Patents by Inventor Stephen L. Nelson
Stephen L. Nelson 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: 20240423374Abstract: Disclosed are furniture systems including at least one reclining assembly. The reclining assembly is configured to seamlessly integrate and couple to a modular furniture assembly, having a footprint that substantially fits within the geometric specifications of the footprint of the modular furniture assembly. The reclining assembly has a general appearance that is substantially similar to the modular furniture assembly when the reclining assembly is in the un-reclined position. The reclining assembly includes a reclining mechanism that permits transitioning the reclining assembly between a deep mode and a wide mode. The reclining assembly includes an adjustable frame and the reclining mechanism, wherein the reclining mechanism includes a fixed lower carriage portion and an upper carriage portion. An actuator drives the upper carriage portion relative to the lower carriage portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Lynn Curtis Strong, Stephen Ciccarelli, Zach I. Gaarder, Casey Lee Webb, Jacob D. Forman, Braquel L. Urie, Brian Kuchler, Tyler Sanders, Randall R. Bateman, Joel H. Bennett
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Patent number: 12172518Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, front and rear wheels, a powertrain comprising an engine and transmission, and various other systems and components. The frame includes various features for supporting components and systems of the vehicle. For example, a rear portion of the frame is configured to support a utility bed, a portion of a cooling system, a portion of an air intake system, and a portion of an exhaust system.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2023Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Joshua A. Rasa, David D. Helgeson, Donald S. Hansen, Alex R. Scheuerell, Steven R. Franker, Stephen L. Nelson, Jeffrey I. Peterman, Owen A. Dickinson, Timothy J. Giese, Ryan K. Lovold
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Publication number: 20240415284Abstract: Disclosed are furniture systems including at least one reclining assembly. The reclining assembly can be configured to seamlessly integrate and couple to a modular furniture assembly, having a footprint that substantially fits within the geometric specifications of the footprint of the modular furniture assembly. The reclining assembly can have a general appearance that is substantially similar to the modular furniture assembly when the reclining assembly is in the un-reclined position. The reclining assembly can include a reclining mechanism that permits transitioning the reclining assembly between a shallow and deep seat configuration. The reclining assembly can include a rotatable footrest panel. The reclining mechanism can include rotating gears that ride on gear rails, to effect the reclining movement and/or extension of the footrest panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2023Publication date: December 19, 2024Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Lynn Curtis Strong, Stephen Ciccarelli, Zach Gaarder, Casey Lee Webb, Jacob D. Forman, Braquel L Urie, Brian Kuchler, Tyler Sanders
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Publication number: 20240401688Abstract: A continuously variable transmission for a vehicle includes a drive clutch, a driven clutch operably coupled to the drive clutch, and a belt extending between the drive and driven clutches. The continuously variable transmission also includes an inner cover and an outer cover removably coupled to the inner cover. At least one of the inner and outer covers includes an air inlet for providing cooling air to the drive and driven clutches and the belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2024Publication date: December 5, 2024Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Amery D. Kuhl, Narender Bejawada, Bruce E. Herrala, David J. Hicke, Paul Averillo, Giorgio Demetriou, Jeffrey I. Peterman
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Patent number: 12122228Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly. The powertrain assembly includes an engine, a shiftable transmission, a continuously variable transmission, and a charger. Additionally, the utility vehicle may include a cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and the charger.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Anthony J. Ripley, Daniel J. Nugteren, Andrew C. Schleif
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Patent number: 12092198Abstract: A continuously variable transmission for a vehicle includes a drive clutch, a driven clutch operably coupled to the drive clutch, and a belt extending between the drive and driven clutches. The continuously variable transmission also includes an inner cover and an outer cover removably coupled to the inner cover. At least one of the inner and outer covers includes an air inlet for providing cooling air to the drive and driven clutches and the belt.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2022Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Amery D. Kuhl, Narender Bejawada, Bruce E. Herrala, David J. Hicke, Paul Averillo, Giorgio Demetriou, Jeffrey I. Peterman
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Patent number: 12072018Abstract: A vehicle may include a continuously variable transmission which requires non-recycled air. The continuously variable transmission may provide non-recycled air to a first number of sheaves of the continuously variable transmission with a second number of air supply conduits, the second number being less than the first number. A cover of the continuously variable transmission may have a unitary body.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2022Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Amery D. Kuhl, Jacob R. Jain, David J. Hicke, Stephen L. Nelson, Anthony J. Ripley
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Publication number: 20240271690Abstract: A continuously variable transmission for a vehicle includes a drive clutch, a driven clutch operably coupled to the drive clutch, and a belt extending between the drive and driven clutches. The continuously variable transmission also includes an inner cover and an outer cover removably coupled to the inner cover. At least one of the inner and outer covers includes an air inlet for providing cooling air to the drive and driven clutches and the belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2024Publication date: August 15, 2024Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Amery D. Kuhl, Narender Bejawada, Bruce E. Herrala, David J. Hicke, Ryan A. Tholen
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Publication number: 20240190448Abstract: A vehicle is provided including an electronic power steering system, an electronic throttle control system, and a stability control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2024Publication date: June 13, 2024Inventors: Tim P. Norstad, Louis J. Brady, Brian R. Gillingham, Stephen L. Nelson, Jason R. Fields
