Patents by Inventor Marc P. Vanderhoof

Marc P. Vanderhoof 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).

  • Patent number: 11807301
    Abstract: A side-by-side vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a rear, independent trailing arm suspension system and a drive train. The drive train may include an output from a power train coupled to a jack shaft to drive the vehicle. The jack shaft may be positioned entirely below the power train. A brake and sprocket may be positioned along the jack shaft. Additionally, the power train may be adjustably mounted to a frame of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Rodriguez, John M. Nutter, Marc P. Vanderhoof, Michael D. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20220135132
    Abstract: A side-by-side vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a rear, independent trailing arm suspension system and a drive train. The drive train may include an output from a power train coupled to a jack shaft to drive the vehicle. The jack shaft may be positioned entirely below the power train. A brake and sprocket may be positioned along the jack shaft. Additionally, the power train may be adjustably mounted to a frame of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: William B. Rodriguez, John M. Nutter, Marc P. Vanderhoof, Michael D. Schneider