Patents Assigned to Thor Tech, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20250104493
    Abstract: Embodiments for recreational vehicle asset management are provided. One embodiment of method includes registering a first asset and a second asset, monitoring usage of the first asset and the second asset during a trip of predetermined duration, and predicting, based on the usage that the first asset is likely to experience a status change. Some embodiments include determining a likely time that the first asset is likely to experience the status change, determining, based on the likely time that the first asset is likely to experience the status change whether the first asset will likely experience the status change during the trip and in response to determining that the first asset will likely experience the status change during the trip, altering operation of a recreational vehicle to address the status change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Cook, Chris Pendl
  • Publication number: 20250100575
    Abstract: Systems and methods for electronic trailed recreational vehicle monitoring and control are provided. Some embodiments comprise determining a state of a trailed recreational vehicle that is coupled to a towing vehicle, and in response to determining that the state of the trailed recreational vehicle is traveling, receiving, via a head unit in the towing vehicle, first user input to control a vehicle system, determine that the vehicle system is not available, access a first operational system that corresponds to the vehicle system, control the first operational system, and provide data related to the first operational system via the head unit. In some embodiments, in response to determining that the state of the trailed recreational vehicle is camping, the method receives second user input to control a second operational system of the trailed recreational vehicle, and controls the second operational system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Cook, Chris Pendl
  • Publication number: 20250074216
    Abstract: In the case of a camper having a battery and electric comfort functions, the battery has a great capacity, in particular for supplying electricity to a travel drive of a towing vehicle, and/or is designed for an optional travel drive of the camper during trailer operation in road traffic, and the electric comfort functions are supplied with electricity from the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus Metzler, Rainer Buck, Günter Dorn, Wilhelm Müller
  • Publication number: 20250065795
    Abstract: A modular arrangement for a leisure vehicle, in particular a motorhome and/or a campervan and/or a vehicle based on a high-roof station wagon recreational vehicle, with at least one kitchen module. It is proposed that a storage device is provided, that the kitchen module is connected to the storage device by means of at least one pull-out rail and that the kitchen module can be pulled out at least substantially from the storage device. Furthermore, a leisure vehicle and a modular system specified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Kasteleiner, Olaf Sackers, Jens Kromer
  • Publication number: 20250065811
    Abstract: A connecting element for pieces of furniture of recreational vehicles, in particular motorhomes or caravans, comprising a main body which comprises an at least approximately L-shaped part having a first leg and a second leg, wherein on the first leg an outwardly directed tongue strip is provided, at which fastening of the main body to a profile is enabled, and wherein on the second leg at least one fastening point is provided, at which fastening of the main body to a panel is enabled. Furthermore, a piece of furniture, a recreational vehicle, and a method are specified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Plischke, Thomas Schuster, Marius Schöll
  • Publication number: 20250065825
    Abstract: A piece of furnishing for a recreational vehicle, in particular for a mobile home or a caravan or for a van serving as a recreational vehicle, comprises a body, a toilet and a sink, which is designed in particular as a restroom sink and/or kitchen sink. The toilet and the restroom sink are attached to the body. In a basic position the toilet is arranged below the sink. Furthermore, a recreational vehicle with such a piece of furnishing is specified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus Metzler, Rainer Buck, Gunter Dorn
  • Publication number: 20250065796
    Abstract: Pop-up roof for leisure vehicles, in particular motorhomes and/or camper vans and/or leisure vehicles based on high-roof station wagons, with a frame and at least one access opening which allows access through the frame. It is proposed that a bed construction is provided in that the bed structure is guided along a longitudinal direction at least indirectly on the frame, in that the bed structure is guided along the longitudinal direction beyond the frame into a cantilevered position. The bed construction and the frame are designed in such a way that in the cantilevered end position the access opening in the frame next to the bed structure is unobstructed. Furthermore, a recreational vehicle with such a pop-up roof is indicated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Kasteleiner, Jens Kromer, Olaf Sackers
  • Publication number: 20250067108
    Abstract: A spring element for sliding doors of recreational vehicles, in particular mobile homes or caravans, having a base body on which a strip and a spring arm are formed, wherein the spring arm is at least approximately adjustable about the axis of rotation which is stationary relative to the strip. Furthermore, a sliding door and a recreational vehicle are specified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Plischke, Thomas Schuster, Marius Schöll
  • Publication number: 20250067095
