Patents by Inventor Jonathon P. Graus
Jonathon P. Graus 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: 20240131892Abstract: Suspension systems for recreational vehicles are disclosed. The suspension systems may include at least one adjustable member coupling a sway bar to respective suspensions. The suspension systems may include a torque actuator associated with a sway bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2024Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, David D. Helgeson, Kyle W. Olson, Justin T. Anderson, Jacob P. Horky, Kevin P. Blair
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Publication number: 20240123972Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Brian D. Krosschell, Jonathon P. Graus, Elaine M. Scott, Joseph Paul Nuxoll, Keijiro Ikebe
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Patent number: 11912096Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping profile and a driver actuatable input. The driver actuatable input may be positioned to be actuatable by the driver in the absence of requiring a removal of either of the hands of the driver from a steering device of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, Brian D. Krosschell
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Patent number: 11912086Abstract: A suspension system for a vehicle and method for operating the same includes a shock absorber housing having a longitudinal axis, a spring disposed around the shock absorber housing, a retainer collar disposed around the shock absorber housing and an actuator engaged to the retainer collar. The actuator moves at least a portion of the retainer collar to move the spring in a direction corresponding the longitudinal axis. A switch generates a ride height position signal. A controller is coupled to the actuator and the switch. The controller controls a position of the actuator in response to the ride height position signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Gordon J. Steinmetz, Jonathon P. Graus, David D. Helgeson
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Patent number: 11904648Abstract: Suspension systems for recreational vehicles are disclosed. The suspension systems may include at least one adjustable member coupling a sway bar to respective suspensions. The suspension systems may include a torque actuator associated with a sway bar.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, David D. Helgeson, Kyle W. Olson, Justin T. Anderson, Jacob P. Horky, Kevin P. Blair
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Patent number: 11884117Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame are disclosed. The vehicle including at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, David D. Helgeson, Alex R. Scheuerell
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Patent number: 11878678Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping profile.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Krosschell, Jonathon P. Graus, Elaine M. Scott, Joseph Paul Nuxoll, Keijiro Ikebe
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Publication number: 20230406434Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is provided including a frame, front and rear ground-engaging members each supporting the frame, a straddle-type seat, a handlebar for steering the vehicle, at least one light device configured to operate in a hazard mode, an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members, a tilt sensor, and a vehicle control unit in communication with the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to detect a tilt angle of the vehicle based on output from the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to determine a tip-over condition of the vehicle based on the detected tilt angle exceeding a threshold tilt angle. The vehicle control unit activates the hazard mode of the at least one light in response to the determination of the tip-over condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton, Brian K. Langlois, Jonathon P. Graus, Donald W. Kahl
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Publication number: 20230313872Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a powertrain assembly including a continuously variable transmission and, in some examples, a clutch. The clutch may be operably coupled between a prime mover and the continuously variable transmission. Additionally, or alternatively, a clutch may be operable coupled after or downstream of the continuously variable transmission. Aspects of the powertrain assembly may be controlled to provide starting-clutch functionality, to provide torque-limiting functionality, and/or to adapt operation of the powertrain for any of a variety of conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Morgan I. Burgett, Jonathon P. Graus, Matthew L. Gross, Zacharey J. Hussong, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Maverick J. Klotz, Beat R. Kohler, Amery D. Kuhl, Stephen L. Nelson, Jeffrey I. Peterman, Andrew C. Schleif, Dylan T. Truskolaski, Evan R. Wozniak, Ronald Zurbruegg
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Patent number: 11760304Abstract: A restraint system for a utility vehicle comprising a first restraint including a first retractor coupled to the utility vehicle at a first retractor anchor point, a first webbing retractable into the first retractor and having a first end and a second end, a first latch moveably engaged with the first webbing, and a first latch receiver configured to receive the first latch, and a second restraint including a second retractor coupled to the utility vehicle at a second retractor anchor point, a second webbing extendable from and retractable into the second retractor and having a first end coupled to the second retractor and a second end, a second latch coupled to the second webbing, and a second latch receiver positioned at a second receiver anchor point and configured to receive the second latch and retain the second end of the second webbing adjacent the second receiver anchor point.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: David J. Hicke, Jonathon P. Graus
