Patents by Inventor Michael J. Whiting

Michael J. Whiting 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: 12253158
    Abstract: A Powersports vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, ground engaging members supporting the frame, comprising at least two front wheel, and a power source for driving the front wheels. A front drive is coupled to the power source and to the front wheels, the front drive being coupled to the frame through isolation mounts to reduce vibration of the front drive through the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Daniel S. Weber, Evan R. Wozniak, Anthony J. Ripley, Jason Carl Plugge, Na Her
  • Patent number: 12179880
    Abstract: A wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The wheel of the vehicle may be a powered wheeled vehicle with an engine and a transmission system. The transmission system may be used to select a gear ratio to a powered wheel of the wheeled vehicle, such as a single wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jenika Bishop, Giancarlo Battaglini, James A. J. Holroyd, Brett Nagel, Michael J. Whiting
  • Publication number: 20240317358
    Abstract: A sprocket assembly is described. The assembly includes a sprocket having an outer wheel with engaging members connected to a central hub including a first hub opening having a first diameter and a second hub opening having a smaller second diameter, and a hub including an alignment portion and an engagement portion that together define an axle opening for receiving an axle of a vehicle. The alignment portion incudes a smooth outer surface sized to be press fit into the second hub opening, and the engagement portion includes forming splines positioned to deform an inner surface of the first hub opening as the alignment portion is press fit into the second hub opening to form engagement splines on the inner surface that correspond to the splines. The hub is formed from a first material and the sprocket is formed from a less durable second material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Whiting, Jeffrey I. Peterman, Amery D. Kuhl
  • Publication number: 20230167894
    Abstract: A Powersports vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, ground engaging members supporting the frame, comprising at least two front wheel, and a power source for driving the front wheels. A front drive is coupled to the power source and to the front wheels, the front drive being coupled to the frame through isolation mounts to reduce vibration of the front drive through the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Daniel S. Weber, Evan R. Wozniak, Anthony J. Ripley, Jason Carl Plugge, Na Her
  • Patent number: 11624435
    Abstract: A Powersports vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, ground engaging members supporting the frame, comprising at least two front wheel, and a power source for driving the front wheels. A front drive is coupled to the power source and to the front wheels, the front drive being coupled to the frame through isolation mounts to reduce vibration of the front drive through the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Daniel S. Weber, Evan R. Wozniak, Anthony J. Ripley, Jason Carl Plugge, Na Her
  • Publication number: 20220221042
    Abstract: A Powersports vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, ground engaging members supporting the frame, comprising at least two front wheel, and a power source for driving the front wheels. A front drive is coupled to the power source and to the front wheels, the front drive being coupled to the frame through isolation mounts to reduce vibration of the front drive through the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Daniel S. Weber, Evan R. Wozniak, Anthony J. Ripley, Jason C. Plugge, Na Her
  • Patent number: 11313452
    Abstract: A Powersports vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, ground engaging members supporting the frame, comprising at least two front wheel, and a power source for driving the front wheels. A front drive is coupled to the power source and to the front wheels, the front drive being coupled to the frame through isolation mounts to reduce vibration of the front drive through the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Daniel S. Weber, Evan R. Wozniak, Anthony J. Ripley, Jason Carl Plugge, Na Her
  • Patent number: 11138909
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for mounting and removing electronic shelf label (ESL) modules includes a channel having a first portion for receiving an ESL module and a second portion for receiving a display holder. A tool aids in removal of the ESL from the first portion and aids in removal of the display holder from the second portion. The display holder has an engagement edge that fits into the second channel and a sign gripper with a movable portion connected to a fixed portion. A peg on the movable portion extends through the sign and into a hole in the fixed portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: K-International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Sisko, Michael J. White
  • Patent number: 11127318
    Abstract: A holder for electronic shelf labels includes a channel having upper and lower ledges with upper and lower gripping flanges defining an engagement space into which a back of the electronic shelf label is mounted. A fin extends from a backplane of the channel, the fin having one side perpendicular to the backplane. The front of the upper and lower gripping flanges have inwardly-directed bevels. A breakaway guide is connected by a thinned portion to the backplane to engaging an edge of a mounting structure. The breakaway guide is removable following mounting of the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: K-International, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Gregory White, Michael L. Sisko, Michael J. White
  • Publication number: 20210097897
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for mounting and removing electronic shelf label (ESL) modules includes a channel having a first portion for receiving an ESL module and a second portion for receiving a display holder. A tool aids in removal of the ESL from the first portion and aids in removal of the display holder from the second portion. The display holder has an engagement edge that fits into the second channel and a sign gripper with a movable portion connected to a fixed portion. A peg on the movable portion extends through the sign and into a hole in the fixed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: K-International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Sisko, Michael J. White
  • Patent number: D915516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: K-International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. White, Michael L. Sisko
  • Patent number: D915517
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: K-International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. White, Michael L. Sisko
  • Patent number: D915518
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: K-International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. White, Michael L. Sisko
  • Patent number: D916192
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: K-International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. White, Michael L. Sisko
  • Patent number: D916193
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: K-International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Masek, Michael J. White
  • Patent number: D920435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: K-International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J White
  • Patent number: D922490
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: K-International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. White, Michael L. Sisko
  • Patent number: D926886
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: K-International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. White, Michael L. Sisko
  • Patent number: D966413
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: K-International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. White
  • Patent number: D1016168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: K-International, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Gregory White, Michael L. Sisko, Michael J. White