Patents by Inventor Craig J. Rekow
Craig J. Rekow 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).
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Publication number: 20240092619Abstract: A work assist system is provided for an industrial vehicle. The work assist system includes a support structure having a portion including a predefined cross-sectional shape. The work assist system further includes a clamp member having coupling structure for removably coupling the clamp member to the support structure portion, and mounting structure that removably supports a work assist item that is usable by an operator located in an operator compartment of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Matthew Jacob Otto, Adam M. Ruppert, Kyle Gigandet, Craig J. Rekow, Megan Wenning
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Patent number: 11866310Abstract: A work assist system is provided for an industrial vehicle. The work assist system includes a support structure having a portion including a predefined cross-sectional shape. The work assist system further includes a clamp member having coupling structure for removably coupling the clamp member to the support structure portion, and mounting structure that removably supports a work assist item that is usable by an operator located in an operator compartment of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Matthew Jacob Otto, Adam M. Ruppert, Kyle Gigandet, Craig J. Rekow, Megan Wenning
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Patent number: 11661325Abstract: A plurality of control elements extend from the base portion of a control module in a materials handling vehicle. The control elements are located adjacent to one another, wherein at least one of the control elements includes mounting structure that permits the control element to be selectively mounted to the base portion in at least first and second positions. The first position defines a first distance between the control element and an immediately adjacent control element and the second position defines a second distance between the control element and the immediately adjacent control element, the second distance being greater than the first.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Craig J. Rekow, Paul D. Magee, Michael P. Gallagher, Roger J. Quinlan
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Publication number: 20220242709Abstract: A work assist system is provided for an industrial vehicle. The work assist system includes a support structure having a portion including a predefined cross-sectional shape. The work assist system further includes a clamp member having coupling structure for removably coupling the clamp member to the support structure portion, and mounting structure that removably supports a work assist item that is usable by an operator located in an operator compartment of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Matthew Jacob Otto, Adam M. Ruppert, Kyle Gigandet, Craig J. Rekow, Megan Wenning
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Publication number: 20210269294Abstract: A plurality of control elements extend from the base portion of a control module in a materials handling vehicle. The control elements are located adjacent to one another, wherein at least one of the control elements includes mounting structure that permits the control element to be selectively mounted to the base portion in at least first and second positions. The first position defines a first distance between the control element and an immediately adjacent control element and the second position defines a second distance between the control element and the immediately adjacent control element, the second distance being greater than the first.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Craig J. Rekow, Paul D. Magee, Michael P. Gallagher, Roger J. Quinlan
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Patent number: 10358063Abstract: An armrest includes an upper support section having one or more ventilation and drainage apertures that couple an upper surface of the upper support section to a lower portion of the armrest to facilitate airflow and drainage between the upper surface of the upper support section and the lower portion of the armrest. The armrest also includes one or more control implements and an arm pad removably coupled to the upper support section. The arm pad includes one or more pad apertures formed therein that communicate with the ventilation and drainage apertures to allow ventilation and drainage between an upper surface of the arm pad and the lower portion of the armrest.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Craig J. Rekow, Paul D. Magee, Michael P. Gallagher
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Publication number: 20180201165Abstract: An armrest includes an upper support section having one or more ventilation and drainage apertures that couple an upper surface of the upper support section to a lower portion of the armrest to facilitate airflow and drainage between the upper surface of the upper support section and the lower portion of the armrest. The armrest also includes one or more control implements and an arm pad removably coupled to the upper support section. The arm pad includes one or more pad apertures formed therein that communicate with the ventilation and drainage apertures to allow ventilation and drainage between an upper surface of the arm pad and the lower portion of the armrest.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Craig J. Rekow, Paul D. Magee, Michael P. Gallagher
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Publication number: 20180057328Abstract: A battery transfer apparatus for loading/unloading batteries from materials handling vehicles includes a mobile unit and a battery stand. The mobile unit is used to transport batteries into/out of materials handling vehicles and includes load handling structure comprising at least one roller, which is used to roll batteries into/out of materials handling vehicles. A top wall of the battery stand includes at least one opening and support structure of the battery stand engages a surface so as to support the battery stand thereon. The battery stand is engaged by the mobile unit during battery transfer operations by inserting the roller(s) up through the opening(s) in the top wall of the battery stand such that the roller(s) can engage the battery through the opening(s). The battery stand is capable of storing the battery while the battery is out of the materials handling vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Jess D. Gilland, Matthew J. Otto, Craig J. Rekow, Chad T. Sollmann, Gary L. Topp
