Patents by Inventor Bradley R. Morisch

Bradley R. Morisch 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: 20240025489
    Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Shawn D. Peterson, Bryce A. Holm, Brent A. Erspamer, Bradley R. Morisch, Kurt E. Stenberg
  • Patent number: 11753087
    Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn D. Peterson, Bryce A. Holm, Brent A. Erspamer, Bradley R. Morisch, Kurt E. Stenberg, Brian J. Seidel, Russell G. Olsen, Michael G. Vrudny, Colin Dickey, Clinton A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220073154
    Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Shawn D. Peterson, Bryce A. Holm, Brent A. Erspamer, Bradley R. Morisch, Kurt E. Stenberg
  • Patent number: 11192597
    Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn D. Peterson, Bryce A. Holm, Brent A. Erspamer, Bradley R. Morisch, Kurt E. Stenberg
  • Patent number: 10960937
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20200010125
    Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn D. Peterson, Bryce A. Holm, Brent A. Erspamer, Bradley R. Morisch, Kurt E. Stenberg
  • Patent number: 10384722
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a base portion and a modular portion. The base portion may be a four wheel vehicle having an operator area with seating for at least two occupants in a side-by-side arrangement. The modular portion may be coupled to the base portion resulting in a six wheel vehicle. The wheels of the modular portion may be powered by an engine of the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard R. Maki, Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley R. Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Publication number: 20180178858
    Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Evan R. Wozniak, Jason C. Plugge, Daniel S. Weber, Anthony J. Ripley, Na Her, Shawn D. Peterson, Bryce A. Holm, Brent A. Erspamer, Bradley R. Morisch, Kurt E. Stenberg, Brian J. Seidel, Russell G. Olsen, Michael G. Vrudny, Colin R. Dickey, Clinton A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170334485
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard R. Maki, Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley R. Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Publication number: 20160339960
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a base portion and a modular portion. The base portion may be a four wheel vehicle having an operator area with seating for at least two occupants in a side-by-side arrangement. The modular portion may be coupled to the base portion resulting in a six wheel vehicle. The wheels of the modular portion may be powered by an engine of the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard R. Maki, Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley R. Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Patent number: 9150182
    Abstract: 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 rear seating area defined by longitudinally extending side by side seats arranged on both sides of the vehicle. A rear cab frame is positioned over the rear seating area and has an upright and folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Bradley R. Morisch, Travis J. Ellefson, Richard R. Maki, Carlos A. Villafan Rojas, Jason K. Raska
  • Publication number: 20150197296
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a base portion and a modular portion. The base portion may be a four wheel vehicle having an operator area with seating for at least two occupants in a side-by-side arrangement. The modular portion may be coupled to the base portion resulting in a six wheel vehicle. The wheels of the modular portion may be powered by an engine of the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard R. Maki, Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley R. Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Patent number: 8998253
    Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure includes a vehicle having a plurality of ground engaging members, a chassis supported by the plurality of ground engaging members, and an engine supported by the chassis. The engine is configured to provide power to at least one of the plurality of ground engaging members. The vehicle further has a seating area supported by the chassis. The seating area includes at least an operator seat and a passenger seat in a side-by-side arrangement. The vehicle further has a plurality of longitudinal members positionable above the seating area, and a coupling device coupled to at least one of the longitudinal members. The coupling device has an adjustment member to vary a force of the coupling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Shane A. Novotny, Bradley R. Morisch, Brian J. Gross, Jed P. Leonard
  • Publication number: 20130256050
    Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure includes a vehicle having a plurality of ground engaging members, a chassis supported by the plurality of ground engaging members, and an engine supported by the chassis. The engine is configured to provide power to at least one of the plurality of ground engaging members. The vehicle further has a seating area supported by the chassis. The seating area includes at least an operator seat and a passenger seat in a side-by-side arrangement. The vehicle further has a plurality of longitudinal members positionable above the seating area, and a coupling device coupled to at least one of the longitudinal members. The coupling device has an adjustment member to vary a force of the coupling device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Shane A. Novotny, Bradley R. Morisch, Brian J. Gross, Jed P. Leonard
  • Patent number: 8480538
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R. Gillingham, Joel M. Notaro, Amber P. Malone, Bradley R. Morisch, Joshua J. Leonard
  • Patent number: 8302724
    Abstract: An electric vehicle is disclosed having a frame, a plurality of ground engaging members, an electric motor, a front drive system, and a rear drive system. The electric motor is configured to provide power to at least a portion of the ground engaging members. The vehicle also comprises a plurality of batteries, an electronic controller, and a drive mode input. The drive mode input is operatively coupled to the electronic controller. The electronic controller operates the electric vehicle in one of a plurality of drive modes based on the drive mode input. In a first drive mode, the electronic controller specifies a first amount of motor braking to be applied by the electric motor, and in a second drive mode, the electronic controller specifies a second amount of motor braking to be applied by the electric motor. The second amount differs from the first amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R Gillingham, Joel M Notaro, Josh J Leonard, Stephen G Crain, Bradley R Morisch
  • Publication number: 20120226405
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R. Gillingham, Joel M. Notaro, Amber P. Malone, Bradley R. Morisch, Josh J. Leonard
  • Patent number: 8182393
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R Gillingham, Joel M Notaro, Amber Patricia Malone, Bradley R Morisch, Josh J Leonard
  • Publication number: 20100317484
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Brian R. Gillingham, Joel M. Notaro, Josh J. Leonard, Stephen G. Crain, Bradley R. Morisch
  • Publication number: 20100317485
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Brian R. Gillingham, Joel M. Notaro, Amber P. Malone, Bradley R. Morisch, Josh J. Leonard