Patents by Inventor Benjamin T. EDWARDS
Benjamin T. EDWARDS 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: 12637163Abstract: A snowmobile including a first warmer configured to generate heat in response to electrical current driven therethrough, and a second warmer configured to generate heat in response to electrical current driven therethrough. A control module is configured to accept a first temperature input from an operator of the snowmobile indicating a desired first temperature of the first warmer, and direct sufficient electrical current to the first warmer to generate heat equal to the first temperature input. The control module is further configured to accept a second temperature input from the operator of the snowmobile indicating a desired second temperature of the second warmer, and direct sufficient electrical current to the second warmer to generate heat equal to the second temperature input.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2024Date of Patent: May 26, 2026Assignee: Polaris Industries, Inc.Inventors: Trevor F. Rhodes, Benjamin T. Edwards, Michael A. Hedlund, Joseph D. Tharaldson
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Publication number: 20260070417Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground engaging members coupled to the frame; a removable accessory; and a controller storing instructions that, when executed by the controller, cause the controller to adapt a state of the removable accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2025Publication date: March 12, 2026Inventors: Chiao George Liu, Benjamin T. Edwards, Joseph D. Tharaldson, Aidan B. Shaughnessy, Joshua T. Weed, Timothy P. Norstad, Jacob P. Horky, Ngozi Okonkwo, Charlie Raskob, Ryan Nguyen, Matthew Contons
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Patent number: 12449265Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically planning a travel route using weather data for a recreational vehicle, dynamically navigating around inclement weather for a recreational vehicle, for dynamic fuel range mapping for a recreational vehicle, and/or for predicting a departure time to arrive at a destination on time for a recreational vehicle are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2021Date of Patent: October 21, 2025Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Kyle T. Roggenkamp, Stacey E. Stewart, Kevin E. Nelson, Joseph P. Nuxoll, Cindy L. Houeiss, Benjamin T. Edwards, Joseph D. Tharaldson, Andrew C. Schmid, Elaine M. Scott, Brenden Bungert
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Publication number: 20250065975Abstract: A snowmobile including a first warmer configured to generate heat in response to electrical current driven therethrough, and a second warmer configured to generate heat in response to electrical current driven therethrough. A control module is configured to accept a first temperature input from an operator of the snowmobile indicating a desired first temperature of the first warmer, and direct sufficient electrical current to the first warmer to generate heat equal to the first temperature input. The control module is further configured to accept a second temperature input from the operator of the snowmobile indicating a desired second temperature of the second warmer, and direct sufficient electrical current to the second warmer to generate heat equal to the second temperature input.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Inventors: Trevor F. RHODES, Benjamin T. EDWARDS, Michael A. HEDLUND, Joseph D. THARALDSON
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Patent number: 12151624Abstract: A snowmobile including a chassis, a main body panel, and a first trim panel. The main body panel is removably coupled to the chassis by way of a fastener assembly. The first trim panel is removably coupled to the main body panel. The first trim panel has a first thickness and extends a first distance from a side of the snowmobile.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2022Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Benjamin T. Edwards, Michael A. Hedlund, Ronald W. Bachleitner, Cameron D. Fisher, James E. Rogala
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Patent number: 12097920Abstract: A snowmobile including a warming element at a handlebar of the snowmobile. The warming element is configured to generate heat in response to electrical current driven therethrough. A user interface is configured to receive inputs from an operator of the snowmobile. The inputs include a first temperature input setting a first predetermined temperature for the warming element. A control assembly includes a warmer control button configured for setting the warming element at the first predetermined temperature. A control module is included with the control assembly and in receipt of inputs from the user interface and the control assembly. The control module is configured to, when the first predetermined temperature is selected by way of the warmer control button, direct sufficient electrical current to the warming element to generate heat equal to the first predetermined temperature.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2023Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Trevor F. Rhodes, Benjamin T. Edwards, Michael A. Hedlund, Joseph D. Tharaldson
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Publication number: 20240253723Abstract: A snow flap has a first portion that may include a first material. The first portion also includes a second portion may include a second material, said first material stiffer than the second material. The portion also includes a joint formed between the first portion and the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2024Publication date: August 1, 2024Inventors: Benjamin T. EDWARDS, Dustin MERTENS, Michael A. HEDLUND, Cory HUOT, Jeffrey A. EATON, Corey OMDAHL, Jeremy Allen HUGHES, Cameron D. FISHER, Cory A. WIMPFHEIMER, Barry A. JOHNSON, Derek THIBERT, David W. CHRISTIAN
