Patents by Inventor Michael M. Song

Michael M. Song 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: 11242105
    Abstract: The present application discloses systems and methods to present information to recreational vehicle riders and to provide customizable visual information to recreational vehicle riders. The present application further discloses systems and methods to connect and transmit audio information between a driver portable communication device and a driver audio interface device through the recreational vehicle and audio information between a passenger portable communication device and a passenger audio interface device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Richard L. Jarek, Adam C. Koosmann, Neil P. Quade, Melissa S. Breitenfeldt, Steven F. Kruger, Joshua L. Edel, John E. Feldman, Michael M. Song, Richard J. Christoph
  • Publication number: 20170334500
    Abstract: The present application discloses systems and methods to present information to recreational vehicle riders and to provide customizable visual information to recreational vehicle riders. The present application further discloses systems and methods to connect and transmit audio information between a driver portable communication device and a driver audio interface device through the recreational vehicle and audio information between a passenger portable communication device and a passenger audio interface device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Richard L. Jarek, Adam C. Koosmann, Neil P. Quade, Melissa S. Breitenfeldt, Steven F. Kruger, Joshua L. Edel, John E. Feldman, Michael M. Song, Richard J. Christoph
  • Patent number: 9216789
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the two-wheeled vehicle includes an upper and lower fairing assembly that cooperate together to define wind flow around the vehicle. Vents and deflectors are controllable to regulate the airflow to the rider. A vehicle control unit is operable to control the heated grips and the cruise control. A trunk is provided for mounting to the motorcycle and is electrically coupled to a harness running beneath the seat. The vehicle is further profiled to receive a hand held GMRS handset and smart phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Steven M. Hamlin, Neil P. Quade, Clark E. Zellmer, Michael M. Song
  • Publication number: 20150353156
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the two-wheeled vehicle includes an upper and lower fairing assembly that cooperate together to define wind flow around the vehicle. Vents and deflectors are controllable to regulate the airflow to the rider. A vehicle control unit is operable to control the heated grips and the cruise control. A trunk is provided for mounting to the motorcycle and is electrically coupled to a harness running beneath the seat. The vehicle is further profiled to receive a hand held GMRS handset and smart phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Steven M. Hamlin, Neil P. Quade, Clark E. Zellmer, Michael M. Song, Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton, Donald W. Kahl, John M. Nutter
  • Publication number: 20150130209
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the two-wheeled vehicle includes an upper and lower fairing assembly that cooperate together to define wind flow around the vehicle. Vents and deflectors are controllable to regulate the airflow to the rider. A vehicle control unit is operable to control the heated grips and the cruise control. A trunk is provided for mounting to the motorcycle and is electrically coupled to a harness running beneath the seat. The vehicle is further profiled to receive a hand held GMRS handset and smart phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Steven M. Hamlin, Neil P. Quade, Clark E. Zellmer, Michael M. Song, Andrew J. Novak, Ryan P. Lenton, Donald W. Kahl, John M. Nutter
  • Patent number: 8272460
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The two-wheeled vehicle may include highway bars. The two-wheeled vehicle may include a steering axis which is tilted relative to a fork axis. The two-wheeled vehicle may be configured in a faring configuration and in a non-fairing configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. Song, Scott A. Orpen, Daniel L. Burt, II, Mark W. Chevalier, James Arthur John Holroyd
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20100307853
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The two-wheeled vehicle may include highway bars. The two-wheeled vehicle may include a steering axis which is tilted relative to a fork axis. The two-wheeled vehicle may be configured in a faring configuration and in a non-fairing configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Michael M. Song, Scott A. Orpen, Daniel L. Burt, II, Mark W. Chevalier, James Arthur John Holroyd
  • Publication number: 20100193275
    Abstract: A motorcycle is shown comprising a frame comprised of plural cast components coupled together. The frame is comprised of an upper one-piece frame portion having an integrated air tank and an integrated fuel tank therein. The integrated air tank is defined by a forward portion of the upper main frame portion, and a forward open face of the integrated air tank defines an air intake. The fuel tank is defined by a wall separating the upper one-piece frame portion into the two sections. Upper and lower steering post sockets are also integrated into the frame, rearward of the air intake and a steering post extends through the air intake portion of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: MICHAEL M. SONG, GREGORY C. BREW, THOMAS CHRISTOPHER HANEGRAAF
  • Patent number: D624853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M Song, Gregory C. Brew, Cameron D. Fisher
  • Patent number: D656068
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M Song, Gregory C Brew, Cameron D Fisher
  • Patent number: D716702
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael M. Song, Gregory C. Brew, Salvador Gonzalez
  • Patent number: D722538
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael M. Song, Gregory C. Brew, Salvador Gonzalez
  • Patent number: D744906
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. Song, Gregory C. Brew
  • Patent number: D786133
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. Song, Kenneth G. Grant, Gregory C. Brew
  • Patent number: D906182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael M. Song, Gregory C. Brew
  • Patent number: D967734
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael M. Song, Gregory C. Brew
  • Patent number: D971793
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle Interantional, LLC
    Inventors: Ian M. Dunn, Jeffrey M. O'Halloran, Neil P. Quade, William H. Doornink, Michael M. Song, Kory J. Schuhmacher
  • Patent number: D987483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael M. Song, Gregory C. Brew
  • Patent number: D1012781
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael M. Song, Gregory C. Brew