Patents by Inventor Benjamin S. Fuchs

Benjamin S. Fuchs 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).

  • Publication number: 20230419942
    Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating information related to a wearable device are disclosed. Exemplary information includes audio information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Fuchs
  • Publication number: 20230365213
    Abstract: A vehicle including a system for transferring energy between on-board vehicle components and/or between on-board and external components. The vehicle is configured to heat various components through induction to provide comfort to the rider and/or to transfer energy for charging one or more vehicle components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Fuchs, Austin Holt, Corey A. Simonetta, JR., Cynthia L. Houeiss, Joel M. Notaro, Marcus A. Wetterlund, Michael W. Rafferty
  • Patent number: 11804208
    Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating information related to a wearable device are disclosed. Exemplary information includes audio information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jake A. Stafford, Steven B. Elgee, Benjamin S. Fuchs
  • Patent number: 11787354
    Abstract: A vehicle is electrically connected to one or more accessories. The vehicle includes at least one controller that may be configured to identify the accessory based on accessory identification information. The controller may also be configured to provide one or more commands to control an operation of the accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Krosschell, Aidan B. Shaughnessy, Joshua T. Weed, Benjamin S. Fuchs, Adam C. Koosmann, Austin A. Holt, Scott Taylor, Aaron T. Reay
  • Patent number: 11760434
    Abstract: A vehicle including a system for transferring energy between on-board vehicle components and/or between on-board and external components. The vehicle is configured to heat various components through induction to provide comfort to the rider and/or to transfer energy for charging one or more vehicle components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Fuchs, Austin Holt, Corey A. Simonetta, Jr., Cynthia L. Houeiss, Joel M. Notaro, Marcus A. Wetterlund, Michael W. Rafferty
  • Publication number: 20220123570
    Abstract: Systems and methods for vehicle communication are provided, for example to provide various connectivity and functionality according to hardware availability, power constraints, and environmental conditions, among other examples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Fuchs, Timothy P. Norstad, Kevin E. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20210329368
    Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating information related to a wearable device are disclosed. Exemplary information includes audio information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Jake A. Stafford, Scott D. Taylor, Steven B. Elgee, Chiao George Liu, Andrew C. Schmid, Benjamin S. Fuchs
  • Publication number: 20200216132
    Abstract: A vehicle including a system for transferring energy between on-board vehicle components and/or between on-board and external components. The vehicle is configured to heat various components through induction to provide comfort to the rider and/or to transfer energy for charging one or more vehicle components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin S. FUCHS, Austin HOLT, Corey A. SIMONETTA, JR., Cynthia L. HOUEISS, Joel M. NOTARO, Marcus A. WETTERLUND, Michael W. RAFFERTY
  • Publication number: 20200198467
    Abstract: A vehicle is electrically connected to one or more accessories. The vehicle includes at least one controller that may be configured to identify the accessory based on accessory identification information. The controller may also be configured to provide one or more commands to control an operation of the accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Aidan B. Shaughnessy, Joshua T. Weed, Adam C. Koosmann, Brian D. Krosschell, Austin A. Holt, Benjamin S. Fuchs, Donovan L. Fredrickson
  • Publication number: 20200198559
    Abstract: A vehicle is electrically connected to one or more accessories. The vehicle includes at least one controller that may be configured to identify the accessory based on accessory identification information. The controller may also be configured to provide one or more commands to control an operation of the accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Brian D. Krosschell, Aidan B. Shaughnessy, Joshua T. Weed, Benjamin S. Fuchs, Adam C. Koosmann, Austin A. Holt, Scott Taylor, Aaron T. Reay
  • Patent number: 10444747
    Abstract: A power generation system includes a power generator operatively connected to a plurality of sensors and a processor. The processor is configured to observe usage-based or event-based data regarding one or more components and consumables of the power generator. A usage-based service schedule is observed for the one or more event-based components and consumables. Operation-based data is received from the plurality of sensors regarding the functioning of the power generation system and one or more operation-based components and consumables of the power generator. An operation-based service schedule is determined for the one or more operation-based components and consumables based on the operation-based data. A blended service schedule is generated, the blended service schedule including the usage-based service schedule and the operation-based service schedule. The blended service schedule is then provided to at least one of a local monitor or a remote monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Keene, Benjamin S. Fuchs
  • Patent number: 10281364
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses for early fault detection of a power generator are provided. An alternator output power parameter is received and a fuel flow input measurement is received. An estimated engine efficiency value is determined in response to the alternator output power parameter and the fuel flow input measurement. The estimated engine efficiency value may be transmitted to a monitoring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Dustin Wayne Kallhoff, Benjamin S. Fuchs
  • Patent number: 10205322
    Abstract: A method of operating a power generator comprises receiving, a fault code corresponding to an operating condition of the power generator being outside of an acceptable range. A generator controller determines a cost of increased maintenance or repairing damage associated with overriding the fault code and maintaining existing power output from the power generator through the operating condition. A cost of a utility fine or contractual penalty associated with shutting down the power generator is determined in response to the fault code. The generator controller compares the cost of the utility fine or contractual penalty associated with shutting down the power generator with the cost of increased maintenance or damage repair to the power generator associated with overriding the fault code and maintaining existing power output through the operating condition. In response to the comparing, the fault code is overridden continuing operation of the power generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Keene, Benjamin S. Fuchs, Michelle Hunt
  • Publication number: 20160282231
    Abstract: A power generation system includes a power generator operatively connected to a plurality of sensors and a processor. The processor is configured to observe usage-based or event-based data regarding one or more components and consumables of the power generator. A usage-based service schedule is observed for the one or more event-based components and consumables. Operation-based data is received from the plurality of sensors regarding the functioning of the power generation system and one or more operation-based components and consumables of the power generator. An operation-based service schedule is determined for the one or more operation-based components and consumables based on the operation-based data. A blended service schedule is generated, the blended service schedule including the usage-based service schedule and the operation-based service schedule. The blended service schedule is then provided to at least one of a local monitor or a remote monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin Keene, Benjamin S. Fuchs
  • Patent number: 8120363
    Abstract: A system includes an electrical energy storage device that may be in the form of one or more batteries, a charger to selectively charge the electrical energy storage device, and charger cabling sized to electrically interconnect the storage device and the charger together and span a distance separating them. The charger cabling is initially connected across the charger without the storage device to determine information specific to voltage drop caused by the cabling. The system is then reconfigured so that the cabling connects the storage device to the charger for charging. During this charging operation the previously gathered information is used to compensate for the voltage drop along the cabling as the storage device is charged with the charger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Fuchs
  • Publication number: 20100127668
    Abstract: A system includes an electrical energy storage device that may be in the form of one or more batteries, a charger to selectively charge the electrical energy storage device, and charger cabling sized to electrically interconnect the storage device and the charger together and span a distance separating them. The charger cabling is initially connected across the charger without the storage device to determine information specific to voltage drop caused by the cabling. The system is then reconfigured so that the cabling connects the storage device to the charger for charging. During this charging operation the previously gathered information is used to compensate for the voltage drop along the cabling as the storage device is charged with the charger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Fuchs