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Patent number: 12007014Abstract: A continuously variable transmission for a vehicle includes a drive clutch, a driven clutch operably coupled to the drive clutch, and a belt extending between the drive and driven clutches. The continuously variable transmission also includes an inner cover and an outer cover removably coupled to the inner cover. At least one of the inner and outer covers includes an air inlet for providing cooling air to the drive and driven clutches and the belt.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2023Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Amery D. Kuhl, Narender Bejawada, Bruce E. Herrala, David J. Hicke, Ryan A. Tholen
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Patent number: 11919524Abstract: A vehicle is provided including an electronic power steering system, an electronic throttle control system, and a stability control system.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Tim P. Norstad, Louis J. Brady, Brian R. Gillingham, Stephen L. Nelson, Jason R. Fields
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Patent number: 11884148Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly. The powertrain assembly includes an engine, a shiftable transmission, a continuously variable transmission, and a charger. Additionally, the utility vehicle may include a cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and the charger.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Anthony J. Ripley
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Patent number: 11879542Abstract: A vehicle may include a continuously variable transmission which requires non-recycled air. The continuously variable transmission may provide non-recycled air to a first number of sheaves of the continuously variable transmission with a second number of air supply conduits, the second number being less than the first number. A cover of the continuously variable transmission may have a unitary body.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Amery D. Kuhl, Jacob R. Jain, David J. Hicke, Stephen L. Nelson, Anthony J. Ripley
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Publication number: 20230399975Abstract: A utility vehicle including a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly supported by the frame and including an engine supported by the frame, the engine including an exhaust side and a turbocharger operably coupled to the engine, the turbocharger having a turbine housing supporting a turbine and a compressor housing supporting a compressor, the turbocharger being positioned on the exhaust side of the engine and rearward of the engine, a space between the turbocharger and the engine being less than 9 inches.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Tittl, Andrew C. Schleif, Stephen L. Nelson, Kevin J. Rodel, William L. Barbrey, Paul W. Barton, Oliver Young, Andrew PH Statham
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Publication number: 20230313872Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a powertrain assembly including a continuously variable transmission and, in some examples, a clutch. The clutch may be operably coupled between a prime mover and the continuously variable transmission. Additionally, or alternatively, a clutch may be operable coupled after or downstream of the continuously variable transmission. Aspects of the powertrain assembly may be controlled to provide starting-clutch functionality, to provide torque-limiting functionality, and/or to adapt operation of the powertrain for any of a variety of conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Morgan I. Burgett, Jonathon P. Graus, Matthew L. Gross, Zacharey J. Hussong, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Maverick J. Klotz, Beat R. Kohler, Amery D. Kuhl, Stephen L. Nelson, Jeffrey I. Peterman, Andrew C. Schleif, Dylan T. Truskolaski, Evan R. Wozniak, Ronald Zurbruegg
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Publication number: 20230191904Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, front and rear wheels, a powertrain comprising an engine and transmission, and various other systems and components. The frame includes various features for supporting components and systems of the vehicle. For example, a rear portion of the frame is configured to support a utility bed, a portion of a cooling system, a portion of an air intake system, and a portion of an exhaust system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Joshua A. Rasa, David D. Helgeson, Donald S. Hansen, Alex R. Scheuerell, Steven R. Franker, Stephen L. Nelson, Jeffrey I. Peterman, Owen J. Dickinson, Timothy J. Giese, Ryan K. Lovold
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Publication number: 20230184318Abstract: A continuously variable transmission for a vehicle includes a drive clutch, a driven clutch operably coupled to the drive clutch, and a belt extending between the drive and driven clutches. The continuously variable transmission also includes an inner cover and an outer cover removably coupled to the inner cover. At least one of the inner and outer covers includes an air inlet for providing cooling air to the drive and driven clutches and the belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Amery D. Kuhl, Narender Bejawada, Bruce E. Herrala, David J. Hicke, Ryan A. Tholen
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Patent number: 11649889Abstract: A continuously variable transmission for a vehicle includes a drive clutch, a driven clutch operably coupled to the drive clutch, and a belt extending between the drive and driven clutches. The continuously variable transmission also includes an inner cover and an outer cover removably coupled to the inner cover. At least one of the inner and outer covers includes an air inlet for providing cooling air to the drive and driven clutches and the belt.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2019Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Amery D. Kuhl, Narender Bejawada, Bruce E. Herrala, David J. Hicke, Ryan A. Tholen
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Patent number: 11628722Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, front and rear wheels, a powertrain comprising an engine and transmission, and various other systems and components. The frame includes various features for supporting components and systems of the vehicle. For example, a rear portion of the frame is configured to support a utility bed, a portion of a cooling system, a portion of an air intake system, and a portion of an exhaust system.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Joshua A. Rasa, David D. Helgeson, Donald S. Hansen, Alex R. Scheuerell, Steven R. Franker, Stephen L. Nelson, Jeffrey I. Peterman, Owen J. Dickinson, Timothy J. Giese, Ryan K. Lovold
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Patent number: 11623487Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle including a frame having longitudinally-spaced ends defining a first longitudinal axis, and an engine supported by the frame. The engine includes a crankshaft defining a second longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Benjamin J. Dieter, Alan S. Olson, Brian L. Thompson, Jeffrey D. Bennett, Ronnie Danielson, Donald E. Frost, Dan Weber, Ty P. Warner