Patents by Inventor Michael A. Hritz

Michael A. Hritz 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: 11878634
    Abstract: A grip assembly includes a base member, a cross beam coupled to the base member having a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion. A first grip arm is removably coupled to the first mounting portion and is independently positionable into a first position of a first plurality of lockable positions relative to the first mounting portion. A second grip arm is coupled to and is independently positionable into a second position of a second plurality of lockable positions relative to the first grip arm. A third grip arm is removably coupled to the second mounting portion and independently positionable into a third position of a third plurality of lockable positions relative to the second mounting portion. A fourth grip arm is coupled to and is independently positionable into a fourth position of a fourth plurality of lockable positions relative to the third grip arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Winkler, Collin J. Gavic, Ryan J. Andreae, Michael A. Hritz
  • Publication number: 20230192007
    Abstract: A grip assembly includes a base member, a cross beam coupled to the base member having a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion. A first grip arm is removably coupled to the first mounting portion and is independently positionable into a first position of a first plurality of lockable positions relative to the first mounting portion. A second grip arm is coupled to and is independently positionable into a second position of a second plurality of lockable positions relative to the first grip arm. A third grip arm is removably coupled to the second mounting portion and independently positionable into a third position of a third plurality of lockable positions relative to the second mounting portion. A fourth grip arm is coupled to and is independently positionable into a fourth position of a fourth plurality of lockable positions relative to the third grip arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: John M. Winkler, Collin J. GAVIC, Ryan J. ANDREAE, Michael A. HRITZ
  • Publication number: 20230093742
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes an electric powertrain assembly. The electric powertrain assembly includes at least a battery and a motor for controlling torque at various ground-engaging members of the vehicle. The configuration of the electric powertrain assembly allows for increased storage on the utility vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Boris Rubanovich, Madeline C. Rogers, Austin R. Bartz, Michael A. Hritz, Jacob L. Stock, Scott D. Taylor, John B. Pircon, Zacharey J. Hussong, Matthew B. Robinson, Yassin M. Kelay, Ronald Zurbruegg, Robert C. Wilmot, Jeffrey I. Peterman
  • Patent number: 11608011
    Abstract: A grip assembly includes a first grip arm, a base member integrally formed with the first grip arm, a second grip arm movably coupled to and independently positionable relative to the first grip arm and a fastener securing the second grip arm relative to the first grip arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Winkler, Collin J. Gavic, Ryan J. Andreae, Michael A. Hritz
  • Publication number: 20210370848
    Abstract: A grip assembly includes a first grip arm, a base member integrally formed with the first grip arm, a second grip arm movably coupled to and independently positionable relative to the first grip arm and a fastener securing the second grip arm relative to the first grip arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: John M. Winkler, Collin J. Gavic, Ryan J. Andreae, Michael A. Hritz
  • Patent number: 11091103
    Abstract: A grip assembly includes a first grip arm, a base member integrally formed with the first grip arm, a second grip arm movably coupled to and independently positionable relative to the first grip arm and a fastener securing the second grip arm relative to the first grip arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Winkler, Collin J. Gavic, Ryan J. Andreae, Michael A. Hritz
  • Publication number: 20200139899
    Abstract: A grip assembly includes a first grip arm, a base member integrally formed with the first grip arm, a second grip arm movably coupled to and independently positionable relative to the first grip arm and a fastener securing the second grip arm relative to the first grip arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: John M. WINKLER, Collin J. GAVIC, Ryan J. ANDREAE, Michael A. HRITZ
  • Patent number: D872036
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Wilcox, Michael A. Hritz
  • Patent number: D906624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Wilcox, Michael A. Hritz
  • Patent number: D923281
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Wilcox, Michael A. Hritz
  • Patent number: D942344
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Tristan M. Hipps, Garth H. Bracy, Ryan P. Black-Macken, Michael A. Hritz
  • Patent number: D962140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Tristan M. Hipps, Garth H. Bracy, Ryan P. Black-Macken, Michael A. Hritz
  • Patent number: D962141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Tristan M. Hipps, Garth H. Bracy, Ryan P. Black-Macken, Michael A. Hritz
  • Patent number: D962664
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Tristan M. Hipps, Garth H. Bracy, Ryan P. Black-Macken, Michael A. Hritz
  • Patent number: D999110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Hritz
  • Patent number: D1024902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Hritz
  • Patent number: D1045399
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Hritz
  • Patent number: D1053110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hritz, Beree Cox, Joshua Baumann, Jeremiah Johnstun, Brian Seidel, Derek Bisping, Mychale Hinners
  • Patent number: D1069661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Hritz
  • Patent number: D1069676
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Hritz