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Publication number: 20230192043Abstract: An all terrain vehicle may include a braking system comprising a hydraulic and electric controller unit (HECU) operably coupled to the plurality of ground-engaging members. The HECU may receive sensor information from the one or more sensors and determine whether the all terrain vehicle is encountering a wheel locking event based on the sensor information. The wheel locking event may indicate the plurality of ground-engaging members are unable to turn. The HECU also may determine whether the all terrain vehicle is encountering a turning event based on the sensor information and operate in an HECU intervention mode based on an indication that the all terrain vehicle is encountering the wheel locking event and the turning event. The HECU intervention mode permits the HECU to control the plurality of ground-engaging members based on steering input.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Alex R. Scheuerell, Jonathon P. Graus
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Publication number: 20230175462Abstract: A fuel system comprising a fuel tank, a mixing volume configured to mix fuel vapor and air, the mixing volume comprising an outlet configured to be fluidly coupled to an engine, and a fuel vapor line configured to fluidly couple the fuel tank to the mixing volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2023Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, Lindsay Edwards, Greg W. Fedelem
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Patent number: 11618422Abstract: An all terrain vehicle may include a braking system comprising a hydraulic and electric controller unit (HECU) operably coupled to the plurality of ground-engaging members. The HECU may receive sensor information from the one or more sensors and determine whether the all terrain vehicle is encountering a wheel locking event based on the sensor information. The wheel locking event may indicate the plurality of ground-engaging members are unable to turn. The HECU also may determine whether the all terrain vehicle is encountering a turning event based on the sensor information and operate in an HECU intervention mode based on an indication that the all terrain vehicle is encountering the wheel locking event and the turning event. The HECU intervention mode permits the HECU to control the plurality of ground-engaging members based on steering input.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Alex R. Scheuerell, Jonathon P. Graus
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Publication number: 20230079941Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping profile and a driver actuatable input. The driver actuatable input may be positioned to be actuatable by the driver in the absence of requiring a removal of either of the hands of the driver from a steering device of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, Brian D. Krosschell
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Patent number: 11585300Abstract: A fuel system comprising a fuel tank, a mixing volume configured to mix fuel vapor and air, the mixing volume comprising an outlet configured to be fluidly coupled to an engine, and a fuel vapor line configured to fluidly couple the fuel tank to the mixing volume.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, Lindsay Edwards, Greg W. Fedelem
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Publication number: 20220415102Abstract: A diagnostic system of a vehicle for diagnosing a drive belt of a continuously variable transmission. A diagnostic circuit detects or predicts a fault of the drive belt based on an operating parameter received from a sensor associated with the vehicle during a predetermined diagnostic period.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, Bruce E. Herrala, Amery D. Kuhl, Karl J. Grajkowski
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Publication number: 20220388362Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame are disclosed. The vehicle including at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, David D. Helgeson, Alex R. Scheuerell
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Patent number: 11479075Abstract: A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping profile and a driver actuatable input. The driver actuatable input may be positioned to be actuatable by the driver in the absence of requiring a removal of either of the hands of the driver from a steering device of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, Brian D. Krosschell
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Patent number: 11430272Abstract: A diagnostic system of a vehicle for diagnosing a drive belt of a continuously variable transmission. A diagnostic circuit detects or predicts a fault of the drive belt based on an operating parameter received from a sensor associated with the vehicle during a predetermined diagnostic period.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, Bruce E. Herrala
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Publication number: 20220153225Abstract: A restraint system for a utility vehicle comprising a first restraint including a first retractor coupled to the utility vehicle at a first retractor anchor point, a first webbing retractable into the first retractor and having a first end and a second end, a first latch moveably engaged with the first webbing, and a first latch receiver configured to receive the first latch, and a second restraint including a second retractor coupled to the utility vehicle at a second retractor anchor point, a second webbing extendable from and retractable into the second retractor and having a first end coupled to the second retractor and a second end, a second latch coupled to the second webbing, and a second latch receiver positioned at a second receiver anchor point and configured to receive the second latch and retain the second end of the second webbing adjacent the second receiver anchor point.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: David J. Hicke, Jonathon P. Graus