Patents by Inventor David L. Vigen

David L. Vigen 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: 20240124096
    Abstract: A running board assembly for a snow vehicle includes a support member positioned outboard from a tunnel of the snow vehicle. The support member includes a first end, a second end, and an attachment element located intermediate of the first end and the second end. One or more foot support members is disposed inboard from the support member. A support leg is removably securable to the attachment element of the support member. The support leg includes a mounting feature securable to a rear suspension component disposed below an upper surface of a drive track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Jacob Tyler Crosby, David L. Vigen, Benjamin Tyler Langaas
  • Publication number: 20240084726
    Abstract: An exhaust system for a snowmobile includes a muffler housing, the bottom end of the muffler housing including a muffler exhaust outlet configured to emit exhaust. The exhaust system includes a muffler housing cover spaced from the muffler housing to define an airflow channel therebetween, the muffler housing cover forming a bottom opening. The exhaust system also includes a gas combiner at least partially surrounding the muffler exhaust outlet on the bottom end of the muffler housing and extending through the bottom opening of the muffler housing cover. The gas combiner receives air from the airflow channel and the exhaust from the muffler exhaust outlet to emit a combined air-exhaust stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Tweet, David L. Vigen
  • Publication number: 20240083545
    Abstract: A steering system for a snowmobile includes a handlebar assembly and a steering column that has an upper end coupled to the handlebar assembly. An electronic steering assist unit is coupled to the steering column between upper and lower posts of the steering column. A steering arm assembly is coupled to a lower end of the lower post. First and second tie rods respectively couple the steering arm assembly to first and second ski assemblies such that turning the handlebar assembly, together with the assistance of the electronic steering assist unit, causes the ski assemblies to pivot. A floating mounting system couples the electronic steering assist unit to forward spars of the frame assembly to prevent a torque pre-load on the electronic steering assist unit. The steering column and the electronic steering assist unit share a common axis of rotation that is positioned along a centerline of the snowmobile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Vigen, Benjamin Taylor Langaas, Guy L. Sibilleau
  • Patent number: 11927121
    Abstract: An exhaust system for a snowmobile includes a muffler housing, the bottom end of the muffler housing including a muffler exhaust outlet configured to emit exhaust. The exhaust system includes a muffler housing cover spaced from the muffler housing to define an airflow channel therebetween, the muffler housing cover forming a bottom opening. The exhaust system also includes a gas combiner at least partially surrounding the muffler exhaust outlet on the bottom end of the muffler housing and extending through the bottom opening of the muffler housing cover. The gas combiner receives air from the airflow channel and the exhaust from the muffler exhaust outlet to emit a combined air-exhaust stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Tweet, David L. Vigen
  • Publication number: 20240067304
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snow vehicle including an engine mounted on a frame, a drive track in contact with the frame, a drive train operatively interconnecting the engine with the drive track for delivering propulsive power to the drive track, a fork connected to the frame, one or more skis connected to the fork, a drop fork component positioned between a fork and handlebars, and an exhaust system. The drive train includes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) positioned within a CVT housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: David L. Vigen
  • Patent number: 11840309
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snow vehicle including an engine mounted on a frame, a drive track in contact with the frame, a drive train operatively interconnecting the engine with the drive track for delivering propulsive power to the drive track, a fork connected to the frame, one or more skis connected to the fork, a drop fork component positioned between a fork and handlebars, and an exhaust system. The drive train includes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) positioned within a CVT housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventor: David L. Vigen
  • Publication number: 20230373593
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snowmobile including a chassis, a tunnel, an engine, a drive track and a drivetrain. The tunnel is attached to the chassis and includes running boards located on either side of the tunnel. The engine is attached to the chassis and within an engine bay. The drivetrain is operatively connected to the engine to deliver propulsive power to the drive track, wherein the running boards extend forward alongside at least a portion of the engine bay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: David L. Vigen
  • Publication number: 20230312055
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe a recreational vehicle spindle, including a spindle body having one or more sockets in the spindle body, and an upper attachment mechanism in contact with the spindle body and adapted to attach to a steering component. The spindle also includes a lower attachment mechanism in contact with the spindle body and adapted to attach to a ski or wheel. The one or more sockets are adapted to each receive a ball and stud forming one or more ball joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: David L. Vigen, Guy L. Sibilleau
  • Publication number: 20230294512
    Abstract: An off-road vehicle includes a frame, an engine, a rear ground engaging member, and a first rear trailing arm and a second rear trailing arm. Each of the trailing arms have at least one housing and wherein, within each housing is a drive belt, the drive belt drivingly coupled to the engine and a rear ground engaging member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: David L. Vigen, Dustin Keller
