Patents by Inventor Joshua J. Leonard

Joshua 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).

  • Patent number: 11254372
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a base portion and a modular portion. The base portion may be a four wheel vehicle having an operator area with seating for at least two occupants in a side-by-side arrangement. The modular portion may be coupled to the base portion resulting in a six wheel vehicle. The wheels of the modular portion may be powered by an engine of the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Publication number: 20210179200
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a base portion and a modular portion. The base portion may be a four wheel vehicle having an operator area with seating for at least two occupants in a side-by-side arrangement. The modular portion may be coupled to the base portion resulting in a six wheel vehicle. The wheels of the modular portion may be powered by an engine of the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Patent number: 10384722
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a base portion and a modular portion. The base portion may be a four wheel vehicle having an operator area with seating for at least two occupants in a side-by-side arrangement. The modular portion may be coupled to the base portion resulting in a six wheel vehicle. The wheels of the modular portion may be powered by an engine of the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard R. Maki, Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley R. Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Publication number: 20170334485
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard R. Maki, Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley R. Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Publication number: 20160339960
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a base portion and a modular portion. The base portion may be a four wheel vehicle having an operator area with seating for at least two occupants in a side-by-side arrangement. The modular portion may be coupled to the base portion resulting in a six wheel vehicle. The wheels of the modular portion may be powered by an engine of the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard R. Maki, Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley R. Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Publication number: 20150197296
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a base portion and a modular portion. The base portion may be a four wheel vehicle having an operator area with seating for at least two occupants in a side-by-side arrangement. The modular portion may be coupled to the base portion resulting in a six wheel vehicle. The wheels of the modular portion may be powered by an engine of the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard R. Maki, Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley R. Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Patent number: 9004510
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a base portion and a modular portion. The base portion may be a four wheel vehicle having an operator area with seating for at least two occupants in a side-by-side arrangement. The modular portion may be coupled to the base portion resulting in a six wheel vehicle. The wheels of the modular portion may be powered by an engine of the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerkctvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Patent number: 8480538
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R. Gillingham, Joel M. Notaro, Amber P. Malone, Bradley R. Morisch, Joshua J. Leonard
  • Patent number: 8205910
    Abstract: Multiple embodiments are disclosed which display modularity for accomplishing multiple modes of operation for a utility vehicle. The utility vehicle (100) may include a rear cargo platform (450), a plurality of connection points (460) disposed in matrix and adapted to couple an item to the rear cargo platform, and three or more couplings (490) for adding a subsection (470) in a non-pivotable manner or pivotably coupling the rear cargo platform. The vehicle may be a four-wheeled vehicle that coverts to a six-wheeled vehicle by the addition of the subsection. The utility vehicle may include a subsection cargo platform which may be coupled to the rear cargo platform and may pivot rearward. The utility vehicle may include couplings for adding a second subsection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Lionel Hoff, James Bergman, Doug Moman, Mitchell D. Johnson, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson
  • Patent number: 8167072
    Abstract: A utility vehicle with space utilization features is disclosed. The space utilization features provide storage and access to components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Mitchell D. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8132827
    Abstract: A utility vehicle with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. The ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features enhance the utility of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Joshua J. Leonard, Mitchell D. Johnson, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerkelvedt, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, Michael D. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20120000719
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a base portion and a modular portion. The base portion may be a four wheel vehicle having an operator area with seating for at least two occupants in a side-by-side arrangement. The modular portion may be coupled to the base portion resulting in a six wheel vehicle. The wheels of the modular portion may be powered by an engine of the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Patent number: 8029021
    Abstract: A vehicle (100) is disclosed. The vehicle may include a base portion (104) and a modular portion (112). The base portion may be a four wheel vehicle having an operator area (114) with seating for at least two occupants in a side-by-side arrangement. The modular portion may be coupled to the base portion resulting in a six wheel vehicle. The wheels (102) of the modular portion may be powered by an engine (500) of the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Patent number: 7871106
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a plurality of attachment devices to couple the vehicle to a harness. The vehicle may include a moveable roll cage which is moveable from a raised position to a lowered position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J Leonard, Eric Bjerketvedt, Robert Bradley Morisch, Brian D Krosschell, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Mitchell D. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100326757
    Abstract: A utility vehicle with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. The ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features enhance the utility of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerkelvedt, Mitchell D. Johnson, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Michael D. Schneider
  • Patent number: 7795602
    Abstract: A utility vehicle (100) with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. The ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features enhance the utility of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Mitchell D. Johnson, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Michael D. Schneider
  • Patent number: 7717495
    Abstract: A utility vehicle with space utilization features is disclosed. The space utilization features provide storage and access to components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D Krosschell, Louis J Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Lyle R. Georges
  • Publication number: 20090121518
    Abstract: A utility vehicle with space utilization features is disclosed. The space utilization features provide storage and access to components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Lyle R. Georges
  • Publication number: 20090091101
    Abstract: A vehicle (100) is disclosed. The vehicle may include a base portion (104) and a modular portion (112). The base portion may be a four wheel vehicle having an operator area (114) with seating for at least two occupants in a side-by-side arrangement. The modular portion may be coupled to the base portion resulting in a six wheel vehicle. The wheels (102) of the modular portion may be powered by an engine (500) of the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Publication number: 20090071737
    Abstract: A utility vehicle (100) with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. The ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features enhance the utility of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Mitchell D. Johnson, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Michael D. Schneider