Patents by Inventor Joel R. Schildgen

Joel R. Schildgen 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: 20210362807
    Abstract: A snowmobile comprises a chassis with a front portion and a tunnel, and a power train unit supported by the chassis. The snowmobile further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members cooperating with the power train unit to operate the snowmobile. The plurality of ground-engaging members includes a pair of front skis and an endless track assembly. The track includes a wide track belt and the snowmobile body portions and chassis are adapted to fit the wide track belt. A rear rack assembly is positioned on a rear of the snowmobile frame and can support a passenger seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Hedlund, Corey D. Omdahl, Jeffrey A. Eaton, Ronald W. Bachleitner, Joel R. Schildgen
  • Patent number: 11110994
    Abstract: A snowmobile comprises a chassis with a front portion and a tunnel, and a power train unit supported by the chassis. The snowmobile further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members cooperating with the power train unit to operate the snowmobile. The plurality of ground-engaging members includes a pair of front skis and an endless track assembly. The track includes a wide track belt and the snowmobile body portions and chassis are adapted to fit the wide track belt. A rear rack assembly is positioned on a rear of the snowmobile frame and can support a passenger seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Hedlund, Corey D. Omdahl, Jeffrey A. Eaton, Ronald W. Bachleitner, Joel R. Schildgen
  • Publication number: 20180237106
    Abstract: A snowmobile comprises a chassis with a front portion and a tunnel, and a power train unit supported by the chassis. The snowmobile further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members cooperating with the power train unit to operate the snowmobile. The plurality of ground-engaging members includes a pair of front skis and an endless track assembly. The track includes a wide track belt and the snowmobile body portions and chassis are adapted to fit the wide track belt. A rear rack assembly is positioned on a rear of the snowmobile frame and can support a passenger seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Michael A. Hedlund, Corey D. Omdahl, Jeffrey A. Eaton, Ronald W. Bachleitner, Joel R. Schildgen