Patents Assigned to Defensative, LLC
  • SUSPENSION ELEMENT LOCKOUT
    Publication number: 20220258556
    Abstract: A suspension element includes a main body having an end cap defining an internal volume and a tubular element slidably engaged with the main body. The suspension element further includes a first piston and a flow control element. The flow control element is configured to prevent movement of the tubular element relative the main body in a direction. The suspension element may further include a locking member and a piston. The locking member may be configured to engage a barrier of the main body when the first piston traverses at least a predetermined distance towards the end cap. The locking member may be affixed to the tubular element and may fully surround the tubular element. Together the flow control element and the locking member are configured to prevent movement of the suspension element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Rositch, Erik Ellifson, Patrick Dillman, Kai Schubart
  • Load dependent damper for a vehicle suspension system
    Patent number: 11400789
    Abstract: A valve assembly for a vehicle suspension system includes a valve body, a first flow controller, a first plunger, a second flow controller, and a second plunger. The valve body defines a first inlet port, a first outlet port, a first chamber connected to the first inlet port and the first outlet port, a second chamber, a second inlet port, a second outlet port, a third chamber connected to the second inlet port and the second outlet port, and a fourth chamber. The first flow controller is positioned within the first chamber. The first plunger is positioned between the first chamber and the second chamber. The second flow controller is positioned within the third chamber. The second plunger is positioned between the third chamber and the fourth chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Jason J. Zuleger, Robert K. Sollenskog
  • Blast mat configuration
    Patent number: 11400845
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, a cabin coupled to the frame, and a blast mat. The cabin includes a seat configured to support an occupant and a series of walls at least partially defining a footwell configured to receive a foot of the occupant when the occupant is seated in the seat. The blast mat is positioned within the footwell and configured to absorb energy from an explosion. The blast mat has a top surface and a bottom surface. The cabin defines a longitudinal axis extending parallel to a forward direction of travel of the vehicle and a lateral axis extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. At least a portion of the bottom surface of the blast mat engages at least one of the walls. A thickness of the blast mat varies throughout the blast mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Jake Leeman, Jennifer King
  • MILITARY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20220234555
    Abstract: A military vehicle includes a passenger capsule having a front end and a rear end, a front module coupled to the front end of the passenger capsule, a rear module coupled to the rear end of the passenger capsule, a generator, and an export power kit. The front module includes a front subframe, a prime mover, a front axle assembly, and a front differential coupled to the front axle assembly. The rear module includes a rear subframe, a rear axle assembly, and a transaxle coupled to the rear axle assembly, the prime mover, and the front differential. The generator is configured to be driven by the prime mover to generate electricity. The export power kit is coupled to the generator and configured to facilitate exporting power off of the military vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Don Verhoff, Gary Schmiedel, Chris Yakes, Rob Messina, Brian Wilkins, Kent Schulte, Daniel R. Seffernick, Joseph Holda, Michael Peotter, David McGraw, Anthony Seefeldt, Dave Pelko, Jesse Gander, Jerry Reineking, Jesse Steinke
  • MILITARY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20220234554
    Abstract: A military vehicle includes a passenger capsule, a driver seat, a passenger seat, and a belly deflector. The passenger capsule includes a roof, a floor, and sidewalls that define an interior. The sidewalls include mounting interfaces positioned along bottom edges thereof and extending directly therefrom past the floor. The driver seat and the passenger seat are disposed within the interior of the passenger capsule. The belly deflector is positioned beneath the floor. The belly deflector has lateral ends that are coupled to the mounting interfaces such that the lateral ends of the belly deflector are engaged with the passenger capsule. The belly deflector is spaced from the floor such that the floor is configured as a floating floor. The floor and the belly deflector provide two levels of underbody protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Don Verhoff, Gary Schmiedel, Chris Yakes, Rob Messina, Brian Wilkins, Kent Schulte, Daniel R. Seffernick, Joseph Holda, Michael Peotter, David McGraw, Anthony Seefeldt, Dave Pelko, Jesse Gander, Jerry Reineking, Jesse Steinke
