Patents by Inventor Alex Huss

Alex Huss has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10221532
    Abstract: A skid shoe assembly for use on a snow thrower includes a bracket having a mounting portion configured to couple to the snow thrower and a support portion extending generally perpendicular from the mounting portion. The skid shoe assembly also includes a replaceable insert composed of a plastic material. The insert includes an elongated body extending generally parallel to the support portion and configured to engage a ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ariens Company
    Inventors: William D. Maile, Robert Endter, Alex Huss
  • Patent number: 10064334
    Abstract: A bag assembly for a utility machine includes a bag for collecting lawn debris and a frame supporting the bag. The frame defines a mouth configured to receive the lawn debris from the utility machine. The frame is expandable to vary a size of the mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Ariens Company
    Inventors: Anne Jarvey, Alex Huss, Paul Ferrier, Thomas E. Phillip
  • Publication number: 20180245298
    Abstract: A skid shoe assembly for use on a snow thrower includes a bracket having a mounting portion configured to couple to the snow thrower and a support portion extending generally perpendicular from the mounting portion. The skid shoe assembly also includes a replaceable insert composed of a plastic material. The insert includes an elongated body extending generally parallel to the support portion and configured to engage a ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: William D. Maile, Robert Endter, Alex Huss
  • Patent number: 9982404
    Abstract: A skid shoe assembly for use on a snow thrower includes a bracket having a mounting portion configured to couple to the snow thrower and a support portion extending outwardly from the mounting portion. The skid shoe assembly also includes an insert including an annular body having a central aperture and a linear section configured to engage a ground surface. The central aperture receives the bracket so that the annular body is disposed around the mounting portion of the bracket. A portion of the annular body is configured to be captured between the support portion of the bracket and the snow thrower to secure the insert to the snow thrower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Ariens Company
    Inventors: William Maile, Robert Endter, Alex Huss
  • Publication number: 20170247847
    Abstract: A skid shoe assembly for use on a snow thrower includes a bracket having a mounting portion configured to couple to the snow thrower and a support portion extending outwardly from the mounting portion. The skid shoe assembly also includes an insert including an annular body having a central aperture and a linear section configured to engage a ground surface. The central aperture receives the bracket so that the annular body is disposed around the mounting portion of the bracket. A portion of the annular body is configured to be captured between the support portion of the bracket and the snow thrower to secure the insert to the snow thrower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: William Maile, Robert Endter, Alex Huss
  • Publication number: 20170245430
    Abstract: A bag assembly for a utility machine includes a bag for collecting lawn debris and a frame supporting the bag. The frame defines a mouth configured to receive the lawn debris from the utility machine. The frame is expandable to vary a size of the mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Anne Jarvey, Alex Huss, Paul Ferrier, Thomas E. Phillip