Patents Assigned to Force America Inc.
  • Valve and tank enclosure assembly
    Patent number: 6782915
    Abstract: A valve and tank enclosure assembly for use on a snowplow that includes a frame, a valve assembly, a tank, and a cover. The frame and cover of the enclosure cooperate to provide a seal from water spray. Hydraulic lines within the enclosure are routed such that moisture is prevented from contacting the valve assembly. The tank is mounted within the frame at three-locations and elevated so that forces from vehicle operation are isolated from acting upon the tank. The assembly also includes a pivoting shelf supporting the valve assembly, the pivoting shelf providing wide-open access to the valve assembly from a range of directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Force America Inc.
    Inventor: David R. Van Wie
  • Valve and tank enclosure assembly
    Publication number: 20040079415
    Abstract: A valve and tank enclosure assembly for use on a snowplow that includes a frame, a valve assembly, a tank, and a cover. The frame and cover of the enclosure cooperate to provide a seal from water spray. Hydraulic lines within the enclosure are routed such that moisture is prevented from contacting the valve assembly. The tank is mounted within the frame at three-locations and elevated so that forces from vehicle operation are isolated from acting upon the tank. The assembly also includes a pivoting shelf supporting the valve assembly, the pivoting shelf providing wide-open access to the valve assembly from a range of directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: Force America Inc.
    Inventor: David R. Van Wie
  • Valve and tank enclosure assembly
    Publication number: 20040079414
    Abstract: A valve and tank enclosure assembly for use on a snowplow that includes a frame, a valve assembly, a tank, and a cover. The frame and cover of the enclosure cooperate to provide a seal from water spray. Hydraulic lines within the enclosure are routed such that moisture is prevented from contacting the valve assembly. The tank is mounted within the frame at three-locations and elevated so that forces from vehicle operation are isolated from acting upon the tank. The assembly also includes a pivoting shelf supporting the valve assembly, the pivoting shelf providing wide-open access to the valve assembly from a range of directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: Force America Inc.
    Inventor: David R. Van Wie
  • Valve and tank enclosure assembly
    Patent number: 6688328
    Abstract: A valve and tank enclosure assembly for use on a snowplow that includes a frame, a valve assembly, a tank, and a cover. The frame and cover of the enclosure cooperate to provide a seal from water spray. Hydraulic lines within the enclosure are routed such that moisture is prevented from contacting the valve assembly. The tank is mounted within the frame at three-locations and elevated so that forces from vehicle operation are isolated from acting upon the tank. The assembly also includes a pivoting shelf supporting the valve assembly, the pivoting shelf providing wide-open access to the valve assembly from a range of directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Force America Inc.
    Inventor: David R. Van Wie
  • Valve and tank enclosure assembly
    Publication number: 20030127137
    Abstract: A valve and tank enclosure assembly for use on a snowplow that includes a frame, a valve assembly, a tank, and a cover. The frame and cover of the enclosure cooperate to provide a seal from water spray. Hydraulic lines within the enclosure are routed such that moisture is prevented from contacting the valve assembly. The tank is mounted within the frame at three-locations and elevated so that forces from vehicle operation are isolated from acting upon the tank. The assembly also includes a pivoting shelf supporting the valve assembly, the pivoting shelf providing wide-open access to the valve assembly from a range of directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: Force America Inc.
    Inventor: David R. Van Wie