Patents by Inventor David L. Bagnariol

David L. Bagnariol 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: 20240083207
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame assembly, and a cooling assembly positioned below a head portion of the frame assembly and intermediate vertically-extending frame tubes of the frame assembly. A lower end of the cooling assembly is coupled to a lower end of the vertically-extending frame tubes, and an upper end of the cooling assembly is frictionally retained at an upper end of each of the vertically-extending frame tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: David L. Bagnariol, Shane K. Pearson
  • Patent number: 11872866
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame assembly, and a cooling assembly positioned below a head portion of the frame assembly and intermediate vertically-extending frame tubes of the frame assembly. A lower end of the cooling assembly is coupled to a lower end of the vertically-extending frame tubes, and an upper end of the cooling assembly is frictionally retained at an upper end of each of the vertically-extending frame tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bagnariol, Shane K. Pearson
  • Publication number: 20230303196
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. A wheel base is defined between the front and rear rotational axes and a vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle extends vertically at the midpoint of the wheel base and is perpendicular to the longitudinally-extending centerline. The vehicle also includes a fuel tank, an airbox assembly, and a battery all positioned relative to the vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: David L. Bagnariol, Matthew R. Fronk, Jason A. Warns, Benjamin M. Comana, Matthias Botta, Richard J. Christoph, Philippe Gasdia, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Martin Pelz, Clark D. Davis, Kory J. Schuhmacher
  • Patent number: 11702166
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. A wheel base is defined between the front and rear rotational axes and a vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle extends vertically at the midpoint of the wheel base and is perpendicular to the longitudinally-extending centerline. The vehicle also includes a fuel tank, an airbox assembly, and a battery all positioned relative to the vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bagnariol, Matthew R. Fronk, Jason A. Warns, Benjamin M. Comana, Matthias Botta, Richard J. Christoph, Philippe Gasdia, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Urs Wenger, Martin Pelz, Clark D. Davis, Juho Pekka Wuollet, Kory J. Schuhmacher
  • Publication number: 20220144371
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame assembly, and a cooling assembly positioned below a head portion of the frame assembly and intermediate vertically-extending frame tubes of the frame assembly. A lower end of the cooling assembly is coupled to a lower end of the vertically-extending frame tubes, and an upper end of the cooling assembly is frictionally retained at an upper end of each of the vertically-extending frame tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: David L. Bagnariol, Shane K. Pearson
  • Patent number: 11260712
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame having a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The mid-frame portion is coupled to the rear frame portion and the front frame portion. The vehicle further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame. The front frame portion is removably coupled to the mid-frame portion with a plurality of frame members extending between the front frame portion and the mid-frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bagnariol, Jeffrey M. O'Halloran
  • Publication number: 20210221460
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. A wheel base is defined between the front and rear rotational axes and a vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle extends vertically at the midpoint of the wheel base and is perpendicular to the longitudinally-extending centerline. The vehicle also includes a fuel tank, an airbox assembly, and a battery all positioned relative to the vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bagnariol, Matthew R. Fronk, Jason A. Warns, Benjamin M. Comana, Matthias Botta, Richard J. Christoph, Philippe Gasdia, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Urs Wenger, Martin Pelz, Clark D. Davis, Juho Pekka Wuollet, Kory J. Schuhmacher
  • Patent number: 10974784
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. A wheel base is defined between the front and rear rotational axes and a vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle extends vertically at the midpoint of the wheel base and is perpendicular to the longitudinally-extending centerline. The vehicle also includes a fuel tank, an airbox assembly, and a battery all positioned relative to the vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bagnariol, Matthew R. Fronk, Jason A. Warns, Benjamin M. Comana, Matthias Botta, Richard J. Christoph, Philippe Gasdia, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Urs Wenger, Martin Pelz, Clark D. Davis, Juho Pekka Wuollett, Kory J. Schuhmacher
  • Publication number: 20200355318
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame having a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The mid-frame portion is coupled to the rear frame portion and the front frame portion. The vehicle further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame. The engine includes an air deflector to assist in cooling a rear cylinder of a V-twin engine. An accessory windshield is also shown which may be coupled to the handlebars and front forks of the vehicle. Also, a rear accessory attachment is shown mountable to the rear fender.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Lauren E. Parnofiello, David L. Bagnariol, Joel M. Notaro, Todd M. Zinda, Richard J. Christoph
  • Publication number: 20190143777
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame having a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The mid-frame portion is coupled to the rear frame portion and the front frame portion. The vehicle further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame. The front frame portion is removably coupled to the mid-frame portion with a plurality of frame members extending between the front frame portion and the mid-frame portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bagnariol, Jeffrey M. O'Halloran
