Patents by Inventor Bill C. Hartlieb

Bill C. Hartlieb 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).

  • Patent number: 11994750
    Abstract: A goggle with an anti-fogging lens including a body portion operable to interface with a face of a user. The goggle body includes a power source and a body magnet. The power source is in electrical connection with the body magnet. Additionally, the goggle includes a lens portion operable to be removeable coupled to the body portion. The lens portion includes a lens, a resistive element coupled to the lens and operable to heat the lens, and a lens magnet in electrical connection with the resistive element. The body magnet and the lens magnet form complementary magnetic fields operable to hold the lens portion to the body portion, the lens magnet is operable to conduct electricity from the power source to the resistive element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew James Berg, Bill C. Hartlieb
  • Publication number: 20220361622
    Abstract: A helmet for a rider of an on-road or off-road vehicle protects the rider's head. The helmet also may include various features for enhancing the riding experience. For example, the helmet may include electrical connections for power various features of the helmet. Additionally, the helmet may include earmuffs which reduce road or other noises during operation of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Bill C. Hartlieb, Andrew J. Berg
  • Publication number: 20220214567
    Abstract: A goggle with an anti-fogging lens including a body portion operable to interface with a face of a user. The goggle body includes a power source and a body magnet. The power source is in electrical connection with the body magnet. Additionally, the goggle includes a lens portion operable to be removeable coupled to the body portion. The lens portion includes a lens, a resistive element coupled to the lens and operable to heat the lens, and a lens magnet in electrical connection with the resistive element. The body magnet and the lens magnet form complementary magnetic fields operable to hold the lens portion to the body portion, the lens magnet is operable to conduct electricity from the power source to the resistive element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew James Berg, Bill C. Hartlieb