Patents by Inventor Scott D. Taylor
Scott D. Taylor 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: 20250107842Abstract: An energy source is offset from an elongate probe axis with an extension. The amount of offset of the energy source can be controlled by varying an amount of offset of the extension. The energy source rotated and translated at the offset distance to resect tissue. In some embodiments, the probe is configured to receive a second treatment probe comprising a second energy source, in which the second energy source is rotated and translated relative to the first treatment probe, which can improve positional accuracy and stability. The energy source and the extension can be coupled to a linkage to offset the energy source, and to translate and rotate the energy source with varying amounts of offset. The linkage can be coupled to a processor and one or more of the energy source moved in accordance with a treatment profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2024Publication date: April 3, 2025Applicant: PROCEPT BioRobotics CorporationInventors: Surag MANTRI, Kevin Patrick STAID, James Luis BADIA, Friedrich HO, Scott D. TAYLOR, Peter BENTLEY
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Publication number: 20250100365Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to youth electric recreational vehicles. In some embodiments, a youth recreational vehicle, comprises: one or more front ground engaging members, one or more rear ground engaging members, and a frame supported by the one or more front ground engaging members and the one or more rear ground engaging members. In addition, the youth recreational vehicle comprises a seat supported by the frame and configured to support at least one rider and an electric powertrain. The electric powertrain is configured to drive at least one of: (i) the one or more front ground engaging members and (ii) the one or more rear ground engaging members. The electric powertrain comprises: a controller, at least one electric motor, and at least one battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2024Publication date: March 27, 2025Inventors: Austin R. Bartz, Chiao George Liu, Scott D. Taylor, Kyle J. Schounard, William B. Rodriguez, Yassin M. Kelay, David F. Buehler, John M. Nutter, Lindsay SB Edwards, Joseph A. Wegleitner
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Patent number: 12225382Abstract: A programming device includes an application for programming vehicle function settings of a vehicle. The programming device has a transmitter that communicates the vehicle function settings through a vehicle receiver to a vehicle controller. The vehicle function settings cause the controller to operate the vehicle when a device identifier is received from a moveable device associated with a vehicle user.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Taylor, Troy D. Kendrick
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Patent number: 12194843Abstract: Disclosed is a wheeled vehicle. The wheeled vehicle includes various features for operation by a rider, such as a throttle actuation assembly and various components for operation and manipulation of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2022Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Bryce R. Evans, William B. Rodriguez, Scott D. Taylor, Joel B. Kelso, Michael J. Hanten
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Patent number: 12178498Abstract: An energy source is offset from an elongate probe axis with an extension. The amount of offset of the energy source can be controlled by varying an amount of offset of the extension. The energy source rotated and translated at the offset distance to resect tissue. In some embodiments, the probe is configured to receive a second treatment probe comprising a second energy source, in which the second energy source is rotated and translated relative to the first treatment probe, which can improve positional accuracy and stability. The energy source and the extension can be coupled to a linkage to offset the energy source, and to translate and rotate the energy source with varying amounts of offset. The linkage can be coupled to a processor and one or more of the energy source moved in accordance with a treatment profile.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2022Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: PROCEPT BioRobotics CorporationInventors: Surag Mantri, Kevin Patrick Staid, James Luis Badia, Friedrich Ho, Scott D. Taylor, Peter Bentley
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Patent number: 12162339Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to youth electric recreational vehicles. In an exemplary embodiment, a youth recreational vehicle, comprises: one or more front ground engaging members, one or more rear ground engaging members, and a frame supported by the one or more front ground engaging members and the one or more rear ground engaging members. In addition, the youth recreational vehicle comprises a seat supported by the frame and configured to support at least one rider and an electric powertrain. The electric powertrain is configured to drive at least one of: (i) the one or more front ground engaging members and (ii) the one or more rear ground engaging members. The electric powertrain comprises: a controller, at least one electric motor, and at least one battery pack.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2022Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Austin R. Bartz, Chiao George Liu, Scott D. Taylor, Kyle J. Schounard, William B. Rodriguez, Yassin M. Kelay, David F. Buehler, John M. Nutter, Lindsay S B Edwards, Joseph A. Wegleitner
