Patents by Inventor David W. Lombardo

David W. Lombardo 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: 20240228251
    Abstract: A lift device includes a chassis, a lift assembly supported on the chassis, a platform including a platform floor, a sensor coupled to the platform and positioned adjacent the platform floor, and a control system in communication with the lift assembly and the sensor. The sensor is oriented to sense objects or obstacles above the platform. The platform is displaceable by the lift assembly between a raised position and a lowered position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: JLG Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Mohlman, Matthew I. Gilbride, David W. Lombardo, Ignacy Puszkiewicz
  • Patent number: 11964853
    Abstract: A platform assembly includes a work platform including a platform floor and a safety rail extending from the platform floor to a rail height, and a primary sensor unit secured to the work platform and positioned adjacent one of the platform floor and the safety rail. The primary sensor unit is configured to monitor an area from the platform floor or from the safety rail to a space above the rail height and forward and aft of the work platform. The platform assembly enhances protection for an operator from sustained involuntary operation resulting in an impact with an obstruction or structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: JLG Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Mohlman, Matthew I. Gilbride, David W. Lombardo, Ignacy Puszkiewicz
  • Publication number: 20230312317
    Abstract: A system for protecting an operator on an aerial work platform from a crushing hazard includes a sensor, such as opto-electric sensor, positionable adjacent the control panel area. A control system is programmed to control operation of the driving components based on signals from the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Ignacy Puszkiewicz, Matthew I. Gilbride, David W. Lombardo, Brian K. Mohlman
  • Publication number: 20230278842
    Abstract: A platform assembly includes a work platform including a platform floor and a safety rail extending from the platform floor to a rail height, and a primary sensor unit secured to the work platform and positioned adjacent one of the platform floor and the safety rail. The primary sensor unit is configured to monitor an area from the platform floor or from the safety rail to a space above the rail height and forward and aft of the work platform. The platform assembly enhances protection for an operator from sustained involuntary operation resulting in an impact with an obstruction or structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Brian K. Mohlman, Matthew I. Gilbride, David W. Lombardo, Ignacy Puszkiewicz
  • Patent number: 11708254
    Abstract: A system for protecting an operator on an aerial work platform from a crushing hazard includes a sensor, such as opto-electric sensor, positionable adjacent the control panel area. A control system is programmed to control operation of the driving components based on signals from the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: JLG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Ignacy Puszkiewicz, Matthew I. Gilbride, David W. Lombardo, Brian K. Mohlman
  • Patent number: 11673784
    Abstract: A platform assembly includes a work platform including a platform floor and a safety rail extending from the platform floor to a rail height, and a primary sensor unit secured to the work platform and positioned adjacent one of the platform floor and the safety rail. The primary sensor unit is configured to monitor an area from the platform floor or from the safety rail to a space above the rail height and forward and aft of the work platform. The platform assembly enhances protection for an operator from sustained involuntary operation resulting in an impact with an obstruction or structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: JLG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Mohlman, Matthew I. Gilbride, David W. Lombardo, Ignacy Puszkiewicz
  • Publication number: 20220315404
    Abstract: A platform assembly includes a work platform including a platform floor and a safety rail extending from the platform floor to a rail height, and a primary sensor unit secured to the work platform and positioned adjacent one of the platform floor and the safety rail. The primary sensor unit is configured to monitor an area from the platform floor or from the safety rail to a space above the rail height and forward and aft of the work platform. The platform assembly enhances protection for an operator from sustained involuntary operation resulting in an impact with an obstruction or structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Brian K. Mohlman, Matthew I. Gilbride, David W. Lombardo, Ignacy Puszkiewicz
  • Patent number: 11383963
    Abstract: A platform assembly includes a work platform including a platform floor and a safety rail extending from the platform floor to a rail height, and a primary sensor unit secured to the work platform and positioned adjacent the platform floor. The primary sensor unit is configured to monitor an area from the platform floor to a space above the rail height and forward and aft of the work platform. The platform assembly enhances protection for an operator from sustained involuntary operation resulting in an impact with an obstruction or structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: JLG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Mohlman, Matthew I. Gilbride, David W. Lombardo, Ignacy Puszkiewicz
  • Patent number: 10906790
