PRINOTH patents issued by the U.S. patent & trademark office

PRINOTH's expertise in building technologically advanced tracked vehicles such as snow groomers has delivered the efficient and powerful line of Panther carriers

In 2011, after more than three years of research and development, and an array of innovations, the Panther platform was introduced and it continues to evolve. Presenting huge payloads, the crawler dumper vehicles are renowned as being the most productive in the industry, while the very versatile Panther chassis can be equipped with a multitude of specialized attachments which makes it ideal for all types of operations in electric utility, construction, oil and gas, mining, and many more industries. 

PRINOTH has been built upon a longstanding tradition in the research and development of Tracked Vehicles dating back to the 1930’s, when Joseph-Armand Bombardier started to make his first utility machines. PRINOTH is proud to offer the most reliable crawler carriers. With rigorous manufacturing, engineering processes, thorough testing on machine designs, the selection of the best suppliers and premium components, and compelling technical competencies in-house, the company produces durable units that operate on the harshest of terrains. 

In order to attract and retain the best talent, the company’s Research & Development department offers its engineers and product designers an exceptional environment where they can enjoy a corporate culture of innovation to develop breakthrough technologies for an outstanding product-line as well as customized units for very special applications. 

Such continuous innovations have allowed PRINOTH to develop its global patent portfolio in key regions such as North America, Europe and Asia; we are pleased to announce the latest issuance of several patents covering innovative features in the field of rubber tracked all-terrain vehicles: 

• U.S. Patent 10,384,732 protects PRINOTH's unique undercarriage design with overlap between the support wheels and either the drive wheel or the end wheel, in addition to several other features. PRINOTH's tracked vehicles are built using various exclusive technical solutions which give its carriers unparalleled off-road mobility and comfort. Their exclusive undercarriage design is comprised of large wheels, an automatic track tensioning system and an exclusive rubber track design. PRINOTH's Panther vehicles offer outstanding reach in remote areas and various terrain conditions, including gravel, sand, water, rocks, steep hills, swamps or even deep mud. 

• Furthermore, U.S. Patent 10,407,112 protects a vehicle chassis with an upper portion supporting a cab and mounted onto a lower portion that extends behind the cab to support work equipment. The RAD (Rapid Attachment Design) chassis is a unique innovation that raises the bar in the industry in terms of productivity for customers in the power utility sector, and it allows them to save precious time with their equipment installation as well as lowering the overall center of gravity of the unit. Finally, this patented technical solution minimizes the total vehicle’s height to ease transportation from one jobsite to the next. 

PRINOTH will not stop here. Many more innovations are still patent-pending, and PRINOTH will keep pushing the boundaries to continually develop the ultimate solutions for its customers in terms of safety, reliability, sustainability and performance. 

About PRINOTH 

PRINOTH is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tracked vehicles. The state-of-the-art technology and innovative design of its products has set them apart, offering impressive efficiency and sustainability. With over a half century of tracked vehicle experience, PRINOTH continues to develop and refine the sprocket-track system invented by Bombardier in 1935. It’s just one of the reasons why our tracked vehicles are regarded as the best in the world and why you’ll find a PRINOTH wherever there’s hard work to be done. Whether mud, gravel or snow, PRINOTH tracked utility vehicles are reliable tools for extreme use in extreme environments. Thanks to their huge payload, these vehicles can be equipped with a multitude of specialized attachments. PRINOTH’s tracked utility vehicles exert very low pressure on the ground and go places where wheeled vehicles sink. Today, the company is part of the HTI Group (High Technology Industries) with more than 3,000 employees worldwide.