Patents by Inventor Eric R. Linsmeier

Eric R. 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: 11958449
    Abstract: A level indication system for a vehicle includes a control system. The control system is configured to acquire stability data regarding a stability characteristic of the vehicle at a current location, determine whether the stability characteristic is within an operational range, provide a first indication that the vehicle is reconfigurable at the current location into an operable state in response to determining that the stability characteristic is within the operational range, and provide a second indication that the vehicle is not reconfigurable at the current location into the operable state in response to determining that the stability characteristic is within a nonoperational range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, David W. Archer
  • Publication number: 20230227040
    Abstract: A vehicle system for a vehicle includes a controller. The controller is configured to transmit a first control signal to a transmission device of the vehicle to engage a first mode of the transmission device, acquire information regarding a pressure of an inlet flow of water received by a pumping system of the vehicle, and transmit a second control signal to the transmission device to engage a second mode of the transmission device based on the information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, Brian Piller, David W. Archer, Chad T. Dolphin
  • Patent number: 11634141
    Abstract: A vehicle system for a vehicle includes a controller. The controller is configured to transmit a first control signal to a transmission of the vehicle to engage a first gear of the transmission, acquire information regarding a pressure of an inlet flow of water received by a pumping system of the vehicle, and transmit a second control signal to the transmission to engage a second gear of the transmission based on the information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, Brian Piller, David W. Archer, Chad T. Dolphin
  • Patent number: 11482061
    Abstract: A vehicle readiness system includes a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive subsystem diagnostic data regarding a status of a subsystem of a vehicle, receive inventory data regarding an inventory of equipment present on the vehicle, receive inspection data regarding a condition of an inspection point on the vehicle, determine a readiness score for the vehicle based on the subsystem diagnostic data, the inventory data, and the inspection data, and transmit a readiness report based on the readiness score, the subsystem diagnostic data, the inventory data, and the inspection data to at least one of a display device of the vehicle or a user device separate from the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, Chad T. Dolphin
  • Publication number: 20220193473
    Abstract: A method includes acquiring fluid level data indicating a fluid level within a fluid tank of a respective fire apparatus, acquiring fault data indicating any active faults with components of the respective fire apparatus, acquiring maintenance data indicating whether maintenance is due or overdue for the respective fire apparatus, acquiring exercise data indicating an elapsed time since the respective fire apparatus was last exercised, determining an overall readiness score for the respective fire apparatus based on the fluid level data, the fault data, the maintenance data, and the exercise data, and generating a graphical user interface including (i) a readiness factor section listing a plurality of readiness factors having an associated status or value based on the fluid level data, the fault data, the maintenance data, and the exercise data and (ii) a readiness score section providing a background indicator and the overall readiness score displayed over the background indicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Kay, Eric R. Linsmeier, Chad T. Dolphin
  • Patent number: 11324981
    Abstract: A readiness monitoring system for a fire apparatus includes a processing circuit that has programmed instructions to acquire fluid level data indicating at least one of a water level within a water tank, a fire suppressing agent level within an agent tank, a fuel level within a fuel tank, or a diesel exhaust fluid level within a diesel exhaust fluid reservoir of the fire apparatus; acquire fault data indicating any active faults with components of the fire apparatus; acquire maintenance data indicating whether maintenance is due or overdue; acquire exercise data indicating an elapsed time since the fire apparatus was last exercised; and determine a readiness score for the fire apparatus based on the fluid level data, the fault data, the maintenance data, and the exercise data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Kay, Eric R. Linsmeier, Chad T. Dolphin
  • Publication number: 20220112061
    Abstract: A ladder assembly includes a ladder and a basket. The ladder has a first end and an opposing second end configured to couple to the fire apparatus. The basket is coupled to the first end of the ladder. The basket includes a subfloor frame assembly, a floor panel coupled to the subfloor frame assembly, and an upper frame assembly extending upward from and around a periphery of the floor panel. The upper frame assembly includes a front portion, a rear portion, opposing side portions coupled to the rear portion; and a pair of doors extending between the front portion and the opposing side portions. The pair of doors are positioned proximate front corners of the basket and oriented at an angle relative to the front portion and the opposing side portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Archer, Eric D. Betz, Eric R. Linsmeier
