Patents by Inventor Dennis J. LUTZ
Dennis J. LUTZ 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: 20230150334Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly, a cab frame assembly, a front suspension assembly, a rear suspension assembly, a power steering assembly, and a powertrain assembly, all of which may be configured to lower the center of gravity of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Adam J. Schlangen, Alex R. Scheuerell, Aaron J. Nysse, Anthony J. Ripley, Daniel L. Goffman, Andy T. Ives, Donovan L. Fredrickson, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Keith A. Hollman, Anthony J. Komarek, Corrie S. Roytek, Shawn D. Peterson, Dennis J. Lutz
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Publication number: 20230150588Abstract: A vehicle shown herein is a side by side powersports vehicle having a utility bed recessed in the rear body portion below an upper surface, the utility bed forming a stepped portion relative to the rear body portion and having a maximum lateral width greater than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, and a minimum width less than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, whereby a spare wheel may be stored on the stepped portion of the utility bed. As shown herein, the utility bed is defined as a removable tub, which can be removed from the rear body portion. The utility bed has defined troughs in a floor thereof angled rearwardly wherein the utility bed has drains which drain away from any heat source of the vehicle. The seats of the vehicle allow longitudinal movement and tilt capability.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Nick S. Levin, Jeffrey A. Ingham, Donovan Fredrickson, Dennis J. Lutz
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Patent number: 11572110Abstract: A vehicle shown herein is a side by side powersports vehicle having a utility bed recessed in the rear body portion below an upper surface, the utility bed forming a stepped portion relative to the rear body portion and having a maximum lateral width greater than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, and a minimum width less than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, whereby a spare wheel may be stored on the stepped portion of the utility bed. As shown herein, the utility bed is defined as a removable tub, which can be removed from the rear body portion. The utility bed has defined troughs in a floor thereof angled rearwardly wherein the utility bed has drains which drain away from any heat source of the vehicle. The seats of the vehicle allow longitudinal movement and tilt capability.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Nick S. Levin, Jeffrey A. Ingham, Donovan Fredrickson, Dennis J. Lutz
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Publication number: 20220024354Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, and a plurality of body panels supported by the frame. The utility vehicle also includes a radiator supported on a rear portion of the frame. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an air intake assembly partially supported by an upper portion of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Donovan L. Fredrickson, Dennis J. Lutz, Owen J. Dickinson, Jason L. Sherrett, James J. Endrizzi, Aaron D. Deckard, Corrie S. Roytek
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Patent number: 11173808Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, and a plurality of body panels supported by the frame. The utility vehicle also includes a radiator supported on a rear portion of the frame. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an air intake assembly partially supported by an upper portion of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Polaris Industies Inc.Inventors: Philip B. Swain, Andrew C. Schleif, Dennis J. Lutz, David J. Hicke, Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Aaron D. Deckard, Corrie S. Roytek, Donovan L. Fredrickson, Owen J. Dickinson, Jason L. Sherrett, James J. Endrizzi
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Publication number: 20210268863Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly, a cab frame assembly, a front suspension assembly, a rear suspension assembly, a power steering assembly, and a powertrain assembly, all of which may be configured to lower the center of gravity of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Adam J. Schlangen, Alex R. Scheuerell, Aaron J. Nysse, Anthony J. Ripley, Daniel L. Goffman, Andy T. Ives, Donovan L. Fredrickson, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Keith A. Hollman, Anthony J. Komarek, Corrie S. Roytek, Shawn D. Peterson, Dennis J. Lutz
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Publication number: 20210269096Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an operator area having a front seating section and a rear seating section.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Brent A. Erspamer, Brian J. Seidel, Richard D. Ripley, Dennis J. Lutz
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Patent number: 11066105Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an operator area having a front seating section and a rear seating section.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2017Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Dennis J. Lutz, Richard D. Ripley, Brent A. Erspamer, Brian J. Seidel
