Patents by Inventor James A. Bergman
James A. Bergman 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: 8132827Abstract: A utility vehicle with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. The ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features enhance the utility of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Joshua J. Leonard, Mitchell D. Johnson, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerkelvedt, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, Michael D. Schneider
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Patent number: 8109556Abstract: An all terrain vehicle with a tool less maintainable drive system, and having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator. The vehicle has a frame, a plurality of wheels attached to the frame, a steering mechanism attached at least one of the plurality of wheels, an engine mounted to the frame, and a clutch attached to the engine. The vehicle contains a system of features that can be removed without the use of tools. The system has a support attached to and extending outward from the frame, a removable footrest, a receiver attached to the removable footrest and configured to mate with the support, a locking mechanism attached to the receiver to secure the removable footrest with respect to the footrest support; and a removable clutch housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Beamco, Inc.Inventors: James Bergman, Larry Holter, Rick Nelson, Dave Paschke
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Patent number: 7871106Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a plurality of attachment devices to couple the vehicle to a harness. The vehicle may include a moveable roll cage which is moveable from a raised position to a lowered position.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Joshua J Leonard, Eric Bjerketvedt, Robert Bradley Morisch, Brian D Krosschell, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Mitchell D. Johnson
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Publication number: 20100326757Abstract: A utility vehicle with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. The ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features enhance the utility of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerkelvedt, Mitchell D. Johnson, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Michael D. Schneider
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Patent number: 7795602Abstract: A utility vehicle (100) with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. The ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features enhance the utility of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Mitchell D. Johnson, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Michael D. Schneider
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Publication number: 20100163329Abstract: An all terrain vehicle with a tool less maintainable drive system, and having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator. The vehicle has a frame, a plurality of wheels attached to the frame, a steering mechanism attached at least one of the plurality of wheels, an engine mounted to the frame, and a clutch attached to the engine. The vehicle contains a system of features that can be removed without the use of tools. The system has a support attached to and extending outward from the frame, a removable footrest, a receiver attached to the removable footrest and configured to mate with the support, a locking mechanism attached to the receiver to secure the removable footrest with respect to the footrest support; and a removable clutch housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: BEAMCOInventors: James Bergman, Larry Holter, Rick Nelson, Dave Paschke
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Patent number: 7717495Abstract: A utility vehicle with space utilization features is disclosed. The space utilization features provide storage and access to components.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Polaris Industries, Inc.Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D Krosschell, Louis J Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Lyle R. Georges
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Patent number: 7708106Abstract: A vehicle having a rear suspension according to the present teachings may include one or more of the following features: (a) a chassis carrying a seat, (b) at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel coupled to the chassis, (c) a steering member for steering the at least one front wheel, (d) an engine carried by the chassis for powering the vehicle, (e) a swing arm having a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to a rear axle coupled to the rear wheel, (f) the second swing arm end coupled to the chassis at a point forward of a vertical centerline bisecting the vehicle, and (g) a suspension system operably coupled to the axle and the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2005Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: James Bergman, Larry G. Holter
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Publication number: 20090121518Abstract: A utility vehicle with space utilization features is disclosed. The space utilization features provide storage and access to components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Lyle R. Georges
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Publication number: 20090071739Abstract: Multiple embodiments are disclosed which display modularity for accomplishing multiple modes of operation for a utility vehicle. The utility vehicle (100) may include a rear cargo platform (450), a plurality of connection points (460) disposed in matrix and adapted to couple an item to the rear cargo platform, and three or more couplings (490) for adding a subsection (470) in a non-pivotable manner or pivotably coupling the rear cargo platform. The vehicle may be a four-wheeled vehicle that coverts to a six-wheeled vehicle by the addition of the subsection. The utility vehicle may include a subsection cargo platform which may be coupled to the rear cargo platform and may pivot rearward. The utility vehicle may include couplings for adding a second subsection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Lionel Hoff, James Bergman, Doug Moman, Mitchell D. Johnson, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson
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Publication number: 20090071737Abstract: A utility vehicle (100) with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. The ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features enhance the utility of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Mitchell D. Johnson, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Michael D. Schneider
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Publication number: 20090000849Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a plurality of attachment devices to couple the vehicle to a harness. The vehicle may include a moveable roll cage which is moveable from a raised position to a lowered position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: JOSHUA J. LEONARD, Eric Bjerketvedt, Robert Bradley Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Mitchell D. Johnson
