This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Garrett Schmidt and His Continuously Variable Transmission Innovation
Introduction
Garrett Schmidt is an inventor based in Wyoming, Minnesota, United States. His patent work includes an assisted mechanical continuously variable transmission, and he is associated with Polaris Industries Inc.
Latest Patents
Schmidt is credited with 1 patent, titled “Assisted Mechanical Continuously Variable Transmission.” The invention describes a continuously variable transmission with drive and driven clutches connected by a belt. Its drive clutch has stationary and movable sheaves, with an actuator that applies force to the movable sheave along or parallel to the shaft’s axis. This arrangement is designed to assist the transmission’s mechanical operation.
Career Highlights
Schmidt’s patent reflects work on transmission mechanisms and the components that control their operation. His association with Polaris Industries Inc. connects his inventive work with a company known for powersports vehicles and related technologies.
Collaborations
Neil Paulson and Lucas R. Salfer are identified as Schmidt’s coworkers. Their shared professional connection provides context for his work at Polaris Industries Inc.
Conclusion
Garrett Schmidt’s patent documents an innovation in continuously variable transmission design, focusing on an actuator-assisted drive clutch and its movable sheave.
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