Patents by Inventor Nick Levin

Nick Levin 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: 12654775
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a modular frame which allows the vehicle to be customized for particular applications. The modular frame includes at least a main frame section, a front frame section, and a rear frame section. The main frame section is configured to remain consistent throughout any application of the utility vehicle and is configured to receive various iterations of the rear frame section and the front frame section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2025
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian N. Nysse, Craig Hawes, Nick Levin, Lauren E. Frank, Tyler J. Kramer
  • Patent number: 12589650
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a frame assembly defined by a lower frame assembly and an upper frame assembly coupled to the lower frame assembly. The frame assembly supports a plurality of body panels. A roof, front windshield, rear windshield, and doors may be coupled to the frame assembly to enclose the operator area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Betcher, Daniel J. Rice, Jason R. Fields, Ryan D. Carlson, James R. Saunders, Bryce A. Holm, Nick Levin
  • Publication number: 20250388066
    Abstract: A structural composite door for an off-road vehicle includes multiple composite panels such as sheet molding compound (SMC) panels. The panels can define a column proximal to a rearward edge of the door. A door hinge can be connected to the door through screws extending through bushings extending through the column. The door hinge can include shearable stop screws configured to contact a stopping flange when the door is fully opened. A door check can be provided in a space defined by an arm of the door hinge. The door can include a fixed window and a movable window, separated by a divider bar composed of two pieces joined to one another. The door can include a door seal including an upper segment including wipers defining a water gutter between a roll-over protection beam and the door at an upper portion of the door where the door is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2025
    Publication date: December 25, 2025
    Inventors: Eric KLOPP, Macabe BRAND, Bryan J. FINN, Corrie ROYTEK, Brian N. NYSSE, Jalaj CHOUDHARY, David BAGNARIOL, Varun GULERIA, Nick LEVIN, Joshua R. MILLIGAN, Andrew LEAHY
  • Publication number: 20250304171
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a modular frame which allows the vehicle to be customized for particular applications. The modular frame includes at least a main frame section, a front frame section, and a rear frame section. The main frame section is configured to remain consistent throughout any application of the utility vehicle and is configured to receive various iterations of the rear frame section and the front frame section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2025
    Publication date: October 2, 2025
    Inventors: Brian N. Nysse, Craig Hawes, Nick Levin, Lauren E. Frank, Tyler J. Kramer
  • Publication number: 20250214422
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a frame assembly defined by a lower frame assembly and an upper frame assembly coupled to the lower frame assembly. The frame assembly supports a plurality of body panels. A roof, front windshield, rear windshield, and doors may be coupled to the frame assembly to enclose the operator area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2025
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Betcher, Daniel J. Rice, Jason R. Fields, Ryan D. Carlson, James R. Saunders, Bryce A. Holm, Nick Levin
  • Patent number: 12330710
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a modular frame which allows the vehicle to be customized for particular applications. The modular frame includes at least a main frame section, a front frame section, and a rear frame section. The main frame section is configured to remain consistent throughout any application of the utility vehicle and is configured to receive various iterations of the rear frame section and the front frame section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian N. Nysse, Craig Hawes, Nick Levin, Lauren E. Frank, Tyler J. Kramer
  • Publication number: 20250109724
    Abstract: A fuel system comprising a fuel tank, a mixing volume configured to mix fuel vapor and air, the mixing volume comprising an outlet configured to be fluidly coupled to an engine, and a fuel vapor line configured to fluidly couple the fuel tank to the mixing volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, Lindsay SB Edwards, Nick Levin
  • Patent number: 12215656
    Abstract: A fuel system comprising a fuel tank, a mixing volume configured to mix fuel vapor and air, the mixing volume comprising an outlet configured to be fluidly coupled to an engine, and a fuel vapor line configured to fluidly couple the fuel tank to the mixing volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Lindsay S B Edwards, Jonathon P. Graus, Nick Levin
  • Publication number: 20230339541
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a modular frame which allows the vehicle to be customized for particular applications. The modular frame includes at least a main frame section, a front frame section, and a rear frame section. The main frame section is configured to remain consistent throughout any application of the utility vehicle and is configured to receive various iterations of the rear frame section and the front frame section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Brian N. Nysse, Craig Hawes, Nick Levin, Lauren E. Frank, Tyler J. Kramer
  • Publication number: 20230322076
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a frame assembly defined by a lower frame assembly and an upper frame assembly coupled to the lower frame assembly. The frame assembly supports a plurality of body panels. A roof, front windshield, rear windshield, and doors may be coupled to the frame assembly to enclose the operator area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Lauren E. Frank, Tyler J. Kramer, Craig Hawes, Nick Levin, Brian N. Nysse, Stephen Martin, Stacey E. Stewart, Bryce A. Holm, Richard Steele, Andrew Betcher, Daniel J. Rice, James R. Saunders, Jason R. Fields, Ryan D. Carlson