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Publication number: 20080308334Abstract: A utility vehicle with space utilization features is disclosed. The space utilization features provide storage and access to components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Mitchell D. Johnson
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Patent number: 7440572Abstract: A secure wireless LAN device includes a housing, a wireless transceiver carried by the housing, a medium access controller (MAC) carried by the housing, and a cryptography circuit carried by the housing and connected to the MAC and the wireless transceiver. The cryptography circuit may encrypt both address and data information for transmission, and decrypt both address and data information upon reception. Accordingly, a higher level of security may be provided. The cryptography circuit may implement an algorithm and use a key to provide a predetermined security level, such as up to Type 1 security, although lower levels may also be implemented. Of course, the secure wireless LAN device may be used with other LAN devices, such as user stations and/or access points, in any of a number of different LAN configurations. The MAC may implement a predetermined wireless LAN MAC protocol. For example, the LAN MAC protocol may be based upon the IEEE 802.11 standard.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Harris CorportationInventors: Russell Dellmo, James Bergman, David W. Hall
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Patent number: 7441126Abstract: A secure wireless LAN device includes a housing, a wireless transceiver carried by the housing, and a cryptography circuit carried by the housing. The cryptography circuit may operate using cryptography information and may also render unuseable the cryptography information based upon tampering. The cryptography circuit may include at least one volatile memory for storing the cryptography information, and a battery for maintaining the cryptography information in the at least one volatile memory. Accordingly, the cryptography circuit may further include at least one switch operatively connected to the housing for disconnecting the battery from the at least one volatile memory so that the cryptography information therein is lost based upon breach of the housing. The cryptographic information may comprise a cryptography key and/or at least a portion of a cryptography algorithm. This cryptographic information remains relatively secure and is lost upon tampering, such as removing the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Inventors: Russell Dellmo, James Bergman, David W. Hall
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Patent number: 7299903Abstract: A brake pad clip for a disc brake assembly is disposed between a caliper member and a brake pad. A U-shaped section includes a base portion with opposing symmetrical leg portions extending at substantially right angles from the base portion. The U-shaped section is adapted to receive a portion of a brake pad therebetween. A first abutment portion extends from the base portion in an opposing direction from the leg portions. A second abutment portion is in spaced relation to the first abutment portion and extends from the base portion in an opposing direction of the leg portions. The first abutment portion and the second abutment portion are adapted to receive a portion of a caliper member.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Kelsey-Hayes CompanyInventors: Todd Rockwell, James Bergman
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Publication number: 20070170019Abstract: A brake pad clip for a disc brake assembly is disposed between a caliper member and a brake pad. A U-shaped section includes a base portion with opposing symmetrical leg portions extending at substantially right angles from the base portion. The U-shaped section is adapted to receive a portion of a brake pad therebetween. A first abutment portion extends from the base portion in an opposing direction from the leg portions. A second abutment portion is in spaced relation to the first abutment portion and extends from the base portion in an opposing direction of the leg portions. The first abutment portion and the second abutment portion are adapted to receive a portion of a caliper member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventors: Todd Rockwell, James Bergman
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Publication number: 20020094087Abstract: SECURE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS A secure wireless LAN device includes a housing, a wireless transceiver carried by the housing, a medium access controller (MAC) carried by the housing, and a cryptography circuit carried by the housing and connected to the MAC and the wireless transceiver. The cryptography circuit may encrypt both address and data information for transmission, and decrypt both address and data information upon reception. Accordingly, a higher level of security may be provided. The cryptography circuit may implement an algorithm and use a key to provide a predetermined security level, such as up to Type 1 security, although lower levels may also be implemented. Of course, the secure wireless LAN device may be used with other LAN devices, such as user stations and/or access points, in any of a number of different LAN configurations. The MAC may implement a predetermined wireless LAN MAC protocol. For example, the LAN MAC protocol may be based upon the IEEE 802.11 standard.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Applicant: Harris CorporationInventors: Russell Dellmo, James Bergman, David W. Hall
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Publication number: 20020095594Abstract: A secure wireless LAN device includes a housing, a wireless transceiver carried by the housing, and a cryptography circuit carried by the housing. The cryptography circuit may operate using cryptography information and may also render unuseable the cryptography information based upon tampering. The cryptography circuit may include at least one volatile memory for storing the cryptography information, and a battery for maintaining the cryptography information in the at least one volatile memory. Accordingly, the cryptography circuit may further include at least one switch operatively connected to the housing for disconnecting the battery from the at least one volatile memory so that the cryptography information therein is lost based upon breach of the housing. The cryptographic information may comprise a cryptography key and/or at least a portion of a cryptography algorithm. This cryptographic information remains relatively secure and is lost upon tampering, such as removing the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Applicant: Harris CorporationInventors: Russell Dellmo, James Bergman, David W. Hall
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Patent number: 6176450Abstract: A protective mat to indicate load bearing and non-load bearing flat surfaces on an aircraft. The mat is formed of a flexible non-slip material and has indicia that correspond to indicia upon aircraft flat surfaces, the indicia on the aircraft flat surfaces indicating the weight bearing capability of those surfaces. The mat is manufactured so that its configuration are aircraft make and model specific.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1998Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: I.L.Y.P. Sales, Inc.Inventor: James Bergman