    Abstract: A handle and/or locking device for a sliding door of recreational vehicles, in particular a motorhome or caravan, with a grip recess, an actuating element and a mounting plate, wherein the mounting plate is connected to the handle shell in a fixed position relative to the handle shell, wherein the actuating element is pivotably mounted between the handle shell and the mounting plate, and wherein the handle shell has a recess which allows actuation of the actuating element. Furthermore, a sliding door and a recreational vehicle are specified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Plischke, Thomas Schuster, Marius Schöll
  • Publication number: 20250067080
    Abstract: Pop-up roof for leisure vehicles, in particular motorhomes and/or camper vans and/or leisure vehicles based on high-roof station wagons, with a floor which, in an assembled state, can be supported at least indirectly on a roof of the recreational vehicle, wherein, in the assembled state, a part of the floor stands over an edge of the roof, and wherein a ladder can be fastened to the floor for an ascent into an interior space provided in the assembled state. It is proposed that a length of the ladder is adjustable, that the ladder can be locked at an adjusted length and that the part of the floor can be supported by the locked ladder. Furthermore, a recreational vehicle with such a pop-up roof is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Kasteleiner, Jens Kromer, Olaf Sackers
  • Publication number: 20250065809
    Abstract: A storage device for an interior of leisure vehicles, in particular of motorhomes and/or campervans and/or recreational vehicles based on a high-roof station wagon, with an at least approximately horizontally aligned storage surface. It is proposed that a first rod arrangement, which has a plurality of rods, and a second rod arrangement, which has a plurality of rods, are provided, that the rods of the first rod arrangement and the rods of the second rod arrangement are at least substantially pushed into one another in a pushed-in state to at least partially form the storage surface, and in that, in order to enlarge the storage surface in an extended state the rods of the second rod arrangement are at least partially formed from the rods of the first rod arrangement are pulled out. Furthermore, a recreational vehicle with such a storage device is indicated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Kasteleiner, Jens Kromer, Olaf Sackers
  • Patent number: 12179612
    Abstract: In a camper having a battery and electric comfort functions, the battery has a great capacity for supplying electricity to a travel drive of a towing vehicle, and/or is designed for an optional travel drive of the camper during trailer operation in road traffic, and the electric comfort functions are supplied with electricity from the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus Metzler, Rainer Buck, Günter Dorn, Wilhelm Müller
  • Publication number: 20240326683
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle includes a convertible furniture system positioned in a storage area. The convertible furniture system includes a lift system, attachment hardware, and a convertible furniture piece. The lift system includes a platform movably coupled to a set of rails and movable along a length of the rails. The convertible furniture piece includes a pair of side support frames each pivotally attached to a base frame to pivot between a countertop configuration and a bed configuration, and a countertop attached to the side support frames. In the countertop configuration, the side support frames extend from the base frame to support the countertop above the base frame. In the bed configuration, the side support frames extend from the base frame to define a planar surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Ebenroth, Evan VanBelle
  • Patent number: 12036912
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle includes a convertible furniture system positioned in a storage area. The convertible furniture system includes a lift system, attachment hardware, and a convertible furniture piece. The lift system includes a platform movably coupled to a set of rails and movable along a length of the rails. The convertible furniture piece includes a pair of side support frames each pivotally attached to a base frame to pivot between a countertop configuration and a bed configuration, and a countertop attached to the side support frames. In the countertop configuration, the side support frames extend from the base frame to support the countertop above the base frame. In the bed configuration, the side support frames extend from the base frame to define a planar surface. The attachment hardware permits selective attachment of the convertible furniture piece to the platform when the convertible furniture piece is in the bed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Ebenroth, Evan VanBelle
  • Patent number: 12024083
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle may include a chassis, at least one axle assembly, and a vehicle body. The vehicle body may be supported by the chassis. The axle assembly may be coupled to the chassis and may provide motive support and underbody clearance to the chassis. The chassis may include a plurality of longitudinal main rails that span at least a portion of a length of the recreational vehicle and define a length of at least one crawl space. The plurality of lateral crawl space cross members may extend between and interconnect the plurality of longitudinal main rails and define a width of the at least one crawl space. A floor of the recreational vehicle, the plurality of longitudinal main rails, and the plurality of lateral crawl space cross members may collectively define the at least one crawl space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Snyder
  • Patent number: D1032599
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven J. Romanowski
  • Patent number: D1042483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventor: Janel Yamashiro
  • Patent number: D1043749
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Bryan Paul Barr
  • Patent number: D1050169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Bryan Paul Barr
  • Patent number: D1066134
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Steffen Ganz, Raymond McKay Featherstone, Anthony Slocock