Patents by Inventor Adam J Schlangen
Adam J Schlangen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10960937Abstract: A utility vehicle includes at least one front ground-engaging member, at least one rear ground-engaging member, and a frame assembly extending along a longitudinal axis and supported by the at least one front ground-engaging member and the at least one rear ground-engaging member. The utility vehicle also includes an operator area supported by the frame assembly and a powertrain assembly supported by the frame assembly. The powertrain assembly includes at least an engine and a gearbox operably coupled to the engine. The utility vehicle also includes a cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and supported by a front portion of the frame assembly. The cooling assembly includes a radiator with a lower portion positioned forward of an upper portion of the radiator.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Shane Novotny, Adam J. Schlangen, Bradley R. Morisch, Richard R. Maki, Carlos A. Villafan Rojas, Jason K. Raska, Josh J. Leonard, Daniel P. Strobach, Daniel L. Goffman, Jonathan M. Hetland, Alex F. Kass, Jed P. Leonard, Aaron T. Luoma
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Publication number: 20210061088Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly. The powertrain assembly includes an engine, a shiftable transmission, a continuously variable transmission, and a charger. Additionally, the utility vehicle may include a cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and the charger.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Daniel J. Nugteren, Urs Wenger, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Andrew C. Schleif, Adam J. Schlangen
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Publication number: 20200338948Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Adam J. Schlangen, Alex R. Scheuerell, Aaron J. Nysse, Shawn D. Peterson, Daniel L. Goffman
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Patent number: 10737547Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Adam J. Schlangen, Alex R. Scheuerell, Aaron J. Nysse
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Publication number: 20200122776Abstract: In one embodiment, a utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members configured to contact a ground surface, and a powertrain assembly operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. The utility vehicle also includes a frame supported by the ground-engaging members and extending along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a tunnel member coupled to the frame and extending along the longitudinal axis. The tunnel member is positioned at a first height from the ground surface. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a cargo portion supported by the frame and positioned generally rearward of the tunnel member. The cargo portion has a cargo surface substantially aligned with the tunnel member and positioned at a second height from the ground surface. The first height is approximately equal to the second height.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska, Aaron D. Deckard
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Publication number: 20200010120Abstract: A side by side vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame having frame tubes extending from a front to a rear. A vehicle seat frame is positioned in a mid portion of the frame, and positions a seat frame at a raised position relative to the frame tubes. A powertrain is positioned rearward of the vehicle seat frame and is coupled to the vehicle frame. Side by side seats are supported by the seat frame; and one or more storage units are positioned under the side by side seats. The side by side vehicle also has a rear suspension comprising at least one rear alignment arm coupled to each side of a rear of the vehicle frame, where the alignment arms are coupled to the vehicle frame at front and rear connection points. A distance between the front connection points is greater than a distance between the rear connection points, and at least a portion of the powertrain is positioned between the front connection points of the alignment arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Kinsman, Angus M. Morison, Keith A. Hollman, Adam J. Schlangen, Shawn D. Peterson, Richard D. Ripley, Brent A. Erspamer, Steven M. Schiebel
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Publication number: 20200001673Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska
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Patent number: 10486748Abstract: In one embodiment, a utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members configured to contact a ground surface, and a powertrain assembly operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. The utility vehicle also includes a frame supported by the ground-engaging members and extending along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a tunnel member coupled to the frame and extending along the longitudinal axis. The tunnel member is positioned at a first height from the ground surface. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a cargo portion supported by the frame and positioned generally rearward of the tunnel member. The cargo portion has a cargo surface substantially aligned with the tunnel member and positioned at a second height from the ground surface. The first height is approximately equal to the second height.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Adam J. Schlangen
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Publication number: 20190351728Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Adam J. Schlangen, Alex R. Scheuerell, Aaron J. Nysse, Anthony J. Ripley, Daniel L. Goffman, Andy T. Ives, Donovan L. Fredrickson, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Keith A. Hollman, Anthony J. Komarek, Corrie S. Roytek, Shawn D. Peterson, Dennis J. Lutz
