Patents by Inventor Kathryn L. Johnson

Kathryn L. Johnson 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: 20240116386
    Abstract: Utility vehicles include ground engaging members, a frame supported by the ground engaging members, a motor supported by the frame operably coupled to the ground engaging members, and a battery configured to provide electrical power to the motor. The battery may be removable and configured to be easily charged by outside power sources such as generators and external batteries. A charger may be configured to receive instructions to charge the battery using a specific charger operating characteristic. The vehicle may also include a variety of accessory ports configured to electrically couple to accessories that use AC or DC power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Yassin M. Kelay, David F. Buehler, Chiao George Liu, Aaron D. Deckard, Jacob Gerten, Benjamin R. Bauer, Akshay A. Biyani, Naval K. Agrawal, Kathryn L. Johnson, Austin A. Holt
  • Patent number: 6739655
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle comprising a seat with a storage pocket for transporting items is disclosed. The recreational vehicle may be a snowmobile, watercraft, all-terrain vehicle, or other similar small vehicle intended for entertainment and transportation. The vehicles is provided with a seat which typically comprises a sturdy and resilient frame which supports one or more cushioning layers, and an outer cover. The vehicle seat contains a cavity which serves as a storage compartment. The seat cover contains a pocket which inserts into the storage compartment to serve as a readily removable liner. The pocket is covered with a lid which can be reversibly closed over the pocket opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey F. Schwochert, Kathryn L. Johnson, Paul Pueschner
  • Patent number: D594054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Gumption Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Kathryn L. Johnson, William Michael Johnson, Donald P. Gordon, Susan K. Dunlap
  • Patent number: D614528
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Gumption Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Kathryn L Johnson, Mary Barr Rhodes, David Eyman