Patents by Inventor Matthew M. Sweere

Matthew M. Sweere 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).

  • Snowmobile
    Patent number: 9428232
    Abstract: A snowmobile includes a plurality of ground engaging members, a frame supported by the ground engaging members, and a powertrain assembly supported by the frame. Additionally, the snowmobile includes a front suspension assembly supported by the frame. The front suspension assembly includes an upper control arm operably coupled to the frame and a lower control arm operably coupled to the frame. The lower control arm is forged. At least a portion of the lower control arm includes an artificially-induced area of localized stress, and the lower control arm is configured to absorb energy at the area of localized stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Ripley, Luc C. Wilson, Martin E. Sampson, Jeffrey A. Eaton, Lyle J. Dahlgren, Matthew M. Sweere