Patents by Inventor Eric Linsmeier

Eric Linsmeier 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).

  • Patent number: 12654535
    Abstract: An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, an electric motor coupled to the chassis, and an energy storage system positioned between the cab and the body. The energy storage system includes a rack, a first battery pack, a second battery pack, and a power distribution system. The rack is coupled to and extends upward from the chassis. The rack defines an interior chamber having a first portion, a second portion, and a center portion. The first battery pack is positioned within the first portion. The second battery pack is positioned within the second portion. The power distribution system is positioned within the center portion between the first battery pack and the second battery pack. The power distribution system is electrically coupled to the first battery pack, the second battery pack, and the electric motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David Archer, Eric Linsmeier
  • Patent number: 12654638
    Abstract: An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis having a pair of frame rails, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis rearward of the cab, an electric motor positioned between the pair of frame rails, an energy storage system positioned between the cab and the body, and a covering. The energy storage system includes a power cable coupled to the electric motor. The covering extends across the pair of frame rails and over at least a portion of the electric motor such that the power cable is positioned underneath the covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Seth Newlin, David Archer, Eric Linsmeier
  • Publication number: 20260158310
    Abstract: An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, a water pump, an energy storage system, an engine, an electromagnetic device coupled to the energy storage system, and a supplemental motor coupled to the energy storage system. The electromagnetic device includes an input coupled to the engine, a first output coupled to the water pump, and a second output coupled to the rear axle. The supplemental motor is positioned between the electromagnetic device and the rear axle. The engine is configured to drive the water pump through the electromagnetic device. The engine is configured to drive the rear axle through the electromagnetic device and the supplemental motor. The electromagnetic device is configured to drive the water pump. The electromagnetic device is configured to drive the rear axle through the supplemental motor. The supplemental motor is configured to drive the rear axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2025
    Publication date: June 11, 2026
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventor: Eric Linsmeier
  • Publication number: 20260158309
    Abstract: An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, a water pump, an energy storage system, an engine, an electromagnetic device coupled to the energy storage system, and a supplemental motor coupled to the energy storage system. The electromagnetic device includes an input coupled to the engine, a first output coupled to the water pump, and a second output coupled to the rear axle. The supplemental motor is coupled to and positioned rearward of the rear axle. The engine is configured to drive the water pump and the rear axle through the electromagnetic device. The electromagnetic device is configured to drive the water pump and the rear axle. The supplemental motor is configured to drive the rear axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2025
    Publication date: June 11, 2026
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventor: Eric Linsmeier
  • Patent number: 12649074
    Abstract: An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis rearward of the cab, an aerial ladder, an energy storage system positioned between the cab and the body, and a ladder support. The energy storage system includes a rack and a battery pack. The rack is coupled to and extends upward from the chassis. The rack defines an interior chamber. The battery pack is positioned within the interior chamber. The ladder support is positioned above the rack. The ladder support is configured to engage with the aerial ladder when the aerial ladder is in a stowed orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David Archer, Eric Linsmeier
  • Publication number: 20260148632
    Abstract: An incident response system can one or more processing circuits. The one or more processing circuits can acquire data from a communication device, receive an indication that a response vehicle is set to leave or has left a location proximate to an incident, and transmit a message to a server including the indication that the response vehicle is set to leave or has left the location proximate to the incident.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2026
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Linsmeier, Korry Kobel, Fredric Yutzy, Dan Adamson
  • Publication number: 20260138475
    Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes an energy storage system and a charging assembly configured to interface with a charging plug of an external power source. The charging assembly includes a charging port electrically coupled to the energy storage system where the charging port is configured to engage with a charging interface of the charging plug and a disconnect system configured to facilitate ejecting the charging plug from the charging port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2026
    Publication date: May 21, 2026
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Linsmeier, Chad Smith
  • Patent number: 12626582