  • Patent number: 10214066
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a front ground-engaging member, a rear ground-engaging member, and a rear suspension assembly operably coupled to the rear ground-engaging member. The rear suspension assembly includes a first swing arm, a second swing arm, and a pivot axle extending between the first and second swing arms. And, rotation of the pivot axle is configured to adjust the position of a portion of the frame relative to the first and second swing arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Skyler J. Teachout, David L. Bagnariol, Timothy L. Nennich, James A. J. Holroyd, Richard J. Christoph
  • Publication number: 20180257726
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. A wheel base is defined between the front and rear rotational axes and a vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle extends vertically at the midpoint of the wheel base and is perpendicular to the longitudinally-extending centerline. The vehicle also includes a fuel tank, an airbox assembly, and a battery all positioned relative to the vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bagnariol, Matthew R. Fronk
  • Publication number: 20160339754
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a front ground-engaging member, a rear ground-engaging member, and a rear suspension assembly operably coupled to the rear ground-engaging member. The rear suspension assembly includes a first swing arm, a second swing arm, and a pivot axle extending between the first and second swing arms. And, rotation of the pivot axle is configured to adjust the position of a portion of the frame relative to the first and second swing arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Skyler J. Teachout, David L. Bagnariol, Timothy L. Nennich, James A.J. Holroyd, Richard J. Christoph
  • Patent number: 9440504
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame having a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The mid-frame portion is coupled to the rear frame portion and the front frame portion. The vehicle further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame. The front frame portion is removably coupled to the mid-frame portion with a plurality of frame members extending between the front frame portion and the mid-frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Bagnariol, Stephen J. Kemp, G. Jay McKoskey
  • Patent number: 9394859
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame having a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The mid-frame portion is coupled to the rear frame portion and the front frame portion. The vehicle further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame. The engine includes an air deflector to assist in cooling a rear cylinder of a V-twin engine. An accessory windshield is also shown which may be coupled to the handlebars and front forks of the vehicle. Also, a rear accessory attachment is shown mountable to the rear fender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Lauren E. Parnofiello, David L. Bagnariol, Joel M. Notaro, Todd M. Zinda, Richard J. Christoph
  • Publication number: 20150129342
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame having a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The mid-frame portion is coupled to the rear frame portion and the front frame portion. The vehicle further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame. The engine includes an air deflector to assist in cooling a rear cylinder of a V-twin engine. An accessory windshield is also shown which may be coupled to the handlebars and front forks of the vehicle. Also, a rear accessory attachment is shown mountable to the rear fender.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Bryan D. O`Rourke, Cal W. Johnson, Chad M. Cunningham, Neil P. Quade, Steven M. Hamlin, Lauren E. Parnofiello, David L. Bagnariol, Joel M. Notaro, Todd M. Zinda, Richard J. Christoph, Jeffrey D. Oltmans
  • Patent number: 8919479
    Abstract: A second drive mechanism for a vehicle. The second drive mechanism includes a motor independent of the motor that propels the vehicle. The second drive mechanism may selectively engage the transmission to propel the vehicle in either forward or reverse direction at limited speeds. In addition, the second drive mechanism may include a safety catch configured to ensure the transmission of the vehicle remains in neutral as the mechanism propels the vehicle in forward or reverse direction at limited speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Andrew Langlands, David L. Bagnariol, Chris L. Wurtz
  • Publication number: 20140262580
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame having a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The mid-frame portion is coupled to the rear frame portion and the front frame portion. The vehicle further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame. The front frame portion is removably coupled to the mid-frame portion with a plurality of frame members extending between the front frame portion and the mid-frame portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: David L. Bagnariol
  • Patent number: 7832516
    Abstract: A vehicle is described with moveable foot control levers to accommodate different size riders The vehicle has one or more fuel tanks. The fuel tanks may be arranged in a split side-by-side configuration. The vehicle has a rear suspension. The rear suspension may include a rear suspension having a linkage which moves in a direction not parallel with a centerline plane of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a tip-over structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: David L. Bagnariol
  • Publication number: 20080173122
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include multiple fuel storage tanks arranged in a split side-by-side configuration. The vehicle may include a rear suspension having a linkage which moves in a direction not parallel with a centerline plane of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a tip-over structure which prevents unwanted tip-over of the vehicle. The vehicle may have moveable foot control levers to accommodate different size riders. The vehicle may include a moveable windshield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: David L. Bagnariol