Patents by Inventor Rick Kerner

Rick Kerner 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).

  • Heat exchanger system
    Patent number: 7484584
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for providing a heat exchanger for vehicles that have liquid cooled engines. The heat exchanger is positioned within the vehicle so as to accept airflow moving across the vehicle when the vehicle is in motion. The heat exchanger is positioned within the vehicle so as not to adversely affect the vehicle's center of gravity. A divider is used with the heat exchanger to help channel at least a portion of the airflow to the heat exchanger, while also preventing any byproduct produced from contact between airborne materials and the heat exchanger from causing a nuisance to the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Kerner, Norman O. Berg
  • Heat exchanger system
    Patent number: 7296645
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for providing a heat exchanger for vehicles that have liquid cooled engines. The heat exchanger is positioned within the vehicle so as to accept airflow moving across the vehicle when the vehicle is in motion. The heat exchanger is positioned within the vehicle so as not to adversely affect the vehicle's center of gravity. A divider is used with the heat exchanger to help channel at least a portion of the airflow to the heat exchanger, while also preventing any byproduct produced from contact between airborne materials and the heat exchanger from causing a nuisance to the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Kerner, Norman O. Berg
  • Heat exchanger system
    Patent number: 7080704
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for providing a heat exchanger for vehicles that have liquid cooled engines. The heat exchanger is positioned within the vehicle so as to accept airflow moving across the vehicle when the vehicle is in motion. The heat exchanger is positioned within the vehicle so as not to adversely affect the vehicle's center of gravity. A divider is used with the heat exchanger to help channel at least a portion of the airflow to the heat exchanger, while also preventing any byproduct produced from contact between airborne materials and the heat exchanger from causing a nuisance to the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Kerner, Norman O. Berg