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Patent number: 10450006Abstract: A side by side vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame having frame tubes extending from a front to a rear. A vehicle seat frame is positioned in a mid portion of the frame, and positions a seat frame at a raised position relative to the frame tubes. A powertrain is positioned rearward of the vehicle seat frame and is coupled to the vehicle frame. Side by side seats are supported by the seat frame; and one or more storage units are positioned under the side by side seats. The side by side vehicle also has a rear suspension comprising at least one rear alignment arm coupled to each side of a rear of the vehicle frame, where the alignment arms are coupled to the vehicle frame at front and rear connection points. A distance between the front connection points is greater than a distance between the rear connection points, and at least a portion of the powertrain is positioned between the front connection points of the alignment arms.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Kinsman, Angus M. Morison, Keith A. Hollman, Adam J. Schlangen, Shawn D. Peterson, Richard D. Ripley, Brent A. Erspamer, Steven M. Schiebel
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Patent number: 10399401Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 8, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska
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Publication number: 20190248227Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly. The powertrain assembly includes an engine, a shiftable transmission, a continuously variable transmission, and a charger. Additionally, the utility vehicle may include a cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and the charger.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Nugteren, Urs Wenger, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Andrew C. Schleif, Adam J. Schlangen
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Patent number: 10369861Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Adam J. Schlangen, Alex R. Scheuerell, Aaron J. Nysse, Anthony J. Ripley, Daniel L. Goffman, Andy T. Ives, Donovan L. Fredrickson, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Corrie S. Roytek, Shawn D. Peterson, Dennis J. Lutz
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Publication number: 20190217909Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Adam J. Schlangen
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Patent number: 10300786Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly. The powertrain assembly includes an engine, a shiftable transmission, a continuously variable transmission, and a charger. Additionally, the utility vehicle may include a cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and the charger.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Nugteren, Adam J. Schlangen, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, John LaFata, David Hicke, Christopher J. Hurd, Ricky Jaeger, Aaron D. Deckard, Urs Wenger
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Patent number: 10246153Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Phillip B. Swain, Andy T. Ives, Adam J. Schlangen, Corrie S. Roytek, Daniel L. Goffman, Clinton A. Johnson
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Publication number: 20190042535Abstract: A utility vehicle comprises a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame includes a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The utility vehicle further comprises an attachment supported at the front frame portion. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an operator area supported by the frame and including an operator seat and an adjacent passenger seat spaced apart from the operator seat. The operator seat and the passenger seat are in a side-by-side arrangement. The utility vehicle also comprises an auxiliary power assembly having an attachment shaft configured to be operably coupled to the attachment. The attachment shaft extends in a generally longitudinal direction of the utility vehicle and projects outwardly from the front frame portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jeremy C. Smith, Adam J. Schlangen, Richard D. Ripley, Shawn D. Peterson, Kurt E. Stenberg, Anthony J. Kinsman, Angus M. Morison, David A. Elia, Matthew S. Kmecik, Eric J. Czechowski, David J. Hicke, Aaron J. Nysse, Matthew J. Kaldor, Robert R. Lacher, Brian P. Dehnert
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Patent number: 10037304Abstract: A utility vehicle comprises a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame includes a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The utility vehicle further comprises an attachment supported at the front frame portion. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an operator area supported by the frame and including an operator seat and an adjacent passenger seat spaced apart from the operator seat. The operator seat and the passenger seat are in a side-by-side arrangement. The utility vehicle also comprises an auxiliary power assembly having an attachment shaft configured to be operably coupled to the attachment. The attachment shaft extends in a generally longitudinal direction of the utility vehicle and projects outwardly from the front frame portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jeremy C Smith, Adam J Schlangen, Richard D Ripley, Shawn D Peterson, Kurt E Stenberg, Anthony J Kinsman, Angus M Morison, David A Elia, Matthew S Kmecik, Eric J Czechowski, David J Hicke, Aaron J Nysse, Matthew J Kaldor, Robert R Lacher, Brian P Dehnert
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Publication number: 20180170134Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska
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Patent number: 9895946Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 12, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska