Patents by Inventor Derek Sorenson
Derek Sorenson 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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Patent number: 11932333Abstract: A recreational off-highway vehicle includes side-by-side passenger and driver seats held within a chassis. The seats sit low in the chassis and are covered by a roll cage. Grab handles are positioned on the sides of the passenger seat. Select large round tubing protects the vehicle, while rectangular tubing frames the portions of the vehicle beneath body panels. The vehicle is powered by an engine rearward of the seats that is connected to a transaxle. A radiator is positioned above the engine. The vehicle is suited for rough terrain travel.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Arctic Cat Inc.Inventors: Jared Spindler, Derek Sorenson, Peter Schoenecker, Brian Eck
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Publication number: 20240067284Abstract: A recreational off-highway vehicle includes side-by-side passenger and driver seats held within a chassis. The seats sit low in the chassis and are covered by a roll cage. Grab handles are positioned on the sides of the passenger seat. Select large round tubing protects the vehicle, while rectangular tubing frames the portions of the vehicle beneath body panels. The vehicle is powered by an engine rearward of the seats that is connected to a transaxle. A radiator is positioned above the engine. A cover with an access panel is situated between the engine and the passenger seats. The vehicle is suited for rough terrain travel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Jared Spindler, Derek Sorenson, Peter Schoenecker, Brian Eck
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Publication number: 20240010068Abstract: An off-road vehicle includes a frame, a front suspension, and a rear suspension. In some examples of the off-road vehicle, the rear suspension includes trailing arms with are pivotally attached to the frame rearward of an operator area. Further, the frame can include a front subframe assembly and a rear subframe assembly which are easily removable from the main frame of the vehicle to permit access to various components of the off-road vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Brian Harris, Todd MacDonald, Cody Kallock, Derek Sorenson, Dustin Keller
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Publication number: 20230256804Abstract: Embodiments include a snowmobile comprising a frame and an engine, the engine including a crankcase mounted to the frame with a crankshaft axis of rotation positioned perpendicular to a longitudinal centerline of the frame. The crankcase includes a cast lower surface comprising a first structural wall extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal centerline and a second structural wall extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal centerline. The lower cast surface further includes a panel extending between the first structural wall and the second structural wall, the panel defining a curved surface and a mounting surface extending from the first structural wall and across at least a first portion of the panel. The snowmobile further comprises an engine mount connected to the frame comprising a housing and a damper.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2022Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Benjamin Taylor Langaas, Jacob Tyler Crosby, Ira L. Johnson, Jeremy J. Mammen, Derek Sorenson
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Publication number: 20230258259Abstract: Embodiments include a clutch guard for a CVT in a vehicle, including a shield body, a torque control link section integrated with the shield body and including one or more engine mounting features for securing to an engine, and wherein the torque control link section includes a jackshaft aperture for receiving a jackshaft, and an output shaft clearance component, in contact with the output shaft, and wherein the torque control link portion secures a distance between the shafts.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2022Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Benjamin Taylor Langaas, David Vigen, Ira L. Johnson, Jeremy J. Mammen, Derek Sorenson
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Publication number: 20230257066Abstract: Embodiments include a recoil housing for an engine in a vehicle. The recoil housing includes a housing portion having one or more engine fastening features, an arm integrated with the housing portion, and a mounting portion integrated with the arm. The mounting portion includes one or more mounting portion features.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2022Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Benjamin Taylor Langaas, Derek Sorenson
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Patent number: 11648998Abstract: A recreational off-highway vehicle includes side-by-side passenger and driver seats held within a chassis that is approximately 50 inches wide. The seats sit low in the chassis and are covered by a roll cage. Grab handles are positioned on the sides of the passenger seat. Select large round tubing protects the vehicle, while rectangular tubing frames the portions of the vehicle beneath body panels. The vehicle is powered by an engine rearward of the seats that is connected to a transaxle. The engine and transaxle are isolation mounted together with a portion of the air intake assembly. The vehicle is suited for rough terrain travel.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Arctic Cat Inc.Inventors: Jared Spindler, Derek Sorenson, Peter Schoenecker, Brian Eck