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Publication number: 20210206438Abstract: A vehicle shown herein is a side by side powersports vehicle having a utility bed recessed in the rear body portion below an upper surface, the utility bed forming a stepped portion relative to the rear body portion and having a maximum lateral width greater than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, and a minimum width less than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, whereby a spare wheel may be stored on the stepped portion of the utility bed. As shown herein, the utility bed is defined as a removable tub, which can be removed from the rear body portion. The utility bed has defined troughs in a floor thereof angled rearwardly wherein the utility bed has drains which drain away from any heat source of the vehicle. The seats of the vehicle allow longitudinal movement and tilt capability.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Nick S. Levin, Jeffrey A. Ingham, Donovan Fredrickson, Dennis J. Lutz
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Patent number: 10960941Abstract: A vehicle shown herein is a side by side powersports vehicle having a utility bed recessed in the rear body portion below an upper surface, the utility bed forming a stepped portion relative to the rear body portion and having a maximum lateral width greater than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, and a minimum width less than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, whereby a spare wheel may be stored on the stepped portion of the utility bed. As shown herein, the utility bed is defined as a removable tub, which can be removed from the rear body portion. The utility bed has defined troughs in a floor thereof angled rearwardly wherein the utility bed has drains which drain away from any heat source of the vehicle. The seats of the vehicle allow longitudinal movement and tilt capability.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: James J. Endrizzi, Tristan M. Hipps, Garth H. Bracy, Anthony J. Kinsman, Jerome J. Rubatt, Blake A. Anderson, Dennis J. Lutz
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Publication number: 20190351728Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly, a cab frame assembly, a front suspension assembly, a rear suspension assembly, a power steering assembly, and a powertrain assembly, all of which may be configured to lower the center of gravity of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Adam J. Schlangen, Alex R. Scheuerell, Aaron J. Nysse, Anthony J. Ripley, Daniel L. Goffman, Andy T. Ives, Donovan L. Fredrickson, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Keith A. Hollman, Anthony J. Komarek, Corrie S. Roytek, Shawn D. Peterson, Dennis J. Lutz
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Patent number: 10369861Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly, a cab frame assembly, a front suspension assembly, a rear suspension assembly, a power steering assembly, and a powertrain assembly, all of which may be configured to lower the center of gravity of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Adam J. Schlangen, Alex R. Scheuerell, Aaron J. Nysse, Anthony J. Ripley, Daniel L. Goffman, Andy T. Ives, Donovan L. Fredrickson, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Corrie S. Roytek, Shawn D. Peterson, Dennis J. Lutz
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Publication number: 20180178677Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, and a plurality of body panels supported by the frame. The utility vehicle also includes a radiator supported on a rear portion of the frame. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an air intake assembly partially supported by an upper portion of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Philip B. Swain, Andrew C. Schleif, Dennis J. Lutz, David J. Hicke, Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Aaron D. Deckard, Corrie S. Roytek, Donovan L. Fredrickson, Owen J. Dickinson, Jason L. Sherrett, James J. Endrizzi
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Publication number: 20180022391Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an operator area having a front seating section and a rear seating section.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Dennis J. Lutz, Richard D. Ripley, Brent A. Erspamer, Brian J. Seidel
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Patent number: 9789909Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an operator area having a front seating section and a rear seating section.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Brent A. Erspamer, Brian J. Seidel, Richard D. Ripley, Dennis J. Lutz
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Publication number: 20150061275Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly, a cab frame assembly, a front suspension assembly, a rear suspension assembly, a power steering assembly, and a powertrain assembly, all of which may be configured to lower the center of gravity of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Aaron D. DECKARD, Adam J. SCHLANGEN, Alex R. SCHEUERELL, Aaron J. NYSSE, Anthony J. RIPLEY, Daniel L. GOFFMAN, Andy T. IVES, Donovan L. FREDRICKSON, Gordon J. STEINMETZ, Keith A. HOLLMAN, Anthony J. KOMAREK, Corrie S. ROYTEK, Shawn D. PETERSON, Dennis J. LUTZ