    Abstract: A control box and operator interface for an industrial vehicle includes a left thumb joystick controller, a right thumb joystick controller, and integrated handles positioned adjacent the left thumb joystick controller and the right thumb joystick controller, respectively. The integrated handles are ergonomically positioned relative to the left and right thumb joystick controllers such that when an operator grasps the handles, the operator's thumbs are naturally positioned adjacent the left and right thumb joystick controllers, respectively. An enabling mechanism is associated with each of the integrated handles and includes a switch that serves to activate operational functionality of the left and right thumb joystick controllers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: JLG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew I. Gilbride, Ignacy Puszkiewicz, Brian K. Mohlman, David W. Lombardo
  • Patent number: 10358331
    Abstract: An aerial work platform includes a control panel with operator controls for manipulating the platform, a control module communicating with the operator controls and controlling manipulation of the platform based on signals from the control panel, and an obstruction sensing system. The obstruction sensing system includes a sensor mounted in a vicinity of the platform that monitors an operator area, the platform, and an area around the platform. A processor processes the signal to determine a position of an operator on the platform and a proximity of objects in the area around the platform. The control module is in communication with the processor and is programmed to control the manipulation of the platform or machine based on signals from the processor and input from the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: JLG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: David W. Lombardo, Ignacy Puszkiewicz
  • Publication number: 20190177140
    Abstract: A control box and operator interface for an industrial vehicle includes a left thumb joystick controller, a right thumb joystick controller, and integrated handles positioned adjacent the left thumb joystick controller and the right thumb joystick controller, respectively. The integrated handles are ergonomically positioned relative to the left and right thumb joystick controllers such that when an operator grasps the handles, the operator's thumbs are naturally positioned adjacent the left and right thumb joystick controllers, respectively. An enabling mechanism is associated with each of the integrated handles and includes a switch that serves to activate operational functionality of the left and right thumb joystick controllers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew I. Gilbride, Ignacy Puszkiewicz, Brian K. Mohlman, David W. Lombardo
  • Publication number: 20190077646
    Abstract: A system for protecting an operator on an aerial work platform from a crushing hazard includes a sensor, such as opto-electric sensor, positionable adjacent the control panel area. A control system is programmed to control operation of the driving components based on signals from the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Ignacy Puszkiewicz, Matthew I. Gilbride, David W. Lombardo, Brian K. Mohlman
  • Patent number: 10124999
    Abstract: A system for protecting an operator on an aerial work platform from a crushing hazard includes a sensor, such as opto-electric sensor, positionable adjacent the control panel area. A control system is programmed to control operation of the driving components based on signals from the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: JLG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Ignacy Puszkiewicz, Matthew I. Gilbride, David W. Lombardo, Brian K. Mohlman
  • Publication number: 20180251354
    Abstract: A platform assembly includes a work platform including a platform floor and a safety rail extending from the platform floor to a rail height, and a primary sensor unit secured to the work platform and positioned adjacent the platform floor. The primary sensor unit is configured to monitor an area from the platform floor to a space above the rail height and forward and aft of the work platform. The platform assembly enhances protection for an operator from sustained involuntary operation resulting in an impact with an obstruction or structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Brian K. Mohlman, Matthew I. Gilbride, David W. Lombardo, Ignacy Puszkiewicz
  • Publication number: 20160221812
    Abstract: A system for protecting an operator on an aerial work platform from a crushing hazard includes a sensor, such as opto-electric sensor, positionable adjacent the control panel area. A control system is programmed to control operation of the driving components based on signals from the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Ignacy Puszkiewicz, Matthew I. Gilbride, David W. Lombardo, Brian K. Mohlman
  • Publication number: 20160075543
    Abstract: An aerial work platform includes a control panel with operator controls for manipulating the platform, a control module communicating with the operator controls and controlling manipulation of the platform based on signals from the control panel, and an obstruction sensing system. The obstruction sensing system includes a sensor mounted in a vicinity of the platform that monitors an operator area, the platform, and an area around the platform. A processor processes the signal to determine a position of an operator on the platform and a proximity of objects in the area around the platform. The control module is in communication with the processor and is programmed to control the manipulation of the platform or machine based on signals from the processor and input from the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: David W. Lombardo, Ignacy Puszkiewicz