  • Publication number: 20220080944
    Abstract: A fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, tractive elements coupled to the chassis, a pump coupled to the chassis, a discharge fluidly coupled to the pump, an accessory module coupled to the chassis, and an electric motor coupled to the chassis, the pump, and the accessory module. The accessory module is configured to receive a mechanical energy input and provide at least one of electrical energy or fluid energy. The electric motor is configured to provide mechanical energy to drive (a) the pump to provide fluid to the discharge such that the fluid is expelled from the discharge and (b) the accessory module to provide the at least one of electrical energy or fluid energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, Jason Shively, Seth Newlin, David Kay, Jack Bermingham, Jon Morrow, David Steinberger
  • Publication number: 20220074417
    Abstract: A fluid supply system includes a fluid delivery system including a pump, a sensor configured to acquire data regarding the fluid delivery system, and a processing circuit coupled to the sensor. The processing circuit is configured to determine a health level of the fluid delivery system based on the data and provide a notification in response to the health level not satisfying a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, John D. Woelfel, David W. Archer
  • Publication number: 20220024425
    Abstract: A level indication system for a vehicle includes a control system. The control system is configured to acquire stability data regarding a stability characteristic of the vehicle at a current location, determine whether the stability characteristic is within an operational range, provide a first indication that the vehicle is reconfigurable at the current location into an operable state in response to determining that the stability characteristic is within the operational range, and provide a second indication that the vehicle is not reconfigurable at the current location into the operable state in response to determining that the stability characteristic is within a nonoperational range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, David W. Archer
  • Patent number: 11230278
    Abstract: A fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, tractive elements coupled to the chassis, a pump coupled to the chassis, a discharge fluidly coupled to the pump, an accessory module coupled to the chassis, and an electric motor coupled to the chassis, the pump, and the accessory module. The accessory module is configured to receive mechanical energy and provide at least one of electrical energy or fluid energy. The electric motor is configured to drive (a) the pump to provide fluid to the discharge such that the fluid is expelled from the discharge and (b) the accessory module to provide the at least one of electrical energy or fluid energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, Jason Shively, Seth Newlin, David Kay, Jack Bermingham, Jon Morrow, David Steinberger
  • Publication number: 20220009761
    Abstract: A fire apparatus includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, a torque box coupled to the chassis, a pedestal coupled to the torque box, a ladder assembly coupled to the pedestal, and a stability assembly. The torque box has a front end and a rear end. The pedestal is positioned between the front end and the rear end of the torque box. The stability assembly includes a housing coupled to the chassis and the front end of the torque box, a pair of outriggers received within the housing, and a downrigger coupled to the rear end of the torque box. The pair of outriggers is selectively extendable laterally outward in opposing directions. The downrigger is selectively extendable downward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Archer, Don Parshall, Eric D. Betz, Eric R. Linsmeier, Jennifer L. Bloemer, Jeffery D. Aiken, Jon J. Morrow, Michael R. Moore, Peter K. Kramer, Troy D. Lind
  • Patent number: 11181111
    Abstract: A fluid supply system includes a fluid delivery system, a sensor positioned to acquire data regarding an operating characteristic and/or a component characteristic of the fluid delivery system, and a monitoring system coupled to the sensor. The fluid delivery system includes a pump having an inlet configured to receive a fluid, an outlet configured to provide a pressurized fluid to a fluid output, a housing defining a chamber that couples the inlet to the outlet, an impeller disposed within the chamber, and an input coupled to the impeller. The input is configured to facilitate driving the impeller to pressurize the fluid received at the inlet to generate the pressurized fluid within the chamber. The monitoring system is configured to determine a health level of a component of the fluid delivery system based on the data and provide a notification in response to the health level not satisfying a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, John D. Woelfel, David W. Archer
  • Patent number: 11167734
