Patents by Inventor Donovan L. Fredrickson

Donovan L. Fredrickson 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: 12208706
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20240391359
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Donovan L. Fredrickson, Dennis J. Lutz, Owen J. Dickinson, Jason L. Sherrett, James J. Endrizzi, Aaron D. Deckard, Corrie S. Roytek
  • Publication number: 20240367475
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    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
  • Publication number: 20240336211
    Abstract: A vehicle is electrically connected to one or more accessories. The vehicle includes at least one controller that may be configured to identify the accessory based on accessory identification information. The controller may also be configured to provide one or more commands to control an operation of the accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Aidan B. Shaughnessy, Joshua T. Weed, Adam C. Koosmann, Brian D. Krosschell, Austin A. Holt, Benjamin S. Fuchs, Donovan L. Fredrickson
  • Patent number: 12012054
    Abstract: A vehicle is electrically connected to one or more accessories. The vehicle includes at least one controller that may be configured to identify the accessory based on accessory identification information. The controller may also be configured to provide one or more commands to control an operation of the accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aidan B. Shaughnessy, Joshua T. Weed, Adam C. Koosmann, Brian D. Krosschell, Austin A. Holt, Benjamin S. Fuchs, Donovan L Fredrickson
  • Publication number: 20240174184
    Abstract: An all-terrain or utility vehicle includes an audio system having at least one speaker. The at least one speaker is positioned at a forward portion of the operator area and is supported by a body panel. More particularly, the body panel may be configured to receive at least a portion of the speaker as well as at least a portion of an upper frame assembly. In this way, the speaker is positioned to direct sound towards the rider, is generally concealed from a front view of the vehicle, and is positioned within available space on the vehicle above at least a portion of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2024
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Donovan L. Fredrickson, Jonathan M. Hetland, Keith A. Hollman
  • Patent number: 11926265
    Abstract: An all-terrain or utility vehicle includes an audio system having at least one speaker. The at least one speaker is positioned at a forward portion of the operator area and is supported by a body panel. More particularly, the body panel may be configured to receive at least a portion of the speaker as well as at least a portion of an upper frame assembly. In this way, the speaker is positioned to direct sound towards the rider, is generally concealed from a front view of the vehicle, and is positioned within available space on the vehicle above at least a portion of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Donovan L. Fredrickson, Jonathan M. Hetland, Keith A. Hollman
  • Publication number: 20230150334
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    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
  • Patent number: 11260803
    Abstract: An all-terrain or utility vehicle includes an audio system having at least one speaker. The at least one speaker is positioned at a forward portion of the operator area and is supported by a body panel. More particularly, the body panel may be configured to receive at least a portion of the speaker as well as at least a portion of an upper frame assembly. In this way, the speaker is positioned to direct sound towards the rider, is generally concealed from a front view of the vehicle, and is positioned within available space on the vehicle above at least a portion of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Donovan L. Fredrickson, Jonathan M. Hetland, Keith A. Hollman
  • Publication number: 20220041115
    Abstract: An all-terrain or utility vehicle includes an audio system having at least one speaker. The at least one speaker is positioned at a forward portion of the operator area and is supported by a body panel. More particularly, the body panel may be configured to receive at least a portion of the speaker as well as at least a portion of an upper frame assembly. In this way, the speaker is positioned to direct sound towards the rider, is generally concealed from a front view of the vehicle, and is positioned within available space on the vehicle above at least a portion of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Donovan L. Fredrickson, Jonathan M. Hetland, Keith A. Hollman
  • Publication number: 20220024354
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 11173808
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20210268863
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    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
  • Publication number: 20210024007
    Abstract: An all-terrain or utility vehicle includes an audio system having at least one speaker. The at least one speaker is positioned at a forward portion of the operator area and is supported by a body panel. More particularly, the body panel may be configured to receive at least a portion of the speaker as well as at least a portion of an upper frame assembly. In this way, the speaker is positioned to direct sound towards the rider, is generally concealed from a front view of the vehicle, and is positioned within available space on the vehicle above at least a portion of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Donovan L. Fredrickson, Jonathan M. Hetland, Keith A. Hollman
  • Publication number: 20200198467
    Abstract: A vehicle is electrically connected to one or more accessories. The vehicle includes at least one controller that may be configured to identify the accessory based on accessory identification information. The controller may also be configured to provide one or more commands to control an operation of the accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Aidan B. Shaughnessy, Joshua T. Weed, Adam C. Koosmann, Brian D. Krosschell, Austin A. Holt, Benjamin S. Fuchs, Donovan L. Fredrickson
  • Publication number: 20190351728
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 10369861
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20180178677
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    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
  • Patent number: 9759313
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle is provided including a power source, such as an engine or an electric motor, and a transmission having a variable gear ratio. A sub-transmission coupled to an output of the transmission includes a plurality of selectable gear configurations including at least one of a forward gear, a neutral gear, a reverse gear, and a park gear. An electronic controller is operative to electronically control the gear configuration of the sub-transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Donovan L. Fredrickson, David J. Koenig, Ryan D. Carlson, Aaron D. Deckard
  • Patent number: 9702455
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle is provided including a power source, such as an engine or an electric motor, and a transmission having a variable gear ratio. A sub-transmission coupled to an output of the transmission includes a plurality of selectable gear configurations including at least one of a forward gear, a neutral gear, a reverse gear, and a park gear. An electronic controller is operative to electronically control the gear configuration of the sub-transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Donovan L. Fredrickson, David J. Koenig, Ryan D. Carlson, Aaron D. Deckard