Patents by Inventor Andrew M. Otterson

Andrew M. Otterson 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).

  • Two-wheeled vehicle
    Patent number: 7883136
    Abstract: A vehicle may include multiple fuel storage tanks arranged in a split side-by-side configuration. The vehicle may include a rear suspension having a linkage which moves in a direction not parallel with a centerline plane of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a tip-over structure which prevents unwanted tip-over of the vehicle. The vehicle may have moveable foot control levers to accommodate different size riders. The vehicle may include a moveable windshield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Vittorio Tomolillo, Andrew M. Otterson, Michael J. Hanten, Michael M. Song
  • TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20080169134
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include multiple fuel storage tanks arranged in a split side-by-side configuration. The vehicle may include a rear suspension having a linkage which moves in a direction not parallel with a centerline plane of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a tip-over structure which prevents unwanted tip-over of the vehicle. The vehicle may have moveable foot control levers to accommodate different size riders. The vehicle may include a moveable windshield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Vittorio Tomolillo, Andrew M. Otterson, Michael J. Hanten, Michael M. Song