Patents by Inventor Jacob L. Stock
Jacob L. Stock 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: 20240075801Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a convertible recreational vehicle comprises one or more front ground engaging members; one or more rear ground engaging members; a frame supported by the one or more front ground engaging members and the one or more rear ground engaging members. In addition, the convertible recreational vehicle comprises a steering assembly configured to steer the one or more front ground engaging members. In addition, the convertible recreational vehicle includes a seat assembly supported by the frame and configured to support at least one rider and a motor configured to drive at least one of: (i) the one or more front ground engaging members and (ii) the one or more rear ground engaging members. Further, the convertible recreational vehicle includes a floor panel including a surface that extends across a width of the floor panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jared S. Kugler, Michael J. Fuchs, Jacob L. Stock, Kyle T. Roggenkamp, Anthony J. Kinsman
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Publication number: 20230226928Abstract: A utility vehicle is provided, comprising a plurality of ground engaging members. A frame is supported by the plurality of ground engaging members, and the frame comprises a first frame portion extending generally rearwardly and upwardly from a front portion of the frame, a second frame portion extending generally rearwardly and downwardly from the first frame portion, and a third frame portion extending rearwardly from the second frame portion. An electric powertrain is supported by the frame, and the electric powertrain comprises a first motor longitudinally aligned with at least a portion of the first frame portion and a second motor longitudinally aligned with at least a portion of the third frame portion. The electric powertrain also includes a battery operably coupled to each of the first motor and the second motor, and the battery is longitudinally aligned with at least a portion of the second frame portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Christopher A. Barnett, Austin R. Bartz, John B. Pircon, Jacob L. Stock, Benjamin R. Bauer, Cody D. Johnston
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Publication number: 20230093742Abstract: A utility vehicle includes an electric powertrain assembly. The electric powertrain assembly includes at least a battery and a motor for controlling torque at various ground-engaging members of the vehicle. The configuration of the electric powertrain assembly allows for increased storage on the utility vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Boris Rubanovich, Madeline C. Rogers, Austin R. Bartz, Michael A. Hritz, Jacob L. Stock, Scott D. Taylor, John B. Pircon, Zacharey J. Hussong, Matthew B. Robinson, Yassin M. Kelay, Ronald Zurbruegg, Robert C. Wilmot, Jeffrey I. Peterman
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Publication number: 20230049367Abstract: Techniques for thruster system control for a pontoon boat or other watercraft. A thruster system may comprise a plurality of thrusters used to control movement of the pontoon boat in addition to an outboard prime mover. The thrusters may be fixed and/or steerable thrusters. In examples, the thrusters may be retracted based on identifying a condition in which the thrusters may be damaged. The thrusters may be deployed based on identifying a condition in which the thrusters may be used to recharge an associated energy source. User input to control the thrusters may be adapted to account for external forces acting on the pontoon boat. A user interface is provided with which to control the thruster system, via which an operator manipulates a movement intent line to control the thruster system. The user interface may further comprise obstacle indicators, thereby enabling the operator to maneuver the pontoon boat accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: James J. Endrizzi, Jacob L. Stock, Austin R. Bartz, Michael J. Fuchs, Erik W. Rogers, Michael T. Yobe, Joseph P. Nuxoll, Kevin P. Blair, John E. Kraus
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Publication number: 20220212754Abstract: A tunnel is configured to cover at least a portion of an endless track of a snow vehicle. The tunnel has a top plate extending longitudinally. The top plate has a first flange extending from a first side edge and a second side flange extending from a second side edge. The tunnel further has a first sidewall coupled to the first flange extending generally parallel with the first flange. A second sidewall is coupled to the second flange extending generally parallel with the second flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Jacob L. Stock, Timothy W. Stenlund, David W. Christian, John B. Pircon, Michael A. Hedlund, Matthew J. Prusak, Cody S. Kofstad
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Patent number: 11154175Abstract: A coupling mechanism for removably coupling a storage cart to a surface maintenance machine includes a cart-side connector connectable to the storage cart and a machine-side connector connectable to the surface maintenance machine. The coupling mechanism includes a connecting rod engageable with the machine-side connector. The coupling mechanism includes a bracket assembly positioned between the cart-side connector and the machine-side connector. The bracket assembly can receive the connecting rod to engage therewith to facilitate a first relative movement between the connecting rod and a portion of the bracket assembly in a direction perpendicular to a floor surface on which the surface maintenance machine is traveling, and a pivoting of the bracket assembly about a pivot axis passing through the connecting rod.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2018Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Tennant CompanyInventors: Brett Jason Carlson, Matthew Ryan Baldwin, Laurence A. Jensen, John C. Ickes, Martin L. Dickrell, Michael M. Dimovski, Stefan Sehmke, Jacob L. Stock
