Patents by Inventor Josh J Leonard
Josh J Leonard 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: 10960937Abstract: A utility vehicle includes at least one front ground-engaging member, at least one rear ground-engaging member, and a frame assembly extending along a longitudinal axis and supported by the at least one front ground-engaging member and the at least one rear ground-engaging member. The utility vehicle also includes an operator area supported by the frame assembly and a powertrain assembly supported by the frame assembly. The powertrain assembly includes at least an engine and a gearbox operably coupled to the engine. The utility vehicle also includes a cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and supported by a front portion of the frame assembly. The cooling assembly includes a radiator with a lower portion positioned forward of an upper portion of the radiator.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Shane Novotny, Adam J. Schlangen, Bradley R. Morisch, Richard R. Maki, Carlos A. Villafan Rojas, Jason K. Raska, Josh J. Leonard, Daniel P. Strobach, Daniel L. Goffman, Jonathan M. Hetland, Alex F. Kass, Jed P. Leonard, Aaron T. Luoma
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Patent number: 9162558Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 15, 2009Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Kurt E. Stenberg, Joel M. Notaro, Josh J. Leonard, Stephen G. Crain, Dennis P. Sabourin, Russ G. Olsen, Cory A. Wimpfheimer
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Patent number: 8302724Abstract: An electric vehicle is disclosed having a frame, a plurality of ground engaging members, an electric motor, a front drive system, and a rear drive system. The electric motor is configured to provide power to at least a portion of the ground engaging members. The vehicle also comprises a plurality of batteries, an electronic controller, and a drive mode input. The drive mode input is operatively coupled to the electronic controller. The electronic controller operates the electric vehicle in one of a plurality of drive modes based on the drive mode input. In a first drive mode, the electronic controller specifies a first amount of motor braking to be applied by the electric motor, and in a second drive mode, the electronic controller specifies a second amount of motor braking to be applied by the electric motor. The second amount differs from the first amount.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Brian R Gillingham, Joel M Notaro, Josh J Leonard, Stephen G Crain, Bradley R Morisch
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Publication number: 20120226405Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Brian R. Gillingham, Joel M. Notaro, Amber P. Malone, Bradley R. Morisch, Josh J. Leonard
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Patent number: 8256549Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 15, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Stephen G Crain, Russ G Olsen, Joel M Notaro, Richard R. Maki, Josh J Leonard
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Patent number: 8182393Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Brian R Gillingham, Joel M Notaro, Amber Patricia Malone, Bradley R Morisch, Josh J Leonard
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Publication number: 20100317484Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Brian R. Gillingham, Joel M. Notaro, Josh J. Leonard, Stephen G. Crain, Bradley R. Morisch
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Publication number: 20100317485Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Brian R. Gillingham, Joel M. Notaro, Amber P. Malone, Bradley R. Morisch, Josh J. Leonard
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Publication number: 20100314184Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Kurt E. Stenberg, Joel M. Notaro, Josh J. Leonard, Stephen G. Crain, Dennis P. Sabourin, Russ G. Olsen
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Publication number: 20100314182Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Stephen G. Crain, Russ G. Olsen, Joel M. Notaro, Richard R. Maki, Josh J. Leonard