Patents by Inventor Jeremiah T. Johnstun

Jeremiah T. Johnstun 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: 20230075626
    Abstract: A retainer has a base having a first side having an engagement member extending therefrom and a second side. The base comprising a base opening therethrough. A plunger has a body and a flange extending from the body. A lever member has a lever opening therethrough. The lever opening is sized to receive the body. The lever opening is smaller than the flange. A cover is coupled to the base. The cover comprises a first cover opening. The lever member comprises a first end rotatably coupled to the base or the cover or both. The lever has a second end extending through the first cover opening. A spring is disposed between the cover and the plunger. The spring is retractably urging the plunger into the first cover opening and the base opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jeremiah T. JOHNSTUN, Daniel L. GOFFMAN, Michael C. LEIGHTON
  • Patent number: 11511678
    Abstract: A retainer has a housing comprising a plunger receiver having a slot disposed therein and an outer wall comprising a lever opening. A plunger has a body and a foot. The body comprises a pin opening. A pin is disposed in the pin opening and the slot. A lever is rotatably coupled to the housing at the lever opening and operably coupled to the plunger. The lever has a first end extending within the housing. The first end rotates relative to the housing within the lever opening. The first end comprising a cam and a pin opening receiving the pin. A spring is disposed between the housing and the plunger within the plunger receiver. The spring urging the foot away from the plunger receiver. A cam engaging surface is disposed within the housing retaining the first end of the lever in the lever opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremiah T. Johnstun, Daniel L. Goffman, Michael C. Leighton
  • Publication number: 20220024390
    Abstract: A retainer has a housing comprising a plunger receiver having a slot disposed therein and an outer wall comprising a lever opening. A plunger has a body and a foot. The body comprises a pin opening. A pin is disposed in the pin opening and the slot. A lever is rotatably coupled to the housing at the lever opening and operably coupled to the plunger. The lever has a first end extending within the housing. The first end rotates relative to the housing within the lever opening. The first end comprising a cam and a pin opening receiving the pin. A spring is disposed between the housing and the plunger within the plunger receiver. The spring urging the foot away from the plunger receiver. A cam engaging surface is disposed within the housing retaining the first end of the lever in the lever opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Jeremiah T. Johnstun, Daniel L. GOFFMAN, Michael C. LEIGHTON
  • Publication number: 20210139299
    Abstract: A winch control system is disclosed. The winch control system may be used to control or operate a winch on a vehicle in a selected mode, such as a plow mode. The winch control system may include or receive input from selected sensors relative to the vehicle to assist in control and operation of the winch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen G. CRAIN, Jeremiah T. JOHNSTUN, Timothy P. NORSTAD, William J. STRNAD, Michael G. VRUDNY, Nicholas R. ARENS, Trevor F. RHODES, Michael C. LEIGHTON
  • Patent number: 8997908
    Abstract: A utility vehicle comprises a plurality of ground engaging members; a frame; and an operator area having an operator side and a passenger side. The utility vehicle further comprises a roll cage extending above the operator area; a front windshield coupled to the roll cage; and a rear windshield coupled to the roll cage. The utility vehicle further includes a roof latched to the roll cage, a first door hinged to the roll cage along the operator side, and a second door hinged to the roll cage along the passenger side. The couplings between the rear windshield and the roll cage, between the roof and the roll cage, and between the first and second doors and the roll cage each being free of a fastener. The front and rear windshields, the roof, and the first and second doors enclose the operator area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J Kinsman, Angus M Morison, Keith A. Hollman, Adam J. Schlangen, Greg W. Fedelem, Daniel L. Goffman, Paul J. Johnson, Kelly J. Knutson, Jeremiah T. Johnstun
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20130033070
    Abstract: A utility vehicle comprises a plurality of ground engaging members; a frame; and an operator area having an operator side and a passenger side. The utility vehicle further comprises a roll cage extending above the operator area; a front windshield coupled to the roll cage; and a rear windshield coupled to the roll cage. The utility vehicle further includes a roof latched to the roll cage, a first door hinged to the roll cage along the operator side, and a second door hinged to the roll cage along the passenger side. The couplings between the rear windshield and the roll cage, between the roof and the roll cage, and between the first and second doors and the roll cage each being free of a fastener. The front and rear windshields, the roof, and the first and second doors enclose the operator area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Kinsman, Angus M. Morison, Keith A. Hollman, Adam J. Schlangen, Greg W. Fedelem, Daniel L. Goffman, Paul J. Johnson, Kelly J. Knutson, Jeremiah T. Johnstun
  • Publication number: 20100314183
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Russ G. Olsen, Jeremiah T. Johnstun