Patents by Inventor Mel Torrie

Mel Torrie 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).

  • Multipurpose all-terrain vehicle
    Publication number: 20020023788
    Abstract: A locomotion system for use in an all terrain vehicle. The system is configured to enable emulation of one or more of three modes of propulsion, including wheeled propulsion, walking propulsion and track propulsion. The system includes multiple selectively rotatable bogies having terrain-engaging elements that are capable of independent rotation with respect to the vehicle and the bogies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Applicant: Utah State University
    Inventors: Mel Torrie, Mitch Torrie, Brett Thayn
  • Autonomous vehicle
    Patent number: D476340
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Daniel G. Niebuhr, Mervin P. Kizlyk, Robert J. Recker, Russell W. Strong, Mike Ondayko, Mel Torrie