    Abstract: A level indication system includes a sensor system and a control system. The sensor system is positioned to acquire stability data regarding a stability characteristic of a vehicle at a current location. The stability characteristic includes at least one of a slope, a grade, or a jackknife angle. The control system is configured to determine whether the stability characteristic is within an operational range or a nonoperational range, provide an indication that the vehicle is reconfigurable at the current location into a state whereby the vehicle is operable at the current location in response to determining that the stability characteristic is within the operational range or an indication that the vehicle is not operable at the current location in response to determining that the stability characteristic is within the nonoperational range, and facilitate engaging a stabilization system of the vehicle in response to the stability characteristic being within the operational range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, David W. Archer
  • Publication number: 20210339065
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, tractive assemblies, a body assembly, a turntable, a platform, and a control console. The tractive assemblies, body assembly, and turntable are coupled to the chassis. The platform supports an operator in a command position and includes an outer perimeter. The control console includes a base coupled to the turntable and spaced from the outer perimeter. The control console includes a movable section that is movably coupled to the base and includes an operator interface configured to receive operator commands to control a vehicle system. The movable section is repositionable relative to the base between a stowed position and an operating position. The operator interface is accessible by the operator from the command position when the movable section is in the operating position. The vehicle has an overall height defining a top plane. The movable section is below the top plane when in the stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, Russ Litscher
  • Patent number: 11130663
    Abstract: A fire apparatus includes a chassis, a ladder assembly having a proximal end pivotably coupled to the chassis and a distal end opposite the proximal end, and a basket pivotably coupled to the distal end. The basket includes a subfloor assembly and a floor panel coupled to a top surface of the subfloor assembly and configured to support a user. The subfloor assembly includes a front member and a rear member each extending in a first direction, an inner member extending from the front member to the rear member, and an outer member having a first end portion coupled to the rear member and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The front member and the rear member are offset a distance from one another in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The inner member extends substantially parallel to the outer member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, David W. Archer, Eric D. Betz
  • Publication number: 20210253102
    Abstract: A vehicle system for a vehicle includes a controller. The controller is configured to transmit a first control signal to a transmission of the vehicle to engage a first gear of the transmission, acquire information regarding a pressure of an inlet flow of water received by a pumping system of the vehicle, and transmit a second control signal to the transmission to engage a second gear of the transmission based on the information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, Brian Piller, David W. Archer, Chad T. Dolphin
  • Patent number: 11065488
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a turntable rotatably coupled to a chassis, a platform coupled to the turntable, and a railing coupled to the platform. A control console includes a base section coupled to the turntable and spaced from the railing and a movable section that is movably coupled to the base section. An access opening is defined between the railing and the base section. The platform is accessible by an operator through the access opening. The movable section of the control console is selectively repositionable relative to the base section between a stowed position and an operating position. An operator interface of the movable section is configured to be accessed by the operator when the movable section is in the operating position. The movable section of the control console extends across the access opening when in the operating position, thereby limiting operator accessibility through the access opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, Russ Litscher
  • Patent number: 11027738
    Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine, a transmission coupled to the engine, a pumping system selectively coupled to the engine by the transmission, and a controller. The pumping system is configured to receive an inlet flow of water from a water source. The controller is configured to receive an indication regarding a pressure of the inlet flow of water and transmit a control signal to the transmission to change a gear of the transmission based on the indication regarding the pressure of the inlet flow of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, Brian Piller, David W. Archer, Chad T. Dolphin
  • Publication number: 20210107361
    Abstract: A fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, tractive elements coupled to the chassis, a pump coupled to the chassis, a discharge fluidly coupled to the pump, an accessory module coupled to the chassis, and an electric motor coupled to the chassis, the pump, and the accessory module. The accessory module is configured to receive mechanical energy and provide at least one of electrical energy or fluid energy. The electric motor is configured to drive (a) the pump to provide fluid to the discharge such that the fluid is expelled from the discharge and (b) the accessory module to provide the at least one of electrical energy or fluid energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, Jason Shively, Seth Newlin, David Kay, Jack Bermingham, Jon Morrow, David Steinberger