Patents by Inventor Steven P. Ungetheim
Steven P. Ungetheim 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).
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Patent number: 10106170Abstract: A vehicle ramp control system may include a system controller configured to interface with a power ramp system for a vehicle and with an OEM vehicle control system. A service tool configured to interface with the system controller is programmed to exchange with the system controller data relating to at least one operational aspect of the power ramp system. A diagnostic tool configured to interface with the system controller is programmed to exchange with the system controller data relating to at least one diagnostic aspect of the power ramp system. A preventative maintenance indicator operatively associated with the system controller is activated by the system controller when a preventative maintenance operation is required.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Vantage Mobility International, LLCInventors: Steven P. Ungetheim, Mark C. Miller
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Publication number: 20180128031Abstract: An extended range sliding door hinge may include a track bracket assembly and an intermediate bracket. The track bracket assembly is sized to be operatively received by a vehicle door track assembly. A first end of the intermediate bracket is movably mounted to the track bracket assembly so that the intermediate bracket may be moved with respect to the track bracket assembly between a retracted position and an extended position. A second end of the intermediate bracket is sized to operatively engage a vehicle sliding door. The extended range sliding door hinge allows the vehicle sliding door to be moved between a standard position when the intermediate bracket is in the retracted position and an extended position when the intermediate bracket is in the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Steven P. Ungetheim, Michael L. Perez
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Patent number: 9896871Abstract: An extended range sliding door hinge may include a track bracket assembly and an intermediate bracket. The track bracket assembly is sized to be operatively received by a vehicle door track assembly. A first end of the intermediate bracket is movably mounted to the track bracket assembly so that the intermediate bracket may be moved with respect to the track bracket assembly between a retracted position and an extended position. A second end of the intermediate bracket is sized to operatively engage a vehicle sliding door. The extended range sliding door hinge allows the vehicle sliding door to be moved between a standard position when the intermediate bracket is in the retracted position and an extended position when the intermediate bracket is in the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Vantage Mobility International, LLCInventors: Steven P. Ungetheim, Michael L. Perez
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Publication number: 20170234048Abstract: An extended range sliding door hinge may include a track bracket assembly and an intermediate bracket. The track bracket assembly is sized to be operatively received by a vehicle door track assembly. A first end of the intermediate bracket is movably mounted to the track bracket assembly so that the intermediate bracket may be moved with respect to the track bracket assembly between a retracted position and an extended position. A second end of the intermediate bracket is sized to operatively engage a vehicle sliding door. The extended range sliding door hinge allows the vehicle sliding door to be moved between a standard position when the intermediate bracket is in the retracted position and an extended position when the intermediate bracket is in the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Steven P. Ungetheim, Michael L. Perez
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Patent number: 9603758Abstract: A ramp system includes a base frame adapted to be mounted to a vehicle. First and second elongate track members are mounted to the base frame in generally parallel, spaced-apart relation so that they extend along a longitudinal direction. A trolley assembly is moveably mounted to the first and second elongate track members so that the trolley assembly is moveable along the longitudinal direction between retracted and extended positions. A ramp member is pivotally mounted to the trolley assembly. A support roller mounted to the base frame supports a portion of the ramp member. A handle assembly mounted to the ramp member allows a user to move the ramp member between the retracted and extended positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Vantage Mobility International, LLCInventors: Michael L. Perez, Steven P. Ungetheim
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Publication number: 20170057519Abstract: A vehicle ramp control system may include a system controller configured to interface with a power ramp system for a vehicle and with an OEM vehicle control system. A service tool configured to interface with the system controller is programmed to exchange with the system controller data relating to at least one operational aspect of the power ramp system. A diagnostic tool configured to interface with the system controller is programmed to exchange with the system controller data relating to at least one diagnostic aspect of the power ramp system. A preventative maintenance indicator operatively associated with the system controller is activated by the system controller when a preventative maintenance operation is required.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Steven P. Ungetheim, Mark C. Miller
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Patent number: 9126522Abstract: A ramp system includes a base frame adapted to be mounted to a vehicle. First and second elongate track members are mounted to the base frame in generally parallel, spaced-apart relation so that they extend along a longitudinal direction. A trolley assembly is moveably mounted to the first and second elongate track members so that the trolley assembly is moveable along the longitudinal direction between retracted and extended positions. A ramp member is pivotally mounted to the trolley assembly. A support roller mounted to the base frame supports a portion of the ramp member. A handle assembly mounted to the ramp member allows a user to move the ramp member between the retracted and extended positions.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: VANTAGE MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Michael L. Perez, Steven P. Ungetheim
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Patent number: 7033127Abstract: A drive mechanism under the floor of a minivan is coupled to the folding ramp by a rotating arm linkage, also located beneath the floor. The extension of the folding ramp is partially controlled by dynamic braking, i.e. using the electric motor as a generator and coupling the motor to an electrical load.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2001Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Vantage Mobility International, LLCInventors: Steven P. Ungetheim, William E. Gest, David H. Eaton, Jr.
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Publication number: 20020159871Abstract: A drive mechanism under the floor of a minivan is coupled to the folding ramp by a rotating arm linkage, also located beneath the floor. The extension of the folding ramp is partially controlled by dynamic braking, i.e. using the electric motor as a generator and coupling the motor to an electrical load.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Applicant: Vantage Mobility International, LLC;Inventors: Steven P. Ungetheim, William E. Gest, David H. Eaton