Patents by Inventor Andrew Fochs

Andrew Fochs 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).

  • Firefighting vehicle
    Patent number: 9327150
    Abstract: A firefighting vehicle includes a chassis, a front wheel assembly coupled to the chassis and having at least one front wheel defining an axis of rotation that is substantially perpendicular to the chassis when in a straight position, an operator cab positioned at a front portion of the chassis, and an engine supported by the chassis. The operator cab has a floor section extending laterally between a driver seat and a passenger seat at a position forward of the axis of rotation, and the floor section is substantially flat. The engine is disposed under the operator cab and at least partially rearward of the axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Pierce Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Moore, Chad Trinkner, John Schultz, Andrew Fochs
  • FIREFIGHTING VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140238704
    Abstract: A firefighting vehicle includes a chassis, a front wheel assembly coupled to the chassis and having at least one front wheel defining an axis of rotation that is substantially perpendicular to the chassis when in a straight position, an operator cab positioned at a front portion of the chassis, and an engine supported by the chassis. The operator cab has a floor section extending laterally between a driver seat and a passenger seat at a position forward of the axis of rotation, and the floor section is substantially flat. The engine is disposed under the operator cab and at least partially rearward of the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Pierce Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Moore, Chad Trinkner, John Schultz, Andrew Fochs
  • Firefighting vehicle
    Patent number: 8739892
    Abstract: A firefighting vehicle is disclosed that includes a chassis and a front wheel assembly coupled to the chassis. The front wheel assembly has at least one front wheel defining an axis of rotation that is substantially perpendicular to the chassis when in a straight position. The firefighting vehicle also includes an operator cab supported at a front portion of the chassis. The firefighting vehicle further includes an engine supported by the chassis. The engine is disposed under the operator cab and at least partially rearward of the axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Pierce Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Moore, Chad Trinkner, John Schultz, Andrew Fochs
  • FIREFIGHTING VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20120193109
    Abstract: A firefighting vehicle is disclosed that includes a chassis and a front wheel assembly coupled to the chassis. The front wheel assembly has at least one front wheel defining an axis of rotation that is substantially perpendicular to the chassis when in a straight position. The firefighting vehicle also includes an operator cab supported at a front portion of the chassis. The firefighting vehicle further includes an engine supported by the chassis. The engine is disposed under the operator cab and at least partially rearward of the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Michael R. Moore, Chad Trinkner, John Schultz, Andrew Fochs