Patents by Inventor Kevin David Thompson

Kevin David Thompson 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: 20240034434
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snowmobile including an engine mounted on the chassis, a drive track in contact with the chassis, and a drive train, operatively interconnecting the engine with the drive track for delivering propulsive power to the drive track. The drive train includes a driveshaft, comprising a tubular driveshaft including two or more interior channels, the channels positioned in a substantially longitudinal orientation, two or more sprocket driving features on an exterior surface of the tubular driveshaft, and one or more fitting components, positioned at one or more distal ends of the driveshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin David THOMPSON, Gary D. HOMME, Devin Joseph DANIELSON, Andrew Jon ELLSWORTH
  • Patent number: 11878765
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snowmobile including an engine mounted on the chassis, a drive track in contact with the chassis, and a drive train, operatively interconnecting the engine with the drive track for delivering propulsive power to the drive track. The drive train includes a driveshaft, comprising a tubular driveshaft including two or more interior channels, the channels positioned in a substantially longitudinal orientation, two or more sprocket driving features on an exterior surface of the tubular driveshaft, and one or more fitting components, positioned at one or more distal ends of the driveshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin David Thompson, Gary O. Homme, Devin Joseph Danielson, Andrew Jon Ellsworth
  • Publication number: 20230398863
    Abstract: An off-highway recreational includes a frame, a prime mover, a transmission, an intermediate shaft and a main shaft. The transmission is mechanically coupled to receive power from the prime mover and to provide mechanical power at a transaxle output shaft. The intermediate drive shaft is mechanically coupled to the transaxle output shaft, wherein the intermediate drive shaft has a first diameter. The main drive shaft is mechanically coupled to the intermediate drive shaft, wherein the main drive shaft has a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Gary Orlen Homme, Brent Orlin Magner, Jacob Tyler Crosby, Kevin David Thompson
  • Patent number: 11827310
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snowmobile including an engine mounted on the chassis, a drive track in contact with the chassis, and a drive train, operatively interconnecting the engine with the drive track for delivering propulsive power to the drive track. The drive train includes a driveshaft, comprising a tubular driveshaft including two or more interior channels, the channels positioned in a substantially longitudinal orientation, two or more sprocket driving features on an exterior surface of the tubular driveshaft, and one or more fitting components, positioned at one or more distal ends of the driveshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin David Thompson, Gary O. Homme, Devin Joseph Danielson, Andrew Jon Ellsworth
  • Publication number: 20220001953
    Abstract: A snow vehicle having a combined brake and clutch handle is herein disclosed. Further, the snow vehicle can include a controller for managing operation of the snow vehicle, including shifting and engine management regiments, which can be selected by the operator depending upon operator preferences. Additionally, the snow vehicle can include an engine cooling heat exchanger for cooling liquid which is circulated through the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin David Thompson, Ricky Allen Warne, Andrew Jon Ellsworth, Cord M. Christensen, Andrew Beavis
  • Publication number: 20210323400
    Abstract: An off-highway recreational includes a frame, a prime mover, a transmission, an intermediate shaft and a main shaft. The transmission is mechanically coupled to receive power from the prime mover and to provide mechanical power at a transaxle output shaft. The intermediate drive shaft is mechanically coupled to the transaxle output shaft, wherein the intermediate drive shaft has a first diameter. The main drive shaft is mechanically coupled to the intermediate drive shaft, wherein the main drive shaft has a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Gary Orlen Homme, JR., Brent Orlin Magner, Jacob Tyler Crosby, Kevin David Thompson
  • Patent number: 11148750
    Abstract: A snow vehicle having a combined brake and clutch handle is herein disclosed. Further, the snow vehicle can include a controller for managing operation of the snow vehicle, including shifting and engine management regiments, which can be selected by the operator depending upon operator preferences. Additionally, the snow vehicle can include an engine cooling heat exchanger for cooling liquid which is circulated through the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: ARCTIC CAT INC.