  • Position indexing feature for firearm with adjustable butt
    Patent number: 11397067
    Abstract: An apparatus that includes a position indexing feature for a firearm with an adjustable butt may be provided. The apparatus may comprise a butt pad base and a butt pad slide. The butt pad base may comprise a first slidable retention element and a marking face. The butt pad slide may comprise a second slidable retention element that slidably engages and retains the first slidable retention element, and a window through which at least a portion of the marking face is viewable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Daniel Defense, LLC
    Inventor: Nicholas Wisbith
  • Isolation tube
    Patent number: 11383231
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignees: bioMerieux, Inc., BioFire Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Kirk Ririe, Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh, Ryan T. Hill
  • Electrified military vehicle
    Patent number: 11383694
    Abstract: A driveline including a motor/generator configured to receive power from an engine and output power to at least one of a tractive element or an accessory, an energy storage system including a battery configured to be supported by a rear module of a vehicle, the energy storage system electrically coupled to the motor/generator to selectively receive electrical power from the motor/generator and provide electrical power to the motor/generator, wherein the driveline is operable in a silent mobility mode with the energy storage system providing power to the motor/generator to operate the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Chad Smith, Dave Marek, Neil Dekarske, Mike Bolton, Ryan Crabtree, Joseph Dehaan, Rachell Harsh, Michael Koenigs, Shawn Naglik, Mitchel Nordahl, Evan Schertz, Mikel Ullman, Jessica Szymanski, Bradon Zeitler, Deepak Shukla, Ed Trinklein, Tim Voight, Mike Yanacek, Matt Mathison, Nader Nasr
  • Electrified military vehicle
    Patent number: 11376958
    Abstract: A front end accessory drive (FEAD) for a military vehicle. The FEAD includes a first belt, a second belt, multiple accessories, an electric motor-generator, at least one other accessory, and a sprag clutch. The accessories and the electric motor-generator are coupled with the first belt. The at least one other accessory, the first belt, and the second belt are coupled with the sprag clutch. The second belt is configured to couple with an output shaft of an engine of the military vehicle and be driven by the output shaft of the engine to drive the sprag clutch. The sprag clutch is thereby configured to drive the at least one other accessory and the first belt, and the first belt is thereby configured to drive the plurality of accessories, and the electric motor-generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Chad Smith, Mitchel Nordahl, Mikel Ullman, Jessica Szymanski, Bradon Zeitler
  • Electrified military vehicle
    Patent number: 11376990
    Abstract: An energy storage system for a military vehicle, the energy storage system including a lower support configured to be coupled to a bed of the military vehicle, a lower isolator mount coupled to the lower support, a battery coupled to the isolation mounts such that the weight of the battery is supported via the lower isolator mount and the lower support, the battery configured to be electrically coupled to a motor/generator, a bracket coupled to the battery, and an upper isolator mount coupled to the bracket and configured to couple to a rear wall of the military vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Chad Smith, Neil Dekarske, Mike Bolton, Rachell Harsh, Shawn Naglik, Jessica Szymanski, Bradon Zeitler, Deepak Shukla, Ed Trinklein
  • Damper assembly
    Patent number: 11378148
    Abstract: A damper assembly includes an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder positioned at least partially within the outer cylinder, a cap coupled to the inner cylinder, and a plunger positioned radially inward from the inner cylinder and coupled to a rod. The plunger, the cap, and an interior of the inner cylinder at least partially define a first chamber. The suspension system further includes a passage extending through the rod and fluidly coupled with the first chamber, a piston coupled to the inner cylinder and extending radially outward toward the outer cylinder, a first port in fluid communication with the plunger through the passage, and a second port in fluid communication with the piston. The piston, an exterior surface of the inner cylinder, and the outer cylinder at least partially define a second chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Erik Ellifson, Darin Rosenboom
