Patents Assigned to Hogan Mfg., Inc.
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Publication number: 20080271269Abstract: A ramp assembly includes a ramp disposed within a vehicle. The ramp assembly further includes a movable floor hingedly coupled at a first end to the ramp. A reciprocating mechanism reciprocates a second end of the movable floor between a lowered position when the ramp is in the stowed position, and a raised position when the ramp is in the deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: LIFT-U, DIVISION OF HOGAN MFG., INC.Inventors: Donald Morris, David Johnson
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Publication number: 20080273956Abstract: A counterbalance for a ramp assembly includes a chain assembly and a spring assembly. The spring assembly includes a spring and first and second spring fittings. The first spring fitting restrains a first end of the spring when the ramp portion is between a neutral position and the stowed position and moves the first end of the spring toward a second end of the spring when the ramp portion moves from the neutral position toward the deployed position. The second spring fitting is spaced from the first spring fitting and restrains the second end of the spring when the ramp portion is between the neutral position and the deployed position. The second spring fitting moves the second end of the spring toward the first end of the spring when the ramp portion moves from the neutral position toward the stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: LIFT-U, DIVISION OF HOGAN MFG., INC.Inventors: Donald Morris, David Johnson
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Publication number: 20080271268Abstract: A closeout assembly is suitable for use with a ramp assembly disposed within a vehicle having a floor. The ramp assembly includes a ramp portion rotatably coupled at a first end for reciprocating movement between a stowed position and a deployed position. A panel assembly is hingedly coupled to the first end of the ramp portion. The close out assembly includes an end cap hingedly coupled at a first end to the first end of the ramp portion. A link is hingedly coupled at a first end to a second end of the end cap. A second end of the link is hingedly coupled to the panel assembly. When the ramp portion reciprocates between the stowed position and the deployed position, the hinged coupling of the end cap to the ramp portion moves along an arcuate path .Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: LIFT-U, DIVISION OF HOGAN MFG., INC.Inventor: David Johnson
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Publication number: 20080271267Abstract: A ramp assembly for a vehicle having a floor includes a movable floor at least partially disposed within the vehicle. A ramp support element is rotatably coupled within the vehicle. A ramp portion is coupled at a first end to the ramp support element so that the ramp portion reciprocates between a stowed position a deployed position when the ramp support element rotates. A reciprocating mechanism reciprocates the second end of the movable floor between a lowered position when the ramp is in the stowed position, and a raised position when the ramp is in the deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: LIFT-U, DIVISION OF HOGAN MFG., INC.Inventors: Donald Morris, David Johnson
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Publication number: 20080271266Abstract: A latch assembly is suitable for a ramp assembly, the ramp assembly having a ramp portion coupled to a fixed portion so that the ramp portion reciprocates between a stowed position and a deployed position. The latch assembly includes a latch pin attached to the ramp portion. The latch assembly further includes a latch fitting coupled to the fixed portion of the ramp assembly. The latch fitting has a hook portion and a tang. The latch fitting selectively reciprocates between a first position, a second position, and a third position. In the first position, the hook engages the latch pin to retain the ramp portion in the stowed position. In the second position, the hook portion is disengaged from the latch pin. In the third position, the tang applies a lifting force to the ramp portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: LIFT-U, DIVISION OF HOGAN MFG., INC.Inventor: David Johnson
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Publication number: 20080187425Abstract: A ramp assembly includes but is not limited to a frame, a ramp platform functionally associated with the frame, a stow/deploy mechanism for deploying and stowing the ramp platform, and a drive assembly operatively connected to the stow/deploy mechanism for conditionally actuating the stow/deploy mechanism, which in turn, articulates the ramp platform between the stowed and deployed positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: LIFT-U, DIVISION OF HOGAN MFG., INC.Inventors: Don Morris, Paul Reichmuth, David Johnson
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Patent number: 7384232Abstract: A wheelchair lift (10) for a vehicle is disclosed. The wheelchair lift includes a lift platform assembly (13) coupled to a frame (18). The wheelchair lift also includes a reciprocating assembly (12) in communication with the lift platform to reciprocate the lift platform between a raised position and a lowered position. A locking mechanism (47) is coupled to the frame and lockingly engages a portion of the reciprocating assembly (34) to maintain communication between the reciprocating assembly and the lift platform if a portion of the reciprocating assembly fails.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2003Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Lift-U, Division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.Inventor: Don Morris
