Patents by Inventor Kevin E. Nelson
Kevin E. Nelson 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: 20240413655Abstract: Systems and methods for vehicle communication are provided, for example to provide various connectivity and functionality according to hardware availability, power constraints, and environmental conditions, among other examples.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Inventors: Benjamin S. Fuchs, Timothy P. Norstad, Kevin E. Nelson
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Patent number: 12081052Abstract: Systems and methods for vehicle communication are provided, for example to provide various connectivity and functionality according to hardware availability, power constraints, and environmental conditions, among other examples.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2021Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Benjamin S. Fuchs, Timothy P. Norstad, Kevin E. Nelson
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Publication number: 20240181807Abstract: A bicycle drive assembly may include an axle, a hub shell rotatably mounted on the axle by a first bearing, a free hub rotatably mounted on the axle by a second bearing, and a ratchet mechanism releasably coupling the free hub to the hub shell to transmit torque from the free hub to the hub. The ratchet mechanism may include a first ratchet ring having an inner surface joined to the hub shell for rotation with the hub shell and a second ratchet ring having an inner surface joined to the free hub for rotation with the free hub. The first ratchet ring and the second ratchet ring encircle and radially overlap the first bearing and the second bearing, respectively. At least one spring resiliently biases the first ratchet face and the second ratchet face into engagement to transmit torque from the free hub to the hub shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2022Publication date: June 6, 2024Applicant: ENVE Composites, LLCInventor: Kevin E. Nelson
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Publication number: 20240181809Abstract: A bicycle drive assembly may include an axle, a hub shell rotatably mounted on the axle by a first bearing, a free hub rotatably mounted on the axle by a second bearing, and a ratchet mechanism releasably coupling the free hub to the hub shell to transmit torque from the free hub to the hub. The ratchet mechanism may include a first ratchet ring having an inner surface joined to the hub shell for rotation with the hub shell and a second ratchet ring having an inner surface joined to the free hub for rotation with the free hub. The first ratchet ring and the second ratchet ring encircle and radially overlap the first bearing and the second bearing, respectively. At least one spring resiliently biases the first ratchet face and the second ratchet face into engagement to transmit torque from the free hub to the hub shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2022Publication date: June 6, 2024Applicant: ENVE Composites, LLCInventors: Kevin E. Nelson, Jerome Fantin
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Publication number: 20240181808Abstract: A bicycle drive assembly may include an axle, a hub shell rotatably mounted on the axle by a first bearing, a free hub rotatably mounted on the axle by a second bearing, and a ratchet mechanism releasably coupling the free hub to the hub shell to transmit torque from the free hub to the hub. The ratchet mechanism may include a first ratchet ring having an inner surface joined to the hub shell for rotation with the hub shell and a second ratchet ring having an inner surface joined to the free hub for rotation with the free hub. The first ratchet ring and the second ratchet ring encircle and radially overlap the first bearing and the second bearing, respectively. At least one spring resiliently biases the first ratchet face and the second ratchet face into engagement to transmit torque from the free hub to the hub shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2022Publication date: June 6, 2024Applicant: ENVE Composites, LLCInventor: Kevin E. Nelson
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Patent number: 11999192Abstract: A bicycle drive assembly may include an axle, a hub shell rotatably mounted on the axle by a first bearing, a free hub rotatably mounted on the axle by a second bearing, and a ratchet mechanism releasably coupling the free hub to the hub shell to transmit torque from the free hub to the hub. The ratchet mechanism may include a first ratchet ring having an inner surface joined to the hub shell for rotation with the hub shell and a second ratchet ring having an inner surface joined to the free hub for rotation with the free hub. The first ratchet ring and the second ratchet ring encircle and radially overlap the first bearing and the second bearing, respectively. At least one spring resiliently biases the first ratchet face and the second ratchet face into engagement to transmit torque from the free hub to the hub shell.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: ENVE Composites, LLCInventors: Kevin E. Nelson, Jerome Fantin
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Patent number: 11999191Abstract: A bicycle drive assembly may include an axle, a hub shell rotatably mounted on the axle by a first bearing, a free hub rotatably mounted on the axle by a second bearing, and a ratchet mechanism releasably coupling the free hub to the hub shell to transmit torque from the free hub to the hub. The ratchet mechanism may include a first ratchet ring having an inner surface joined to the hub shell for rotation with the hub shell and a second ratchet ring having an inner surface joined to the free hub for rotation with the free hub. The first ratchet ring and the second ratchet ring encircle and radially overlap the first bearing and the second bearing, respectively. At least one spring resiliently biases the first ratchet face and the second ratchet face into engagement to transmit torque from the free hub to the hub shell.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: ENVE Composites, LLCInventor: Kevin E. Nelson
