Patents by Inventor Richard J. Christoph
Richard J. Christoph 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).
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Publication number: 20230303196Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. A wheel base is defined between the front and rear rotational axes and a vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle extends vertically at the midpoint of the wheel base and is perpendicular to the longitudinally-extending centerline. The vehicle also includes a fuel tank, an airbox assembly, and a battery all positioned relative to the vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: David L. Bagnariol, Matthew R. Fronk, Jason A. Warns, Benjamin M. Comana, Matthias Botta, Richard J. Christoph, Philippe Gasdia, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Martin Pelz, Clark D. Davis, Kory J. Schuhmacher
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Patent number: 11702166Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. A wheel base is defined between the front and rear rotational axes and a vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle extends vertically at the midpoint of the wheel base and is perpendicular to the longitudinally-extending centerline. The vehicle also includes a fuel tank, an airbox assembly, and a battery all positioned relative to the vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: David L. Bagnariol, Matthew R. Fronk, Jason A. Warns, Benjamin M. Comana, Matthias Botta, Richard J. Christoph, Philippe Gasdia, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Urs Wenger, Martin Pelz, Clark D. Davis, Juho Pekka Wuollet, Kory J. Schuhmacher
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Publication number: 20230061316Abstract: A motorcycle (10) comprising a first frame member (110) having a first opening (128) and a plurality of wires. A joint member (140) is coupled to the first frame member and at least a second frame member (122, 62). The joint member has a second opening (142) therethrough. The plurality of wires extend into the first opening through the first frame member and through the second opening of the joint member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Brian K. LANGLOIS, Jeffrey D. OLTMANS, Ryan P. LENTON, Ronald A. VORNDRAN, David W. CHRISTIAN, Kory J. SCHUHMACHER, Timothy L. NENNICH, Kevin E. NELSON, Richard J. CHRISTOPH, Michael W. GEBRIAN, Dustin D. KELLER, William H. DOORNINK, Michael W. RAFFERTY, Jeffrey M. O'HALLORAN, Ola I. STENEGARD, Malachi R. ROTH
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Patent number: 11242105Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20210221460Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. A wheel base is defined between the front and rear rotational axes and a vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle extends vertically at the midpoint of the wheel base and is perpendicular to the longitudinally-extending centerline. The vehicle also includes a fuel tank, an airbox assembly, and a battery all positioned relative to the vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: David L. Bagnariol, Matthew R. Fronk, Jason A. Warns, Benjamin M. Comana, Matthias Botta, Richard J. Christoph, Philippe Gasdia, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Urs Wenger, Martin Pelz, Clark D. Davis, Juho Pekka Wuollet, Kory J. Schuhmacher
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Patent number: 10974784Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. A wheel base is defined between the front and rear rotational axes and a vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle extends vertically at the midpoint of the wheel base and is perpendicular to the longitudinally-extending centerline. The vehicle also includes a fuel tank, an airbox assembly, and a battery all positioned relative to the vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: David L. Bagnariol, Matthew R. Fronk, Jason A. Warns, Benjamin M. Comana, Matthias Botta, Richard J. Christoph, Philippe Gasdia, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Urs Wenger, Martin Pelz, Clark D. Davis, Juho Pekka Wuollett, Kory J. Schuhmacher
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Publication number: 20200355318Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Lauren E. Parnofiello, David L. Bagnariol, Joel M. Notaro, Todd M. Zinda, Richard J. Christoph
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Patent number: 10252761Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a seat assembly for a motorcycle is provided. The seat assembly has a forward end and a rear end. The seat assembly including a seating surface; and a cantilevered seat support including a mount portion and a cantilevered portion, the cantilevered seat support providing for coupling to a frame of the motorcycle such that a rear end of the seat support is spaced apart from the frame and exclusively coupled to the frame via the mount portion at the forward end of the seat assembly, the cantilevered portion including a first length extending from the mount portion to the rear end. The seating surface is supported by the cantilevered seat support such that greater than 50% of the length of the cantilevered portion is obscured from view when viewed in a lateral plan view.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2015Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Cole D. Naymark, David A. Swan, Richard J. Christoph
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Patent number: 10214066Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a front ground-engaging member, a rear ground-engaging member, and a rear suspension assembly operably coupled to the rear ground-engaging member. The rear suspension assembly includes a first swing arm, a second swing arm, and a pivot axle extending between the first and second swing arms. And, rotation of the pivot axle is configured to adjust the position of a portion of the frame relative to the first and second swing arms.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Skyler J. Teachout, David L. Bagnariol, Timothy L. Nennich, James A. J. Holroyd, Richard J. Christoph
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Publication number: 20170334500Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20170021883Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a seat assembly for a motorcycle is provided. The seat assembly has a forward end and a rear end. The seat assembly including a seating surface; and a cantilevered seat support including a mount portion and a cantilevered portion, the cantilevered seat support providing for coupling to a frame of the motorcycle such that a rear end of the seat support is spaced apart from the frame and exclusively coupled to the frame via the mount portion at the forward end of the seat assembly, the cantilevered portion including a first length extending from the mount portion to the rear end. The seating surface is supported by the cantilevered seat support such that greater than 50% of the length of the cantilevered portion is obscured from view when viewed in a lateral plan view.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Cole D. Naymark, David A. Swan, Richard J. Christoph
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Publication number: 20160339754Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a front ground-engaging member, a rear ground-engaging member, and a rear suspension assembly operably coupled to the rear ground-engaging member. The rear suspension assembly includes a first swing arm, a second swing arm, and a pivot axle extending between the first and second swing arms. And, rotation of the pivot axle is configured to adjust the position of a portion of the frame relative to the first and second swing arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Skyler J. Teachout, David L. Bagnariol, Timothy L. Nennich, James A.J. Holroyd, Richard J. Christoph
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Patent number: 9394859Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 25, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Lauren E. Parnofiello, David L. Bagnariol, Joel M. Notaro, Todd M. Zinda, Richard J. Christoph
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Publication number: 20150129342Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: 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
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Patent number: D706687Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLCInventors: Scott J. Nash, Michael A. Protasiewicz, Jeffrey Spraggon, Richard J. Christoph, Alexander J. Bozmoski, Andrew Massignan, Henry C. Howell, Phillip Rusch
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Patent number: D708987Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLCInventors: Scott J. Nash, Michael A. Protasiewicz, Jeffrey Spraggon, Richard J. Christoph, Alexander J. Bozmoski, Andrew Massignan, Henry C. Howell, Phillip Rusch
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Patent number: D732436Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Richard J. Christoph, Gregory C. Brew, Charles Ray Frigard
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Patent number: D911879Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Richard J. Christoph, Brian N. Flick
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Patent number: D990374Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: INDIAN MOTORCYCLE INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Richard J. Christoph, Ola I. Stenegard, Jeffrey D. Oltmans
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Patent number: D1001687Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Richard J. Christoph, Brian N. Flick