Motor vehicles – Special driving device – Portable track
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-09
2006-05-09
Hurley, Kevin (Department: 3611)
Motor vehicles
Special driving device
Portable track
C305S132000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07040426
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates generally to recreational vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatus for traversing challenging terrain with a recreational vehicle. A vehicle in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a first drive track that is supported by a first rear suspension and a second drive track of vehicle is supported by a second rear suspension. The first drive track and the second drive track may be operatively coupled to an engine by a drive train for propelling the vehicle.
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Fredrickson & Byron, P.A.
Hurley Kevin
Polaris Industries Inc.
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