Patents by Inventor Neil P. Quade

Neil P. Quade 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: 11427277
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame having a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The mid-frame portion is coupled to the rear frame portion and the front frame portion. The vehicle further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame. The engine includes an air deflector to assist in cooling a rear cylinder of a V-twin engine. An accessory windshield is also shown which may be coupled to the handlebars and front forks of the vehicle. Also, a rear accessory attachment is shown mountable to the rear fender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan D. O'Rourke, Cal W. Johnson, Chad M. Cunningham, Neil P. Quade, Steven M. Hamlin
  • 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
  • Patent number: 10315719
    Abstract: A vehicle has a longitudinal centerline and comprises a plurality of ground-engaging members, a seat supported by the plurality of ground-engaging members, a fuel tank positioned adjacent the seat, a steering assembly operably coupled to at least one the ground-engaging members, and a display movable with the steering assembly and intersecting the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. The display is positioned rearward of a front plane of the fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Neil P. Quade, Josh L. Edel, John E. Feldman, Clark D. Davis, Steven F. Kruger, Matthew R. Gschwind
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20170190373
    Abstract: A vehicle has a longitudinal centerline and comprises a plurality of ground-engaging members, a seat supported by the plurality of ground-engaging members, a fuel tank positioned adjacent the seat, a steering assembly operably coupled to at least one the ground-engaging members, and a display movable with the steering assembly and intersecting the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. The display is positioned rearward of a front plane of the fuel tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Neil P. Quade, Josh L. Edel, John E. Feldman, Clark D. Davis, Steven F. Kruger, Matthew R. Gschwind
  • Publication number: 20170101149
    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. The vehicle may include a trunk to support cargo therein when the vehicle is operating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan P. Lenton, Donald W. Kahl, John M. Nutter, Neil P. Quade, Andrew J. Novak
  • Patent number: 9550541
    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: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan P. Lenton, Donald W. Kahl, John M. Nutter, Neil P. Quade, Andrew J. Novak
  • 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: 20150129342
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame having a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The mid-frame portion is coupled to the rear frame portion and the front frame portion. The vehicle further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame. The engine includes an air deflector to assist in cooling a rear cylinder of a V-twin engine. An accessory windshield is also shown which may be coupled to the handlebars and front forks of the vehicle. Also, a rear accessory attachment is shown mountable to the rear fender.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Bryan D. O`Rourke, Cal W. Johnson, Chad M. Cunningham, Neil P. Quade, Steven M. Hamlin, Lauren E. Parnofiello, David L. Bagnariol, Joel M. Notaro, Todd M. Zinda, Richard J. Christoph, Jeffrey D. Oltmans
  • 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: 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