    Abstract: A scene management system includes a first communication device including a first sensor configured to provide first sensor data regarding a first data source associated with a first agency, a second communication device including a second sensor configured to provide second sensor data regarding a second data source associated with a second agency different from the first agency, and processing circuitry in communication with the first communication device and the second communication device. The processing circuitry is configured to receive the first sensor data and the second sensor data and transmit the first sensor data and the second sensor data to a remote device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: OSHKOSH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric Linsmeier, Korry Kobel, Fredric Yutzy, Dan Adamson
  • Publication number: 20260124945
    Abstract: An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis rearward of the cab, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, an energy storage system coupled to the chassis and positioned rearward of the cab, a pump system positioned between the cab and the body, and an electromagnetic device. The electromagnetic device is electrically coupled to the energy storage system. The electromagnetic device is coupled to (i) the pump system and (ii) at least one of the front axle or the rear axle. The electromagnetic device is configured to receive electrical power from the energy storage system and provide a mechanical output to selectively drive (i) the pump system and (ii) the at least one of the front axle or the rear axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2025
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Linsmeier, David Archer, Chad Smith, Jon Morrow, David Steinberger, Neil Dekarske, Joseph DeHaan, Troy Scott, Mitchel Nordahl
  • Patent number: 12576802
    Abstract: An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis having a pair of frame rails, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis rearward of the cab, an electric motor coupled to the chassis between the pair of frame rails, an energy storage system positioned between the cab and the body, and a shield. The energy storage system includes a power cable coupled to the electric motor. The shield is positioned (a) between the pair of frame rails and (b) at least partially along and around a motor housing of the electric motor such that the power cable is disposed between the motor housing and the shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David Archer, Eric Linsmeier, Chad Radtke, Tim Nelson, Seth Newlin, David Kay
  • Patent number: 12573681
    Abstract: A battery flooding system includes a flood port and an elongated connector. The flood port is configured to be fluidly coupled to a battery housing of an electrified vehicle. The elongated connector is configured to interface with the flood port to facilitate providing a fluid to the flood port from a fluid source such that the fluid is provided within the battery housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Linsmeier, David Archer, David Fieber, John Schultz, Jason Shively, Bob Schulz, Neil DeKarske
  • Patent number: 12573682
    Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage system supported by or coupled to the chassis and including a battery arranged within a battery housing. The battery housing is coupled to the chassis by a first removable coupling coupled between the battery housing and the chassis, and a second removable coupling coupled between the battery housing and the chassis. The first removable coupling includes a first pin that is selectively removable to decouple the battery housing from the chassis. The second removable coupling includes a second pin that is selectively removable to decouple the battery housing from the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: Oshkosh, Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Linsmeier, Jeff Verhagen, Nicholas Vertz
  • Patent number: 12570228
    Abstract: An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis rearward of the cab, a generator, an engine coupled to the generator, a service panel having one or more export power ports, a battery pack, and a power distribution system. The power distribution system includes an inverter coupled to the generator and a power distribution unit coupled to the battery pack, the inverter, and the service panel. The power distribution system is configured to facilitate exporting power provided by the generator through the one or more export power ports of the service panel independent of a function of the battery pack and independent of an availability of charge within the battery pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David Archer, Eric Linsmeier
  • Patent number: 12570137
    Abstract: An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis having a pair of frame rails, a cab, a body, an electric motor coupled to the chassis, and an energy storage system. The energy storage system includes a rack, a battery pack, a power distribution system, and a power cable. The rack is coupled to and extends upward from the chassis. The rack defines an interior chamber. The battery pack and the power distribution system are positioned within the interior chamber. The power cable runs from the power distribution system to the electric motor. The power cable is configured to provide alternating current power from the power distribution system to the electric motor. The power cable extends out of the rack proximate a lower edge thereof and between the pair of frame rails to the electric motor without crossing over or under the pair of frame rails of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David Archer, Eric Linsmeier
