Patents by Inventor Eric J. Borud
Eric J. Borud 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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Publication number: 20230339286Abstract: A cooling assembly for a hybrid vehicle includes a first cooling system configured to cool an engine and a second cooling system separate from the first cooling system and configured to cool a plurality of electrical components. The second cooling system is configured with a first method of cooling at least a first electrical component and is configured with a second method of cooling at least a second electrical component. The first method of cooling is different from the second method of cooling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Eric J. Borud, Jeremy M. Markstrom, Michael A. Thomas, Greg B. Miner, Christopher P. Matko, Bradley A. Bracht
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Publication number: 20220411019Abstract: An endless track for propelling a snowmobile. The endless track includes an inner drive surface, and an outer ground-engaging surface opposite to the inner drive surface. A plurality of reinforcing rods each extend along a track width in rod rows and are spaced apart at a drive pitch length along a track length. A plurality of treads each extend from the outer ground-engaging surface and are spaced apart at a tread pitch length along the track length. At least two of the plurality of reinforcing rods have different lengths.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Eric J. BORUD, Matthew J. PRUSAK, Jeffrey N. JOHNSON, Michael A. HEDLUND
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Publication number: 20220371456Abstract: A hybrid driveline assembly for a vehicle includes an engine, an electric motor, and a transmission having an input and an output. The transmission input is selectively coupled to the engine and electric motor. The transmission is shiftable between a plurality of drive modes. The driveline assembly further includes a final drive assembly operably coupled to the transmission output. The final drive assembly has a front final drive operably coupled to a rear final drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Eric J. Borud, Christopher P. Matko, David F. Buehler, Brian L. Van Batavia, Benjamin Marco Comana
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Patent number: 11370266Abstract: A cooling assembly for a hybrid vehicle includes a first cooling system configured to cool an engine and a second cooling system separate from the first cooling system and configured to cool a plurality of electrical components. The second cooling system is configured with a first method of cooling at least a first electrical component and is configured with a second method of cooling at least a second electrical component. The first method of cooling is different from the second method of cooling.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Eric J. Borud, Jeremy M. Markstrom, Michael A. Thomas, Greg B. Miner, Christopher P. Matko, Jeremy R. Eichenberger, Bradley A. Bracht
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Publication number: 20210331752Abstract: A tracked ATV includes a frame, a track coupled to the frame, and a power source supported by the frame and drivingly coupled to the track. The tracked ATV further includes a steering and drive assembly, which has a first hydraulic pump coupled to the tracks for large radius turns. The steering and drive assembly also has a second hydraulic pump coupled to the tracks for small radius turns.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Jeffrey D. Bennett, Urs Wenger, Beat R. Kohler, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Eric J. Borud, Richard H. Bates, JR., Bradley A. Bracht, Cole A. Sytsma, Matthew P. McGuire, Amber P. Malone, Brian M. Safranski
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Publication number: 20210300472Abstract: A utility vehicle is configured for off-road terrain and may include a plurality of mounting members configured to support a load and/or support the vehicle during transport. The utility vehicle also includes an upper frame assembly which is movable between a first position and second position. The upper frame assembly may be moved to the second position during transportation of the utility vehicle. Further, the utility vehicle includes a plurality of configurations for a rear cargo area, thereby allowing for passengers or cargo to be supported.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Michael A. Thomas, Jeremy M. Markstrom, Johannah E. Rutkowski, Chirag Kathiriya, Jeremy R. Eichenberger, Bradley A. Bracht, Eric J. Borud, Forrest W. Johnson
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Publication number: 20200361273Abstract: A cooling assembly for a hybrid vehicle includes a first cooling system configured to cool an engine and a second cooling system separate from the first cooling system and configured to cool a plurality of electrical components. The second cooling system is configured with a first method of cooling at least a first electrical component and is configured with a second method of cooling at least a second electrical component. The first method of cooling is different from the second method of cooling.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Eric J. Borud, Jeremy M. Markstrom, Michael A. Thomas, Greg B. Miner, Christopher P. Matko, Jeremy R. Eichenberger, Bradley A. Bracht
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Publication number: 20200324658Abstract: A hybrid driveline assembly for a vehicle includes an engine, an electric motor, and a transmission having an input and an output. The transmission input is selectively coupled to the engine and electric motor. The transmission is shiftable between a plurality of drive modes. The driveline assembly further includes a final drive assembly operably coupled to the transmission output. The final drive assembly has a front final drive operably coupled to a rear final drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Eric J. Borud, Christopher P. Matko, David F. Buehler, Brian L. Van Batavia, Benjamin Marco Comana
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Patent number: 10744868Abstract: A hybrid driveline assembly for a vehicle includes an engine, an electric motor, and a transmission having an input and an output. The transmission input is selectively coupled to the engine and electric motor. The transmission is shiftable between a plurality of drive modes. The driveline assembly further includes a final drive assembly operably coupled to the transmission output. The final drive assembly has a front final drive operably coupled to a rear final drive.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Eric J. Borud, Christopher P. Matko, David F. Buehler, Paul D. Weiss, Benjamin M. Comana
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Publication number: 20190031015Abstract: A hybrid driveline assembly for a vehicle includes an engine, an electric motor, and a transmission having an input and an output. The transmission input is selectively coupled to the engine and electric motor. The transmission is shiftable between a plurality of drive modes. The driveline assembly further includes a final drive assembly operably coupled to the transmission output. The final drive assembly has a front final drive operably coupled to a rear final drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Eric J. Borud, Christopher P. Matko, David F. Buehler, Paul D. Weiss, Benjamin M. Comana
