Patents by Inventor Michael J. Hanten

Michael J. Hanten 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).

  • Powered Vehicle
    Publication number: 20220371684
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wheeled vehicle. The wheeled vehicle includes various features for operation by a rider, such as a throttle actuation assembly and various components for operation and manipulation of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Bryce R. EVANS, William B. RODRIGUEZ, Scott D. TAYLOR, Joel B. KELSO, Michael J. HANTEN
  • Motorized vehicle
    Patent number: 11420516
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wheeled vehicle. The wheeled vehicle includes various features for operation by a rider, such as a throttle actuation assembly and various components for operation and manipulation of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Bryce R. Evans, William B. Rodriguez, Scott D. Taylor, Joel B. Kelso, Michael J. Hanten
  • Motorized Vehicle
    Publication number: 20200171942
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wheeled vehicle. The wheeled vehicle includes various features for operation by a rider, such as a throttle actuation assembly and various components for operation and manipulation of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Bryce R. EVANS, William B. RODRIGUEZ, Scott D. TAYLOR, Joel B. KELSO, Michael J. HANTEN
  • SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20150047917
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the plurality of ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a body generally surrounding the frame assembly and including a hood, dashboard assembly, and a side panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel L. Burt, II, Brent C. Eaton, Michael C. Bohnsack, Andrew J. Miller, Michael J. Hanten, Anthony J. Kinsman, Brent J. Hanson, Timothy F. Melvin, James E. Rogala, Ryan Black-Macken, Kurt E. Stenberg, Garth H. Bracy, Jeff M. Goulet, Jeremiah T. Johnstun
  • Side-by-side vehicle
    Patent number: 8328235
    Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to side-by-side all terrain vehicles having plural rows of seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D Schneider, Michael J Hanten, Cal W Johnson, Kevin Van Bronkhorst
  • Two-wheeled vehicle
    Patent number: 8151925
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The two-wheeled vehicle may include a passenger hand grip which is stowable under a straddle seat of the vehicle. The two-wheeled vehicle may include saddlebags having an open bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Gus A Aramayo, II, Ronald A. Vorndran, James Arthur John Holroyd, Packiarajan Selvam, Michael J. Hanten, Dallas B. Wynne
  • SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20110298189
    Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to side-by-side all terrain vehicles having plural rows of seats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Schneider, Michael J. Hanten, Cal W. Johnson, Kevin Van Bronkhorst
  • Two-wheeled vehicle
    Patent number: 7883136
    Abstract: A vehicle may include multiple fuel storage tanks arranged in a split side-by-side configuration. The vehicle may include a rear suspension having a linkage which moves in a direction not parallel with a centerline plane of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a tip-over structure which prevents unwanted tip-over of the vehicle. The vehicle may have moveable foot control levers to accommodate different size riders. The vehicle may include a moveable windshield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Vittorio Tomolillo, Andrew M. Otterson, Michael J. Hanten, Michael M. Song
  • TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20100307852
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The two-wheeled vehicle may include a passenger hand grip which is stowable under a straddle seat of the vehicle. The two-wheeled vehicle may include saddlebags having an open bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Gus A. Aramayo, II, Ronald A. Vorndran, James Arthur John Holroyd, Packiarajan Selvam, Michael J. Hanten
  • TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20080169134
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include multiple fuel storage tanks arranged in a split side-by-side configuration. The vehicle may include a rear suspension having a linkage which moves in a direction not parallel with a centerline plane of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a tip-over structure which prevents unwanted tip-over of the vehicle. The vehicle may have moveable foot control levers to accommodate different size riders. The vehicle may include a moveable windshield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Vittorio Tomolillo, Andrew M. Otterson, Michael J. Hanten, Michael M. Song
  • All terrain vehicle
    Patent number: D657720
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Richard E Eck, Michael J Hanten
  • Off-road vehicle
    Patent number: D835545
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Hanten, Curtis C. Carruth, Thomas C. Hanegraaf
  • Utility vehicle
    Patent number: D852674
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Wilcox, Michael J. Hanten, Bryce A. Holm
  • Vehicle body
    Patent number: D935945
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Alice C. Bruderer, Michael J. Hanten