Patents by Inventor Kyle J. Schounard

Kyle J. Schounard 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: 20240010281
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is described having front and rear passenger area, and an HVAC system provides treated air to both front and rear areas. The front area includes a tunnel extending longitudinally rearwardly, and a low profile duct extends within the tunnel to communicate treated air to the rear passenger area. The frame has been modified to mount a drive shaft carrier bearing to maximize the arear under the tunnel for hose routing. The frame has been modified to maximize the ingress area for the foot of the rear passenger. The frame has been modified to better seal the vehicle when doors are utilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Kyle J. Schounard, Daniel S. Weber, Shawn D. Peterson
  • Patent number: 11794822
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is described having front and rear passenger area, and an HVAC system provides treated air to both front and rear areas. The front area includes a tunnel extending longitudinally rearwardly, and a low profile duct extends within the tunnel to communicate treated air to the rear passenger area. The frame has been modified to mount a drive shaft carrier bearing to maximize the arear under the tunnel for hose routing. The frame has been modified to maximize the ingress area for the foot of the rear passenger. The frame has been modified to better seal the vehicle when doors are utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle J. Schounard, Shawn D. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20220242213
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to youth electric recreational vehicles. In an exemplary embodiment, a youth recreational vehicle, comprises: one or more front ground engaging members, one or more rear ground engaging members, and a frame supported by the one or more front ground engaging members and the one or more rear ground engaging members. In addition, the youth recreational vehicle comprises a seat supported by the frame and configured to support at least one rider and an electric powertrain. The electric powertrain is configured to drive at least one of: (i) the one or more front ground engaging members and (ii) the one or more rear ground engaging members. The electric powertrain comprises: a controller, at least one electric motor, and at least one battery pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Austin R. Bartz, Chiao George Liu, Scott D. Taylor, Kyle J. Schounard, William B. Rodriguez, Steven W. Aronson, Kyle T. Roggenkamp, Yassin M. Kelay, David F. Buehler, Brian E. Brandt, John M. Nutter, Lindsay SB Edwards, Joseph A. Wegleitner
  • Publication number: 20210214022
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is described having front and rear passenger area, and an HVAC system provides treated air to both front and rear areas. The front area includes a tunnel extending longitudinally rearwardly, and a low profile duct extends within the tunnel to communicate treated air to the rear passenger area. The frame has been modified to mount a drive shaft carrier bearing to maximize the arear under the tunnel for hose routing. The frame has been modified to maximize the ingress area for the foot of the rear passenger. The frame has been modified to better seal the vehicle when doors are utilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle J. Schounard, Shawn D. Peterson
  • Patent number: 10988187
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is described having front and rear passenger area, and an HVAC system provides treated air to both front and rear areas. The front area includes a tunnel extending longitudinally rearwardly, and a low profile duct extends within the tunnel to communicate treated air to the rear passenger area. The frame has been modified to mount a drive shaft carrier bearing to maximize the area under the tunnel for hose routing. The frame has been modified to maximize the ingress area for the foot of the rear passenger. The frame has been modified to better seal the vehicle when doors are utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle J. Schounard, William L. Barbrey, Shawn D. Peterson, Daniel S. Weber, Derek M. Frie
  • Patent number: 10926799
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the plurality of ground-engaging members, and a seating area supported by the frame assembly and configured to support at least an operator and a passenger. The vehicle also includes a cargo area positioned rearward of the seating area and including a floor configured to support cargo thereon. Additionally, the vehicle includes a powertrain assembly including an engine and a transmission operably coupled to at least one of the plurality of ground-engaging members. A heat exchanger is fluidly coupled to the engine. The heat exchanger is angled relative to the floor of the cargo area and positioned along a lateral side of the cargo area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Austin L. Houkom, Kyle J. Schounard, David J. Hicke, Shawn D. Peterson, Travis J. Ellefson
  • Publication number: 20200353981
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the plurality of ground-engaging members, and a seating area supported by the frame assembly and configured to support at least an operator and a passenger. The vehicle also includes a cargo area positioned rearward of the seating area and including a floor configured to support cargo thereon. Additionally, the vehicle includes a powertrain assembly including an engine and a transmission operably coupled to at least one of the plurality of ground-engaging members. A heat exchanger is fluidly coupled to the engine. The heat exchanger is angled relative to the floor of the cargo area and positioned along a lateral side of the cargo area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Austin L. Houkom, Kyle J. Schounard, David J. Hicke, Shawn D. Peterson, Travis J. Ellefson
  • Patent number: 10766533
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the plurality of ground-engaging members, and a seating area supported by the frame assembly and configured to support at least an operator and a passenger. The vehicle also includes a cargo area positioned rearward of the seating area and including a floor configured to support cargo thereon. Additionally, the vehicle includes a powertrain assembly including an engine and a transmission operably coupled to at least one of the plurality of ground-engaging members. A heat exchanger is fluidly coupled to the engine. The heat exchanger is angled relative to the floor of the cargo area and positioned along a lateral side of the cargo area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Austin L. Houkom, Kyle J. Schounard, David J. Hicke, Shawn D. Peterson, Travis J. Ellefson
  • Publication number: 20190308672
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is described having front and rear passenger area, and an HVAC system provides treated air to both front and rear areas. The front area includes a tunnel extending longitudinally rearwardly, and a low profile duct extends within the tunnel to communicate treated air to the rear passenger area. The frame has been modified to mount a drive shaft carrier bearing to maximize the area under the tunnel for hose routing. The frame has been modified to maximize the ingress area for the foot of the rear passenger. The frame has been modified to better seal the vehicle when doors are utilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Kyle J. Schounard, William L. Barbrey, Shawn D. Peterson, Daniel S. Weber, Derek M. Frie
  • Publication number: 20180154941
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the plurality of ground-engaging members, and a seating area supported by the frame assembly and configured to support at least an operator and a passenger. The vehicle also includes a cargo area positioned rearward of the seating area and including a floor configured to support cargo thereon. Additionally, the vehicle includes a powertrain assembly including an engine and a transmission operably coupled to at least one of the plurality of ground-engaging members. A heat exchanger is fluidly coupled to the engine. The heat exchanger is angled relative to the floor of the cargo area and positioned along a lateral side of the cargo area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Austin L. Houkom, Kyle J. Schounard, David J. Hicke, Shawn D. Peterson, Travis J. Ellefson