Patents by Inventor Burton D. Fischer

Burton D. Fischer 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).

  • All-terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 10946736
    Abstract: An ATV is shown having a radiator that is coupled to the frame forward of and a hood is rotatably coupled to the frame and having an open position providing access to the radiator and a closed position enclosing the radiator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Burton D. Fischer, William L. Barbrey
  • ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20190367117
    Abstract: An ATV is shown having a radiator that is coupled to the frame forward of and a hood is rotatably coupled to the frame and having an open position providing access to the radiator and a closed position enclosing the radiator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Burton D. Fischer, William L. Barbrey
  • All-terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 9944177
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (“ATV”) a frame extending along a longitudinal centerline of the ATV. Additionally, the ATV includes a plurality of ground engaging members operably coupled to the frame which includes a first ground-engaging member and a second ground-engaging member positioned on a first side of the longitudinal centerline and a third ground-ground engaging member and a fourth ground-engaging member positioned on a second side of the longitudinal centerline. The ATV further includes a straddle seat supported by the frame and configured to support an operator, an engine supported by the frame, and an engine air inlet fluidly coupled to the engine and positioned forward of the straddle seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Burton D. Fischer, William B. Rodriguez
  • ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20170246952
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (“ATV”) a frame extending along a longitudinal centerline of the ATV. Additionally, the ATV includes a plurality of ground engaging members operably coupled to the frame which includes a first ground-engaging member and a second ground-engaging member positioned on a first side of the longitudinal centerline and a third ground-ground engaging member and a fourth ground-engaging member positioned on a second side of the longitudinal centerline. The ATV further includes a straddle seat supported by the frame and configured to support an operator, an engine supported by the frame, and an engine air inlet fluidly coupled to the engine and positioned forward of the straddle seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Ronnie R. Danielson, Amanda S. Peterson, Kendall C. Majer, Burton D. Fischer, Ryan L. Haugen, Todd M. Blumer, William B. Rodriguez, Steven D. Wilcox
  • All-terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 9649928
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (“ATV”) includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported above a ground surface by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame extends along a longitudinal centerline of the ATV. The ATV further includes an operator seat supported by the frame, an engine supported by the frame, and a continuously variable transmission (“CVT”) supported by the frame and operably coupled to the engine. Additionally, the ATV includes a CVT cooling air inlet fluidly coupled to the CVT and positioned forward of a forward end of the operator seat, and a CVT cooling air outlet fluidly coupled to the CVT and positioned forward of the forward end of the operator seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Ronnie R. Danielson, Amanda S. Peterson, Kendall C. Majer, Burton D. Fischer, Ryan L. Haugen, Todd M. Blumer, William B. Rodriguez, Steven D. Wilcox
  • ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20160375757
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (“ATV”) includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported above a ground surface by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame extends along a longitudinal centerline of the ATV. The ATV further includes an operator seat supported by the frame, an engine supported by the frame, and a continuously variable transmission (“CVT”) supported by the frame and operably coupled to the engine. Additionally, the ATV includes a CVT cooling air inlet fluidly coupled to the CVT and positioned forward of a forward end of the operator seat, and a CVT cooling air outlet fluidly coupled to the CVT and positioned forward of the forward end of the operator seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Ronnie R. Danielson, Amanda S. Peterson, Kendall C. Majer, Burton D. Fischer, Ryan L. Haugen, Todd M. Blumer, William B. Rodriguez, Steven D. Wilcox
  • All-terrain vehicle
    Patent number: D787985
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Wilcox, James E. Rogala, Burton D. Fischer
  • All-terrain vehicle
    Patent number: D832149
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Wilcox, James E. Rogala, Burton D. Fischer