Patents by Inventor Brett Bogenschutz

Brett Bogenschutz 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).

  • Snow thrower track drive
    Patent number: 10625797
    Abstract: A utility machine includes a frame, a prime mover supported by the frame, and an operator control assembly coupled to the frame. The operator control assembly includes controls to operate the utility machine. The utility machine further includes a track drive system coupled to the frame to facilitate movement along a ground surface. The track drive system includes a drive wheel rotatably driven by the prime mover, an idler wheel rotatably supported by the frame, and a flexible track interconnecting the drive wheel and the idler wheel. The idler wheel is translatable relative to the frame and to the drive wheel to adjust an orientation of the frame relative to the ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Ariens Company
    Inventors: William D. Maile, Craig Key, Brett Bogenschutz, Travis Schisel, Scott E. Deschler
  • SNOW THROWER TRACK DRIVE
    Publication number: 20190135359
    Abstract: A utility machine includes a frame, a prime mover supported by the frame, and an operator control assembly coupled to the frame. The operator control assembly includes controls to operate the utility machine. The utility machine further includes a track drive system coupled to the frame to facilitate movement along a ground surface. The track drive system includes a drive wheel rotatably driven by the prime mover, an idler wheel rotatably supported by the frame, and a flexible track interconnecting the drive wheel and the idler wheel. The idler wheel is translatable relative to the frame and to the drive wheel to adjust an orientation of the frame relative to the ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: William D. Maile, Craig Key, Brett Bogenschutz, Travis Schisel, Scott E. Deschler
  • Snow thrower track drive
    Patent number: 10220895
    Abstract: A snow thrower includes a frame, a prime mover supported by the frame, and a handle assembly coupled to the frame. The handle assembly includes a grip for an operator to grasp. The snow thrower further includes an auger housing supported by the frame, and an auger blade rotationally coupled to and disposed within the auger housing. A track drive system is coupled to the frame to facilitate movement along a ground surface. The track drive system includes a drive wheel rotatably driven by the prime mover, an idler wheel rotatably supported by the frame, and a flexible track interconnecting the drive wheel and the idler wheel. The idler wheel is translatable relative to the frame to adjust an orientation of the auger housing relative to the ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ariens Company
    Inventors: William D. Maile, Craig Key, Brett Bogenschutz, Travis Schisel, Scott E. Deschler
  • SNOW THROWER TRACK DRIVE
    Publication number: 20170267297
    Abstract: A snow thrower includes a frame, a prime mover supported by the frame, and a handle assembly coupled to the frame. The handle assembly includes a grip for an operator to grasp. The snow thrower further includes an auger housing supported by the frame, and an auger blade rotationally coupled to and disposed within the auger housing. A track drive system is coupled to the frame to facilitate movement along a ground surface. The track drive system includes a drive wheel rotatably driven by the prime mover, an idler wheel rotatably supported by the frame, and a flexible track interconnecting the drive wheel and the idler wheel. The idler wheel is translatable relative to the frame to adjust an orientation of the auger housing relative to the ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: William D. Maile, Craig Key, Brett Bogenschutz, Travis Schisel, Scott E. Deschler