Patents by Inventor Urs Wenger
Urs Wenger 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: 11702166Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. A wheel base is defined between the front and rear rotational axes and a vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle extends vertically at the midpoint of the wheel base and is perpendicular to the longitudinally-extending centerline. The vehicle also includes a fuel tank, an airbox assembly, and a battery all positioned relative to the vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: David L. Bagnariol, Matthew R. Fronk, Jason A. Warns, Benjamin M. Comana, Matthias Botta, Richard J. Christoph, Philippe Gasdia, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Urs Wenger, Martin Pelz, Clark D. Davis, Juho Pekka Wuollet, Kory J. Schuhmacher
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Publication number: 20220397194Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is provided for use on a recreational or utility vehicle. The CVT is electronically controlled by at least one control unit of the vehicle. The CVT includes a primary clutch having a first sheave and a second sheave moveable relative to the first sheave. An actuator controls movement of the second sheave.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2022Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: Beat R. Kohler, Urs Wenger, Peter J. Erasmus, Stephen L. Nelson, Brian D. Krosschell, Jeffrey I. Peterman
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Publication number: 20210331752Abstract: A tracked ATV includes a frame, a track coupled to the frame, and a power source supported by the frame and drivingly coupled to the track. The tracked ATV further includes a steering and drive assembly, which has a first hydraulic pump coupled to the tracks for large radius turns. The steering and drive assembly also has a second hydraulic pump coupled to the tracks for small radius turns.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Jeffrey D. Bennett, Urs Wenger, Beat R. Kohler, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Eric J. Borud, Richard H. Bates, JR., Bradley A. Bracht, Cole A. Sytsma, Matthew P. McGuire, Amber P. Malone, Brian M. Safranski
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Publication number: 20210221460Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. A wheel base is defined between the front and rear rotational axes and a vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle extends vertically at the midpoint of the wheel base and is perpendicular to the longitudinally-extending centerline. The vehicle also includes a fuel tank, an airbox assembly, and a battery all positioned relative to the vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: David L. Bagnariol, Matthew R. Fronk, Jason A. Warns, Benjamin M. Comana, Matthias Botta, Richard J. Christoph, Philippe Gasdia, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Urs Wenger, Martin Pelz, Clark D. Davis, Juho Pekka Wuollet, Kory J. Schuhmacher
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Patent number: 10974784Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. A wheel base is defined between the front and rear rotational axes and a vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle extends vertically at the midpoint of the wheel base and is perpendicular to the longitudinally-extending centerline. The vehicle also includes a fuel tank, an airbox assembly, and a battery all positioned relative to the vertically-extending centerline of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: David L. Bagnariol, Matthew R. Fronk, Jason A. Warns, Benjamin M. Comana, Matthias Botta, Richard J. Christoph, Philippe Gasdia, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Urs Wenger, Martin Pelz, Clark D. Davis, Juho Pekka Wuollett, Kory J. Schuhmacher
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Publication number: 20210061088Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Daniel J. Nugteren, Urs Wenger, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Andrew C. Schleif, Adam J. Schlangen
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Patent number: 10718238Abstract: An engine for a two-wheeled vehicle includes at least one cylinder comprising a combustion chamber and a cylinder head positioned adjacent the combustion chamber. The engine further includes a crankcase coupled to the at least one cylinder which includes a crankshaft. Additionally, the engine includes a valve train operably coupled to the crankshaft which includes at least one intake valve fluidly coupled to the combustion chamber, at least one exhaust valve fluidly coupled to the combustion chamber, at least one pushrod operably coupled to at least one of the intake valve and the exhaust valve, at least one camshaft operably coupled to the at least one pushrod and the crankshaft, and a cam phaser assembly operably coupled to the at least one camshaft and positioned generally outside an envelope of the cylinder head.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Urs Wenger, David A. Galsworthy, Brian J. Hitt
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Publication number: 20190248227Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Nugteren, Urs Wenger, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Andrew C. Schleif, Adam J. Schlangen
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Patent number: 10323568Abstract: An engine is disclosed of the V-configuration having an integrated engine and transmission. The engine has a crankshaft which directly couples to drive the water pump, oil pump and transmission clutch. The water pump has a drive shaft coupled to the crankshaft that extends across the crankcase from a first to a second side. The water pump includes a housing where at least a portion is defined in the face of the crankshaft.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2018Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Blaine D. Kaeser, Matthew R. Fronk, Michael C. Bartholomew, Urs Wenger, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Neil A. Wright
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Patent number: 10300786Abstract: 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 19, 2014Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Nugteren, Adam J. Schlangen, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, John LaFata, David Hicke, Christopher J. Hurd, Ricky Jaeger, Aaron D. Deckard, Urs Wenger
