Patents by Inventor Eric M. OLNESS

Eric M. OLNESS 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).

  • Cam-actuated lift assist for tow bar activated brake system
    Patent number: 12528320
    Abstract: A lift assist system for lifting a tow bar and setting a tow bar-actuated brake system. The lift assist system includes a cam that may proportionally counter the moments imposed on the tow bar for a reduced and more uniform exertion force on the tow bar throughout the rotation of the tow bar. A brake actuation system can help provide retention of the tow bar in the upright configuration, eliminating the need for or providing redundancy to conventional latch and hook mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: FAST Global Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hoeper, Jesse R. Armstrong, Garret G. Hoeper, Matthew T. Martin, Eric M. Olness, Taylor S. Stulen
  • CAM-ACTUATED LIFT ASSIST FOR TOW BAR ACTIVATED BRAKE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230415526
    Abstract: A lift assist system for lifting a tow bar and setting a tow bar-actuated brake system. The lift assist system includes a cam that may proportionally counter the moments imposed on the tow bar for a reduced and more uniform exertion force on the tow bar throughout the rotation of the tow bar. A brake actuation system can help provide retention of the tow bar in the upright configuration, eliminating the need for or providing redundancy to conventional latch and hook mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: John HOEPER, Jesse R. ARMSTRONG, Garret G. HOEPER, Matthew T. MARTIN, Eric M. OLNESS, Taylor S. STULEN