Patents by Inventor Michael D. Rittenour

Michael D. Rittenour 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).

  • Utility vehicle
    Patent number: 10166836
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, a powertrain assembly supported by the frame which includes an engine, an alternator coupled to the engine through a housing, and a heating, ventilation, and air condition (“HVAC”) assembly including a compressor operably coupled to the engine. The compressor is supported on a first side of the housing plate and the alternator is supported on a second side of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Rittenour, Derek M. Frie, William L. Barbrey, Andrew J. Miller
  • UTILITY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20170368902
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, a powertrain assembly supported by the frame which includes an engine, an alternator coupled to the engine through a housing, and a heating, ventilation, and air condition (“HVAC”) assembly including a compressor operably coupled to the engine. The compressor is supported on a first side of the housing plate and the alternator is supported on a second side of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Rittenour, Derek M. Frie, William L, Barbrey, Andrew J. Miller
  • Utility vehicle
    Patent number: 9738134
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, a powertrain assembly supported by the frame which includes an engine, an alternator coupled to the engine through a housing, and a heating, ventilation, and air condition (“HVAC”) assembly including a compressor operably coupled to the engine. The compressor is supported on a first side of the housing plate and the alternator is supported on a second side of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Rittenour, Derek M. Frie, William L. Barbrey, Andrew J. Miller