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Publication number: 20230271661Abstract: A snowmobile including a warming element at a handlebar of the snowmobile. The warming element is configured to generate heat in response to electrical current driven therethrough. A user interface is configured to receive inputs from an operator of the snowmobile. The inputs include a first temperature input setting a first predetermined temperature for the warming element. A control assembly includes a warmer control button configured for setting the warming element at the first predetermined temperature. A control module is included with the control assembly and in receipt of inputs from the user interface and the control assembly. The control module is configured to, when the first predetermined temperature is selected by way of the warmer control button, direct sufficient electrical current to the warming element to generate heat equal to the first predetermined temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Trevor F. Rhodes, Benjamin T. Edwards, Michael A. Hedlund, Joseph D. Tharadson
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Publication number: 20220340233Abstract: A snowmobile including a chassis, a main body panel, and a first trim panel. The main body panel is removably coupled to the chassis by way of a fastener assembly. The first trim panel is removably coupled to the main body panel. The first trim panel has a first thickness and extends a first distance from a side of the snowmobile.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Benjamin T. EDWARDS, Michael A. HEDLUND, Ronald W. BACHLEITNER, Cameron D. FISHER, James E. ROGALA
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Patent number: 11427283Abstract: A snowmobile including a hood, a hood cap connected to the hood, and a door, which together define a storage compartment. An antenna is mounted to an upper portion of the hood cap above a headlight. A main body panel is removably coupled to a chassis of the snowmobile by way of a fastener assembly. A first trim panel is removably coupled to the main body panel. The first trim panel has a first thickness and extends a first distance from a side of the snowmobile. A second trim is configured to be coupled to the main body panel in place of the first trim panel. The second trim panel has a second thickness that is different from the first thickness and extends a second distance from the side of the snowmobile that is different than the first distance.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Benjamin T. Edwards, Michael A. Hedlund, Ronald W. Bachleitner, Cameron D. Fisher, James E. Rogala
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Publication number: 20210333114Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically planning a travel route using weather data for a recreational vehicle, dynamically navigating around inclement weather for a recreational vehicle, for dynamic fuel range mapping for a recreational vehicle, and/or for predicting a departure time to arrive at a destination on time for a recreational vehicle are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Kyle T. Roggenkamp, Stacey E. Stewart, Kevin E. Nelson, Joseph P. Nuxoll, Cindy L. Houeiss, Benjamin T. Edwards, Joseph D. Tharaldson, Andrew C. Schmid, Elaine M. Scott, Brenden Bungert
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Publication number: 20210188182Abstract: A snowmobile including a hood, a hood cap connected to the hood, and a door, which together define a storage compartment. An antenna is mounted to an upper portion of the hood cap above a headlight. A main body panel is removably coupled to a chassis of the snowmobile by way of a fastener assembly. A first trim panel is removably coupled to the main body panel. The first trim panel has a first thickness and extends a first distance from a side of the snowmobile. A second trim is configured to be coupled to the main body panel in place of the first trim panel. The second trim panel has a second thickness that is different from the first thickness and extends a second distance from the side of the snowmobile that is different than the first distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Benjamin T. EDWARDS, Michael A. HEDLUND, Ronald W. BACHLEITNER, Cameron D. FISHER, James E. ROGALA
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Publication number: 20210188383Abstract: A snowmobile including a first warmer configured to generate heat in response to electrical current driven therethrough, and a second warmer configured to generate heat in response to electrical current driven therethrough. A control module is configured to accept a first temperature input from an operator of the snowmobile indicating a desired first temperature of the first warmer, and direct sufficient electrical current to the first warmer to generate heat equal to the first temperature input. The control module is further configured to accept a second temperature input from the operator of the snowmobile indicating a desired second temperature of the second warmer, and direct sufficient electrical current to the second warmer to generate heat equal to the second temperature input.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Trevor F. RHODES, Benjamin T. EDWARDS, Michael A. Hedlund, Joseph D. Tharaldson