Patents by Inventor Roy Sunsdahl
Roy Sunsdahl 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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Patent number: 10214259Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground-engaging members and having a front end and a rear end. The all-terrain vehicle further includes a straddle seat coupled to the frame and an attachment rack supported by the frame. The attachment rack has a first portion which defines an outer surface of the attachment rack and is comprised of a first material and a second portion which is positioned at least partially inward of the first portion and is comprised of a second material.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Taylor, Richard D. Ripley, Roy A. Sunsdahl
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Publication number: 20170253286Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground-engaging members and having a front end and a rear end. The all-terrain vehicle further includes a straddle seat coupled to the frame and an attachment rack supported by the frame. The attachment rack has a first portion which defines an outer surface of the attachment rack and is comprised of a first material and a second portion which is positioned at least partially inward of the first portion and is comprised of a second material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Taylor, Richard D. Ripley, Roy A. Sunsdahl
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Patent number: 8950290Abstract: A vehicle is described having a transmission driven through a propulsion unit such as an engine, and through a CVT. The transmission is comprised of an input shaft and an output shaft which are coaxially disposed. An idler shaft is driven by the input shaft, and the idler shaft drives the output shaft, through selected gear sets, to provide different gear ratios or drive directions. The CVT also has a fan on the driven side which feeds air through the CVT for cooling. The CVT comprises a drive side clutch and a driven side clutch with the output shaft of the extending through the CVT driven clutch.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Benjamin J. Dieter, Alan S. Olson, Daniel Scott Weber, William Burt Rodriguez, John D. Schreier, Stephen L. Nelson, Ron R. Danielson, Roy A. Sunsdahl
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Patent number: 8905435Abstract: An ATV is disclosed which includes a pedestal assembly incorporated into the foot-wells, which cooperate with a removable passenger seat. Furthermore, passenger seat is selectively added or removed from ATV by way of a latch assembly. Hand grips flank the removable seat and are attached to a rear accessory panel. The rear accessory panel also includes an integrated cup holder, and rack tie-downs are formed in a front or rear accessory panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Ripley, Roy A. Sunsdahl, Scott D. Taylor
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Patent number: 8465077Abstract: A vehicle having an adjustable seating assembly and related method. One member of the seating assembly may be adjusted to provide a backrest to a straddle type seat of the vehicle. As such, when a carrier bed having an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, the one member may optionally be used to provide a wall portion of the carrier bed. The one member may also be adjusted to provide an extension to the straddle type seat. When an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, an additional member of the seating assembly may be adjusted to provide a backrest to one or more of the straddle type seat or an extended straddle type seat. The additional member may also be adjusted to form a segment of the accessory platform.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Scott Ostroski, Roy Sunsdahl, Scott Taylor
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Publication number: 20120212013Abstract: An ATV is disclosed which includes a pedestal assembly incorporated into the foot-wells, which cooperate with a removable passenger seat. Furthermore, passenger seat is selectively added or removed from ATV by way of a latch assembly. Hand grips flank the removable seat and are attached to a rear accessory panel. The rear accessory panel also includes an integrated cup holder, and rack tie-downs are formed in a front or rear accessory panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Richard D. Ripley, Roy A. Sunsdahl, Scott D. Taylor
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Publication number: 20120137828Abstract: A vehicle is described having a transmission driven through a propulsion unit such as an engine, and through a CVT. The transmission is comprised of an input shaft and an output shaft which are coaxially disposed. An idler shaft is driven by the input shaft, and the idler shaft drives the output shaft, through selected gear sets, to provide different gear ratios or drive directions. The CVT also has a fan on the driven side which feeds air through the CVT for cooling. The CVT comprises a drive side clutch and a driven side clutch with the output shaft of the extending through the CVT driven clutch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Benjamin J. Dieter, Alan S. Olson, Daniel Scott Weber, William Burt Rodriguez, John D. Schreier, Stephen L. Nelson, Ron R. Danielson, Roy A. Sunsdahl
