Patents by Inventor Geoffrey Wotton
Geoffrey Wotton 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: 11412359Abstract: A method and system includes a first vehicle radio generating a first communication signal for a second vehicle radio and communicating the first communication signal through the first radio system of a first vehicle. The first vehicle radio communicating the first signal though a cellular system to the second vehicle radio when a response signal is not received from the second vehicle radio.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2021Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Steven B. Elgee, Richard I. Klaus, Geoffrey Wotton
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Publication number: 20210314751Abstract: A method and system includes a first vehicle radio generating a first communication signal for a second vehicle radio and communicating the first communication signal through the first radio system of a first vehicle. The first vehicle radio communicating the first signal though a cellular system to the second vehicle radio when a response signal is not received from the second vehicle radio.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Steven B. ELGEE, Richard I. KLAUS, Geoffrey WOTTON
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Patent number: 10764729Abstract: A system and method of operating the same includes a first radio of a vehicle generating a first communication signal. The first radio attempts to communicate the first communication signal through a first communication system other than a vehicle to vehicle radio. The first radio, when an acknowledgement signal is not received, communicates the first communication signal though the vehicle to vehicle radio to a second vehicle radio.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventor: Geoffrey Wotton
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Patent number: 10562579Abstract: A seal for a meter housing with an interior portion is disclosed. The seal includes an axially inner surface configured to face the interior portion of the meter housing and an axially outer surface configured to face away from the interior portion of the meter housing. At least one of the axially inner surface and the axially outer surface is configured to seal against a portion of the housing. The seal further includes a diaphragm defined axially intermediate the axially inner surface and the axially outer surface and a fluid passageway defined through a portion of the diaphragm. The fluid passageway is configured to move between an open position and a closed position in response to a pressure differential between the interior portion of the housing and an exterior portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey Wotton, Mark Andrew Powell, Benjamin Travis Chambers, Justin Larson
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Patent number: 10371712Abstract: A robust and compact speed sensor assembly that includes a Hall effect sensor with protective circuitry in a compact housing that can be attached to the wheel of a motorcycle in the vicinity of the brake rotor to present the sensor Hall plate in a proper transverse-to-target orientation to detect passing targets, such as the brake rotor mounting bolts or magnets.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2015Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jonathan V. S. Boro, Geoffrey Wotton
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Publication number: 20190200185Abstract: A system and method of operating the same includes a first radio of a vehicle generating a first communication signal. The first radio attempts to communicate the first communication signal through a first communication system other than a vehicle to vehicle radio. The first radio, when an acknowledgement signal is not received, communicates the first communication signal though the vehicle to vehicle radio to a second vehicle radio.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2018Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventor: Geoffrey WOTTON
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Publication number: 20190200189Abstract: A method and system includes a first vehicle radio generating a first communication signal for a second vehicle radio and communicating the first communication signal through the first radio system of a first vehicle. The first vehicle radio communicating the first signal though a cellular system to the second vehicle radio when a response signal is not received from the second vehicle radio.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2018Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventor: Geoffrey WOTTON
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Patent number: 10175068Abstract: Disclosed is a pressure compensator for a housing compartment that includes a housing wall that has an opening between an interior zone that is inside of the compartment and an exterior zone that is outside of the compartment. The housing wall also includes an annulus that defines one portion of the opening. A seal engages the annulus and is seated in the opening to seal the opening, the seal including a flexible diaphragm having a normally closed slit therethrough. The seal is configured so that the diaphragm is normally compressed in a first direction that urges the slit closed when the seal is engaged with the annulus. The diaphragm is arranged so that a pressure difference between the interior zone and exterior zone urges the diaphragm to flex in a direction for opening a slit thus creates a pathway between the interior zone and the exterior zone, thereby reducing the pressure difference.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2015Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Benjamin T. Chambers, Geoffrey Wotton, Justin Larson
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Publication number: 20170199061Abstract: A seal for a meter housing with an interior portion is disclosed. The seal includes an axially inner surface configured to face the interior portion of the meter housing and an axially outer surface configured to face away from the interior portion of the meter housing. At least one of the axially inner surface and the axially outer surface is configured to seal against a portion of the housing. The seal further includes a diaphragm defined axially intermediate the axially inner surface and the axially outer surface and a fluid passageway defined through a portion of the diaphragm. The fluid passageway is configured to move between an open position and a closed position in response to a pressure differential between the interior portion of the housing and an exterior portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Geoffrey Wotton, Mark Andrew Powell, Benjamin Travis Chambers, Justin Larson
