Patents by Inventor Jim Salmi

Jim Salmi 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).

  • Hose Loading Apparatus
    Publication number: 20110250041
    Abstract: A hose loading apparatus is provided. The hose loading apparatus includes a storage bed, and an actuation arrangement. The actuation arrangement is operably connected to the storage bed. The actuation arrangement is operable to move the storage bed along an arcuate path between a raised and a lowered position to dispose the storage bed along side a vehicle. The actuation arrangement is also operable to maintain the storage bed in a horizontal orientation as the storage bed transitions between the raised and the lowered positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
    Inventors: Reid Wissler, Jason Longenecker, Darrin Ivers, Jim Salmi