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: 4292015
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the rotational molding of thin-walled articles. The method is comprised of the steps of introducing a predetermined amount of plastic material into a mold, rotating the mold about a first axis at a predetermined speed, while simultaneously rocking the mold through a selective arc about a second axis which is normal to the first axis, heating the mold for curing the plastic material during the rotation and rocking, and cooling the mold and plastic material whereby the plastic material is molded to form a thin-walled object in conformance with the interior surface of the mold. The rotational molding apparatus is comprised of a heat insulating housing comprising a bottom half and a top half which may be disassociated for access to the interior of the housing. The interior of the housing contains a first frame which may be rocked about a first axis and a second mold-carrying frame which is attached to the first frame and rotates about a second axis normal to the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1981
    Inventor: Michael 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