Kelly Joe Knutson

US Patent:

8079602, Dec 20, 2011

Filed:

Jun 6, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/134909

Inventors:

Anthony J. Kinsman - Wyoming MN, US
Kelly J. Knutson - Middle River MN, US
Louis J. Brady - Wyoming MN, US
D. Brett Gass - Forest Lake MN, US

Assignee:

Polaris Industries Inc. - Medina MN

International Classification:

B60G 17/016

US Classification:

280 5512

Abstract:

A utility vehicle is disclosed. The utility vehicle may include storage areas under the dash. The utility vehicle may include suspension systems for utility vehicles having shocks with both a fluidic stiffness adjustment and a mechanical stiffness adjustment. The utility vehicle may include an electrical power steering.

US Patent:

8302711, Nov 6, 2012

Filed:

Dec 8, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/314929

Inventors:

Anthony J Kinsman - Wyoming MN, US
Kelly J Knutson - Middle River MN, US
Louis J Brady - Wyoming MN, US
D Brett Gass - Forest Lake MN, US

Assignee:

Polaris Industries Inc. - Medina MN

International Classification:

B60G 21/00

US Classification:

180 41

Abstract:

A utility vehicle is disclosed. The utility vehicle may include storage areas under the dash. The utility vehicle may include suspension systems for utility vehicles having shocks with both a fluidic stiffness adjustment and a mechanical stiffness adjustment. The utility vehicle may include an electrical power steering.

US Patent:

20090302590, Dec 10, 2009

Filed:

Jun 6, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/135107

Inventors:

Kevin Van Bronkhorst - St. Croix Falls WI, US
Anthony J. Kinsman - Wyoming MN, US
Steven M. Schiebel - Osceola WI, US
Kurt E. Stenberg - Greenbush MN, US
Louis J. Brady - Wyoming MN, US
D. Brett Gass - Forest Lake MN, US
Jeffrey L. Gardner - Lindstrom MN, US
Kelly J. Knutson - Middle River MN, US
Robert A. Jacobs - Coon Rapids MN, US
Chris J. Hurd - Woodbury MN, US
Patrick James McArdle - Forest Lake MN, US

International Classification:

B60R 21/13
B60R 7/00

US Classification:

280756, 296 371

Abstract:

A utility vehicle is disclosed. The utility vehicle may include storage areas under the dash. The utility vehicle may include suspension systems for utility vehicles having shocks with both a fluidic stiffness adjustment and a mechanical stiffness adjustment. The utility vehicle may include an electrical power steering.

US Patent:

20130033070, Feb 7, 2013

Filed:

Jun 8, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/492589

Inventors:

Anthony J. Kinsman - Wyoming MN, US
Angus M. Morison - Blaine MN, US
Keith A. Hollman - Osceola WI, US
Adam J. Schlangen - Rush City MN, US
Greg W. Fedelem - Roseau MN, US
Daniel L. Goffman - Chisago City MN, US
Paul J. Johnson - Buffalo MN, US
Kelly J. Knutson - Middle River MN, US
Jeremiah T. Johnstun - Roseau MN, US

Assignee:

POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC. - Medina MN

International Classification:

B60R 21/13

US Classification:

29619003

Abstract:

A utility vehicle comprises a plurality of ground engaging members; a frame; and an operator area having an operator side and a passenger side. The utility vehicle further comprises a roll cage extending above the operator area; a front windshield coupled to the roll cage; and a rear windshield coupled to the roll cage. The utility vehicle further includes a roof latched to the roll cage, a first door hinged to the roll cage along the operator side, and a second door hinged to the roll cage along the passenger side. The couplings between the rear windshield and the roll cage, between the roof and the roll cage, and between the first and second doors and the roll cage each being free of a fastener. The front and rear windshields, the roof, and the first and second doors enclose the operator area.