Patents by Inventor Curtis C. Carruth

Curtis C. Carruth 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: 20230331081
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame, a powertrain assembly, a front suspension assembly, and a rear suspension assembly. A cargo bed may be supported by the frame at the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes an operator seat and at least one passenger seat positioned within an operator area. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes doors to enclose the operator area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel S. Weber, Brian N. Flick, Curtis C. Carruth, Shawn D. Peterson, Daniel L. Burt, Brent A. Erspamer, Clinton A. Johnson, Brian J. Seidel, Michael C. Bohnsack, Andrew J. Miller, Jason R. Fields, Amery D. Kuhl
  • Publication number: 20230234490
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame assembly extends generally along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a front seating section coupled to the frame. The front seating section is configured to support an operator and a first passenger. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a rear seating section coupled to the frame. The rear seating section is configured to support a second passenger and a third passenger. The rear seating section has an angled panel configured as a dead pedal for the second and third passengers, and a portion of the rear seating section extends forwardly into the front seating section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Jordy A. Reed, Ricky G. Jaeger, Phillip B. Swain, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Daniel L. Goffman, Andrew T. Ives, Curtis C. Carruth, Aaron D. Deckard
  • Patent number: 11634060
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame assembly extends generally along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a front seating section coupled to the frame. The front seating section is configured to support an operator and a first passenger. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a rear seating section coupled to the frame. The rear seating section is configured to support a second passenger and a third passenger. The rear seating section has an angled panel configured as a dead pedal for the second and third passengers, and a portion of the rear seating section extends forwardly into the front seating section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Jordy A. Reed, Ricky G. Jaeger, Phillip B. Swain, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Daniel L. Goffman, Andrew T. Ives, Curtis C. Carruth, Aaron D. Deckard
  • Publication number: 20210245644
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame assembly extends generally along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a front seating section coupled to the frame. The front seating section is configured to support an operator and a first passenger. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a rear seating section coupled to the frame. The rear seating section is configured to support a second passenger and a third passenger. The rear seating section has an angled panel configured as a dead pedal for the second and third passengers, and a portion of the rear seating section extends forwardly into the front seating section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Jordy A. Reed, Ricky G. Jaeger, Phillip B. Swain, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Daniel L. Goffman, Andy T. Ives, Curtis C. Carruth
  • Publication number: 20200070709
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame, a powertrain assembly, a front suspension assembly, and a rear suspension assembly. A cargo bed may be supported by the frame at the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes an operator seat and at least one passenger seat positioned within an operator area. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes doors to enclose the operator area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel S. Weber, Brian N. Flick, Curtis C. Carruth, Shawn D. Peterson, Daniel L. Burt, Brent A. Erspamer, Clinton A. Johnson, Brian J. Seidel, Michael C. Bohnsack, Andrew J. Miller, Jason R. Fields, Amery D. Kuhl
  • Publication number: 20200010005
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame assembly extends generally along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a front seating section coupled to the frame. The front seating section is configured to support an operator and a first passenger. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a rear seating section coupled to the frame. The rear seating section is configured to support a second passenger and a third passenger. The rear seating section has an angled panel configured as a dead pedal for the second and third passengers, and a portion of the rear seating section extends forwardly into the front seating section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Jordy A. Reed, Ricky G. Jaeger, Phillip B. Swain, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Daniel L. Goffman, Andy T. Ives, Curtis C. Carruth
  • Publication number: 20190143871
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame, a powertrain assembly, a front suspension assembly, and a rear suspension assembly. A cargo bed may be supported by the frame at the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes an operator seat and at least one passenger seat positioned within an operator area. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes doors to enclose the operator area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel S. Weber, Brian N. Flick, Curtis C. Carruth, Shawn D. Peterson, Daniel L. Burt, Brent A. Erspamer, Clinton A. Johnson, Brian J. Seidel, Michael C. Bohnsack
  • Patent number: 10183605
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame, a powertrain assembly, a front suspension assembly, and a rear suspension assembly. A cargo bed may be supported by the frame at the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes an operator seat and at least one passenger seat positioned within an operator area. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes doors to enclose the operator area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel S. Weber, Brian N. Flick, Curtis C. Carruth, Shawn D. Peterson, Daniel L. Burt, II, Brent A. Erspamer, Clinton A. Johnson, Brian J. Seidel, Michael C. Bohnsack
  • Publication number: 20160332536
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame, a powertrain assembly, a front suspension assembly, and a rear suspension assembly. A cargo bed may be supported by the frame at the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes an operator seat and at least one passenger seat positioned within an operator area. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes doors to enclose the operator area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel S. Weber, Brian N. Flick, Curtis C. Carruth, Shawn D. Peterson, Daniel L. Burt, II, Brent A. Erspamer, Clinton A. Johnson, Brian J. Seidel, Michael C. Bohnsack
  • Patent number: 9393894
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame assembly extends generally along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a front seating section coupled to the frame. The front seating section is configured to support an operator and a first passenger. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a rear seating section coupled to the frame. The rear seating section is configured to support a second passenger and a third passenger. The rear seating section has an angled panel configured as a dead pedal for the second and third passengers, and a portion of the rear seating section extends forwardly into the front seating section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon J. Steinmetz, Daniel L. Goffman, Andy T. Ives, Curtis C. Carruth
  • Publication number: 20150259011
    Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Philip B. Swain, Andy T. Ives, Austin L. Houkom, Shawn D. Peterson, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Adam J. Schlangen, Corrie S. Roytek, Daniel L. Goffman, Clinton A. Johnson, Andrew C. Schleif, Jason R. Fields, Thomas C. Hanegraaf, John A. Kastanek, James J. Endrizzi, Ricky G. Jaeger, Aaron J. Nysse, Daniel J. Nugteren, Chris J. Hurd, Curtis C. Carruth, Daniel P. Strobach
  • Publication number: 20140353956
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame assembly extends generally along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a front seating section coupled to the frame. The front seating section is configured to support an operator and a first passenger. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a rear seating section coupled to the frame. The rear seating section is configured to support a second passenger and a third passenger. The rear seating section has an angled panel configured as a dead pedal for the second and third passengers, and a portion of the rear seating section extends forwardly into the front seating section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Jordy A. Reed, Ricky G. Jaeger, Phillip B. Swain, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Daniel L. Goffman, Andy T. Ives, Curtis C. Carruth
  • Patent number: D703102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Richard E. Eck, Curtis C. Carruth
  • Patent number: D835545
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Hanten, Curtis C. Carruth, Thomas C. Hanegraaf