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Publication number: 20080121467Abstract: A barrier assembly for a wheelchair lift assembly is provided. The wheelchair lift assembly includes a lift frame and a platform reciprocally coupled to the lift frame. The barrier assembly includes a frame having a first side rail and a second side rail. The frame is coupled to at least one of the lift frame or a structural frame. The barrier assembly also includes a barrier slidably disposed between the first and second side rails. A drive assembly is operably coupled to the barrier for selectively moving the barrier between at least a stowed position and a deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: LIFT-U, DIVISION OF HOGAN MFG., INC.Inventors: Don Morris, Roger Young
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Publication number: 20080101905Abstract: A wheelchair lift assembly is provided. The wheelchair lift assembly includes a frame, a platform, and a lift mechanism associated with the frame. The lift mechanism includes a stabilizing arm and at least one lift arm member having a first end connected to the platform. The first end of the lift arm member pivots and translates relative to the platform as the platform is reciprocated between raised and lowered positions. The wheelchair lift assembly also includes a drive assembly. The drive assembly selectively provides a driving force to the lift mechanism without directly providing the driving force to the stabilizing arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2006Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: Lift-U, Division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.Inventors: Donald Morris, Alan R. Cohn, Roger Young
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Patent number: 7326024Abstract: A lift assembly 20 includes an enclosure 24 secured to the bottom floor F of the baggage compartment BC, a carriage 28 reciprocally mounted within the enclosure 24, and a lift platform 32 pivotally coupled to the carriage 28. The lift platform 32 may be equipped with a variety of safety features, such as a ramp barrier, a bridge barrier, a pair of handrails, and combinations thereof for providing protection and a sense of security for a passenger while on the lift platform.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Lift-U, division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.Inventors: Alan Cohn, David Johnson, Edward Wagner, Donald Morris
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Publication number: 20080017455Abstract: A drive assembly (100) for a wheelchair lift is provided. The drive assembly (100) includes an actuating assembly (104) in communication with a component of the wheelchair lift. The actuating assembly (104) is configured to selectively apply a driving force to move the component between at least first and second positions. The drive assembly (100) also includes an overload assembly (102) coupled to the actuating assembly (104). The overload assembly (102) is configured to redirect application of the driving force from the component to the overload assembly (102) when a force applied to the component exceeds a predetermined limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: LIFT-U, DIVISION OF HOGAN MFG., INC.Inventors: Alan Cohn, Donald Morris, David Johnson
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Patent number: 6971834Abstract: A wheelchair lift (20) for a vehicle is disclosed. The wheelchair lift includes a lift platform (22) coupled to a support structure (32) by an attachment assembly (74). The lift platform is reciprocal between a stowed position and an extended position, wherein the lift platform is coplanar with a first plane. The wheelchair lift also includes a redundant support assembly (80) in communication with the lift platform to provide secondary support of the lift platform when the lift platform is in the extended position and to maintain the lift platform in a second plane substantially parallel to the first plane if a portion of the attachment assembly fails.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2003Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Lift-U, division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.Inventor: Don Morris
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Patent number: 6843635Abstract: A ramp assembly (20) having a frame attachable to a vehicle having a floor is disclosed. The ramp assembly further includes a platform coupled to a portion of the frame, a ramp having a weight, and a reciprocating mechanism disposed between the ramp and the platform coupled to a portion of the frame. The ramp assembly also includes a reciprocating mechanism disposed between the ramp and the platform for reciprocating the ramp between a deployed position and a stowed position in response to a load. The reciprocating mechanism counterbalancing the weight of the ramp during actuation of the ramp between the deployed and stowed positions to reduce the load required to reciprocate the ramp between the deployed and stowed positions.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2002Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: Lift-U, division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.Inventor: Alan Cohn
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Publication number: 20040136820Abstract: A ramp assembly is provided. The ramp assembly includes a ramp platform coupled to a frame, a reciprocating mechanism coupled to the ramp platform for reciprocating movement of the ramp platform between a stowed position and a deployed position, and a dampener coupled to the reciprocating mechanism to dampen loads associated with operation of the ramp platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Applicant: Lift-U, Division of Hogan Mfg, Inc.Inventor: Alan R. Cohn
