Patents by Inventor Brad Harju

Brad Harju 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).

  • DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR USE ON UTILITY TRUCK
    Publication number: 20220234275
    Abstract: A multi-sheet component for a utility vehicle that includes at least one gap between at least two of the sheets, thereby providing a component that enhances worker safety by increasing component stiffness and reducing component thickness. The component is manufactured through multi-sheet thermoforming and uses a conical frustum corrugation to increase stiffness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Brad Harju
  • Door assembly for use on a utility truck
    Patent number: 11305478
    Abstract: A multi-sheet component for a utility vehicle that includes at least one gap between at least two of the sheets, thereby providing a component that enhances worker safety by increasing component stiffness and reducing component thickness. The component is manufactured through multi-sheet thermoforming and uses a conical frustum corrugation to increase stiffness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Brad Harju
  • ELEVATING PLATFORM TOE SPACE
    Publication number: 20210269296
    Abstract: A toe space module for elevating platforms, wherein the module wraps around the edges and bottom of the platform in order to transform tension stress into shear and compression stresses. Also, a platform with a toe space module attached, and method for manufacturing the platform and toe space module. Also, a combination toe space module and step, a platform with the combination toe space module and step, and methods for manufacturing the platform with the combination toe space module and step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Jace Hegg, Kyle E. Hoffmann, Brad Harju
  • Elevating platform toe space
    Patent number: 11014795
    Abstract: A toe space module for elevating platforms, wherein the module wraps around the edges and bottom of the platform in order to transform tension stress into shear and compression stresses. Also, a platform with a toe space module attached, and method for manufacturing the platform and toe space module. Also, a combination toe space module and step, a platform with the combination toe space module and step, and methods for manufacturing the platform with the combination toe space module and step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Jace Hegg, Kyle E. Hoffmann, Brad Harju
  • STEP SYSTEM FOR ELEVATING PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20210039932
    Abstract: A step for an elevating platform, the step including a top flange, a bottom flange, and a transition; the step configured to insert into a cutout in the platform sidewall. The bottom flange is configured to contact an outer surface of the platform sidewall when the top flange contacts an inner surface of the sidewall, thereby placing all of the contact areas between the step and the platform under compression when force is applied to the step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Brad Harju, Kyle E. Hoffmann
  • Step system for elevating platform
    Patent number: 10815106
    Abstract: A step for an elevating platform, the step including a top flange, a bottom flange, and a transition; the step configured to insert into a cutout in the platform sidewall. The bottom flange is configured to contact an outer surface of the platform sidewall when the top flange contacts an inner surface of the sidewall, thereby placing all of the contact areas between the step and the platform under compression when force is applied to the step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Brad Harju, Kyle E. Hoffmann
  • TRANSLUCENT ELEVATING PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20200290854
    Abstract: The present invention includes a partially or completely translucent elevating platform with at least three walls. At least one panel, knee space, and/or door is composed of clear or transparent or translucent materials. In one embodiment, the panel is a clear panel that is centered on a wall of the elevating platform. These aspects of the present invention provide for advantages in visibility and safety for the operator of the elevating platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Brad Harju
  • Transparent elevating platform
    Patent number: 10669142
    Abstract: The present invention includes a partially or completely transparent elevating platform or a partially or completely translucent elevating platform. At least one panel, knee space, and/or door is composed of clear or transparent or translucent materials. These aspects of the present invention provide for advantages in visibility and safety for the operator of the elevating platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Brad Harju
  • ELEVATING PLATFORM TOE SPACE
    Publication number: 20190031480
    Abstract: A toe space module for elevating platforms, wherein the module wraps around the edges and bottom of the platform in order to transform tension stress into shear and compression stresses. Also, a platform with a toe space module attached, and method for manufacturing the platform and toe space module. Also, a combination toe space module and step, a platform with the combination toe space module and step, and methods for manufacturing the platform with the combination toe space module and step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Jace Hegg, Kyle E. Hoffmann, Brad Harju
  • SPLICER PLATFORM AND DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR USE ON A UTILITY TRUCK BOOM
    Publication number: 20180126627
    Abstract: A multi-sheet component for a utility vehicle that includes at least one gap between at least two of the sheets, thereby providing a component that enhances worker safety by increasing component stiffness and reducing component thickness. The component is manufactured through multi-sheet thermoforming and uses a conical frustum corrugation to increase stiffness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Brad Harju
  • STEP SYSTEM FOR ELEVATING PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20170356246
    Abstract: A step for an elevating platform, the step including a top flange, a bottom flange, and a transition; the step configured to insert into a cutout in the platform sidewall. The bottom flange is configured to contact an outer surface of the platform sidewall when the top flange contacts an inner surface of the sidewall, thereby placing all of the contact areas between the step and the platform under compression when force is applied to the step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Brad Harju, Kyle E. Hoffmann
  • TRANSPARENT ELEVATING PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20170355579
    Abstract: The present invention includes a partially or completely transparent elevating platform or a partially or completely translucent elevating platform. At least one panel, knee space, and/or door is composed of clear or transparent or translucent materials. These aspects of the present invention provide for advantages in visibility and safety for the operator of the elevating platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Brad Harju