson
  • Snow vehicle
    Patent number: 11987300
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and a front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The snow vehicle has a chain coupling the sprocket of the propulsion unit and a chain tensioning device to take up the chain tension. The chain has a chain guide positioned below a lower run of the chain which directs the chain towards an upper run of the chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Cody L Telford, Justin R. York, Phillip M. Driggars
  • Sample transport apparatus for mass spectrometry
    Patent number: 11986826
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for high-efficiency transport of single particles for inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Single particles may be delivered to the mass spectrometer for quantification of trace elements. The systems may include droplet generation, conveyance module, capillary tubing, and/or an integrated inductively coupled plasma (ICP) torch, which may allow for the sequential transportation of single particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: SHANGHAI POLARIS BIOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuchong Wang, Shuangwu Sun, Ran Wei, Yupeng Cheng
  • Torque vectoring for utility vehicles
    Patent number: 11981873
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is configured for independently controlling torque at each of the ground-engaging members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob L. Stock, Alex R. Scheuerell, Jonathon P. Graus, Evan R. Wozniak, David F. Buehler, Ronald Zurbruegg, Markus Hoffet, Yassin M. Kelay, Patrick J. McArdle
  • Vehicle having adjustable compression and rebound damping
    Patent number: 11975584
    Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame are disclosed. The vehicle including at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, David D. Helgeson, Alex R. Scheuerell
  • Vehicle having suspension with continuous damping control
    Patent number: 11970036
    Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic. The system also includes a controller coupled to each adjustable shock absorber to adjust the damping characteristic of each adjustable shock absorber, and a user interface coupled to the controller and accessible to a driver of the vehicle. The user interface includes at least one user input to permit manual adjustment of the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber during operation of the vehicle. Vehicle sensors are also be coupled to the controller to adjust the damping characteristic of the at least one adjustable shock absorber based vehicle conditions determined by sensor output signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Louis J. Brady, Alex R. Scheuerell, Steven R. Franker, Aaron J. Nysse
  • Snow track for a snowmobile
    Patent number: 11970225
    Abstract: An endless track for use in propelling a snowmobile. The endless track extends between a first lateral side and a second lateral side and includes an inner drive surface and an outer ground-engaging surface. The inner drive surface includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced inner drive lugs used to drive and rotate the endless track. The outer ground-engaging surface includes a plurality of treads, where each tread extends continuous and uninterrupted along a constant height from the first lateral side to the second lateral side a full width of the endless track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Richard H. Bates, Jr., Thomas D. Rager, Jr.
  • REEL ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20240132324
    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 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benoit Renaud, Erik Rogers, Kristian E. Nelson
  • VEHICLE PROCESSING AND CONNECTIVITY
    Publication number: 20240127634
    Abstract: Systems and methods for vehicle communication are provided, for example to provide various processing and connectivity functionality according to hardware availability, power constraints, and environmental conditions, among other examples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Turner, David Switzer, Tyler Pickett
  • Recreational vehicle group management system
    Patent number: 11963064
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to permit groups of recreational vehicle riders and others the ability to quickly create and join groups without prior knowledge of the contact information of everyone in the group. In one embodiment, groups are joinable based on the proximity information of the prospective member and the current group members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Gray I. Rentz, Adam C. Koosmann, Nathan A. Good, Jacob H. Larson, Rebecca C. Deitz, David J. Koenig
  • Rear suspension assembly for a vehicle
    Patent number: 11958331
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a rear suspension assembly which has a trailing arm generally extending longitudinally. The trailing arm includes a joint along a longitudinal length of the trailing arm. Also, the rear suspension assembly includes an upper radius rod extending in a generally lateral direction relative to a centerline of the vehicle. Additionally, the rear suspension assembly includes a lower radius rod extending in a generally lateral direction relative to the centerline of the vehicle. The rear suspension assembly further includes a suspension member configured to control toe of the at least one rear ground-engaging member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Alex R. Scheuerell, David D. Helgeson, Aaron S. Norton
  • UTILITY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20240116386
    Abstract: Utility vehicles include ground engaging members, a frame supported by the ground engaging members, a motor supported by the frame operably coupled to the ground engaging members, and a battery configured to provide electrical power to the motor. The battery may be removable and configured to be easily charged by outside power sources such as generators and external batteries. A charger may be configured to receive instructions to charge the battery using a specific charger operating characteristic. The vehicle may also include a variety of accessory ports configured to electrically couple to accessories that use AC or DC power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Yassin M. Kelay, David F. Buehler, Chiao George Liu, Aaron D. Deckard, Jacob Gerten, Benjamin R. Bauer, Akshay A. Biyani, Naval K. Agrawal, Kathryn L. Johnson, Austin A. Holt
  • Vehicle
    Patent number: 11951794
    Abstract: A utility vehicle with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. A vehicle is also disclosed with improved cooling, suspension and drive systems. These features enhance the utility of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska
  • Firearm stock
    Patent number: 11946721
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable, sliding stock, and a rifle to which the stock attaches. The stock includes an elongated receiver extension tube coupled to the rifle, and a housing slidably coupled with the receiver extension tube. The housing is positionable at one of a plurality of locking positions that are disposed along a length of the receiver extension tube. The receiver extension tube defines a longitudinal axis along which the housing is positionable. The housing includes a pair of pivoting levers, each of the pair of pivoting levers being disposed on a lateral side of the housing, and where each of the pivoting levers is coupled to and actuates one of a pair of locking members. Each of the pair of locking members travels along a common axis into and out of locking engagement with the receiver extension tube, and where the common axis is transverse to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Capital Corporation
    Inventor: Ernest R. Bray
  • All-terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 11945540
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle has an air ventilation system positioned adjacent a rearmost point of the front ground engaging members and directing air rearwardly through an engine compartment, wherein the air ventilation system includes at least one air scoop adjacent a front of the vehicle for directing the air. In addition, an ATV is disclosed having a rear rack having an integral storage bin, where the storage bin is one piece with the rear rack. The storage bin is sealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Ryan K. Lovold
  • All-terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 11932321
    Abstract: An ATV is shown having a steering system comprised of a power steering unit having drive and driven pitman arms coupled to a drag link. The drive pitman arm is laterally offset from a vehicle centerline and is driven by the power steering unit. An alternate power steering system includes a pack and pinion subassembly coupled to a power steering motor, which then couples to steering arms of the ATV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan M. LaCanne, Nicholas K. Otto, Jeffrey D. Bennett, Ryan K. Lovold
  • Audio system for a utility vehicle
    Patent number: 11926265
    Abstract: An all-terrain or utility vehicle includes an audio system having at least one speaker. The at least one speaker is positioned at a forward portion of the operator area and is supported by a body panel. More particularly, the body panel may be configured to receive at least a portion of the speaker as well as at least a portion of an upper frame assembly. In this way, the speaker is positioned to direct sound towards the rider, is generally concealed from a front view of the vehicle, and is positioned within available space on the vehicle above at least a portion of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Donovan L. Fredrickson, Jonathan M. Hetland, Keith A. Hollman
  • Roof for a utility vehicle
    Patent number: D1024902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Hritz
  • Side panel of a utility vehicle
    Patent number: D1027744
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Cameron D. Fisher, Garth H. Bracy