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).

  • Publication number: 20240413655
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Fuchs, Timothy P. Norstad, Kevin E. Nelson
  • Patent number: 12081052
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Fuchs, Timothy P. Norstad, Kevin E. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20240181807
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: ENVE Composites, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin E. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20240181809
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: ENVE Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin E. Nelson, Jerome Fantin
  • Publication number: 20240181808
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: ENVE Composites, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin E. Nelson
  • Patent number: 11999192
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: ENVE Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin E. Nelson, Jerome Fantin
  • Patent number: 11999191
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: ENVE Composites, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin E. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20230406433
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: ENVE Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Navarro Peña Guerra, Scott M. Neperud, Kevin E. Nelson, Clint L. Child
  • Publication number: 20230382484
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: ENVE Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Scott M. Neperud, Navarro Peña Guerra, Kevin E. Nelson, Clint L. Child
  • Publication number: 20230061316
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20220123570
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Fuchs, Timothy P. Norstad, Kevin E. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20210333114
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20200331291
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: ENVE Composites LLC
    Inventors: Clint L. Child, Kevin E. Nelson, Elias S. Harik, Brett Satterthwaite
  • Publication number: 20180361785
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Clint L. Child, Kevin E. Nelson, Elias S. Harik, Brett Satterthwaite