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Publication number: 20190136721Abstract: An engine for a two-wheeled vehicle includes at least one cylinder comprising a combustion chamber and a cylinder head positioned adjacent the combustion chamber. The engine further includes a crankcase coupled to the at least one cylinder which includes a crankshaft. Additionally, the engine includes a valve train operably coupled to the crankshaft which includes at least one intake valve fluidly coupled to the combustion chamber, at least one exhaust valve fluidly coupled to the combustion chamber, at least one pushrod operably coupled to at least one of the intake valve and the exhaust valve, at least one camshaft operably coupled to the at least one pushrod and the crankshaft, and a cam phaser assembly operably coupled to the at least one camshaft and positioned generally outside an envelope of the cylinder head.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Urs Wenger, David A. Galsworthy, Brian J. Hitt
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Publication number: 20180328272Abstract: An engine is disclosed of the V-configuration having an integrated engine and transmission. The engine has a crankshaft which directly couples to drive the water pump, oil pump and transmission clutch. The water pump has a drive shaft coupled to the crankshaft that extends across the crankcase from a first to a second side. The water pump includes a housing where at least a portion is defined in the face of the crankshaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Blaine D. Kaeser, Matthew R. Fronk, Michael C. Bartholomew, Urs Wenger, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Neil A. Wright
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Patent number: 10036311Abstract: An engine is disclosed of the V-configuration having an integrated engine and transmission. The engine has a crankshaft which directly couples to drive the water pump, oil pump and transmission clutch. The water pump has a drive shaft coupled to the crankshaft that extends across the crankcase from a first to a second side. The water pump includes a housing where at least a portion is defined in the face of the crankshaft.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Blaine D. Kaeser, Matthew R. Fronk, Michael C. Bartholomew, Urs Wenger, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Neil A. Wright
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Patent number: 9802605Abstract: An electric vehicle and a range extender engine are shown including the controls to operate the same.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2010Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: SWISSAUTO POWERSPORT LLCInventors: Urs Wenger, Beat Rene Kohler, Hans-Rudolf Jenni
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Publication number: 20170191408Abstract: An engine is disclosed of the V-configuration having an integrated engine and transmission. The engine has a crankshaft which directly couples to drive the water pump, oil pump and transmission clutch. The water pump has a drive shaft coupled to the crankshaft that extends across the crankcase from a first to a second side. The water pump includes a housing where at least a portion is defined in the face of the crankshaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Blaine D. Kaeser, Matthew R. Fronk, Michael C. Bartholomew, Urs Wenger, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Neil A. Wright
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Patent number: 9429235Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is provided for use on a recreational or utility vehicle. The CVT is electronically controlled by at least one control unit of the vehicle. The CVT includes a primary clutch having a first sheave and a second sheave moveable relative to the first sheave. An actuator controls movement of the second sheave.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2012Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Krosschell, Stephen L. Nelson, Brian R. Gillingham, Urs Wenger, Donovan L. Fredrickson, Karl J. Grajkowski, Philipp Meyer, Donald E. Frost, Beat R. Kohler, Ronald Zurbruegg, Peter J. Erasmus, Jeffrey I. Peterman
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Patent number: 9381803Abstract: An engine includes a first cylinder communicating with a first intake port and a first exhaust port, and an exhaust assembly coupled to the engine and including a first exhaust manifold coupled to the first exhaust port. The first exhaust manifold is angled relative to the first exhaust port.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: David A. Galsworthy, Craig M. Beach, II, Brian J. Hitt, Gregory C. Brew, John S. Lengyel, Nicholas J. Schafer, Jeffrey P. Wolf, Jeffrey D. Oltmans, Urs Wenger, G. Jay McKoskey, Blaine D. Kaeser
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Patent number: 9194278Abstract: An engine is disclosed of the V-configuration having an integrated engine and transmission. The engine has a crankshaft which directly couples to drive the water pump, oil pump and transmission clutch. The water pump has a drive shaft coupled to the crankshaft that extends across the crankcase from a first to a second side. The water pump includes a housing where at least a portion is defined in the face of the crankshaft.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Matthew R. Fronk, Michael C. Bartholomew, Urs Wenger, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Blaine D. Kaeser, Neil A. Wright
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Patent number: 9187083Abstract: An electric vehicle and a range extender engine are shown including the controls to operate the same.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Urs Wenger, Beat Rene Kohler
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Patent number: 9151384Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is provided for use on a recreational or utility vehicle. The CVT is electronically controlled by at least one control unit of the vehicle. The CVT includes a primary clutch having a first sheave and a second sheave moveable relative to the first sheave. An actuator controls movement of the second sheave.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2012Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Beat R. Kohler, Stephen L. Nelson, Brian R. Gillingham, Urs Wenger, Donovan L. Fredrickson, Brian D. Krosschell, Karl J. Grajkowski, Philipp Meyer, Donald E. Frost, Ronald Zurbruegg, Peter J. Erasmus