Stephen L 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:

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:

8613337, Dec 24, 2013

Filed:

Nov 2, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/667851

Inventors:

Kevin Van Bronkhorst - St Croix Falls WI, US
Stephen L. Nelson - Osceola WI, US

Assignee:

Polaris Industries Inc. - Medina MN

International Classification:

B60K 13/02

US Classification:

180 683

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:

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.

US Patent:

20220266844, Aug 25, 2022

Filed:

Mar 3, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/685779

Inventors:

- Medina MN, US
Louis J. Brady - Chisago City MN, US
Brian R. Gillingham - Osceola WI, US
Stephen L. Nelson - Osceola WI, US
Jason R. Fields - Oak Grove MN, US

Assignee:

Polaris Industries Inc. - Medina MN

International Classification:

B60W 50/00
B60T 8/00
B60G 17/018
F02D 9/02
B60K 5/00
B60K 11/00
B60G 17/016
B60W 10/06
B62D 6/02
B60G 17/02
B60G 17/06
B60W 50/10
B60W 10/22
B60W 30/188
B60W 30/18
B62D 5/04
B62D 6/00

Abstract:

A vehicle is provided including an electronic power steering system, an electronic throttle control system, and a stability control system.

US Patent:

20220243810, Aug 4, 2022

Filed:

Jan 28, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/587486

Inventors:

- Medina MN, US
Zacharey J. Hussong - Roseville MN, US
Brian D. Krosschell - North Branch MN, US
John M. Nutter - Stacy MN, US
Steven R. Franker - Bethel MN, US
Anthony J. Myhre - La Crescent MN, US
Gary A. Pinkley - Lino Lakes MN, US
Adrien O. Lechat - Hinckley, GB
David A. Galsworthy - Wyoming MN, US
Andrew C. Schleif - Stacy MN, US
Ryan A. Tholen - St. Paul MN, US
Anthony J. Ripley - Ham Lake MN, US
Stephen L. Nelson - Osceola WI, US
Jeffrey I. Peterman - Stacy MN, US
Samuel C. Willenbring - Chisago City MN, US
Maxim Kolesnikov - Minneapolis MN, US
Adam J. Heinzen - Forest Lake MN, US
Maverick J. Klotz - Omro WI, US
Stephen G. Crain - Wyoming MN, US

International Classification:

F16H 63/06
F16H 61/662
F16H 61/12
F16H 63/30

Abstract:

A utility vehicle includes a frame assembly, a plurality of ground-engaging members supporting the frame assembly, and a powertrain assembly operably coupled to the ground-engaging members and including a prime mover and a continuously variable transmission. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an operator defined by a portion of the frame assembly and including seating for at least an operator. The utility vehicle also includes an electrical assembly comprising an electric motor operably coupled to the continuously variable transmission. The electric motor is positioned rearward of the operator area.