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Publication number: 20170010134Abstract: Disclosed is a pressure compensator for a housing compartment that includes a housing wall that has an opening between an interior zone that is inside of the compartment and an exterior zone that is outside of the compartment. The housing wall also includes an annulus that defines one portion of the opening. A seal engages the annulus and is seated in the opening to seal the opening, the seal including a flexible diaphragm having a normally closed slit therethrough. The seal is configured so that the diaphragm is normally compressed in a first direction that urges the slit closed when the seal is engaged with the annulus. The diaphragm is arranged so that a pressure difference between the interior zone and exterior zone urges the diaphragm to flex in a direction for opening a slit thus creates a pathway between the interior zone and the exterior zone, thereby reducing the pressure difference.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Benjamin T. Chambers, Geoffrey Wotton, Justin Larson
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Publication number: 20160091523Abstract: A robust and compact speed sensor assembly that includes a Hall effect sensor with protective circuitry in a compact housing that can be attached to the wheel of a motorcycle in the vicinity of the brake rotor to present the sensor Hall plate in a proper transverse-to-target orientation to detect passing targets, such as the brake rotor mounting bolts or magnets.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Jonathan V.S. Boro, Geoffrey Wotton
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Patent number: 9244090Abstract: A robust and compact speed sensor assembly that includes a Hall effect sensor with protective circuitry in a compact housing that can be attached to the wheel of a motorcycle in the vicinity of the brake rotor to present the sensor Hall plate in a proper transverse-to-target orientation to detect passing targets, such as the brake rotor mounting bolts or magnets.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Trail Tech, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan V. S. Boro, Geoffrey Wotton
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Patent number: 9139143Abstract: A robust and waterproof wires-to-meter connection that provides an apparatus for conducting signals from several signal-carrying, bundled wires to a circuit member that is mounted within the interior of a sealed case, and in particular an assembly for conducting the signals while providing a robust, compact and water-resistant connection between the internal main circuit and the entry wires.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Trail Tech, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan V. S. Boro, Geoffrey Wotton
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Patent number: 8848356Abstract: A memory card reader assembly for a device having a GPS component includes a housing having an exterior wall and defining two interior compartments. A jack for a memory card is secured within one compartment, and the housing includes a slot for enabling insertion of a memory card through the housing wall and into the jack. That compartment, including the slot, is sealed to prevent fluid entry into the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Trail Tech, Inc.Inventor: Geoffrey Wotton
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Publication number: 20140285981Abstract: A robust and waterproof wires-to-meter connection that provides an apparatus for conducting signals from several signal-carrying, bundled wires to a circuit member that is mounted within the interior of a sealed case, and in particular an assembly for conducting the signals while providing a robust, compact and water-resistant connection between the internal main circuit and the entry wires.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Jonathan V.S. BORO, Geoffrey Wotton
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Publication number: 20140165726Abstract: A robust and compact speed sensor assembly that includes a Hall effect sensor with protective circuitry in a compact housing that can be attached to the wheel of a motorcycle in the vicinity of the brake rotor to present the sensor Hall plate in a proper transverse-to-target orientation to detect passing targets, such as the brake rotor mounting bolts or magnets.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: TRAIL TECH, INC.Inventors: Jonathan V.S. Boro, Geoffrey Wotton
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Patent number: 8708205Abstract: The handlebar mount that employs a single clamp to secure a meter to a handlebar in a manner that supports the meter in cantilever fashion, adjacent to the center of the handlebar and recessed relative to the handlebar.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Trail Tech, Inc.Inventor: Geoffrey Wotton
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Publication number: 20120092823Abstract: A memory card reader assembly for a device having a GPS component includes a housing having an exterior wall and defining two interior compartments. A jack for a memory card is secured within one compartment, and the housing includes a slot for enabling insertion of a memory card through the housing wall and into the jack. That compartment, including the slot, is sealed to prevent fluid entry into the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: TRAIL TECH INC.Inventor: Geoffrey Wotton
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Publication number: 20120091179Abstract: The handlebar mount that employs a single clamp to secure a meter to a handlebar in a manner that supports the meter in cantilever fashion, adjacent to the center of the handlebar and recessed relative to the handlebar.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: TRAIL TECH INC.Inventor: Geoffrey Wotton
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Patent number: D786152Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey Wotton, Mark Powell