  • Electrified military vehicle
    Patent number: 11377089
    Abstract: A military vehicle including a chassis, an engine, a motor/generator, and an energy storage system. The chassis including a passenger capsule and a rear module coupled to the passenger capsule. The passenger capsule includes a rear subframe assembly, a left rear wheel well, a right rear wheel well, and a bed. The engine is coupled to the chassis for providing mechanical power to the military vehicle and the motor/generator is coupled to the engine. The energy storage system including a battery coupled to the rear module between the left rear wheel well and the right rear wheel well, the energy storage system electrically coupled to the chassis and electrically coupled to the motor/generator. The military vehicle is operable in a silent mobility mode with the engine inactive and the energy storage system providing power to the motor/generator to operate the military vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Chad Smith, Dave Marek, Neil Dekarske, MIke Bolton, Ryan Crabtree, Joseph Dehaan, Rachell Harsh, Michael Koenigs, Shawn Naglik, Mitchel Nordahl, Evan Schertz, Mikel Ullman, Jessica Szymanski, Bradon Zeitler, Deepak Shukla, Ed Trinklein, Tim Voight, Mike Yanacek, Matt Mathison, Nader Nasr
  • Electrified military vehicle
    Patent number: 11376943
    Abstract: A driveline for a military vehicle includes an engine, an energy storage system, an accessory drive coupled to the engine, a transmission configured to couple to at least one of a front axle or a rear axle of the military vehicle, a second motor coupled to the transmission and electrically coupled to the energy storage system, and a clutch positioned between the engine and the second motor. The accessory drive includes an air compressor and a first motor. The first motor is electrically coupled to the energy storage system. The clutch is spring-biased into engagement with the engine and pneumatically disengaged by an air supply selectively provided thereto based on operation of the air compressor. The driveline is operable in a plurality of modes including an engine-only mode and an electric-only mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Chad Smith, Dave Marek, Neil Dekarske, Mike Bolton, Ryan Crabtree, Joseph Dehaan, Rachell Harsh, Michael Koenigs, Shawn Naglik, Mitchel Nordahl, Evan Schertz, Mikel Ullman, Jessica Szymanski, Bradon Zeitler, Deepak Shukla, Ed Trinklein, Tim Voight, Mike Yanacek, Matt Mathison, Nader Nasr
  • MILITARY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20220194334
    Abstract: A military vehicle includes a front axle, a rear axle, a front differential coupled to the front axle, and a transaxle coupled to the rear axle and the front differential. The transaxle includes an internal mechanical disconnect that facilitates mechanically decoupling the transaxle from the front differential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Don Verhoff, Gary Schmiedel, Chris Yakes, Rob Messina, Brian Wilkins, Kent Schulte, Daniel R. Seffernick, Joseph Holda, Michael Peotter, David McGraw, Anthony Seefeldt, Dave Pelko, Jesse Gander, Jerry Reineking, Jesse Steinke
  • MILITARY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20220194333
    Abstract: A military vehicle includes a passenger capsule, a front module coupled to a front end of the passenger capsule, and a rear module coupled to a rear end of the passenger capsule. The passenger capsule has a frame rail-less monocoque hull structure. The front module includes a front axle, a front differential coupled to the front axle, and a prime mover. The rear module includes a rear axle and a transaxle coupled to the prime mover, the rear axle, and the front differential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Don Verhoff, Gary Schmiedel, Chris Yakes, Rob Messina, Brian Wilkins, Kent Schulte, Daniel R. Seffernick, Joseph Holda, Michael Peotter, David McGraw, Anthony Seefeldt, Dave Pelko, Jesse Gander, Jerry Reineking, Jesse Steinke
  • Military vehicle
    Patent number: 11364882