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Publication number: 20230136767Abstract: A recreational off-highway vehicle includes side-by-side passenger and driver seats held within a chassis. The seats sit low in the chassis and are covered by a roll cage. Grab handles are positioned on the sides of the passenger seat. Select large round tubing protects the vehicle, while rectangular tubing frames the portions of the vehicle beneath body panels. The vehicle is powered by an engine rearward of the seats that is connected to a transaxle. A radiator is positioned above the engine. The vehicle is suited for rough terrain travel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventors: Jared Spindler, Derek Sorenson, Peter Schoenecker, Brian Eck
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Publication number: 20220348283Abstract: Embodiments include an off-road vehicle with a straddle seat, a plurality of ground engaging members, a prime mover and a frame having a removable frame portion overlying the prime mover, wherein at least a portion of the engine extends above at least a portion of the removable frame portion, and wherein at least a portion of the straddle seat extends over the removable frame portion and the prime mover.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Derek Sorenson, Lucas Purcell, Ethan R. Klaphake, Alexander Tiemann, Jacob Tyler Crosby, Jens T. Pearson, Brent Gilge, Matt Keller, Chuck Simenson, Christopher J. Evans, Erick Halvorson, Gayland Jensen, Todd Ethan MacDonald
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Publication number: 20220266934Abstract: A recreational off-highway vehicle includes side-by-side passenger and driver seats held within a chassis that is approximately 50 inches wide. The seats sit low in the chassis and are covered by a roll cage. Grab handles are positioned on the sides of the passenger seat. Select large round tubing protects the vehicle, while rectangular tubing frames the portions of the vehicle beneath body panels. The vehicle is powered by an engine rearward of the seats that is connected to a transaxle. The engine and transaxle are isolation mounted together with a portion of the air intake assembly. The vehicle is suited for rough terrain travel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Jared Spindler, Derek Sorenson, Peter Schoenecker, Brian Eck
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Publication number: 20220266908Abstract: An off-road vehicle includes a frame defining a front of the off-road vehicle and a rear of the off-road vehicle, and a battery assembly supported by the frame. The battery assembly is constructed and arranged to store electric power. The off-road vehicle further includes an electric propulsion motor constructed and arranged to provide off-road vehicle propulsion using the electric power. The battery assembly is closer to the front of the off-road vehicle than the electric propulsion motor, and the electric propulsion motor is closer to the rear of the off-road vehicle than the battery assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Ricky Veldee Kemp, Joel Pabon, Marcel Broennimann, Larry Dean Claussen, Derek Sorenson, Todd MacDonald
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Publication number: 20220169114Abstract: An off-road vehicle includes a frame, a front suspension, and a rear suspension. In some examples of the off-road vehicle, the rear suspension includes trailing arms with are pivotally attached to the frame rearward of an operator area. Further, the frame can include a front subframe assembly and a rear subframe assembly which are easily removable from the main frame of the vehicle to permit access to various components of the off-road vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2022Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Brian Harris, Todd MacDonald, Joseph Wood, Cody Kallock, Derek Sorenson, Dustin Keller, Robby Gordon, Mike Niemiec, Michael McKeen
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Publication number: 20220153380Abstract: Embodiments include an off-road vehicle with a straddle seat, a plurality of ground engaging members, a prime mover and a frame having a removable frame portion overlying the prime mover, wherein at least a portion of the engine extends above at least a portion of the removable frame portion, and wherein at least a portion of the straddle seat extends over the removable frame portion and the prime mover.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Derek Sorenson, Lucas Purcell, Ethan R. Klaphake, Alexander Tiemann, Jacob Tyler Crosby, Jens T. Pearson, Brent Gilge, Matt Keller, Chuck Simenson, Christopher J. Evans, Erick Halvorson, Gayland Jensen
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Patent number: 11279423Abstract: A vehicle configuration wherein the center of mass of the vehicle is approximately superimposed upon the passenger and driver centers of mass when seated within the vehicle. An occupant's center of mass can be approximated using a standard center of mass position approximation, or a combination of any number of standard center of mass position approximations. The vehicle's center of mass can be approximately superimposed upon the occupant's center of mass in at least the longitudinal and vertical directions.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: ARCTIC CAT INC.Inventors: Jared Spindler, Mark Esala, Derek Sorenson, Peter Schoenecker, Brian Eck, Andrew Hulstein, Scott Mazour, John Seal, Craig Kennedy, Ryan Hughes, Adam Eric Kuiken
