Patents by Inventor Derek M. Frie

Derek M. Frie 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).

  • Patent number: 10988187
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle J. Schounard, William L. Barbrey, Shawn D. Peterson, Daniel S. Weber, Derek M. Frie
  • Publication number: 20190308672
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Kyle J. Schounard, William L. Barbrey, Shawn D. Peterson, Daniel S. Weber, Derek M. Frie
  • Patent number: 10166836
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, a powertrain assembly supported by the frame which includes an engine, an alternator coupled to the engine through a housing, and a heating, ventilation, and air condition (“HVAC”) assembly including a compressor operably coupled to the engine. The compressor is supported on a first side of the housing plate and the alternator is supported on a second side of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Rittenour, Derek M. Frie, William L. Barbrey, Andrew J. Miller
  • Publication number: 20170368902
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, a powertrain assembly supported by the frame which includes an engine, an alternator coupled to the engine through a housing, and a heating, ventilation, and air condition (“HVAC”) assembly including a compressor operably coupled to the engine. The compressor is supported on a first side of the housing plate and the alternator is supported on a second side of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Rittenour, Derek M. Frie, William L, Barbrey, Andrew J. Miller
  • Patent number: 9738134
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, a powertrain assembly supported by the frame which includes an engine, an alternator coupled to the engine through a housing, and a heating, ventilation, and air condition (“HVAC”) assembly including a compressor operably coupled to the engine. The compressor is supported on a first side of the housing plate and the alternator is supported on a second side of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Rittenour, Derek M. Frie, William L. Barbrey, Andrew J. Miller