Patents by Inventor Cory A. Wimpfheimer

Cory A. Wimpfheimer 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: 20240109614
    Abstract: A trailer for use with off-road vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. The disclosed off-road trailer can be adjusted to accommodate different trailer beds and attachments that can be readily off loaded and can be compactly packaged for shipping and storage. Modules for different conditions (e.g., ground or snow surface) can be implemented for multi-season usage. The disclosed suspension assembly enhances performance and robustness while maintaining cost effectiveness. The utility of the disclosed off-road trailer may be enhanced by grab handles for manual maneuvering, a rear bumper, and an active tail light. The overall design of the off-road trailer enables towing cargo behind a snowmobile or off-road vehicle over rough terrain at higher rates of speed than conventional off-road towable trailers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Barry Alan Johnson, Derek Thibert, Cory Wimpfheimer, Jeffrey A. Eaton, Matthew Prusak, Rachel L. Kendall
  • Publication number: 20230406450
    Abstract: A temperature-controlled storage compartment includes a bottom panel, a plurality of side panels extending vertically upward from the bottom panel and defines an interior region of the temperature-controlled storage compartment, and a lid movably coupled with the plurality of side panels such that the temperature-controlled storage compartment may be fully enclosed. The temperature-controlled storage compartment further includes at least one temperature unit arranged within the temperature-controlled storage compartment and a power feature configured for at least partial positioning within the temperature-controlled storage compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Prusak, Derek R. Thibert, Trevor F. Rhodes, Cory A. Wimpfheimer, Swanand Umesh Bhargav
  • Patent number: 10160497
    Abstract: An ATV is disclosed having a frame, a seat supported by the frame, front and rear wheels supporting the frame, a drivetrain supported by the frame, and an operator's compartment extending generally between the seat and a front enclosure. The front enclosure extends forwardly to a position proximate an axial centerline of the front wheels. Front lower alignment arms have an inner end and an outer end. Front struts have a shock absorber and a hub portion, where the front struts are coupled to the front lower alignment arms at a lower end of the front struts and the frame at an upper end. A steering mechanism is positioned forward of the axial centerline of the front wheels and is coupled to the front struts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Cory A. Wimpfheimer, Jeremy J. Utke, Matthew M. Kvien, Jeff S. Lovold, Jamie D. Omdahl, Timothy S. Wysocki
  • Patent number: 9162558
    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, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt E. Stenberg, Joel M. Notaro, Josh J. Leonard, Stephen G. Crain, Dennis P. Sabourin, Russ G. Olsen, Cory A. Wimpfheimer
  • Publication number: 20120193163
    Abstract: An ATV is disclosed having a frame, a seat supported by the frame, front and rear wheels supporting the frame, a drivetrain supported by the frame, and an operator's compartment extending generally between the seat and a front enclosure. The front enclosure extends forwardly to a position proximate an axial centerline of the front wheels. Front lower alignment arms have an inner end and an outer end. Front struts have a shock absorber and a hub portion, where the front struts are coupled to the front lower alignment arms at a lower end of the front struts and the frame at an upper end. A steering mechanism is positioned forward of the axial centerline of the front wheels and is coupled to the front struts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Cory A. Wimpfheimer, Jeremy J. Utke, Matthew M. Kvien, Jeff S. Lovold, Jamie D. Omdahl, Timothy S. Wysocki