Patents by Inventor Donald W. Kahl

Donald W. Kahl 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: 20230406434
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is provided including a frame, front and rear ground-engaging members each supporting the frame, a straddle-type seat, a handlebar for steering the vehicle, at least one light device configured to operate in a hazard mode, an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members, a tilt sensor, and a vehicle control unit in communication with the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to detect a tilt angle of the vehicle based on output from the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to determine a tip-over condition of the vehicle based on the detected tilt angle exceeding a threshold tilt angle. The vehicle control unit activates the hazard mode of the at least one light in response to the determination of the tip-over condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton, Brian K. Langlois, Jonathon P. Graus, Donald W. Kahl
  • Patent number: 10760730
    Abstract: A vehicle includes an electrical system which has at least one control unit and a first operator input device operably coupled to the at least one control unit. Additionally, the electrical system includes a second operator input device electrically coupled to the at least one control unit. The at least one control unit being operative to power on at least the engine. Also, the electrical system includes a security input device operably coupled to the at least one control unit. The at least one control unit is configured to transmit an actuation signal to the security input device in response to actuation of the first operator input device independent of actuation of the second operator input device and in response to actuation of the second operator input device independent of actuation of the first operator input device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan P. Lenton, Donald W. Kahl, Andrew J. Novak, Jeffrey D. Oltmans
  • Patent number: 10549804
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end, a front ground-engaging member, a rear ground-engaging member, a front fender coupled to the front end of the frame assembly, a rear fender coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly, and at least one saddle bag supported by the rear end of the frame assembly. The at least one saddle bag has a front end, a rear flap generally opposite the front end, an inner side wall coupled to the front end, and an outer side wall generally opposite the inner side wall and coupled to the front end and the rear flap to define an internal cargo portion of the at least one saddle bag. The rear flap defines a rear portion of the internal cargo portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Clark E. Zellmer, Donald W. Kahl
  • Publication number: 20180162474
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is provided including a frame, front and rear ground-engaging members each supporting the frame, a straddle-type seat, a handlebar for steering the vehicle, at least one light device configured to operate in a hazard mode, an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members, a tilt sensor, and a vehicle control unit in communication with the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to detect a tilt angle of the vehicle based on output from the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to determine a tip-over condition of the vehicle based on the detected tilt angle exceeding a threshold tilt angle. The vehicle control unit activates the hazard mode of the at least one light in response to the determination of the tip-over condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton, Brian K. Langlois, Jonathon P. Oakden-Graus, Donald W. Kahl
  • Patent number: 9908577
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is provided including a frame, front and rear ground-engaging members each supporting the frame, a straddle-type seat, a handlebar for steering the vehicle, at least one light device configured to operate in a hazard mode, an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members, a tilt sensor, and a vehicle control unit in communication with the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to detect a tilt angle of the vehicle based on output from the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to determine a tip-over condition of the vehicle based on the detected tilt angle exceeding a threshold tilt angle. The vehicle control unit activates the hazard mode of the at least one light in response to the determination of the tip-over condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton, II, Brian K. Langlois, Jonathon P. Oakden-Graus, Donald W. Kahl
  • Publication number: 20170101149
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the two-wheeled vehicle includes an upper and lower fairing assembly that cooperate together to define wind flow around the vehicle. The vehicle may include a trunk to support cargo therein when the vehicle is operating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan P. Lenton, Donald W. Kahl, John M. Nutter, Neil P. Quade, Andrew J. Novak
  • Patent number: 9550541
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the two-wheeled vehicle includes an upper and lower fairing assembly that cooperate together to define wind flow around the vehicle. Vents and deflectors are controllable to regulate the airflow to the rider. A vehicle control unit is operable to control the heated grips and the cruise control. A trunk is provided for mounting to the motorcycle and is electrically coupled to a harness running beneath the seat. The vehicle is further profiled to receive a hand held GMRS handset and smart phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan P. Lenton, Donald W. Kahl, John M. Nutter, Neil P. Quade, Andrew J. Novak
  • Publication number: 20160318569
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end, a front ground-engaging member, a rear ground-engaging member, a front fender coupled to the front end of the frame assembly, a rear fender coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly, and at least one saddle bag supported by the rear end of the frame assembly. The at least one saddle bag has a front end, a rear flap generally opposite the front end, an inner side wall coupled to the front end, and an outer side wall generally opposite the inner side wall and coupled to the front end and the rear flap to define an internal cargo portion of the at least one saddle bag. The rear flap defines a rear portion of the internal cargo portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Clark E. Zellmer, Donald W. Kahl
  • Publication number: 20150353156
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the two-wheeled vehicle includes an upper and lower fairing assembly that cooperate together to define wind flow around the vehicle. Vents and deflectors are controllable to regulate the airflow to the rider. A vehicle control unit is operable to control the heated grips and the cruise control. A trunk is provided for mounting to the motorcycle and is electrically coupled to a harness running beneath the seat. The vehicle is further profiled to receive a hand held GMRS handset and smart phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Steven M. Hamlin, Neil P. Quade, Clark E. Zellmer, Michael M. Song, Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton, Donald W. Kahl, John M. Nutter
  • Publication number: 20150130209
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the two-wheeled vehicle includes an upper and lower fairing assembly that cooperate together to define wind flow around the vehicle. Vents and deflectors are controllable to regulate the airflow to the rider. A vehicle control unit is operable to control the heated grips and the cruise control. A trunk is provided for mounting to the motorcycle and is electrically coupled to a harness running beneath the seat. The vehicle is further profiled to receive a hand held GMRS handset and smart phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Steven M. Hamlin, Neil P. Quade, Clark E. Zellmer, Michael M. Song, Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton, Donald W. Kahl, John M. Nutter
  • Publication number: 20140136076
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is provided including a frame, front and rear ground-engaging members each supporting the frame, a straddle-type seat, a handlebar for steering the vehicle, at least one light device configured to operate in a hazard mode, an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members, a tilt sensor, and a vehicle control unit in communication with the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to detect a tilt angle of the vehicle based on output from the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to determine a tip-over condition of the vehicle based on the detected tilt angle exceeding a threshold tilt angle. The vehicle control unit activates the hazard mode of the at least one light in response to the determination of the tip-over condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton, II, Brian K. Langlois, Jonathon P. Oakden-Graus, Donald W. Kahl
  • Publication number: 20140131128
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the two-wheeled vehicle includes a windshield assembly operably coupled to the frame and an adjustment member operably coupled to the windshield assembly. A vehicle control unit is operably coupled to the adjustment member and is configured to automatically actuate the adjustment member for adjusting the position of the windshield assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Kory J. Schuhmacher, Gustavo A. Aramayo, II, Clark D. Davis, Clark E. Zellmer, Jeffrey P. Wolf, Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton, Donald W. Kahl