    Inventors: Kevin David Thompson, Ricky Allen Warne, Andrew Jon Ellsworth, Cord M. Christensen, Andrew Beavis
  • Patent number: 11046176
    Abstract: An off-highway recreational includes a frame, a prime mover, a transmission, an intermediate shaft and a main shaft. The transmission is mechanically coupled to receive power from the prime mover and to provide mechanical power at a transaxle output shaft. The intermediate drive shaft is mechanically coupled to the transaxle output shaft, wherein the intermediate drive shaft has a first diameter. The main drive shaft is mechanically coupled to the intermediate drive shaft, wherein the main drive shaft has a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventors: Devin Joseph Danielson, Joel Merlyn Braun, Steven Allen Mathison, Gary Orlen Homme, Brent Orlin Magner, Jacob Tyler Crosby, Kevin David Thompson, Douglas Robert Grangroth, Ricky Allen Warne
  • Publication number: 20210122445
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snowmobile including an engine mounted on the chassis, a drive track in contact with the chassis, and a drive train, operatively interconnecting the engine with the drive track for delivering propulsive power to the drive track. The drive train includes a driveshaft, comprising a tubular driveshaft including two or more interior channels, the channels positioned in a substantially longitudinal orientation, two or more sprocket driving features on an exterior surface of the tubular driveshaft, and one or more fitting components, positioned at one or more distal ends of the driveshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin David THOMPSON, Gary O. HOMME, Devin Joseph DANIELSON, Andrew Jon ELLSWORTH
  • Patent number: 10913512
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snowmobile including an engine mounted on the chassis, a drive track in contact with the chassis, and a drive train, operatively interconnecting the engine with the drive track for delivering propulsive power to the drive track. The drive train includes a driveshaft, comprising a tubular driveshaft including two or more interior channels, the channels positioned in a substantially longitudinal orientation, two or more sprocket driving features on an exterior surface of the tubular driveshaft, and one or more fitting components, positioned at one or more distal ends of the driveshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin David Thompson, Gary O. Homme, Devin Joseph Danielson, Andrew Jon Ellsworth
  • Patent number: 10442494
    Abstract: A snow vehicle having a combined brake and clutch handle is herein disclosed. Further, the snow vehicle can include a controller for managing operation of the snow vehicle, including shifting and engine management regiments, which can be selected by the operator depending upon operator preferences. Additionally, the snow vehicle can include an engine cooling heat exchanger for cooling liquid which is circulated through the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin David Thompson, Ricky Allen Warne, Andrew Jon Ellsworth, Cord M. Christensen, Andrew Beavis
  • Publication number: 20190084643
    Abstract: A snow vehicle having a combined brake and clutch handle is herein disclosed. Further, the snow vehicle can include a controller for managing operation of the snow vehicle, including shifting and engine management regiments, which can be selected by the operator depending upon operator preferences. Additionally, the snow vehicle can include an engine cooling heat exchanger for cooling liquid which is circulated through the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin David Thompson, Ricky Allen Warne, Andrew Jon Ellsworth, Cord M. Christensen, Andrew Beavis
  • Publication number: 20180326843
    Abstract: An off-highway recreational includes a frame, a prime mover, a transmission, an intermediate shaft and a main shaft. The transmission is mechanically coupled to receive power from the prime mover and to provide mechanical power at a transaxle output shaft. The intermediate drive shaft is mechanically coupled to the transaxle output shaft, wherein the intermediate drive shaft has a first diameter. The main drive shaft is mechanically coupled to the intermediate drive shaft, wherein the main drive shaft has a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventors: Devin Joseph Danielson, Joel Merlyn Braun, Steven Allen Mathison, Gary Orlen Homme, Brent Orlin Magner, Jacob Tyler Crosby, Kevin David Thompson, Douglas Robert Grangroth, Ricky Allen Warne
  • Publication number: 20180154985
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snowmobile including an engine mounted on the chassis, a drive track in contact with the chassis, and a drive train, operatively interconnecting the engine with the drive track for delivering propulsive power to the drive track. The drive train includes a driveshaft, comprising a tubular driveshaft including two or more interior channels, the channels positioned in a substantially longitudinal orientation, two or more sprocket driving features on an exterior surface of the tubular driveshaft, and one or more fitting components, positioned at one or more distal ends of the driveshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin David THOMPSON, Gary O. HOMME, Devin Joseph DANIELSON, Andrew Jon ELLSWORTH
  • Publication number: 20170259877
    Abstract: A snow vehicle having a combined brake and clutch handle is herein disclosed. Further, the snow vehicle can include a controller for managing operation of the snow vehicle, including shifting and engine management regiments, which can be selected by the operator depending upon operator preferences. Additionally, the snow vehicle can include an engine cooling heat exchanger for cooling liquid which is circulated through the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin David Thompson, Ricky Allen Warne, Andrew Jon Ellsworth, Cord M. Christensen, Andrew Beavis