Patents by Inventor Ryan D. Carlson

Ryan D. Carlson 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).

  • Utility vehicle
    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
  • Adjustable performance for a vehicle
    Patent number: 12391116
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle includes a seatbelt sensor configured to detect when a seatbelt is in an engaged position or a disengaged position and an engine control module in communication with the seatbelt sensor to automatically limit a maximum speed of the vehicle to a reduced maximum speed limit upon detection of the seatbelt is in the disengaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2025
    Assignee: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Karl J. Grajkowski, Amber P. Malone, Eric P. Nault, Steven C. Erickson, Brian R. Gillingham, Ryan D. Carlson
  • UTILITY VEHICLE
    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
  • Utility vehicle
    Patent number: 12337683
    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: April 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Betcher, Daniel J. Rice, Jason R. Fields, Ryan D. Carlson, James R. Saunders
  • EXHAUST ASSEMBLY FOR A UTILITY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20250121678
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes an exhaust assembly fluidly coupled to an engine. Depending on various parameters, such as the size and/or performance of the vehicle, the exhaust assembly is required to meet certain emissions regulations. Such emissions regulations may be met by increasing the temperature within the exhaust assembly, however, at particularly high temperatures, a catalyst of the exhaust assembly may be damaged. Therefore, the exhaust assembly includes various options for cooling portions thereof to remove heat from the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Purdy, Ryan D. Carlson, Ralph W. Lauzze, III, Ryan M. Lacanne, Jake A. Stafford, Stephen Martin
  • DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20250069449
    Abstract: A diagnostic system of a vehicle for diagnosing a drive belt of a continuously variable transmission. A diagnostic circuit detects or predicts a fault of the drive belt based on an operating parameter received from a sensor associated with the vehicle during a predetermined diagnostic period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, Bruce E. Herrala, Amery D. Kuhl, Karl J. Grajkowski, Ryan D. Carlson, John F. Kallis
  • Exhaust assembly for a utility vehicle
    Patent number: 12214654
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes an exhaust assembly fluidly coupled to an engine. Depending on various parameters, such as the size and/or performance of the vehicle, the exhaust assembly is required to meet certain emissions regulations. Such emissions regulations may be met by increasing the temperature within the exhaust assembly, however, at particularly high temperatures, a catalyst of the exhaust assembly may be damaged. Therefore, the exhaust assembly includes various options for cooling portions thereof to remove heat from the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Purdy, Ryan D. Carlson, Ralph W. Lauzze, III, Ryan M. Lacanne, Jake A. Stafford, Stephen Martin
  • Diagnostic systems and methods of a continuously variable transmission
    Patent number: 12118835
    Abstract: A diagnostic system of a vehicle for diagnosing a drive belt of a continuously variable transmission. A diagnostic circuit detects or predicts a fault of the drive belt based on an operating parameter received from a sensor associated with the vehicle during a predetermined diagnostic period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, Bruce E. Herrala, Amery D. Kuhl, Karl J. Grajkowski, Ryan D. Carlson, John F. Kallis
  • UTILITY VEHICLE
    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
  • EXHAUST ASSEMBLY FOR A UTILITY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20220355659
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes an exhaust assembly fluidly coupled to an engine. Depending on various parameters, such as the size and/or performance of the vehicle, the exhaust assembly is required to meet certain emissions regulations. Such emissions regulations may be met by increasing the temperature within the exhaust assembly, however, at particularly high temperatures, a catalyst of the exhaust assembly may be damaged. Therefore, the exhaust assembly includes various options for cooling portions thereof to remove heat from the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Michael A. Purdy, Ryan D. Carlson, Ralph W. Lauzze, III, Ryan M. Lacanne, Jake A. Stafford, Stephen Martin
  • Vehicle
    Patent number: 11097613
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a hydraulic system. The vehicle may include a sway bar. The sway bar may be positioned rearward of a hydraulic pump of the hydraulic system. A console having a first hydraulic input may be provided in an operator area of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hurd, Richard D. Ripley, Anthony J. Kinsman, Matthew S. Kmecik, Brent A. Erspamer, Ryan D. Carlson
  • ADJUSTABLE PERFORMANCE FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20210206263
