Patents by Inventor David A Foss

David A Foss 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).

  • Vehicle
    Patent number: 9085335
    Abstract: An all terrain vehicle is disclosed having a frame and ground engaging members supporting the frame. A driver's seat is supported by the frame, and extends along a first longitudinal axis. A passenger's seat is supported by the frame and extends along a second longitudinal axis, where the first and second longitudinal axes are laterally spaced apart. The passenger seat may also be movable to a second location to allow for the vehicle to support a gurney, which extends in a front to back orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Foss
  • Portable powered winch
    Patent number: 7913978
    Abstract: A portable powered winch is provided suitable for coupling to a vehicle. The winch is comprised of a frame which mounts the winch and a housing. The housing houses a battery and mounts a control panel thereto. The frame has a mount for receiving a mounting tube of a vehicle, and is disconnectable when not desired for mounting and for use portably. A dolly may be included for transporting the winch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R Trihey, David A Foss
  • Pull behind unit for use with a self-propelled unit
    Patent number: 7913782
    Abstract: A vehicle and a pull behind unit are disclosed. The pull behind unit may be attached to a hitch of the vehicle. The pull behind unit may include powered ground engaging members which may be powered by an engine of the vehicle or an engine of the pull behind unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: David A Foss, Michael R. Trihey
  • Portable winch
    Patent number: D556420
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R Trihey, David A Foss