Patents by Inventor James H. Esch

James H. Esch 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: 9783093
    Abstract: A truck mounted conveyor system for transporting building materials to a station remote from the truck. The truck with conveyor system comprises a base platform mounted to the truck frame and an inner boom pivotally mounted to the base platform and configured to extend outward of said bed platform over a range of elevations and azimuths. The outer boom pivotally secured to the inner boom with a continuous conveyor belt circumscribing the inner and outer booms. The inner boom including a tensioner mechanism for maintaining a predetermined tension in the conveyor belt wherein the combination of inner boom and outer boom can be configured to minimize the overall length of the conveyor system while in transit in order to comply with applicable state overall vehicle length regulations and also maximize conveyor system length during conveying operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Custom Truck & Equipment LLC
    Inventor: James H. Esch
  • Publication number: 20170274811
    Abstract: A truck mounted conveyor system for transporting building materials to a station remote from the truck. The truck with conveyor system comprises a base platform mounted to the truck frame and an inner boom pivotally mounted to the base platform and configured to extend outward of said bed platform over a range of elevations and azimuths. The outer boom pivotally secured to the inner boom with a continuous conveyor belt circumscribing the inner and outer booms. The inner boom including a tensioner mechanism for maintaining a predetermined tension in the conveyor belt wherein the combination of inner boom and outer boom can be configured to minimize the overall length of the conveyor system while in transit in order to comply with applicable state overall vehicle length regulations and also maximize conveyor system length during conveying operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventor: James H. Esch
  • Patent number: 9434586
    Abstract: A crawler undercarriage configured for modular attachment of work tools wherein the crawler undercarriage operates on at least two endless crawler tracks. Each crawler track extends around and is driven by a crawler sprocket at one extremity of its travel and extending around an idler roller at its other extremity of travel. The crawler undercarriage configured for modular attachment of work tools comprising a longitudinally extending center channel for securing a modular tool. The crawler undercarriage also includes at least one substantially vertical support member extending upwardly from the center channel. The crawler undercarriage also includes at least one mounting bracket secured to extending upwardly from the substantially vertical support member, wherein the modular member is secured to the at least one lower mounting bracket on the substantially vertical support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Custom Truck & Equipment LLC
    Inventors: Fredrick Martin Ross, Jr., James H. Esch
  • Publication number: 20150216602
    Abstract: A surgical stand has a support post in a substantially vertical orientation. A frame extends from the support post in a substantially horizontal orientation. A disposable tray has a first deck that rests on and is supported by the frame. A second deck is connected to and transversely spaced apart from the first deck, such that at least lateral access to both the first and second support surfaces is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Steven B. Brotzman, James H. Esch, Timothy A. Marvin, John V. Witbeck
  • Patent number: 9033162
    Abstract: A surgical stand has a support post in a substantially vertical orientation. A frame extends from the support post in a substantially horizontal orientation. A disposable tray has a first deck that rests on and is supported by the frame. A second deck is connected to and transversely spaced apart from the first deck, such that at least lateral access to both the first and second support surfaces is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: American Medical Stand LLC
    Inventors: Steven B. Brotzman, James H. Esch, Timothy A. Marvin, John V. Witbeck
  • Publication number: 20140360811
    Abstract: A crawler undercarriage configured for modular attachment of work tools wherein the crawler undercarriage operates on at least two endless crawler tracks. Each crawler track extends around and is driven by a crawler sprocket at one extremity of its travel and extending around an idler roller at its other extremity of travel. The crawler undercarriage configured for modular attachment of work tools comprising a longitudinally extending center channel for securing a modular tool. The crawler undercarriage also includes at least one substantially vertical support member extending upwardly from the center channel. The crawler undercarriage also includes at least one mounting bracket secured to extending upwardly from the substantially vertical support member, wherein the modular member is secured to the at least one lower mounting bracket on the substantially vertical support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Fredrick Martin Ross, Jr., James H. Esch