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Patent number: 10118477Abstract: A hybrid vehicle may be a series hybrid or a parallel hybrid vehicle. One embodiment of a parallel hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a transmission coupled to the engine, a front drive coupled to the transmission through a prop shaft, a rear drive coupled to the transmission, a traction motor drivingly coupled to the prop shaft, and a battery to operate the traction motor.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Eric J. Borud, Christopher P. Matko, David F. Buehler, Brian L. Van Batavia, Benjamin Marco Comana
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Publication number: 20170355259Abstract: A hybrid vehicle may be a series hybrid or a parallel hybrid vehicle. One embodiment of a parallel hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a transmission coupled to the engine, a front drive coupled to the transmission through a prop shaft, a rear drive coupled to the transmission, a traction motor drivingly coupled to the prop shaft, and a battery to operate the traction motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Eric J. Borud, Christopher P. Matko, David F. Buehler, Brian L. Van Batavia, Benjamin Marco Comana
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Patent number: 9809195Abstract: A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a tunnel and a front frame portion comprised of cast halves. A suspension system is comprised of upper and lower control arms connected to the front frame portion. Some of the frame components are adhesively fixed together. A powertrain is supported by the frame, and is comprised of an engine and a clutch. The clutch includes a clutch guard supporting an oil container. The engine has an exhaust system which extends through the front frame portion. The snowmobile also has a rear snow deflector.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Giese, Darren J. Hedlund, Richard D. Kerner, Eric J. Borud, Cameron D. Fisher
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Patent number: 9573422Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire is disclosed where a resilient wheel is mounted on a rim and the wheel has an inner ring, an outer ring and a plurality of flexible webs interconnected between the inner and outer rings. The flexible webs define openings in through the resilient wheel. The stiffness of the inner wheel at a position adjacent to the inner face is different than the stiffness of the inner wheel at a position adjacent to the outer face. This stiffness difference can be accomplished by providing inflated membranes in at least some of the openings or by molding the wheel with an asymmetric parting line. In addition, the wheels could be dynamically controlled by providing magnetically actuable membranes in some of the openings.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Donald Brett Gass, Jeffrey D. Bennett, Louis J. Brady, Eric J. Borud, David J. Koenig, Keith W. Peppel
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Publication number: 20140076648Abstract: A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a tunnel and a front frame portion comprised of cast halves. A suspension system is comprised of upper and lower control arms connected to the front frame portion. Some of the frame components are adhesively fixed together. A powertrain is supported by the frame, and is comprised of an engine and a clutch. The clutch includes a clutch guard supporting an oil container. The engine has an exhaust system which extends through the front frame portion. The snowmobile also has a rear snow deflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Timothy J. Giese, Darren J. Hedlund, Richard D. Kerner, Eric J. Borud, Cameron D. Fisher
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Patent number: 8590654Abstract: A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a tunnel and a front frame portion comprised of cast halves. A suspension system is comprised of upper and lower control arms connected to the front frame portion. Some of the frame components are adhesively fixed together. A powertrain is supported by the frame, and is comprised of an engine and a clutch. The clutch includes a clutch guard supporting an oil container. The engine has an exhaust system which extends through the front frame portion. The snowmobile also has a rear snow deflector.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Kerner, Eric J. Borud
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Publication number: 20130240272Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire is disclosed where a resilient wheel is mounted on a rim and the wheel has an inner ring, an outer ring and a plurality of flexible webs interconnected between the inner and outer rings. The flexible webs define openings in through the resilient wheel. The stiffness of the inner wheel at a position adjacent to the inner face is different than the stiffness of the inner wheel at a position adjacent to the outer face. This stiffness difference can be accomplished by providing inflated membranes in at least some of the openings or by molding the wheel with an asymmetric parting line. In addition, the wheels could be dynamically controlled by providing magnetically actuable membranes in some of the openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Donald Brett Gass, Jeffrey D. Bennett, Louis J. Brady, Eric J. Borud, David J. Koenig, Keith W. Peppel, Gustavo A. Aramayo, II, James A. Holroyd, Aaron J. Nysse, David W. Jubie
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Patent number: 8490731Abstract: A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a tunnel and a front frame portion comprised of cast halves. A suspension system is comprised of upper and lower control arms connected to the front frame portion. Some of the frame components are adhesively fixed together. A powertrain is supported by the frame, and is comprised of an engine and a clutch. The clutch includes a clutch guard supporting an oil container. The engine has an exhaust system which extends through the front frame portion. The snowmobile also has a rear snow deflector.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey A Eaton, Eric J Borud, Richard D Kerner, Jake Anderson
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Publication number: 20110139528Abstract: A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a tunnel and a front frame portion comprised of cast halves. A suspension system is comprised of upper and lower control arms connected to the front frame portion. Some of the frame components are adhesively fixed together. A powertrain is supported by the frame, and is comprised of an engine and a clutch. The clutch includes a clutch guard supporting an oil container. The engine has an exhaust system which extends through the front frame portion. The snowmobile also has a rear snow deflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Eaton, Eric J. Borud, Richard D. Kerner, Jake Anderson
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Publication number: 20110132679Abstract: A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a tunnel and a front frame portion comprised of cast halves. A suspension system is comprised of upper and lower control arms connected to the front frame portion. Some of the frame components are adhesively fixed together. A powertrain is supported by the frame, and is comprised of an engine and a clutch. The clutch includes a clutch guard supporting an oil container. The engine has an exhaust system which extends through the front frame portion. The snowmobile also has a rear snow deflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2011Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Kerner, Eric J. Borud