Stephen M Nelson

US Patent:

7543832, Jun 9, 2009

Filed:

Jan 26, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/340301

Inventors:

Stephen L. Nelson - Osceola WI, US
Louis J. Brady - Wyoming MN, US
Jeffrey D. Bennett - Roseau MN, US
Geoffrey G. White - St. Croix Falls WI, US

Assignee:

Polaris Industries Inc. - Medina MN

International Classification:

B60G 21/055
B60G 11/18
B60G 11/14

US Classification:

280124107, 267277, 267275, 267285, 267190

Abstract:

Various embodiments of variable rate stabilizer bars are disclosed, including apparatus, vehicle, and kit implementations. Embodiments may have first and second stabilizer bar members. Each stabilizer bar member may be adapted to be operatively coupled to a respective, opposite ground-engaging element of a vehicle. Each stabilizer bar member may be configured to experience a torque about their longitudinal axis upon movement of the respective ground-engaging element relative to the vehicle when operatively coupled to the ground-engaging elements. Embodiments may have a torque transfer regulator, which may be operatively coupled to both stabilizer bar members. The torque transfer regulator may be configured to transfer a portion of the torque experienced by one of the stabilizer bar members to the other stabilizer bar member. Some embodiments may provide for active control of the degree of torque transfer from one ground-engaging element's suspension system to the other.

US Patent:

7849953, Dec 14, 2010

Filed:

Nov 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/947461

Inventors:

Matthew Chisholm - Minneapolis MN, US
Stephen Nelson - Andover MN, US
Steven D Lundquist - Metamora IL, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Paving Products Inc - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B60K 17/34

US Classification:

180307, 180308

Abstract:

A hydrostatically powered vehicle includes an engine operatively associated with a pump that supplies fluid to a propel motor. Based on various sensed and engine operating conditions, a controller determines a desired operating condition for the engine while maintaining the travel speed of the vehicle constant.

US Patent:

8016069, Sep 13, 2011

Filed:

Nov 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/940074

Inventors:

Matthew Chisholm - Minneapolis MN, US
Stephen Nelson - Andover MN, US
Steven D. Lundquist - Metamora IL, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

B60K 17/14

US Classification:

180307, 180308

Abstract:

A hydrostatically powered vehicle includes an engine operatively associated with a pump that supplies fluid to a propel motor. Based on various sensed and engine operating conditions, a controller determines a desired operating condition for the engine while maintaining the travel speed of the vehicle constant.

US Patent:

8374766, Feb 12, 2013

Filed:

Nov 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/947426

Inventors:

Matthew Chisholm - Minneapolis MN, US
Stephen Nelson - Andover MN, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Paving Products Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06G 7/70

US Classification:

701 99

Abstract:

A method for managing power in a hydrostatically driven vehicle includes calculating the power consumption of the vehicle based on the pressure of the compressed fluid in a hydraulic circuit, and the displacement of the pump. An electronic controller further calculates the power output of the engine based on at least one engine operating parameter, and operates to change the power output of the engine based on a difference between the power consumption and the power output.

US Patent:

8534397, Sep 17, 2013

Filed:

Jun 3, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/153244

Inventors:

Karl J Grajkowski - Hudson WI, US
David J Koenig - Wyoming MN, US
Brian R. Gillingham - Osceola WI, US
Ryan D Carlson - Blaine MN, US
Amber P Malone - Stacy MN, US
Stephen L Nelson - Osceola WI, US

Assignee:

Polaris Industries Inc. - Medina MN

International Classification:

B60K 8/00

US Classification:

180 541, 180170

Abstract:

An electronic throttle control (ETC) system is disclosed for use on a recreational or a utility vehicle. The ETC system includes a drive mode selection device for selecting between a plurality of drive modes. The ETC system provides an adjustable engine idle speed and an engine power limiting feature.

US Patent:

8613335, Dec 24, 2013

Filed:

Aug 3, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/849480

Inventors:

Aaron D. Deckard - Lindstrom MN, US
Phillip A. Nowacki - Warroad MN, US
Brian R. Gillingham - Osceola WI, US
Tracy S. Kofstad - Roseau MN, US
Mark A. Smith - Center City MN, US
Curtis R. Kjaer - Roseau MN, US
Stephen L. Nelson - Osceola WI, US
Keith A. Hollman - Osceola WI, US
Jeffrey M. Maher - Hugo MN, US
Kevin A. McNutt - Osceola WI, US
Jerome J. Rubatt - Stacy MN, US
Adam J. Schlangen - Rush City MN, US

Assignee:

Polaris Industries Inc. - Medina MN

International Classification:

B60K 13/02

US Classification:

180 683, 180 681, 180 682

Abstract:

A vehicle may include a CVT unit or a power source which requires ambient air. An air inlet for an air intake system coupled to the CVT unit or the power source which requires ambient air may be provided in a side of a cargo carrying portion of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a rear radius arm suspension.

US Patent:

20110301824, Dec 8, 2011

Filed:

Jun 3, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/153037

Inventors:

Stephen L. Nelson - Osceola WI, US
Karl J. Grajkowski - Hudson WI, US
Scott P. Sandstrom - Forest Lake MN, US

Assignee:

POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC. - Medina MN

International Classification:

F02D 28/00
B60K 28/00

US Classification:

701102, 180271

Abstract:

An electronic throttle control (ETC) system is disclosed for use on a recreational or a utility vehicle. The ETC system includes a drive mode selection device for selecting between a plurality of drive modes. The ETC system provides an adjustable engine idle speed and an engine power limiting feature.

US Patent:

20130096790, Apr 18, 2013

Filed:

Oct 15, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/652253

Inventors:

POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC. - Medina MN, US
Stephen L. Nelson - Osceola WI, US

Assignee:

POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC. - Medina MN

International Classification:

F16H 59/60

US Classification:

701 58

Abstract:

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.

Address:

2131 Fairways Ln, Saint Paul, MN 55113

VIN:

5FNRL38667B028048

Make:

HONDA

Model:

ODYSSEY

Year:

2007