Patents by Inventor Alexander E. Hoy

Alexander E. Hoy has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • GROUNDS MAINTENANCE VEHICLE WITH ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230311725
    Abstract: Suspension systems and grounds maintenance vehicles incorporating the same are disclosed. The suspension system may include biasing elements or springs that may be adjusted to vary the preload and thus change the spring and dampening characteristics of the suspension system. In some embodiments, the system may include an adjustment mechanism that permits simultaneous adjustment of two springs via a single action. In other embodiments, features adapted to assist an operator with mounting/dismounting the vehicle are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Dale A. Stover, Alexander E. Hoy, Derek S. Duchscherer, Patrick J. Shaver
  • GROUNDS MAINTENANCE VEHICLE WITH ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230070865
    Abstract: Suspension systems and grounds maintenance vehicles incorporating the same are disclosed. The suspension system may include biasing elements or springs that may be adjusted to vary the preload and thus change the spring and dampening characteristics of the suspension system. In some embodiments, the system may include an adjustment mechanism that permits simultaneous adjustment of two springs via a single action. In other embodiments, features adapted to assist an operator with mounting/dismounting the vehicle are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Dale A. Stover, Alexander E. Hoy, Derek S. Duchscherer, Patrick J. Shaver
  • Grounds maintenance vehicle with adjustable suspension system
    Patent number: 11498464
    Abstract: Suspension systems and grounds maintenance vehicles incorporating the same are disclosed. The suspension system may include biasing elements or springs that may be adjusted to vary the preload and thus change the spring and dampening characteristics of the suspension system. In some embodiments, the system may include an adjustment mechanism that permits simultaneous adjustment of two springs via a single action. In other embodiments, features adapted to assist an operator with mounting/dismounting the vehicle are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Dale A. Stover, Alexander E. Hoy, Derek S. Duchscherer, Patrick J. Shaver
  • GROUNDS MAINTENANCE VEHICLE WITH ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210061146
    Abstract: Suspension systems and grounds maintenance vehicles incorporating the same are disclosed. The suspension system may include biasing elements or springs that may be adjusted to vary the preload and thus change the spring and dampening characteristics of the suspension system. In some embodiments, the system may include an adjustment mechanism that permits simultaneous adjustment of two springs via a single action. In other embodiments, features adapted to assist an operator with mounting/dismounting the vehicle are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Dale A. Stover, Alexander E. Hoy, Derek S. Duchscherer, Patrick J. Shaver
  • Grounds maintenance vehicle with adjustable suspension system
    Patent number: 10864832
    Abstract: Suspension systems and grounds maintenance vehicles incorporating the same are disclosed. The suspension system may include biasing elements or springs that may be adjusted to vary the preload and thus change the spring and dampening characteristics of the suspension system. In some embodiments, the system may include an adjustment mechanism that permits simultaneous adjustment of two springs via a single action. In other embodiments, features adapted to assist an operator with mounting/dismounting the vehicle are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Dale A. Stover, Alexander E. Hoy, Derek S. Duchscherer, Patrick J. Shaver
  • Work vehicle and suspension system for use with same
    Patent number: 10597092
    Abstract: A suspension system for use with a work vehicle. The suspension system may include a suspension tower to which one or more shock absorbers may attach. The tower may permit the shock absorbers to attach at multiple locations, effectively allowing the angular orientation of the shock absorbers, and thus a suspension characteristic of the suspension system, to be altered. The tower may be movable relative to the vehicle, e.g., for crating/shipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: Dale A. Stover, Alexander E. Hoy
  • WORK VEHICLE AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR USE WITH SAME
    Publication number: 20190193793
    Abstract: A suspension system for use with a work vehicle. The suspension system may include a suspension tower to which one or more shock absorbers may attach. The tower may permit the shock absorbers to attach at multiple locations, effectively allowing the angular orientation of the shock absorbers, and thus a suspension characteristic of the suspension system, to be altered. The tower may be movable relative to the vehicle, e.g., for crating/shipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Dale A. Stover, Alexander E. Hoy
  • GROUNDS MAINTENANCE VEHICLE WITH ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190111812
    Abstract: Suspension systems and grounds maintenance vehicles incorporating the same are disclosed. The suspension system may include biasing elements or springs that may be adjusted to vary the preload and thus change the spring and dampening characteristics of the suspension system. In some embodiments, the system may include an adjustment mechanism that permits simultaneous adjustment of two springs via a single action. In other embodiments, features adapted to assist an operator with mounting/dismounting the vehicle are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Dale A. Stover, Alexander E. Hoy, Derek S. Duchscherer, Patrick J. Shaver