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Publication number: 20210323402Abstract: A utility vehicle is configured for independently controlling torque at each of the ground-engaging members.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Jacob L. Stock, Alex R. Scheuerell, Jonathon P. Graus, Evan R. Wozniak, David F. Buehler, Ronald Zurbruegg, Markus Hoffet, Yassin M. Kelay, Patrick J. McArdle
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Patent number: 10765286Abstract: A surface maintenance machine comprising two front wheels, at least one rear wheel, a motive source for providing motive force to at least one front wheel to drive the machine on a surface. Embodiments also include an operator platform allowing an operator to stand thereon extending at least partly around the rear wheel, for supporting an operator in a standing position with the operator's feet on either side of the rear wheel.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2017Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Tennant CompanyInventors: Martin L. Dickrell, Ronald W. Lehman, Kyle D. Sedam, Jacob L. Stock
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Patent number: 10456003Abstract: A surface maintenance machine comprising two front wheels, at least one rear wheel, a motive source for providing motive force to at least one front wheel to drive the machine on a surface. Embodiments also include an operator platform allowing an operator to stand thereon extending at least partly around the rear wheel, for supporting an operator in a standing position with the operator's feet on either side of the rear wheel.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Tennant CompanyInventors: Martin L. Dickrell, Ronald W. Lehman, Kyle D. Sedam, Jacob L. Stock, Michael S. Wilmo, Michael M. Dimovski
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Patent number: 10405723Abstract: A surface maintenance machine comprising a body having a forward section, a middle section and a rearward section, wherein the forward section is positioned to the front of a transverse centerline of the machine, the middle section is generally centered on the transverse centerline and a rearward section positioned to the rear of the transverse centerline. A storage chamber can be defined in the middle section and enclosed by a front wall, a rear wall, lateral walls, a generally planar top surface, and a generally planar lower surface, such that the storage chamber is generally isolated from components of the surface maintenance machine. The storage chamber can have a storage chamber bottom surface with or below a top surface of at least one battery positioned in the forward section.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Tennant CompanyInventors: John C. Ickes, Martin L. Dickrell, Ronald W. Lehman, Kyle D. Sedam, Jacob L. Stock
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Publication number: 20190110657Abstract: A coupling mechanism for removably coupling a storage cart to a surface maintenance machine includes a cart-side connector connectable to the storage cart and a machine-side connector connectable to the surface maintenance machine. The coupling mechanism includes a connecting rod engageable with the machine-side connector. The coupling mechanism includes a bracket assembly positioned between the cart-side connector and the machine-side connector. The bracket assembly can receive the connecting rod to engage therewith to facilitate a first relative movement between the connecting rod and a portion of the bracket assembly in a direction perpendicular to a floor surface on which the surface maintenance machine is traveling, and a pivoting of the bracket assembly about a pivot axis passing through the connecting rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Brett Jason Carlson, Matthew Ryan Baldwin, Laurence A. Jensen, John C. Ickes, Martin L. Dickrell, Michael M. Dimovski, Stefan Sehmke, Jacob L. Stock
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Publication number: 20170360270Abstract: A surface maintenance machine comprising two front wheels, at least one rear wheel, a motive source for providing motive force to at least one front wheel to drive the machine on a surface. Embodiments also include an operator platform allowing an operator to stand thereon extending at least partly around the rear wheel, for supporting an operator in a standing position with the operator's feet on either side of the rear wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Martin L. Dickrell, Ronald W. Lehman, Kyle D. Sedam, Jacob L. Stock
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Publication number: 20170164805Abstract: A surface maintenance machine comprising a body having a forward section, a middle section and a rearward section, wherein the forward section is positioned to the front of a transverse centerline of the machine, the middle section is generally centered on the transverse centerline and a rearward section positioned to the rear of the transverse centerline. A storage chamber can be defined in the middle section and enclosed by a front wall, a rear wall, lateral walls, a generally planar top surface, and a generally planar lower surface, such that the storage chamber is generally isolated from components of the surface maintenance machine. The storage chamber can have a storage chamber bottom surface with or below a top surface of at least one battery positioned in the forward section.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: John C. Ickes, Martin L. Dickrell, Ronald W. Lehman, Kyle D. Sedam, Jacob L. Stock
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Publication number: 20170164804Abstract: A surface maintenance machine comprising two front wheels, at least one rear wheel, a motive source for providing motive force to at least one front wheel to drive the machine on a surface. Embodiments also include an operator platform allowing an operator to stand thereon extending at least partly around the rear wheel, for supporting an operator in a standing position with the operator's feet on either side of the rear wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Martin L. Dickrell, Ronald W. Lehman, Kyle D. Sedam, Jacob L. Stock, Michael S. Wilmo, Michael M. Dimovski