Patents by Inventor Brian T Utter

Brian T Utter 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).

  • Low speed vehicle
    Patent number: 8387734
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed that may be used in multiple modes of use, such as a low speed transport vehicle or a golf cart. The vehicle has a rear passenger seat area which can be converted into a golf bag carrying mechanism. The vehicle also has a foot pedestal for use when operating with rear passengers, and which may fold up when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D Krosschell, Mark W Chevalier, Bryan K Johnson, Brian T Utter, Gregory C Brew, Ryan J Andreae, Adam J Schlangen
  • Rear drive and suspension for an all terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 7828108
    Abstract: A vehicle, including an independent rear suspension and a rear drive mechanism including a pair of dual offset joints mounted in a sprocket hub. Each dual offset joint is connected to a half shaft coupled to a wheel. A driven sprocket is connected to the sprocket hub at a location offset from a centerline of the vehicle. An external chain coupled to a drive sprocket coupled to the vehicle's engine and the driven sprocket to transfer rotational movement of the drive sprocket to the driven sprocket, thereby causing rotation of the sprocket hub, the dual offset joints, the half shafts, and the wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam J Schlangen, Jeffrey D Bennett, Brian T Utter, Stephen L Nelson