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Publication number: 20230406433Abstract: A bicycle may include a frame comprising a hollow tube having an interior, a cable passing through the interior, and a cable retainer within the interior. The cable retainer may include a flexible panel, in a closed state, wrapped about the cable, and a connector releasably securing the flexible panel in the closed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2022Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: ENVE Composites, LLCInventors: Navarro Peña Guerra, Scott M. Neperud, Kevin E. Nelson, Clint L. Child
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Publication number: 20230382484Abstract: A bicycle may include a frame, a cover and a latch. The frame may include a hollow tube having an interior and an access opening to the interior, wherein the cover closes the access opening. The latch is slidably coupled to the tube and releasably secures the cover to the tube. The latch is movable relative to the tub and the cover between a latched state and an unlatched state, wherein the latch remains coupled to the tube and is disconnected from the cover in the unlatched state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2022Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: ENVE Composites, LLCInventors: Scott M. Neperud, Navarro Peña Guerra, Kevin E. Nelson, Clint L. Child
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Publication number: 20230061316Abstract: A motorcycle (10) comprising a first frame member (110) having a first opening (128) and a plurality of wires. A joint member (140) is coupled to the first frame member and at least a second frame member (122, 62). The joint member has a second opening (142) therethrough. The plurality of wires extend into the first opening through the first frame member and through the second opening of the joint member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Brian K. LANGLOIS, Jeffrey D. OLTMANS, Ryan P. LENTON, Ronald A. VORNDRAN, David W. CHRISTIAN, Kory J. SCHUHMACHER, Timothy L. NENNICH, Kevin E. NELSON, Richard J. CHRISTOPH, Michael W. GEBRIAN, Dustin D. KELLER, William H. DOORNINK, Michael W. RAFFERTY, Jeffrey M. O'HALLORAN, Ola I. STENEGARD, Malachi R. ROTH
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Publication number: 20220123570Abstract: Systems and methods for vehicle communication are provided, for example to provide various connectivity and functionality according to hardware availability, power constraints, and environmental conditions, among other examples.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Benjamin S. Fuchs, Timothy P. Norstad, Kevin E. Nelson
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Publication number: 20210333114Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically planning a travel route using weather data for a recreational vehicle, dynamically navigating around inclement weather for a recreational vehicle, for dynamic fuel range mapping for a recreational vehicle, and/or for predicting a departure time to arrive at a destination on time for a recreational vehicle are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Kyle T. Roggenkamp, Stacey E. Stewart, Kevin E. Nelson, Joseph P. Nuxoll, Cindy L. Houeiss, Benjamin T. Edwards, Joseph D. Tharaldson, Andrew C. Schmid, Elaine M. Scott, Brenden Bungert
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Publication number: 20200331291Abstract: A bicycle rim for carrying a tire. The rim includes a circumferential tire bed including first and second opposing edge regions a circumferential spoke face, and first and second side walls extending from the spoke face to the first and second edge regions, respectively. The first and second side walls include first and second side wall extensions radially extending from the first and second opposing side regions and terminating at first and second outer radial edges, respectively. Each of the first and second outer radial edges defining a maximum width that is at least 3.8 mm. The thickness of the first and second side wall extensions varies with respect to a central radial axis. The thickness of the first and second side wall extensions is greater at the first and second outer radial edges than at a location radially spaced from the first and second outer radial edges and adjacent to the first and second opposing end regions, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: ENVE Composites LLCInventors: Clint L. Child, Kevin E. Nelson, Elias S. Harik, Brett Satterthwaite
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Publication number: 20180361785Abstract: A bicycle rim for carrying a tire. The rim includes a circumferential tire bed including first and second opposing edge regions a circumferential spoke face, and first and second side walls extending from the spoke face to the first and second edge regions, respectively. The first and second side walls include first and second side wall extensions radially extending from the first and second opposing side regions and terminating at first and second outer radial edges, respectively. Each of the first and second outer radial edges defining a maximum width that is at least 3.8 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Clint L. Child, Kevin E. Nelson, Elias S. Harik, Brett Satterthwaite