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Publication number: 20040094365Abstract: A wheelchair lift (10) for a vehicle is disclosed. The wheelchair lift includes a lift platform assembly (13) coupled to a frame (18). The wheelchair lift also includes a reciprocating assembly (12) in communication with the lift platform to reciprocate the lift platform between a raised position and a lowered position. A locking mechanism (47) is coupled to the frame and lockingly engages a portion of the reciprocating assembly (34) to maintain communication between the reciprocating assembly and the lift platform if a portion of the reciprocating assembly fails.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: Lift-U, Division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.Inventor: Don Morris
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Publication number: 20040057823Abstract: A wheelchair lift (20) for a vehicle is disclosed. The wheelchair lift includes a lift platform (22) coupled to a support structure (32) by an attachment assembly (74). The lift platform is reciprocal between a stowed position and an extended position, wherein the lift platform is coplanar with a first plane. The wheelchair lift also includes a redundant support assembly (80) in communication with the lift platform to provide secondary support of the lift platform when the lift platform is in the extended position and to maintain the lift platform in a second plane substantially parallel to the first plane if a portion of the attachment assembly fails.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: Lift-U, Division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.Inventor: Don Morris
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Publication number: 20030213653Abstract: A wheelchair lift assembly is provided. The wheelchair lift assembly is adapted to be disposed in a cavity located below a lower surface when in a stowed position. The wheelchair lift assembly includes a lift platform and a lifting mechanism coupled to the lift platform for reciprocating the lift platform between a lowered position, wherein the lift platform is substantially coplanar with the lower surface, and a raised position, wherein the lift platform is substantially coplanar with an upper surface. The wheelchair lift assembly also includes a lift platform barrier coupled to one end of the lift platform and a lift platform barrier actuating assembly coupled to the lift platform barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Applicant: Lift-U, a Division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.Inventor: Don Morris
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Patent number: 6602041Abstract: A wheelchair ramp assembly (20) is disclosed. The wheelchair ramp assembly includes a frame attachable to a vehicle having a floor, a platform coupled to a portion of the frame, a ramp having a weight, and a reciprocating mechanism disposed between the ramp and the platform coupled to a portion of the frame, a ramp having a weight, and a reciprocating mechanism disposed between the ramp and the platform for reciprocating the ramp between a deployed position and a stowed position in response to a force. The reciprocating mechanism counterbalancing the weight of the ramp during actuation of the ramp between the deployed and stowed positions to reduce the force required to reciprocate the ramp between the deployed and stowed positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Lift-U, Division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.Inventors: Cleatus Lewis, Alan R. Cohn, Donald Morris
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Publication number: 20030007853Abstract: A ramp assembly (20) for mounting in a low floor bus (22) or other vehicle. The ramp assembly (20) includes a rectangular enclosure (24) that fits underneath the chassis of the low floor bus (22). The ramp assembly (20) includes a reciprocating mechanism (26) for moving a ramp platform (28) between a fully deployed position and a fully stowed position. During this movement, the reciprocating mechanism (26) raises the trailing end of the ramp platform (28) in one translational movement with the extension of the ramp platform, such that the trailing end of the ramp platform, when deployed, is raised to the floor level of the low floor bus (22).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Applicant: Lift-U, Division of Hogan Mfg. Inc.Inventors: Alan R. Cohn, Cleatus A. Lewis, Curtis J. Simon
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Publication number: 20020197141Abstract: A ramp assembly (20) having a frame attachable to a vehicle having a floor is disclosed. The ramp assembly further includes a platform coupled to a portion of the frame, a ramp having a weight, and a reciprocating mechanism disposed between the ramp and the platform coupled to a portion of the frame. The ramp assembly also includes a reciprocating mechanism disposed between the ramp and the platform for reciprocating the ramp between a deployed position and a stowed position in response to a load. The reciprocating mechanism counterbalancing the weight of the ramp during actuation of the ramp between the deployed and stowed positions to reduce the load required to reciprocate the ramp between the deployed and stowed positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2002Publication date: December 26, 2002Applicant: Lift-U, Division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.Inventor: Alan Cohn