Darrel R Janisch

US Patent:

6729750, May 4, 2004

Filed:

Jun 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/175993

Inventors:

Darrel Janisch - Thief River Falls MN
Ron Bergman - McIntosh MN

Assignee:

Arctic Cat, Inc. - Thief River Falls MN

International Classification:

B60J 602

US Classification:

362475, 362473, 180333

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for controlling a headlight system. The apparatus includes a control yoke control unit having a brake control, a dimmer switch, an actuating mechanism, and at least one control support for supporting the brake control and dimmer switch. Both controls are incorporated into the control unit. The control unit may have only a single control support with both controls therein, or it may have two control supports each with one control. The control unit also includes an electrical connector for connecting the dimmer switch to a headlight and a source of electrical power. The actuating mechanism is movable in first and second directions from a neutral position, such that moving the actuating mechanism from the neutral position in the first direction actuates the brake control, and moving the actuating mechanism from the neutral position in the second direction actuates the dimmer switch.

US Patent:

6750411, Jun 15, 2004

Filed:

Nov 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/289742

Inventors:

Darrel Janisch - Thief River Falls MN

Assignee:

Arctic Cat Inc. - Thief River Falls MN

International Classification:

H01H 906

US Classification:

200 6185, 200 6127, 200293

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an adjustable emergency stop switch for a snowmobile, ATV, motorcycle, personal watercraft, or other recreational vehicle that requires an emergency stop switch and typically includes handlebars. The emergency stop switch of the present invention includes a switch housing that is mounted to and adjustable relative to a module that includes at least one other vehicle control. The module is typically rotatably adjustable relative to a handlebar of the vehicle. The adjustability of the emergency stop switch housing relative to the module enables the emergency stop switch to be oriented into a desired position regardless of the rotated position of the module.

US Patent:

6843603, Jan 18, 2005

Filed:

Jun 13, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/172577

Inventors:

Jeff Poole - Thief River Falls MN, US
Darrel Janisch - Thief River Falls MN, US

Assignee:

Arctic Cat, Inc. - Thief River Falls MN

International Classification:

F16C 3200

US Classification:

384448, 384624

Abstract:

A bearing mount for a vehicle such as a snowmobile. The bearing mount has a body, the body having first and second recesses. The first recess has at least one electrical device disposed therein. The electrical devices may include a voltage regulator, a speedometer sensor, and a charging circuit. The bearing mount may be filled with potting so as to encapsulate the electrical devices. The first recess may be defined by a wall. The wall may include a plurality of outwardly projecting lobes. The second recess is formed to support a bearing therein. The bearing mount may include a fill aperture, fill passage, and reservoir for holding material such as lubricant to be delivered to the second recess. The bearing mount may be sufficiently sturdy and rigid as to be mounted directly to a vehicle.

US Patent:

6871624, Mar 29, 2005

Filed:

Jan 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/353281

Inventors:

Darrel R Janisch - Thief River Falls MN, US

Assignee:

Arctic Cat, Inc. - Thief River Falls MN

International Classification:

F02N011/08

US Classification:

1231792, 180167

Abstract:

Herein is disclosed a snowmobile configured to start in response to a remote-start signal. One embodiment of the invention includes a snowmobile outfitted with a remote starting system. The remote starting system, itself, includes a remote starting activation switch that transmits a radio frequency signal to a remote starter module to initiate starting of an engine within the snowmobile. The remote starter module receives the radio frequency signal from the remote starting activation switch and, in response to receiving the radio frequency signal, initiates closure of a switch interposed between a battery and a starter motor, thereby causing the starter motor to crank and start the engine of the snowmobile.

US Patent:

7072188, Jul 4, 2006

Filed:

Oct 29, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/283427

Inventors:

Darrel Janisch - Thief River Falls MN, US

Assignee:

Arctic Cat Inc. - Thief River Falls MN

International Classification:

H02B 13/00
H01R 12/00
H05K 7/02

US Classification:

361826, 361822, 361823, 361833, 361837, 439 762, 174 521

Abstract:

A power distribution module for a personal recreational vehicle includes a housing and a cover. The housing defines an interior and includes a wall having an array of receptacle openings. The receptacle openings are adapted to receive and secure electrical components inside the housing. A distribution harness includes a plurality of electrical conductors and is coupled to the housing wherein the electrical conductors are in electrical communication with the electrical components inside the housing. The power distribution module can optionally include a decal to assist quick and accurate placement of the electrical components during the manufacturing process. A method for producing a personal recreational vehicle having a standardized housing over a range of models. The housing includes a component arrangement guide for locating and installing electrical components.

US Patent:

7140338, Nov 28, 2006

Filed:

Mar 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/091188

Inventors:

Darrel R. Janisch - Thief River Falls MN, US

Assignee:

Arctic Cat, Inc. - Thief River Falls MN

International Classification:

F02N 11/08

US Classification:

1231792, 180167

Abstract:

Herein is disclosed a snowmobile configured to start in response to a remote-start signal. One embodiment of the invention includes a snowmobile outfitted with a remote starting system. The remote starting system, itself, includes a remote starting activation switch that transmits a radio frequency signal to a remote starter module to initiate starting of an engine within the snowmobile. The remote starter module receives the radio frequency signal from the remote starting activation switch and, in response to receiving the radio frequency signal, initiates closure of a switch interposed between a battery and a starter motor, thereby causing the starter motor to crank and start the engine of the snowmobile. The engine may be shut off by the remote starting system if the engine RPM exceeds a threshold value.

US Patent:

7420822, Sep 2, 2008

Filed:

Jun 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/427280

Inventors:

Darrel Janisch - Thief River Falls MN, US

Assignee:

Arctic Cat Inc. - Thief River Falls MN

International Classification:

H05K 7/02
H01R 12/00
H02B 13/00

US Classification:

361826, 361822, 361823, 361833, 361837, 439 762, 174520

Abstract:

A power distribution module for a personal recreational vehicle includes a housing and a cover. The housing defines an interior and includes a wall having an array of receptacle openings. The receptacle openings are adapted to receive and secure electrical components inside the housing. A distribution harness includes a plurality of electrical conductors and is coupled to the housing wherein the electrical conductors are in electrical communication with the electrical components inside the housing. The power distribution module can optionally include a decal to assist quick and accurate placement of the electrical components during the manufacturing process. A method for producing a personal recreational vehicle having a standardized housing over a range of models. The housing includes a component arrangement guide for locating and installing electrical components.

US Patent:

7558079, Jul 7, 2009

Filed:

Aug 7, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/188010

Inventors:

Darrel Janisch - Thief River Falls MN, US

Assignee:

Arctic Cat Inc. - Thief River Falls MN

International Classification:

H01R 13/00
H05K 7/02

US Classification:

361822, 361823, 361826, 361833, 361837, 439 762, 174520

Abstract:

A power distribution module for a personal recreational vehicle includes a housing and a cover. The housing defines an interior and includes a wall having an array of receptacle openings. The receptacle openings are adapted to receive and secure electrical components inside the housing. A distribution harness includes a plurality of electrical conductors and is coupled to the housing wherein the electrical conductors are in electrical communication with the electrical components inside the housing. The power distribution module can optionally include a decal to assist quick and accurate placement of the electrical components during the manufacturing process. A method for producing a personal recreational vehicle having a standardized housing over a range of models. The housing includes a component arrangement guide for locating and installing electrical components.