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).
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Patent number: 12208706Abstract: 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: October 5, 2021Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: 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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Publication number: 20240391359Abstract: 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: August 8, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Inventors: 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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Publication number: 20240367475Abstract: 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 24, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: 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: 20240336211Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2024Publication date: October 10, 2024Inventors: Aidan B. Shaughnessy, Joshua T. Weed, Adam C. Koosmann, Brian D. Krosschell, Austin A. Holt, Benjamin S. Fuchs, Donovan L. Fredrickson
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Patent number: 12012054Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 4, 2019Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20240174184Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2024Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Donovan L. Fredrickson, Jonathan M. Hetland, Keith A. Hollman
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Patent number: 11926265Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Donovan L. Fredrickson, Jonathan M. Hetland, Keith A. Hollman
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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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Patent number: 11260803Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Donovan L. Fredrickson, Jonathan M. Hetland, Keith A. Hollman
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Publication number: 20220041115Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Donovan L. Fredrickson, Jonathan M. Hetland, Keith A. Hollman
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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: 20210024007Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Donovan L. Fredrickson, Jonathan M. Hetland, Keith A. Hollman
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Publication number: 20200198467Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Aidan B. Shaughnessy, Joshua T. Weed, Adam C. Koosmann, Brian D. Krosschell, Austin A. Holt, Benjamin S. Fuchs, Donovan L. Fredrickson
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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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Patent number: 9759313Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 26, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Donovan L. Fredrickson, David J. Koenig, Ryan D. Carlson, Aaron D. Deckard
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Patent number: 9702455Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 26, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Donovan L. Fredrickson, David J. Koenig, Ryan D. Carlson, Aaron D. Deckard