Patents by Inventor Cody D. Johnston

Cody D. Johnston 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: 20230226928
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is provided, comprising a plurality of ground engaging members. A frame is supported by the plurality of ground engaging members, and the frame comprises a first frame portion extending generally rearwardly and upwardly from a front portion of the frame, a second frame portion extending generally rearwardly and downwardly from the first frame portion, and a third frame portion extending rearwardly from the second frame portion. An electric powertrain is supported by the frame, and the electric powertrain comprises a first motor longitudinally aligned with at least a portion of the first frame portion and a second motor longitudinally aligned with at least a portion of the third frame portion. The electric powertrain also includes a battery operably coupled to each of the first motor and the second motor, and the battery is longitudinally aligned with at least a portion of the second frame portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher A. Barnett, Austin R. Bartz, John B. Pircon, Jacob L. Stock, Benjamin R. Bauer, Cody D. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20230174181
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle frame, a saddle-type seat mounted to the frame and having a forward portion and a rearward portion, a cargo area defining a storage compartment positioned at least partially rearward of the saddle-type seat, and a rider support assembly positioned rearward of the forward portion of the saddle-type seat and vertically above at least a portion of the saddle-type seat and the storage compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Cody D. Johnston, Brent J. Hanson, Brian N. Flick, Cameron D. Fisher, Nathan D. Dahl, Peter D. Watson