Patents by Inventor Eric Betz

Eric Betz 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: 9580962
    Abstract: A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis and configured to receive a ground ladder, a fire hose, a pump, and a water tank, a ladder assembly including a plurality of extensible ladder sections, the ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis, a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis, a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis, a single set of outriggers coupled to the chassis and positioned forward of the single rear axle, and a stability foot coupled to the chassis and positioned rearward of the single rear axle. The ladder assembly is extensible to provide a horizontal reach of at least 100 feet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Betz, David W. Archer
  • Patent number: 9579530
    Abstract: A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a chassis, a pump and a water tank coupled to the chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis, a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis, and a ladder assembly having an end that is coupled to the chassis. The ladder assembly includes a first section, a second section, a third section, and a fourth section, a pad slidably coupling the first section to the second section, the pad defining a first engagement surface and a second engagement surface, and a resilient member coupling the pad to a bracket. The first engagement surface is spaced an offset distance from the second engagement surface. The bracket is positioned to support the pad such that the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface contact the second section and transfer loading along the ladder assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Betz, Jennifer L. Bloemer, Jeff Aiken
  • Patent number: 9492695
    Abstract: A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a chassis defining a longitudinal direction, a body assembly coupled to the chassis and having a storage area configured to receive a ground ladder and a fire hose, a pump coupled to the chassis, a water tank coupled to the chassis, a ladder assembly including a plurality of extensible ladder sections, the ladder assembly coupled to the chassis with a pedestal and a torque box, a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis, and a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis. The ladder assembly is extensible to provide a horizontal reach of at least 100 feet and a vertical height of at least 105 feet. The torque box extends along the longitudinal direction and spans the single rear axle thereby transferring loading along the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Betz, David W. Archer, Jon J. Morrow, Don Parshall, Peter K. Kramer, Troy D. Lind
  • Publication number: 20160144211
    Abstract: A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a chassis defining a longitudinal direction, a body assembly coupled to the chassis and having a storage area configured to receive a ground ladder and a fire hose, a pump coupled to the chassis, a water tank coupled to the chassis, a ladder assembly including a plurality of extensible ladder sections, the ladder assembly coupled to the chassis with a pedestal and a torque box, a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis, and a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis. The ladder assembly is extensible to provide a horizontal reach of at least 100 feet and a vertical height of at least 105 feet. The torque box extends along the longitudinal direction and spans the single rear axle thereby transferring loading along the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Betz, David W. Archer, Jon J. Morrow, Don Parshall, Peter K. Kramer, Troy D. Lind
  • Publication number: 20160144210
    Abstract: A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a chassis, a pump and a water tank coupled to the chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis, a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis, and a ladder assembly having an end that is coupled to the chassis. The ladder assembly includes a first section, a second section, a third section, and a fourth section, a pad slidably coupling the first section to the second section, the pad defining a first engagement surface and a second engagement surface, and a resilient member coupling the pad to a bracket. The first engagement surface is spaced an offset distance from the second engagement surface. The bracket is positioned to support the pad such that the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface contact the second section and transfer loading along the ladder assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Betz, Jennifer L. Bloemer, Jeff Aiken
  • Publication number: 20160145941
    Abstract: A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis and configured to receive a ground ladder, a fire hose, a pump, and a water tank, a ladder assembly including a plurality of extensible ladder sections, the ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis, a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis, a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis, a single set of outriggers coupled to the chassis and positioned forward of the single rear axle, and a stability foot coupled to the chassis and positioned rearward of the single rear axle. The ladder assembly is extensible to provide a horizontal reach of at least 100 feet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Betz, David W. Archer
  • Patent number: 9302129
    Abstract: A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a chassis, a pump and a water tank coupled to the chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis and having a storage area configured to receive a ground ladder and a fire hose, a ladder assembly including a plurality of extensible ladder sections, the ladder assembly coupled to the chassis with a turntable, a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis, and a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis. The ladder assembly is extensible to provide a horizontal reach of at least 100 feet and a vertical height of at least 105 feet. The turntable includes a work platform coupled to a subfloor assembly such that a loaded weight of the quint configuration fire apparatus is supportable by the single front axle and the single rear axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Betz, Jennifer Bloemer