Patents by Inventor James E. Rogala

James E. Rogala 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).

  • Publication number: 20250115331
    Abstract: A snowmobile may include an endless track, an electric powertrain operatively coupled to the endless track and a structural frame including a rear portion including a tunnel and a front portion positioned forward of the tunnel. The snowmobile may include a steering assembly and a straddle seat positioned along the longitudinal axis of the snowmobile over the endless track. The straddle seat may extend longitudinally rearward of the steering assembly. The straddle seat has a longitudinal front extent, a longitudinal rear extent, and a longitudinal mid-point. The snowmobile may include a storage support above the endless track and extending under the straddle seat of the snowmobile. The storage support may be accessible along a longitudinal direction of the snowmobile while the straddle seat is supported by a seat support and may extend longitudinally along the tunnel from a location rearward of the straddle seat to at least forward of the longitudinal mid-point of the straddle seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jason P. Delor, Michael J. Hanten, Cameron D. Fisher, Benjamin D. Dieter, Michael F. Donoughe, Derek R. Thibert, Cory A. Wimpfheimer, James E. Rogala
  • Patent number: 12151624
    Abstract: A snowmobile including a chassis, a main body panel, and a first trim panel. The main body panel is removably coupled to the chassis by way of a fastener assembly. The first trim panel is removably coupled to the main body panel. The first trim panel has a first thickness and extends a first distance from a side of the snowmobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Edwards, Michael A. Hedlund, Ronald W. Bachleitner, Cameron D. Fisher, James E. Rogala
  • Publication number: 20220340233
    Abstract: A snowmobile including a chassis, a main body panel, and a first trim panel. The main body panel is removably coupled to the chassis by way of a fastener assembly. The first trim panel is removably coupled to the main body panel. The first trim panel has a first thickness and extends a first distance from a side of the snowmobile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Benjamin T. EDWARDS, Michael A. HEDLUND, Ronald W. BACHLEITNER, Cameron D. FISHER, James E. ROGALA
  • Patent number: 11427283
    Abstract: A snowmobile including a hood, a hood cap connected to the hood, and a door, which together define a storage compartment. An antenna is mounted to an upper portion of the hood cap above a headlight. A main body panel is removably coupled to a chassis of the snowmobile by way of a fastener assembly. A first trim panel is removably coupled to the main body panel. The first trim panel has a first thickness and extends a first distance from a side of the snowmobile. A second trim is configured to be coupled to the main body panel in place of the first trim panel. The second trim panel has a second thickness that is different from the first thickness and extends a second distance from the side of the snowmobile that is different than the first distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Edwards, Michael A. Hedlund, Ronald W. Bachleitner, Cameron D. Fisher, James E. Rogala
  • Publication number: 20210188182
    Abstract: A snowmobile including a hood, a hood cap connected to the hood, and a door, which together define a storage compartment. An antenna is mounted to an upper portion of the hood cap above a headlight. A main body panel is removably coupled to a chassis of the snowmobile by way of a fastener assembly. A first trim panel is removably coupled to the main body panel. The first trim panel has a first thickness and extends a first distance from a side of the snowmobile. A second trim is configured to be coupled to the main body panel in place of the first trim panel. The second trim panel has a second thickness that is different from the first thickness and extends a second distance from the side of the snowmobile that is different than the first distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Benjamin T. EDWARDS, Michael A. HEDLUND, Ronald W. BACHLEITNER, Cameron D. FISHER, James E. ROGALA
  • Publication number: 20150047917
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the plurality of ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a body generally surrounding the frame assembly and including a hood, dashboard assembly, and a side panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel L. Burt, II, Brent C. Eaton, Michael C. Bohnsack, Andrew J. Miller, Michael J. Hanten, Anthony J. Kinsman, Brent J. Hanson, Timothy F. Melvin, James E. Rogala, Ryan Black-Macken, Kurt E. Stenberg, Garth H. Bracy, Jeff M. Goulet, Jeremiah T. Johnstun
  • Patent number: D787985
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Wilcox, James E. Rogala, Burton D. Fischer
  • Patent number: D832149
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Wilcox, James E. Rogala, Burton D. Fischer
  • Patent number: D1032429
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Ian M. Dunn, Garth H. Bracy, James E. Rogala, James A J Holroyd, Bret H. RempelEwert, John A. Zvonek
  • Patent number: D1049922
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Cameron Fisher, Jason P. Delor, James E. Rogala