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Publication number: 20240400068Abstract: Systems and methods for enhancing safety of a vehicle for which a rider wears a helmet are provided. An example system include a passive tag reader and a controller in communication with the passive tag reader. The controller includes a processor and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the controller to perform a set of operations. The set of operations include: receiving an indication from the passive tag reader corresponding to a passive tag; evaluating the passive tag; and configuring a vehicle-limiting mode based on the evaluation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2024Publication date: December 5, 2024Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Nelson, Timothy J. Busse, Scott D. Taylor
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Publication number: 20240399969Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to storage for a vehicle. For instance, example portable work surface assemblies and various cargo-carrying assemblies are provided, each of which may be used in conjunction with a variety of vehicle types. Additionally, a storage rack and nesting cargo-carrying panels are disclosed, thereby further improving the utility of the disclosed cargo-carrying assemblies. Further, various false floor assemblies are provided that improve comfort for shorter riders while also offering additional storage. Example aspects relating to an under-seat storage tray and an in-seat storage assembly are disclosed that further improve usability and offer additional storage options. Finally, aspects relating to a dual-access storage compartment and a two-part lid for a storage compartment are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2024Publication date: December 5, 2024Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Alexander T. Ebertowski, Jason A. Eichenberger, Scott D. Taylor, Boris Rubanovich, Jeffrey J. Schwichtenberg, Sivakumar Thangavel
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Publication number: 20240137771Abstract: A programming device includes an application for programming vehicle function settings of a vehicle. The programming device has a transmitter that communicates the vehicle function settings through a vehicle receiver to a vehicle controller. The vehicle function settings cause the controller to operate the vehicle when a device identifier is received from a moveable device associated with a vehicle user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Scott D. TAYLOR, Troy D. KENDRICK
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Patent number: 11902790Abstract: A system for controlling a vehicle includes a programming device comprising an application for programming vehicle function settings of a vehicle. The programming device has a transmitter communicating the vehicle function settings of the vehicle. A vehicle receiver is disposed within the vehicle. The vehicle receiver receives the vehicle function settings. A vehicle is controller disposed within the vehicle. A helmet generates a helmet movement signal in response to sensing movement of the helmet. The helmet communicates a helmet identifier to the vehicle controller through the receiver in response to the helmet movement signal. The vehicle controller controls a vehicle function in response to the vehicle function settings.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Taylor, Troy D. Kendrick
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Patent number: 11703884Abstract: A system for regulating the speed of a vehicle includes defining a first border for a first geographic region. The border has a first speed within the border and a second speed outside of the border. The system includes determining a first velocity of the vehicle including a vehicle speed and direction of the vehicle approaching the border. The difference between the vehicle speed and the second speed is the calculated, as is a distance between the vehicle and the border. If the difference between the vehicle speed and the second speed divided by the distance is greater than a predetermined value, the vehicle is decelerated at a rate so that the vehicle will have a second speed when the vehicle reaches the border.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: David G. Hille, Chun Lan, Scott D. Taylor, Joseph B. Bottensek, Jacob D. Scherer, Duane D. Wagner, Jacob J. Minick
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Publication number: 20230210586Abstract: An energy source is offset from an elongate probe axis with an extension. The amount of offset of the energy source can be controlled by varying an amount of offset of the extension. The energy source rotated and translated at the offset distance to resect tissue. In some embodiments, the probe is configured to receive a second treatment probe comprising a second energy source, in which the second energy source is rotated and translated relative to the first treatment probe, which can improve positional accuracy and stability. The energy source and the extension can be coupled to a linkage to offset the energy source, and to translate and rotate the energy source with varying amounts of offset. The linkage can be coupled to a processor and one or more of the energy source moved in accordance with a treatment profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: PROCEPT BioRobotics CorporationInventors: Surag MANTRI, Kevin Patrick STAID, James Luis BADIA, Friedrich HO, Scott D. TAYLOR, Peter BENTLEY
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Publication number: 20230093742Abstract: A utility vehicle includes an electric powertrain assembly. The electric powertrain assembly includes at least a battery and a motor for controlling torque at various ground-engaging members of the vehicle. The configuration of the electric powertrain assembly allows for increased storage on the utility vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Boris Rubanovich, Madeline C. Rogers, Austin R. Bartz, Michael A. Hritz, Jacob L. Stock, Scott D. Taylor, John B. Pircon, Zacharey J. Hussong, Matthew B. Robinson, Yassin M. Kelay, Ronald Zurbruegg, Robert C. Wilmot, Jeffrey I. Peterman
