Patents by Inventor Jacob J. Perron

Jacob J. Perron 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).

  • Publication number: 20190344838
    Abstract: A counterweight for a vehicle includes a housing configured to be coupled to the vehicle. The housing defines an internal cavity configured to selectively receive one or more weights. The housing is configured to be selectively repositionable relative to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob J. Perron, Bradley S. Kresge
  • Patent number: 10392056
    Abstract: A counterweight system includes a bracket and a counterweight. The bracket includes a base configured to couple to a vehicle and at least one arm extending from the base. The counterweight is coupled to the at least one arm. The counterweight is configured to be at least one of (i) pivotally repositionable, (ii) extensionally repositionable, and (iii) translationally repositionable relative to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob J. Perron, Bradley S. Kresge
  • Publication number: 20190118875
    Abstract: A counterweight system includes a bracket and a counterweight. The bracket includes a base configured to couple to a vehicle and at least one arm extending from the base. The counterweight is coupled to the at least one arm. The counterweight is configured to be at least one of (i) pivotally repositionable, (ii) extensionally repositionable, and (iii) translationally repositionable relative to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob J. Perron, Bradley S. Kresge
  • Patent number: 10167027
    Abstract: A modular counterweight system includes a housing, a bracket, and an actuator. The housing is configured to selectively interface with a plurality of counterweights, facilitating incremental adjustment of an overall weight of the modular counterweight system. The bracket is configured to couple the housing to the vehicle, and the housing is at least one of (i) pivotally coupled to the bracket, (ii) extensionally coupled to the bracket, and (iii) translationally coupled to the bracket. The actuator is positioned to selectively reconfigure at least one of the housing and the bracket and thereby change the center of gravity of the modular counterweight system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob J. Perron, Bradley S. Kresge
  • Publication number: 20170137076
    Abstract: A modular counterweight system includes a housing, a bracket, and an actuator. The housing is configured to selectively interface with a plurality of counterweights, facilitating incremental adjustment of an overall weight of the modular counterweight system. The bracket is configured to couple the housing to the vehicle, and the housing is at least one of (i) pivotally coupled to the bracket, (ii) extensionally coupled to the bracket, and (iii) translationally coupled to the bracket. The actuator is positioned to selectively reconfigure at least one of the housing and the bracket and thereby change the center of gravity of the modular counterweight system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob J. Perron, Bradley S. Kresge
  • Patent number: 9139409
    Abstract: A boom assembly includes a lower boom, an intermediate member, an upper boom, an intermediate link, and an actuator coupled between the intermediate member and the upper boom. The lower boom includes an intermediate member end and a base end, and the base end is configured to be pivotally coupled to a lift device. The intermediate member is pivotally coupled to the intermediate member end of the lower boom. The upper boom includes a first end pivotally coupled to the intermediate member, and the intermediate link is coupled directly between the upper boom and the lower boom. The intermediate member includes a base portion positioned to carry structural loading and a weighted portion positioned to provide counterweight for the lift device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventor: Jacob J. Perron
  • Publication number: 20140271076
    Abstract: A boom assembly includes a lower boom, an intermediate member, an upper boom, an intermediate link, and an actuator coupled between the intermediate member and the upper boom. The lower boom includes an intermediate member end and a base end, and the base end is configured to be pivotally coupled to a lift device. The intermediate member is pivotally coupled to the intermediate member end of the lower boom. The upper boom includes a first end pivotally coupled to the intermediate member, and the intermediate link is coupled directly between the upper boom and the lower boom. The intermediate member includes a base portion positioned to carry structural loading and a weighted portion positioned to provide counterweight for the lift device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Jacob J. Perron