  • Patent number: 12558582
    Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage system supported by the chassis, a high voltage component, a conduit, a high voltage cable, and a controller. The high voltage cable is routed through the conduit and provides high voltage power between the energy storage system and the high voltage component. The controller is configured to (a) initiate an alarm if a person is attempting to access the high voltage cable with the high voltage power active, (b) disengage a contactor of the energy storage system to stop providing the high voltage power through the high voltage cable in response to (i) the person attempting to access the high voltage cable with the high voltage power active and/or (ii) the person accessing the conduit, and/or (c) prevent access to the high voltage cable in response to the contactor being engaged and the high voltage power being active.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David Archer, Eric Linsmeier, Chad Radtke, Tim Nelson, Seth Newlin, David Kay
  • Patent number: 12555462
    Abstract: A response vehicle can respond to an incident. The response vehicle can be communication with a server and a plurality of communication devices. The response vehicle can include one or more processing circuits that can acquire data from the plurality of communication devices, determine which of the plurality of communication devices are located proximate to the response vehicle based on the data, and transmit a plurality of datasets pertaining to the plurality of communication devices located proximate the response vehicle to the server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Linsmeier, Korry Kobel, Fredric Yutzy, Dan Adamson
  • Patent number: 12552278
    Abstract: A fire fighting vehicle includes an energy storage system coupled to the chassis and a charging assembly configured to interface with a charging plug. The energy storage system includes battery cells. The charging assembly includes a housing, a charging port disposed within the housing and electrically coupled to the battery cells, a retainer positioned proximate the charging port, a first actuator, and a second actuator. The charging port is configured to engage with a charging interface of the charging plug. The retainer is configured to engage with a retaining interface of the charging plug to secure the charging interface within the charging port. The first actuator is positioned to release the retaining interface from engagement with the retainer by repositioning the retaining interface into a release position. The second actuator is positioned to eject the charging plug from the charging assembly when the retaining interface is in the release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Linsmeier, Chad Smith
  • Patent number: 12545095
    Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes a chassis having a longitudinal length of at least 20 feet and an energy storage system. The energy storage system includes an enclosure coupled to the chassis, a battery pack positioned within the enclosure, a power distribution system positioned within the enclosure, a first wiring harness positioned entirely internal to the enclosure where the first wiring harness electrically couples the battery pack to the power distribution system, and a second wiring harness. A first portion of the second wiring harness is positioned internal to the enclosure and a second portion of the second wiring harness is positioned external to the enclosure. A maximum external length of any cable of the second wiring harness external to the enclosure is less than 25% of the longitudinal length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David Archer, Eric Linsmeier
  • Publication number: 20260015825
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes one or more processing circuits that receive an input from an operator to control a first operation of a first implement of a first vehicle and a second operation of a second implement of a second vehicle. The first implement includes at least one of a first aerial ladder or a first water turret. The second implement includes at least one of a second aerial ladder or a second water turret. The one or more processing circuits transmit a first signal to a first actuator of the first vehicle based on the input and transmit a second signal to a second actuator of the second vehicle based on the input such that the first operation and the second operation are coordinated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2025
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Linsmeier, David Archer, Korry Kobel, Fredric Yutzy
  • Publication number: 20250378719
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a vehicle and processing circuitry. The vehicle includes a chassis, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, a prime mover configured to drive the tractive element to propel the vehicle, and one or more sensors. The processing circuitry is configured to at least one of (a) provide a first notification to a user including information describing a predicted failure, (b) identify, using image data, at least one of an object or an event within the surrounding environment, (c) determine, based on pressure data, a command for a second pump of an upstream vehicle where the second pump is fluidly coupled to an inlet of a first pump of the vehicle, or (d) vary the speed of the first pump in response to receiving a command to vary the speed of the first pump from a downstream vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2024
    Publication date: December 11, 2025
    Inventors: Eric Linsmeier, David Archer, Korry Kobel, Fredric Yutzy, Dan Adamson