Patents by Inventor John Hinders

John Hinders 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).

  • Operator control system for a materials handling vehicle
    Patent number: 12630401
    Abstract: An operator control system is provided for a materials handling vehicle, the materials handling vehicle including an operator station having a support structure. The operator control system includes an operator control assembly having a housing mounted to or integral with the support structure, and at least one control element for controlling a function of the vehicle. One or both of the housing and/or the control element is positionable in a plurality of positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: John Hinders, Adam M. Ruppert, Craig Rekow, Matthew Jacob Otto, Cole Thomas Steinbrunner
  • Operator control system for a materials handling vehicle
    Patent number: 12577087
    Abstract: An operator control system is provided for a materials handling vehicle, the materials handling vehicle including an operator station having a support structure. The operator control system includes an operator control assembly having a housing mounted to or integral with the support structure, and at least one control element for controlling a function of the vehicle. One or both of the housing and/or the control element is positionable in a plurality of positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: John Hinders, Adam M. Ruppert, Craig Rekow, Matthew Jacob Otto, Cole Thomas Steinbrunner
  • OPERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20240228248
    Abstract: An operator control system is provided for a materials handling vehicle, the materials handling vehicle including an operator station having a support structure. The operator control system includes an operator control assembly having a housing mounted to or integral with the support structure, and at least one control element for controlling a function of the vehicle. One or both of the housing and/or the control element is positionable in a plurality of positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: John Hinders, Adam M. Ruppert, Craig Rekow, Matthew Jacob Otto, Cole Thomas Steinbrunner
  • OPERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20240199394
    Abstract: An operator control system is provided for a materials handling vehicle, the materials handling vehicle including an operator station having a support structure. The operator control system includes an operator control assembly having a housing mounted to or integral with the support structure, and at least one control element for controlling a function of the vehicle. One or both of the housing and/or the control element is positionable in a plurality of positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: John Hinders, Adam M. Ruppert, Craig Rekow, Matthew Jacob Otto, Cole Thomas Steinbrunner
  • OPERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20240199395
    Abstract: An operator control system is provided for a materials handling vehicle, the materials handling vehicle including an operator station having a support structure. The operator control system includes an operator control assembly having a housing mounted to or integral with the support structure, and at least one control element for controlling a function of the vehicle. One or both of the housing and/or the control element is positionable in a plurality of positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: John Hinders, Adam M. Ruppert, Craig Rekow, Matthew Jacob Otto, Cole Thomas Steinbrunner
  • Operator control system for a materials handling vehicle
    Patent number: 11987483
    Abstract: An operator control system is provided for a materials handling vehicle, the materials handling vehicle including an operator station having a support structure. The operator control system includes an operator control assembly having a housing mounted to or integral with the support structure, and at least one control element for controlling a function of the vehicle. One or both of the housing and/or the control element is positionable in a plurality of positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: John Hinders, Adam M. Ruppert, Craig Rekow, Matthew Jacob Otto, Cole Thomas Steinbrunner
  • OPERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20210380381
    Abstract: An operator control system is provided for a materials handling vehicle, the materials handling vehicle including an operator station having a support structure. The operator control system includes an operator control assembly having a housing mounted to or integral with the support structure, and at least one control element for controlling a function of the vehicle. One or both of the housing and/or the control element is positionable in a plurality of positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: John Hinders, Adam M. Ruppert, Craig Rekow, Matthew Jacob Otto, Cole Thomas Steinbrunner
  • Control assembly for a materials handling vehicle
    Patent number: D1059232
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Craig Rekow, Megan Wenning, John Hinders, Adam Ruppert