Patents by Inventor Larry Holter
Larry Holter 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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Patent number: 8844999Abstract: An all terrain vehicle with a tool less maintainable drive system, and having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator. The vehicle has a frame, a plurality of wheels attached to the frame, a steering mechanism attached at least one of the plurality of wheels, an engine mounted to the frame, and a clutch attached to the engine. The vehicle contains a system of features that can be removed without the use of tools. The system has a support attached to and extending outward from the frame, a removable footrest, a receiver attached to the removable footrest and configured to mate with the support, a locking mechanism attached to the receiver to secure the removable footrest with respect to the footrest support; and a removable clutch housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: BEAMCO, Inc.Inventors: James Bergman, Larry Holter, Rick Nelson, Dave Paschke
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Publication number: 20130200604Abstract: A first embodiment includes a utility terrain vehicle having four or more wheels, a frame held above the ground by the wheels, and a liquid storage tank. The liquid storage tank is attached to the frame to create a low center of gravity for the utility terrain vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: BEAMCO, INC.Inventors: James Bergman, Larry Holter, Rick Nelson, Dave Paschke
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Patent number: 8419104Abstract: An all terrain vehicle with a tool less maintainable drive system, and having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator. The vehicle has a frame, a plurality of wheels attached to the frame, a steering mechanism attached at least one of the plurality of wheels, an engine mounted to the frame, and a clutch attached to the engine. The vehicle contains a system of features that can be removed without the use of tools. The system has a support attached to and extending outward from the frame, a removable footrest, a receiver attached to the removable footrest and configured to mate with the support, a locking mechanism attached to the receiver to secure the removable footrest with respect to the footrest support; and a removable clutch housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Beamco, Inc.Inventors: James Bergman, Larry Holter, Rick Nelson, Dave Paschke
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Patent number: 8205910Abstract: Multiple embodiments are disclosed which display modularity for accomplishing multiple modes of operation for a utility vehicle. The utility vehicle (100) may include a rear cargo platform (450), a plurality of connection points (460) disposed in matrix and adapted to couple an item to the rear cargo platform, and three or more couplings (490) for adding a subsection (470) in a non-pivotable manner or pivotably coupling the rear cargo platform. The vehicle may be a four-wheeled vehicle that coverts to a six-wheeled vehicle by the addition of the subsection. The utility vehicle may include a subsection cargo platform which may be coupled to the rear cargo platform and may pivot rearward. The utility vehicle may include couplings for adding a second subsection.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Lionel Hoff, James Bergman, Doug Moman, Mitchell D. Johnson, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson
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Patent number: 8167072Abstract: A utility vehicle with space utilization features is disclosed. The space utilization features provide storage and access to components.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Mitchell D. Johnson
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Publication number: 20120090908Abstract: An all terrain vehicle with a tool less maintainable drive system, and having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator. The vehicle has a frame, a plurality of wheels attached to the frame, a steering mechanism attached at least one of the plurality of wheels, an engine mounted to the frame, and a clutch attached to the engine. The vehicle contains a system of features that can be removed without the use of tools. The system has a support attached to and extending outward from the frame, a removable footrest, a receiver attached to the removable footrest and configured to mate with the support, a locking mechanism attached to the receiver to secure the removable footrest with respect to the footrest support; and a removable clutch housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: BEAMCO, INC.Inventors: James Bergman, Larry Holter, Rick Nelson, Dave Paschke
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Patent number: 8132827Abstract: A utility vehicle with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. The ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features enhance the utility of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Joshua J. Leonard, Mitchell D. Johnson, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerkelvedt, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, Michael D. Schneider
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Patent number: 8109556Abstract: An all terrain vehicle with a tool less maintainable drive system, and having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator. The vehicle has a frame, a plurality of wheels attached to the frame, a steering mechanism attached at least one of the plurality of wheels, an engine mounted to the frame, and a clutch attached to the engine. The vehicle contains a system of features that can be removed without the use of tools. The system has a support attached to and extending outward from the frame, a removable footrest, a receiver attached to the removable footrest and configured to mate with the support, a locking mechanism attached to the receiver to secure the removable footrest with respect to the footrest support; and a removable clutch housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Beamco, Inc.Inventors: James Bergman, Larry Holter, Rick Nelson, Dave Paschke
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Patent number: 7871106Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a plurality of attachment devices to couple the vehicle to a harness. The vehicle may include a moveable roll cage which is moveable from a raised position to a lowered position.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Joshua J Leonard, Eric Bjerketvedt, Robert Bradley Morisch, Brian D Krosschell, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Mitchell D. Johnson
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Publication number: 20100326757Abstract: A utility vehicle with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. The ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features enhance the utility of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerkelvedt, Mitchell D. Johnson, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Michael D. Schneider
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Patent number: 7795602Abstract: A utility vehicle (100) with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. The ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features enhance the utility of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Mitchell D. Johnson, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Michael D. Schneider
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Publication number: 20100163329Abstract: An all terrain vehicle with a tool less maintainable drive system, and having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator. The vehicle has a frame, a plurality of wheels attached to the frame, a steering mechanism attached at least one of the plurality of wheels, an engine mounted to the frame, and a clutch attached to the engine. The vehicle contains a system of features that can be removed without the use of tools. The system has a support attached to and extending outward from the frame, a removable footrest, a receiver attached to the removable footrest and configured to mate with the support, a locking mechanism attached to the receiver to secure the removable footrest with respect to the footrest support; and a removable clutch housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: BEAMCOInventors: James Bergman, Larry Holter, Rick Nelson, Dave Paschke
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Patent number: 7717495Abstract: A utility vehicle with space utilization features is disclosed. The space utilization features provide storage and access to components.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Polaris Industries, Inc.Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D Krosschell, Louis J Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Lyle R. Georges
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Publication number: 20090121518Abstract: A utility vehicle with space utilization features is disclosed. The space utilization features provide storage and access to components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Lyle R. Georges
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Publication number: 20090071739Abstract: Multiple embodiments are disclosed which display modularity for accomplishing multiple modes of operation for a utility vehicle. The utility vehicle (100) may include a rear cargo platform (450), a plurality of connection points (460) disposed in matrix and adapted to couple an item to the rear cargo platform, and three or more couplings (490) for adding a subsection (470) in a non-pivotable manner or pivotably coupling the rear cargo platform. The vehicle may be a four-wheeled vehicle that coverts to a six-wheeled vehicle by the addition of the subsection. The utility vehicle may include a subsection cargo platform which may be coupled to the rear cargo platform and may pivot rearward. The utility vehicle may include couplings for adding a second subsection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Lionel Hoff, James Bergman, Doug Moman, Mitchell D. Johnson, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson
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Publication number: 20090071737Abstract: A utility vehicle (100) with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. The ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features enhance the utility of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Mitchell D. Johnson, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Michael D. Schneider
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Publication number: 20090000849Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a plurality of attachment devices to couple the vehicle to a harness. The vehicle may include a moveable roll cage which is moveable from a raised position to a lowered position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: JOSHUA J. LEONARD, Eric Bjerketvedt, Robert Bradley Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Mitchell D. Johnson
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Publication number: 20080308334Abstract: A utility vehicle with space utilization features is disclosed. The space utilization features provide storage and access to components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventors: Joshua J. Leonard, Richard Raymond Maki, Eric Bjerketvedt, Michael D. Schneider, Bradley Robert Morisch, Brian D. Krosschell, Louis J. Brady, James Bergman, Larry Holter, Richard Nelson, Lionel Hoff, Doug Moman, Mitchell D. Johnson