Patents by Inventor Mark Alan Ziliak

Mark Alan Ziliak 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: 10300971
    Abstract: A three-wheeled vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame supported by front ground engaging members and a single rear ground engaging member. The vehicle includes an engine positioned forward of an operator area and a swing arm coupled to the single rear ground engagement member. The operator area of the vehicle may include seating for a driver and a passenger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James A. J. Holroyd, Gustavo A. Aramayo, Jason J. Hohenstein, Mathew Bradley Wiest, Jeffrey D. Bennett, Mark Alan Ziliak
  • Patent number: 9469374
    Abstract: A synchronous belt sprocket includes a generally circular body including a circumferential belt engagement surface, a plurality of teeth extending radially outwardly from the circumferential belt engagement surface, and at least one flange coupled to the body. The at least one flange has a first end adjacent the body, a second end generally opposite the first end and radially outward from the first end, a surface extending between the first and second ends and facing the circumferential belt engagement surface, and a length defined between the first and second ends. At least half the length of the surface of at least one flange facing the circumferential belt engagement surface is obtusely angled relative to the circumferential belt engagement surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Alan Ziliak
  • Publication number: 20160010730
    Abstract: A synchronous belt sprocket includes a generally circular body including a circumferential belt engagement surface, a plurality of teeth extending radially outwardly from the circumferential belt engagement surface, and at least one flange coupled to the body. The at least one flange has a first end adjacent the body, a second end generally opposite the first end and radially outward from the first end, a surface extending between the first and second ends and facing the circumferential belt engagement surface, and a length defined between the first and second ends. At least half the length of the surface of at least one flange facing the circumferential belt engagement surface is obtusely angled relative to the circumferential belt engagement surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventor: Mark Alan Ziliak
  • Patent number: 8695746
    Abstract: A three wheeled vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame with a frame sidewall providing a substantially flat surface, with recesses in the flat surface. Alignment arms have inner ends and outer ends, where the inner ends are mounted to the frame sidewall, and the outer ends mount a wheel hub. The inner ends have couplings with pivotal portions and fixed portions, the pivotal portions being at least partially positioned within the recesses, and the fixed portions being attached to the substantially flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James A. J. Holroyd, Gustavo A. Aramayo, Jason J. Hohenstein, Mathew Bradley Wiest, Jeffrey D. Bennett, Mark Alan Ziliak
  • Patent number: 8544587
    Abstract: A three wheeled vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame with a frame sidewall providing a substantially flat surface, with recesses in the flat surface. Alignment arms have inner ends and outer ends, where the inner ends are mounted to the frame sidewall, and the outer ends mount a wheel hub. The inner ends have couplings with pivotal portions and fixed portions, the pivotal portions being at least partially positioned within the recesses, and the fixed portions being attached to the substantially flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James A. J. Holroyd, Gustavo A. Aramayo, Brian T. Utter, Jason J. Hohenstein, Vittorio Tomolillo, Mark Alan Ziliak
  • Publication number: 20120241239
    Abstract: A three wheeled vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame with a frame sidewall providing a substantially flat surface, with recesses in the flat surface. Alignment arms have inner ends and outer ends, where the inner ends are mounted to the frame sidewall, and the outer ends mount a wheel hub. The inner ends have couplings with pivotal portions and fixed portions, the pivotal portions being at least partially positioned within the recesses, and the fixed portions being attached to the substantially flat surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James A.J. Holroyd, Gustavo A. Aramayo, Jason J. Hohenstein, Mathew Bradley Wiest, Jeffrey D. Bennett, Mark Alan Ziliak
  • Publication number: 20120241238
    Abstract: A three wheeled vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame with a frame sidewall providing a substantially flat surface, with recesses in the flat surface. Alignment arms have inner ends and outer ends, where the inner ends are mounted to the frame sidewall, and the outer ends mount a wheel hub. The inner ends have couplings with pivotal portions and fixed portions, the pivotal portions being at least partially positioned within the recesses, and the fixed portions being attached to the substantially flat surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Poliaries Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James A.J. Holroyd, Gustavo A. Aramayo, Brian T. Utter, Jason J. Hohenstein, Vittorio Tomolillo, Mark Alan Ziliak