    Abstract: A military vehicle includes a brake positioned to facilitate braking a tractive element, a brake housing defining an inner volume, a piston separating the inner volume into a first chamber and a second chamber, a rod extending through an end of the brake housing and coupled to the piston where the rod is positioned to selectively engage with the brake to inhibit movement of the tractive element, a resilient member positioned within the inner volume and configured to generate a biasing force against the piston such that the rod is biased into engagement with the brake, and an air-to-hydraulic intensifier coupled to the brake housing. The air-to-hydraulic intensifier is configured to receive a supply of air and provide a hydraulic fluid to the brake housing based on the supply of air to overcome the biasing force to disengage the rod from the brake to permit movement of the tractive element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Don Verhoff, Gary Schmiedel, Chris Yakes, Rob Messina, Brian Wilkins, Kent Schulte, Daniel R. Seffernick, Joseph Holda, Michael Peotter, David McGraw, Anthony Seefeldt, Dave Pelko, Jesse Gander, Jerry Reineking, Jesse Steinke
  • MILITARY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20220176921
    Abstract: A military vehicle includes a passenger capsule. The passenger capsule includes a sidewall defining a front door aperture and a rear door aperture, a front door positioned over the front door aperture, a rear door positioned over the rear door aperture, and a latching mechanism configured to secure the front door and the rear door in a closed positioned. The sidewall includes an interlocking door frame portion positioned (i) along an exterior of the sidewall between the front door aperture and the rear door aperture and (ii) proximate the latching mechanism such that the front door and the rear door engage with the interlocking door frame portion positioned along the exterior of the sidewall between the front door aperture and the rear door aperture when the front door and the rear door are closed and engaged with the latching mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Don Verhoff, Gary Schmiedel, Chris Yakes, Rob Messina, Brian Wilkins, Kent Schulte, Daniel R. Seffernick, Joseph Holda, Michael Peotter, David McGraw, Anthony Seefeldt, Dave Pelko, Jesse Gander, Jerry Reineking, Jesse Steinke
  • LIMITING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE SUSPENSION COMPONENT
    Publication number: 20220170528
    Abstract: The damper assembly includes a tubular member, a rod, a primary piston, a secondary piston, and a resilient member. The tubular member includes a sidewall and a cap positioned at an end of the sidewall. The sidewall and the cap define an inner volume. The sidewall includes a shoulder separating the tubular member into a first portion and a second portion. The resilient member is disposed between the secondary piston and the cap and thereby is positioned to bias the secondary piston into engagement with the shoulder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick S. Dillman, Erik S. Ellifson, Aaron J. Rositch
  • Military vehicle
    Patent number: 11338781
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a passenger capsule, a front module, a rear module, an engine, a transaxle, a front lift structure, and a rear lift structure. The front module is coupled to a front end of the passenger capsule. The front module includes a first longitudinal frame member, a second longitudinal frame member, and a front axle assembly. The rear module is coupled to a rear end of the passenger capsule and includes a rear axle assembly. The engine is coupled to the front module. The transaxle is coupled to the rear module. The transaxle includes a housing. The rear axle assembly includes a component that is directly coupled to the housing of the transaxle. The front lift structure includes protrusions extending from the first longitudinal frame member and the second longitudinal frame member. The rear lift structure includes protrusions extending from opposing lateral sides of the structural shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Don Verhoff, Gary Schmiedel, Chris Yakes, Rob Messina, Brian Wilkins, Kent Schulte, Daniel R. Seffernick, Joseph Holda, Michael Peotter, David McGraw, Anthony Seefeldt, Dave Pelko, Jesse Gander, Jerry Reineking, Jesse Steinke
  • Military vehicle
    Patent number: 11332104
    Abstract: A military vehicle includes a passenger capsule including a roof, a floor, and sidewalls that define an interior, a driver seat and a passenger seat disposed within the interior of the passenger capsule, and a belly deflector coupled to an exterior of the passenger capsule and positioned beneath the floor. The belly deflector is spaced from the floor such that the floor is configured as a floating floor. The floor and the belly deflector provide two levels of underbody protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Oshkosh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Don Verhoff, Gary Schmiedel, Chris Yakes, Rob Messina, Brian Wilkins, Kent Schulte, Daniel R. Seffernick, Joseph Holda, Michael Peotter, David McGraw, Anthony Seefeldt, Dave Pelko, Jesse Gander, Jerry Reineking, Jesse Steinke