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle includes a seatbelt sensor configured to detect when a seatbelt is in an engaged position or a disengaged position and an engine control module in communication with the seatbelt sensor to automatically limit a maximum speed of the vehicle to a reduced maximum speed limit upon detection of the seatbelt is in the disengaged position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Karl J. Grajkowski, Amber P. Malone, Eric P. Nault, Steven C. Erickson, Brian R. Gillingham, Ryan D. Carlson
  • Electronic throttle control
    Patent number: 10933744
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle includes a seatbelt sensor configured to detect when a seatbelt is in an engaged position or a disengaged position and an engine control module in communication with the seatbelt sensor to automatically limit a maximum speed of the vehicle to a reduced maximum speed limit upon detection of the seatbelt is in the disengaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Karl J. Grajkowski, Amber P. Malone, Eric P. Nault, Steven C. Erickson, Brian R. Gillingham, Ryan D. Carlson
  • DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20200250904
    Abstract: A diagnostic system of a vehicle for diagnosing a drive belt of a continuously variable transmission. A diagnostic circuit detects or predicts a fault of the drive belt based on an operating parameter received from a sensor associated with the vehicle during a predetermined diagnostic period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Ryan D. Carlson, Brian R. Gillingham, Amery D. Kuhl, John F. Kallis, Bruce E. Herrala, Karl J. Grajkowski, Jonathon P. Oakden-Graus, Stephen L. Nelson
  • Diagnostic systems and methods of a continuously variable transmission
    Patent number: 10672207
    Abstract: A diagnostic system of a vehicle for diagnosing a drive belt of a continuously variable transmission. A diagnostic circuit detects or predicts a fault of the drive belt based on an operating parameter received from a sensor associated with the vehicle during a predetermined diagnostic period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan D. Carlson, Brian R. Gillingham, Amery D. Kuhl, John F. Kallis, Bruce E. Herrala, Karl J. Grajkowski, Jonathon P. Oakden-Graus, Stephen L. Nelson
  • Diagnostic systems and methods of a continuously variable transmission
    Patent number: 10614638
    Abstract: A diagnostic system of a vehicle for diagnosing a drive belt of a continuously variable transmission. A diagnostic circuit detects or predicts a fault of the drive belt based on an operating parameter received from a sensor associated with the vehicle during a predetermined diagnostic period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan D. Carlson, Brian R. Gillingham, Amery D. Kuhl, John F. Kallis, Bruce E. Herrala, Karl J. Grajkowski, Jonathon P. Oakden-Graus, Stephen L. Nelson
  • VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20190275885
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a hydraulic system. The vehicle may include a sway bar. The sway bar may be positioned rearward of a hydraulic pump of the hydraulic system. A console having a first hydraulic input may be provided in an operator area of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hurd, Richard D. Ripley, Anthony J. Kinsman, Matthew S. Kmecik, Brent A. Erspamer, Ryan D. Carlson
  • ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL
    Publication number: 20180361853
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle includes a seatbelt sensor configured to detect when a seatbelt is in an engaged position or a disengaged position and an engine control module in communication with the seatbelt sensor to automatically limit a maximum speed of the vehicle to a reduced maximum speed limit upon detection of the seatbelt is in the disengaged position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Karl J. Grajkowski, Amber P. Malone, Eric P. Nault, Steven C. Erickson, Brian R. Gillingham, Ryan D. Carlson
  • Electronic throttle control
    Patent number: 10086698
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle includes a seatbelt sensor configured to detect when a seatbelt is in an engaged position or a disengaged position and an engine control module in communication with the seatbelt sensor to automatically limit a maximum speed of the vehicle to a reduced maximum speed limit upon detection of the seatbelt is in the disengaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Karl J. Grajkowski, Amber P. Malone, Eric P. Nault, Steven C. Erickson, Brian R. Gillingham, Ryan D. Carlson
  • DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20180211454
    Abstract: A diagnostic system of a vehicle for diagnosing a drive belt of a continuously variable transmission. A diagnostic circuit detects or predicts a fault of the drive belt based on an operating parameter received from a sensor associated with the vehicle during a predetermined diagnostic period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Ryan D. Carlson, Brian R. Gillingham, Amery D. Kuhl, John F. Kallis, Bruce E. Herrala, Karl J. Grajkowski, Jonathon P. Oakden-Graus, Stephen L. Nelson