  • Patent number: 11753113
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snowmobile including a chassis, a tunnel, an engine, a drive track and a drivetrain. The tunnel is attached to the chassis and includes running boards located on either side of the tunnel. The engine is attached to the chassis and within an engine bay. The drivetrain is operatively connected to the engine to deliver propulsive power to the drive track, wherein the running boards extend forward alongside at least a portion of the engine bay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: ARCTIC CAT INC
    Inventor: David L. Vigen
  • Patent number: 11718370
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe a recreational vehicle spindle, including a spindle body having one or more sockets in the spindle body, and an upper attachment mechanism in contact with the spindle body and adapted to attach to a steering component. The spindle also includes a lower attachment mechanism in contact with the spindle body and adapted to attach to a ski or wheel. The one or more sockets are adapted to each receive a ball and stud forming one or more ball joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Vigen, Guy L. Sibilleau
  • Patent number: 11718371
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snow vehicle, comprising an engine mounted on a frame, a drive track, a drive train operatively interconnecting the engine with the drive track for delivering propulsive power to the drive track, and exhaust system. The exhaust system is positioned within an interior of the frame of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventor: David L. Vigen
  • Publication number: 20230044744
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snow vehicle including an engine mounted on a frame, a drive track in contact with the frame, a drive train operatively interconnecting the engine with the drive track for delivering propulsive power to the drive track, a fork connected to the frame, one or more skis connected to the fork, a drop fork component positioned between a fork and handlebars, and an exhaust system. The drive train includes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) positioned within a CVT housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventor: David L. Vigen
  • Patent number: 11332215
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snow vehicle including an engine mounted on a frame, a drive track in contact with the frame, a drive train operatively interconnecting the engine with the drive track for delivering propulsive power to the drive track, a fork connected to the frame, one or more skis connected to the fork, a drop fork component positioned between a fork and handlebars, and an exhaust system. The drive train includes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) positioned within a CVT housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: ARCTIC CAT INC.
    Inventor: David L. Vigen
  • Publication number: 20220097801
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snowmobile including a chassis, a tunnel, an engine, a drive track and a drivetrain. The tunnel is attached to the chassis and includes running boards located on either side of the tunnel. The engine is attached to the chassis and within an engine bay. The drivetrain is operatively connected to the engine to deliver propulsive power to the drive track, wherein the running boards extend forward alongside at least a portion of the engine bay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventor: David L. Vigen
  • Patent number: 11225302
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snowmobile including a chassis, a tunnel, an engine, a drive track and a drivetrain. The tunnel is attached to the chassis and includes running boards located on either side of the tunnel. The engine is attached to the chassis and within an engine bay. The drivetrain is operatively connected to the engine to deliver propulsive power to the drive track, wherein the running boards extend forward alongside at least a portion of the engine bay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Arctic Cat, Inc.
    Inventor: David L. Vigen
  • Publication number: 20210245837
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snow vehicle, comprising an engine mounted on a frame, a drive track, a drive train operatively interconnecting the engine with the drive track for delivering propulsive power to the drive track, and exhaust system. The exhaust system is positioned within an interior of the frame of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: David L. Vigen
  • Patent number: 11027794
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snow vehicle, comprising an engine mounted on a frame, a drive track, a drive train operatively interconnecting the engine with the drive track for delivering propulsive power to the drive track, and exhaust system. The exhaust system is positioned within an interior of the frame of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventor: David L. Vigen
  • Publication number: 20200277023
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snow vehicle including an engine mounted on a frame, a drive track in contact with the frame, a drive train operatively interconnecting the engine with the drive track for delivering propulsive power to the drive track, a fork connected to the frame, one or more skis connected to the fork, a drop fork component positioned between a fork and handlebars, and an exhaust system. The drive train includes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) positioned within a CVT housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventor: David L. Vigen
  • Publication number: 20200255094
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snowmobile including a chassis, a tunnel, an engine, a drive track and a drivetrain. The tunnel is attached to the chassis and includes running boards located on either side of the tunnel. The engine is attached to the chassis and within an engine bay. The drivetrain is operatively connected to the engine to deliver propulsive power to the drive track, wherein the running boards extend forward alongside at least a portion of the engine bay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventor: David L. Vigen