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Patent number: 11551659Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating information related to a wearable device are disclosed. Exemplary information includes audio information.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Taylor, Steven B. Elgee, Chiao George Liu, Austin A. Bartz
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Publication number: 20220371684Abstract: Disclosed is a wheeled vehicle. The wheeled vehicle includes various features for operation by a rider, such as a throttle actuation assembly and various components for operation and manipulation of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Bryce R. EVANS, William B. RODRIGUEZ, Scott D. TAYLOR, Joel B. KELSO, Michael J. HANTEN
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Patent number: 11474014Abstract: A hand tool edge tester for evaluating the sharpness and smoothness of the cutting edge of a blade for the hand tool like a knife is provided according to the invention. The knife blade is held stationary along a horizontal, longitudinal axis. A long piece of solid tape of the cuttable substrate material like Teflon moved within a reel-to-reel tape mechanism attached to a tape carriage travels simultaneously horizontally as the tape carriage moves along a longitudinal axis, and along an upwardly inclined, diagonal pathway defined by the reel-to-reel mechanism. The blade of the hand tool slices the upwardly, diagonally moving tape ribbon with the load cell measuring the cutting force exerted by the tape ribbon against the blade as it is moved along the distance of the cutting edge substantially between the hand tool handle and the blade tip.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Razor Edge Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mary T. Graves, Daniel D. Graves, Joseph C. Juranitch, Scott D. Taylor, Robert J. Mattila
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Publication number: 20220308576Abstract: In examples, a fleet of vehicles comprises a hub vehicle and a set of remote vehicles, where a hub vehicle aggregates and disseminates information among remote vehicles. For example, the hub vehicle may specify a geofence and/or any of a variety of other vehicle configuration information, which may be provided to remote vehicles accordingly. Further, a remote vehicle may monitor a power source state and ensure that it does not travel outside of a range to the hub vehicle, thereby reducing instances where the remote vehicle has traveled too far to be replenished. The hub vehicle may also facilitate cross-vehicle communication between operators. For example, communications may be relayed among other vehicles of the fleet. In other examples, the hub vehicle may provide task management functionality, where a shared task list is synchronized among the vehicles, thereby enabling operators to view tasks, add tasks, and remove tasks, among other functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Christopher T. Judson, Christopher J. Hurd, Amber P. Malone, Scott D. Taylor, John CB Stockman, Steven M. Schiebel, Brent A. Erspamer
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Publication number: 20220306070Abstract: A vehicle control system is disclosed for modifying vehicle operation and includes an engine control unit having at least one processor. A vehicle network is provided as well as a first handheld wireless device having a GPS module, a local wireless communication module, and a distance wireless communication module. A gauge has a wireless communication module operable to communicate with the first handheld wireless device and at least one display for communicating information to a user regarding vehicle operating parameters. Memory accessible by the processor and memory having software stored thereon are provided, the software being configured for execution by the processor and including instructions for providing a boundary map within which the vehicle may operate under normal operating conditions. The vehicle is placed in a degraded operating mode if the vehicle moves outside of the boundary.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Brian E. Brandt, Scott D. Taylor, Karl J. Grajkowski, Russell G. Olsen, David G. Hille, Trevor J. LaJoye
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Patent number: 11420516Abstract: Disclosed is a wheeled vehicle. The wheeled vehicle includes various features for operation by a rider, such as a throttle actuation assembly and various components for operation and manipulation of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2018Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Bryce R. Evans, William B. Rodriguez, Scott D. Taylor, Joel B. Kelso, Michael J. Hanten
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Publication number: 20220242213Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to youth electric recreational vehicles. In an exemplary embodiment, a youth recreational vehicle, comprises: one or more front ground engaging members, one or more rear ground engaging members, and a frame supported by the one or more front ground engaging members and the one or more rear ground engaging members. In addition, the youth recreational vehicle comprises a seat supported by the frame and configured to support at least one rider and an electric powertrain. The electric powertrain is configured to drive at least one of: (i) the one or more front ground engaging members and (ii) the one or more rear ground engaging members. The electric powertrain comprises: a controller, at least one electric motor, and at least one battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Austin R. Bartz, Chiao George Liu, Scott D. Taylor, Kyle J. Schounard, William B. Rodriguez, Steven W. Aronson, Kyle T. Roggenkamp, Yassin M. Kelay, David F. Buehler, Brian E. Brandt, John M. Nutter, Lindsay SB Edwards, Joseph A. Wegleitner