Patents Assigned to Thor Tech, Inc.
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Publication number: 20250104493Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2024Publication date: March 27, 2025Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventors: Chris Cook, Chris Pendl
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Publication number: 20250100575Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2024Publication date: March 27, 2025Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventors: Chris Cook, Chris Pendl
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Publication number: 20250074216Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventors: Marcus Metzler, Rainer Buck, Günter Dorn, Wilhelm Müller
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Publication number: 20250065795Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Kasteleiner, Olaf Sackers, Jens Kromer
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Publication number: 20250065811Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventors: Erik Plischke, Thomas Schuster, Marius Schöll
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Publication number: 20250065825Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventors: Marcus Metzler, Rainer Buck, Gunter Dorn
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Publication number: 20250065796Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Kasteleiner, Jens Kromer, Olaf Sackers
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Publication number: 20250067108Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventors: Erik Plischke, Thomas Schuster, Marius Schöll
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Publication number: 20250067095Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventors: Erik Plischke, Thomas Schuster, Marius Schöll
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Publication number: 20250067080Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Kasteleiner, Jens Kromer, Olaf Sackers
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Publication number: 20250065809Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Kasteleiner, Jens Kromer, Olaf Sackers
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Patent number: 12179612Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventors: Marcus Metzler, Rainer Buck, Günter Dorn, Wilhelm Müller
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Publication number: 20240326683Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2024Publication date: October 3, 2024Applicant: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventors: Nick Ebenroth, Evan VanBelle
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Patent number: 12036912Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 20, 2022Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventors: Nick Ebenroth, Evan VanBelle
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Patent number: 12024083Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 30, 2022Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Snyder
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Patent number: D1032599Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventor: Steven J. Romanowski
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Patent number: D1042483Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2021Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventor: Janel Yamashiro
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Patent number: D1043749Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2021Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Bryan Paul Barr
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Patent number: D1050169Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2021Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Bryan Paul Barr
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Patent number: D1066134Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2023Date of Patent: March 11, 2025Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventors: Steffen Ganz, Raymond McKay Featherstone, Anthony Slocock