Patents by Inventor Eric Terpsma
Eric Terpsma 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).
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Publication number: 20240286448Abstract: A vehicle includes a compensation system for holding and guiding supply lines on the vehicle, the compensation system including a fixed part fixed relative to a frame of the vehicle and a movable part configured to adjust to different positions with respect to the frame, a supply line having a first line end connected to the fixed part and a second line end connected to the movable part, a first end section fixed to the fixed part or the movable part, and a second end fixed to the other of the fixed part and the movable part and configured to prevent sagging of the supply line when a distance between the fixed and movable parts is reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2023Publication date: August 29, 2024Inventors: Arnesh Bose, Justin Fisher, Eric Terpsma, Marc R. Johnson, Lance Gage
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Patent number: 9016708Abstract: A kingpin assembly comprises a housing having a recess located therein, a kingpin having at least a portion located within the recess of the housing, a coupler member operably coupled to the kingpin, and a collet member engaging the housing and the kingpin, and engaging the coupler member such that an uncoupling of the coupler member from the kingpin at least partially disengages the collet member from the kingpin.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2014Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: SAF-Holland, Inc.Inventor: Eric Terpsma
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Patent number: 8960704Abstract: A kingpin assembly comprises a housing having a recess located therein, a kingpin having at least a portion located within the recess of the housing, a collar member operably coupled to the kingpin, and a collet member extending about the kingpin and frictionally engaging the housing and the kingpin.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.Inventors: Eric Terpsma, Richard Polanic, Gerald Hungerink, Richard Sibley, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140339789Abstract: A kingpin assembly comprises a housing having a recess located therein, a kingpin having at least a portion located within the recess of the housing, a collar member operably coupled to the kingpin, and a collet member extending about the kingpin and frictionally engaging the housing and the kingpin.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.Inventors: Eric Terpsma, Richard Polanic, Gerald Hungerink, Richard Sibley, JR.
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Publication number: 20140339790Abstract: A kingpin assembly comprises a housing having a recess located therein, a kingpin having at least a portion located within the recess of the housing, a coupler member operably coupled to the kingpin, and a collet member engaging the housing and the kingpin, and engaging the coupler member such that an uncoupling of the coupler member from the kingpin at least partially disengages the collet member from the kingpin.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.Inventor: Eric Terpsma
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Patent number: 8708362Abstract: A hitch coupler includes a frame having vertically spaced apart plates extending outwardly therefrom. Each plate includes a pin receiving aperture adapted to receive a pin member therethrough. The pin member is moveable between extended and retracted positions. The pin member includes a pin housing having a vertical guide slot disposed thereon. A lock mechanism is pivotally coupled to the frame member and includes a locking flange which is adapted to engage the guide slot when the pin member is in the extended position. The lock mechanism is biased towards a lock position such that the locking flange of the lock mechanism is adapted to automatically engage the guide slot disposed on the pin housing of the pin member when the guide slot is aligned with the locking flange of the lock mechanism. In the locked position, the locking mechanism acts to retain the pin member in the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2013Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.Inventors: Eric Terpsma, Richard T. Polanic
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Patent number: 8608187Abstract: A drawbar assembly includes a mounting member adapted to couple to a vehicle and that includes a body portion having a first passage, an eye portion extending outwardly from the mounting body portion, wherein the eye portion includes a top surface, a bottom surface and a second passage extending therethrough adapted to receive a pintle hook therein, and a wedge member slidably received within the first passage of the body portion. The wedge member is slidably movable between a first portion, wherein the wedge member is withdrawn into the first passage of the body portion, and a second position, where the wedge member extends into the second passage of the eye portion. The wedge member is located between the top surface and the bottom surface of the eye portion, and does not extend above the top surface or the bottom surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: SAF-Holland, Inc.Inventors: Eric Terpsma, Jared Patterson
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Publication number: 20060186625Abstract: A drawbar assembly for a baggage cart that comprises a pair of bar members spaced apart from one another and having a first end pivotally coupled to a cart, and a second end, and a mounting member fixedly coupled between the bar members proximate the second end of the bar members, wherein the mounting member includes an aperture extending therethrough. The drawbar assembly further includes a coupling member having an eyelet and a threaded stud extending from the eyelet and received within the aperture of the mounting member, a seal member positioned between the eyelet and the mounting member, and a nut threadably received on the stud and fastening the coupling member to the mounting member, such that the stud of the coupling member is rotatable within the aperture of the mounting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2006Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventors: Eric Terpsma, Roger Jansen, Daniel Bennett, Richard Polanic
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Publication number: 20050173893Abstract: A draw bar and universal mount for a trailer hitch comprises a base plate including a first section, a second section and at least two rows of apertures. Furthermore, the draw bar and universal mount includes a shank having a first portion, a second portion and a central portion, the central portion connecting the first portion and the second portion. The shank includes at least one opening and one end disposed on the base plate. The base plate and shank are fabricated from an integral, continuous piece of material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2003Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: John Buckley, David Roe, Brian Veldhof, Eric Terpsma
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Patent number: D688172Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: SAF-Holland, Inc.Inventors: Eric Terpsma, Richard Polanic
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Patent number: D698287Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.Inventor: Eric Terpsma
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Patent number: D699095Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.Inventors: Jared Patterson, Eric Terpsma
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Patent number: D714193Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: SAF-Holland, Inc.Inventors: Eric Terpsma, Jared Patterson
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Patent number: D726518Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: SAF-Holland, Inc.Inventor: Eric Terpsma