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Publication number: 20210163090Abstract: A vehicle configuration wherein the center of mass of the vehicle is approximately superimposed upon the passenger and driver centers of mass when seated within the vehicle. An occupant's center of mass can be approximated using a standard center of mass position approximation, or a combination of any number of standard center of mass position approximations. The vehicle's center of mass can be approximately superimposed upon the occupant's center of mass in at least the longitudinal and vertical directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Jared Spindler, Mark Esala, Derek Sorenson, Peter Schoenecker, Brian Eck, Andrew Hulstein, Scott Mazour, John Seal, Craig Kennedy, Ryan Hughes, Adam Eric Kuiken
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Patent number: 11001320Abstract: A recreational off-highway vehicle includes side-by-side passenger and driver seats held within a chassis that is approximately 50 inches wide. The seats sit low in the chassis and are covered by a roll cage. Grab handles are positioned on the sides of the passenger seat. Select large round tubing protects the vehicle, while rectangular tubing frames the portions of the vehicle beneath body panels. The vehicle is powered by an engine rearward of the seats that is connected to a transaxle. The engine and transaxle are isolation mounted together with a portion of the air intake assembly. The vehicle is suited for rough terrain travel.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: ARCTIC CAT INC.Inventors: Jared Spindler, Mark Esala, Derek Sorenson, Peter Schoenecker, Brian Eck, Andrew Hulstein, Scott Mazour, John Seal, Craig Kennedy, Ryan Hughes
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Patent number: 10933932Abstract: A vehicle configuration wherein the center of mass of the vehicle is approximately superimposed upon the passenger and driver centers of mass when seated within the vehicle. An occupant's center of mass can be approximated using a standard center of mass position approximation, or a combination of any number of standard center of mass position approximations. The vehicle's center of mass can be approximately superimposed upon the occupant's center of mass in at least the longitudinal and vertical directions.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: ARCTIC CAT, INC.Inventors: Jared Spindler, Mark Esala, Derek Sorenson, Peter Schoenecker, Brian Eck, Andrew Hulstein, Scott Mazour, John Seal, Craig Kennedy, Ryan Hughes, Adam Eric Kuiken
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Patent number: 10723398Abstract: A vehicle configuration wherein the center of mass of the vehicle is approximately superimposed upon the passenger and driver centers of mass when seated within the vehicle. An occupant's center of mass can be approximated using a standard center of mass position approximation, or a combination of any number of standard center of mass position approximations. The vehicle's center of mass can be approximately superimposed upon the occupant's center of mass in at least the longitudinal and vertical directions.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: ARCTIC CAT, INC.Inventors: Jared Spindler, Mark Esala, Derek Sorenson, Peter Schoenecker, Brian Eck, Andrew Hulstein, Scott Mazour, John Seal, Craig Kennedy, Ryan Hughes, Adam Eric Kuiken
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Patent number: 10723397Abstract: A vehicle configuration wherein the center of mass of the vehicle is approximately superimposed upon the passenger and driver centers of mass when seated within the vehicle. An occupant's center of mass can be approximated using a standard center of mass position approximation, or a combination of any number of standard center of mass position approximations. The vehicle's center of mass can be approximately superimposed upon the occupant's center of mass in at least the longitudinal and vertical directions.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: ARCTIC CAT, INC.Inventors: Jared Spindler, Mark Esala, Derek Sorenson, Peter Schoenecker, Brian Eck, Andrew Hulstein, Scott Mazour, John Seal, Craig Kennedy, Ryan Hughes, Adam Eric Kuiken
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Publication number: 20200231232Abstract: A recreational off-highway vehicle includes side-by-side passenger and driver seats held within a chassis that is approximately 50 inches wide. The seats sit low in the chassis and are covered by a roll cage. Grab handles are positioned on the sides of the passenger seat. Select large round tubing protects the vehicle, while rectangular tubing frames the portions of the vehicle beneath body panels. The vehicle is powered by an engine rearward of the seats that is connected to a transaxle. The engine and transaxle are isolation mounted together with a portion of the air intake assembly. The vehicle is suited for rough terrain travel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Jared Spindler, Mark Esala, Derek Sorenson, Peter Schoenecker, Brian Eck, Andrew Hulstein, Scott Mazour, John Seal, Craig Kennedy, Ryan Hughes