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).

  • Publication number: 20240092619
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Jacob Otto, Adam M. Ruppert, Kyle Gigandet, Craig J. Rekow, Megan Wenning
  • Patent number: 11866310
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Jacob Otto, Adam M. Ruppert, Kyle Gigandet, Craig J. Rekow, Megan Wenning
  • Patent number: 11661325
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Rekow, Paul D. Magee, Michael P. Gallagher, Roger J. Quinlan
  • Publication number: 20220242709
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Jacob Otto, Adam M. Ruppert, Kyle Gigandet, Craig J. Rekow, Megan Wenning
  • Publication number: 20210269294
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Craig J. Rekow, Paul D. Magee, Michael P. Gallagher, Roger J. Quinlan
  • Patent number: 10358063
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Rekow, Paul D. Magee, Michael P. Gallagher
  • Publication number: 20180201165
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Craig J. Rekow, Paul D. Magee, Michael P. Gallagher
  • Publication number: 20180057328
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Jess D. Gilland, Matthew J. Otto, Craig J. Rekow, Chad T. Sollmann, Gary L. Topp
  • Patent number: 9850114
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Jess D. Gilland, Matthew J. Otto, Craig J. Rekow, Chad T. Sollmann, Gary L. Topp
  • Publication number: 20170225930
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Craig J. Rekow, Paul D. Magee, Michael P. Gallagher, Roger J. Quinlan
  • Patent number: 8714311
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 8678138
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Rekow, Ryan R. Berger, Thronton K. Lothrop, Roger J. Quinlan, William C. Jones
  • Publication number: 20120315117
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: CROWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jess D. Gilland, Matthew J. Otto, Craig J. Rekow, Chad T. Sollmann, Gary L. Topp
  • Patent number: D746013
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Rekow, Trisha M. Luthman, Roger J. Quinlan, Matthew J. Otto, Jason L. Seitz
  • Patent number: D746014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Rekow, Trisha M. Luthman, Roger J. Quinlan
  • Patent number: D746534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Rekow, Trisha M. Luthman, Roger J. Quinlan
  • Patent number: D747839
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Rekow, Trisha M. Luthman, Roger J. Quinlan, Michael P. Gallagher
  • Patent number: D747840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Rekow, Trisha M. Luthman, Roger J. Quinlan, Michael P. Gallagher
  • Patent number: D751738
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Rekow, Trisha M. Luthman, Michael P. Gallagher, Jason L. Seitz
  • Patent number: D817527
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua D. Dickman, Timothy A. Wellman, Franz Pöschl, Craig J. Rekow