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Patent number: 9850114Abstract: A battery transfer apparatus for loading/unloading batteries from materials handling vehicles includes a mobile unit and a battery stand. The mobile unit is used to transport batteries into/out of materials handling vehicles and includes load handling structure comprising at least one roller, which is used to roll batteries into/out of materials handling vehicles. A top wall of the battery stand includes at least one opening and support structure of the battery stand engages a surface so as to support the battery stand thereon. The battery stand is engaged by the mobile unit during battery transfer operations by inserting the roller(s) up through the opening(s) in the top wall of the battery stand such that the roller(s) can engage the battery through the opening(s). The battery stand is capable of storing the battery while the battery is out of the materials handling vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Jess D. Gilland, Matthew J. Otto, Craig J. Rekow, Chad T. Sollmann, Gary L. Topp
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Publication number: 20170225930Abstract: A plurality of control elements extend from the base portion of a control module in a materials handling vehicle. The control elements are located adjacent to one another, wherein at least one of the control elements includes mounting structure that permits the control element to be selectively mounted to the base portion in at least first and second positions. The first position defines a first distance between the control element and an immediately adjacent control element and the second position defines a second distance between the control element and the immediately adjacent control element, the second distance being greater than the first.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Craig J. Rekow, Paul D. Magee, Michael P. Gallagher, Roger J. Quinlan
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Patent number: 8714311Abstract: A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising a vehicle power unit having a longitudinal centerline, a monomast coupled to the vehicle power unit and having a centerline offset from and generally parallel with the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle power unit, and a fork carriage apparatus movably coupled to the monomast.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Steven C. Billger, Robert L. Eilerman, Kevin A. Gilliland, Eric J. Hanson, William J. Heidemann, Robert J. Henshaw, Jay L. Kuck, Jay G. Pollack, Craig J. Rekow, Adam M. Ruppert, Lucas B. Waltz
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Patent number: 8678138Abstract: A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising a power unit, a mast assembly and a fluid supply system. The mast assembly is coupled to the power unit. The mast assembly comprises a weldment, a movable element and a ram/cylinder assembly coupled to the movable element to effect movement of the element. The fluid supply system includes manifold apparatus and at least one fluid line coupled to the manifold apparatus and the ram/cylinder assembly. The manifold apparatus provides pressurized hydraulic fluid to the ram/cylinder assembly via the fluid line to raise the movable element. The manifold apparatus is mounted to the mast assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Craig J. Rekow, Ryan R. Berger, Thronton K. Lothrop, Roger J. Quinlan, William C. Jones
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Publication number: 20120315117Abstract: A battery transfer apparatus for loading/unloading batteries from materials handling vehicles includes a mobile unit and a battery stand. The mobile unit is used to transport batteries into/out of materials handling vehicles and includes load handling structure comprising at least one roller, which is used to roll batteries into/out of materials handling vehicles. A top wall of the battery stand includes at least one opening and support structure of the battery stand engages a surface so as to support the battery stand thereon. The battery stand is engaged by the mobile unit during battery transfer operations by inserting the roller(s) up through the opening(s) in the top wall of the battery stand such that the roller(s) can engage the battery through the opening(s). The battery stand is capable of storing the battery while the battery is out of the materials handling vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: CROWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATIONInventors: Jess D. Gilland, Matthew J. Otto, Craig J. Rekow, Chad T. Sollmann, Gary L. Topp
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Patent number: D746013Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Craig J. Rekow, Trisha M. Luthman, Roger J. Quinlan, Matthew J. Otto, Jason L. Seitz
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Patent number: D746014Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Craig J. Rekow, Trisha M. Luthman, Roger J. Quinlan
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Patent number: D746534Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Craig J. Rekow, Trisha M. Luthman, Roger J. Quinlan
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Patent number: D747839Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Craig J. Rekow, Trisha M. Luthman, Roger J. Quinlan, Michael P. Gallagher
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Patent number: D747840Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Craig J. Rekow, Trisha M. Luthman, Roger J. Quinlan, Michael P. Gallagher
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Patent number: D751738Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Craig J. Rekow, Trisha M. Luthman, Michael P. Gallagher, Jason L. Seitz
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Patent number: D817527Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Joshua D. Dickman, Timothy A. Wellman, Franz Pöschl, Craig J. Rekow