Patents by Inventor Daniel S. Weber
Daniel S. Weber 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).
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Publication number: 20240010281Abstract: A utility vehicle is described having front and rear passenger area, and an HVAC system provides treated air to both front and rear areas. The front area includes a tunnel extending longitudinally rearwardly, and a low profile duct extends within the tunnel to communicate treated air to the rear passenger area. The frame has been modified to mount a drive shaft carrier bearing to maximize the arear under the tunnel for hose routing. The frame has been modified to maximize the ingress area for the foot of the rear passenger. The frame has been modified to better seal the vehicle when doors are utilized.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Kyle J. Schounard, Daniel S. Weber, Shawn D. Peterson
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Publication number: 20230331081Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: 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
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Patent number: 11752860Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jason R. Fields, Daniel S. Weber, Amery D. Kuhl, Andrew J. Miller
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Publication number: 20230167894Abstract: A Powersports vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, ground engaging members supporting the frame, comprising at least two front wheel, and a power source for driving the front wheels. A front drive is coupled to the power source and to the front wheels, the front drive being coupled to the frame through isolation mounts to reduce vibration of the front drive through the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Daniel S. Weber, Evan R. Wozniak, Anthony J. Ripley, Jason Carl Plugge, Na Her
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Patent number: 11624435Abstract: A Powersports vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, ground engaging members supporting the frame, comprising at least two front wheel, and a power source for driving the front wheels. A front drive is coupled to the power source and to the front wheels, the front drive being coupled to the frame through isolation mounts to reduce vibration of the front drive through the frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Daniel S. Weber, Evan R. Wozniak, Anthony J. Ripley, Jason Carl Plugge, Na Her
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Publication number: 20220315115Abstract: A vehicle shown herein is a side by side utility vehicle having frame configured to effectively transfer various loads throughout the frame as whole. The vehicle may further or alternatively include a routing tray configured to retain various fluid lines of the vehicle, a transmission including a passive duct acoustical attenuation device, a door seal configured to allow the frame to contact the seal at an angle, a modular door actuating mechanism, and/or a modular skid plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jeremy S. Lyons, Daniel S. Weber, Keith A. Hollman, Aaron D. Deckard, Travis J. Saari, Bryce A. Holm, Nick S. Levin, Christopher A. Barnett, Stephen G. Crain, Amery D. Kuhl, Bruce A. St. Yves, Boris Rubanovich, Jacob A. Frank
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Publication number: 20220221042Abstract: A Powersports vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, ground engaging members supporting the frame, comprising at least two front wheel, and a power source for driving the front wheels. A front drive is coupled to the power source and to the front wheels, the front drive being coupled to the frame through isolation mounts to reduce vibration of the front drive through the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Daniel S. Weber, Evan R. Wozniak, Anthony J. Ripley, Jason C. Plugge, Na Her
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Patent number: 11313452Abstract: A Powersports vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, ground engaging members supporting the frame, comprising at least two front wheel, and a power source for driving the front wheels. A front drive is coupled to the power source and to the front wheels, the front drive being coupled to the frame through isolation mounts to reduce vibration of the front drive through the frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Daniel S. Weber, Evan R. Wozniak, Anthony J. Ripley, Jason Carl Plugge, Na Her
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Patent number: 10988187Abstract: A utility vehicle is described having front and rear passenger area, and an HVAC system provides treated air to both front and rear areas. The front area includes a tunnel extending longitudinally rearwardly, and a low profile duct extends within the tunnel to communicate treated air to the rear passenger area. The frame has been modified to mount a drive shaft carrier bearing to maximize the area under the tunnel for hose routing. The frame has been modified to maximize the ingress area for the foot of the rear passenger. The frame has been modified to better seal the vehicle when doors are utilized.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Kyle J. Schounard, William L. Barbrey, Shawn D. Peterson, Daniel S. Weber, Derek M. Frie
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Publication number: 20200109775Abstract: A Powersports vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, ground engaging members supporting the frame, comprising at least two front wheel, and a power source for driving the front wheels. A front drive is coupled to the power source and to the front wheels, the front drive being coupled to the frame through isolation mounts to reduce vibration of the front drive through the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Daniel S. Weber, Evan R. Wozniak, Anthony J. Ripley, Jason Carl Plugge, Na Her
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Publication number: 20200070709Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 10502308Abstract: A Powersports vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, ground engaging members supporting the frame, comprising at least two front wheel, and a power source for driving the front wheels. A front drive is coupled to the power source and to the front wheels, the front drive being coupled to the frame through isolation mounts to reduce vibration of the front drive through the frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Daniel S. Weber, Evan R. Wozniak, Anthony J. Ripley, Jason Carl Plugge, Na Her
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Patent number: 10479422Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Evan R. Wozniak, Jason C. Plugge, Daniel S. Weber, Anthony J. Ripley, Na Her
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Publication number: 20190308672Abstract: A utility vehicle is described having front and rear passenger area, and an HVAC system provides treated air to both front and rear areas. The front area includes a tunnel extending longitudinally rearwardly, and a low profile duct extends within the tunnel to communicate treated air to the rear passenger area. The frame has been modified to mount a drive shaft carrier bearing to maximize the area under the tunnel for hose routing. The frame has been modified to maximize the ingress area for the foot of the rear passenger. The frame has been modified to better seal the vehicle when doors are utilized.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Kyle J. Schounard, William L. Barbrey, Shawn D. Peterson, Daniel S. Weber, Derek M. Frie
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Publication number: 20190143871Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 10183605Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 13, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20180178858Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Evan R. Wozniak, Jason C. Plugge, Daniel S. Weber, Anthony J. Ripley, Na Her, Shawn D. Peterson, Bryce A. Holm, Brent A. Erspamer, Bradley R. Morisch, Kurt E. Stenberg, Brian J. Seidel, Russell G. Olsen, Michael G. Vrudny, Colin R. Dickey, Clinton A. Johnson
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Publication number: 20180180161Abstract: A Powersports vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, ground engaging members supporting the frame, comprising at least two front wheel, and a power source for driving the front wheels. A front drive is coupled to the power source and to the front wheels, the front drive being coupled to the frame through isolation mounts to reduce vibration of the front drive through the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Daniel S. Weber, Evan R. Wozniak, Anthony J. Ripley, Jason Carl Plugge, Na Her
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Patent number: 9725023Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 13, 2016Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Miller, Jason R. Fields, Daniel S. Weber, Amery D. Kuhl
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Patent number: 9713976Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Miller, Daniel S. Weber, Richard D. Ripley, Tracy S. Kofstad