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Publication number: 20120074742Abstract: A vehicle having an adjustable seating assembly and related method. One member of the seating assembly may be adjusted to provide a backrest to a straddle type seat of the vehicle. As such, when a carrier bed having an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, the one member may optionally be used to provide a wall portion of the carrier bed. The one member may also be adjusted to provide an extension to the straddle type seat. When an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, an additional member of the seating assembly may be adjusted to provide a backrest to one or more of the straddle type seat or an extended straddle type seat. The additional member may also be adjusted to form a segment of the accessory platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Scott Ostroski, Roy Sunsdahl, Scott Taylor
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Patent number: 8025326Abstract: A vehicle having an adjustable seating assembly and related method. One member of the seating assembly may be adjusted to provide a backrest to a straddle type seat of the vehicle. As such, when a carrier bed having an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, the one member may optionally be used to provide a wall portion of the carrier bed. The one member may also be adjusted to provide an extension to the straddle type seat. As such, when an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, the one member may optionally be used to at least partially cover a segment of the accessory platform. When an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, an additional member of the seating assembly may be adjusted to provide a backrest to one or more of the straddle type seat or an extended straddle type seat. The additional member may also be adjusted to form a segment of the accessory platform.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Scott Ostroski, Roy Sunsdahl, Scott Taylor
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Publication number: 20090195035Abstract: An ATV is disclosed which includes a pedestal assembly incorporated into the foot-wells, which cooperate with a removable passenger seat. Furthermore, passenger seat is selectively added or removed from ATV by way of a latch assembly. Hand grips flank the removable seat and are attached to a rear accessory panel. The rear accessory panel also includes an integrated cup holder, and rack tie-downs are formed in a front or rear accessory panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Ripley, Roy A. Sunsdahl, Scott D. Taylor
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Publication number: 20080174139Abstract: A vehicle having an adjustable seating assembly and related method. One member of the seating assembly may be adjusted to provide a backrest to a straddle type seat of the vehicle. As such, when a carrier bed having an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, the one member may optionally be used to provide a wall portion of the carrier bed. The one member may also be adjusted to provide an extension to the straddle type seat. As such, when an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, the one member may optionally be used to at least partially cover a segment of the accessory platform. When an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, an additional member of the seating assembly may be adjusted to provide a backrest to one or more of the straddle type seat or an extended straddle type seat. The additional member may also be adjusted to form a segment of the accessory platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Scott Ostroski, Roy Sunsdahl, Scott Taylor
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Patent number: 7390046Abstract: A vehicle is provided having an adjustable seating assembly comprising one or more members. One member of the seating assembly can be adjusted to provide a backrest to a straddle type seat of the vehicle. As such, when a carrier bed having an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, the one member can optionally be used to provide a wall portion of the carrier bed. The one member can also be adjusted to provide an extension to the straddle type seat. As such, when an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, the one member can optionally be used to at least partially cover a segment of the accessory platform. When an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, an additional member of the seating assembly can be adjusted to provide a backrest to one or more of the straddle type seat or an extended straddle type seat. The additional member can also be adjusted to form a segment of the accessory platform.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2005Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Scott Ostroski, Roy Sunsdahl, Scott Taylor
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Publication number: 20070013203Abstract: A vehicle is provided having an adjustable seating assembly comprising one or more members. One member of the seating assembly can be adjusted to provide a backrest to a straddle type seat of the vehicle. As such, when a carrier bed having an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, the one member can optionally be used to provide a wall portion of the carrier bed. The one member can also be adjusted to provide an extension to the straddle type seat. As such, when an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, the one member can optionally be used to at least partially cover a segment of the accessory platform. When an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, an additional member of the seating assembly can be adjusted to provide a backrest to one or more of the straddle type seat or an extended straddle type seat. The additional member can also be adjusted to form a segment of the accessory platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2005Publication date: January 18, 2007Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Scott Ostroski, Roy Sunsdahl, Scott Taylor