Patents Assigned to Vactor/Guzzler Manufacturing, Inc.
  • Suction hose arrangement for refuse tank trucks
    Patent number: 7712481
    Abstract: A tank truck is provided for collecting and transporting flowable material. The tank truck may include a tank configured to store flowable material, a retractable suction hose assembly connected to the tank and supported by a retractable boom, the suction hose assembly including an arrangement of telescoping tubes and a hose, and a drive assembly for selectively adjusting the horizontal and vertical position of the suction hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Vactor/Guzzler Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy G. Mayer, Joseph Schmidt, Eric Harcharik