Patents by Inventor John Kellander

John Kellander 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).

  • Publication number: 20250282424
    Abstract: A refuse body adapter includes a sub-frame assembly, a sub-frame adapter, and a spacer. The sub-frame assembly is configured to be coupled to a cargo body. The sub-frame adapter is configured to be coupled to a chassis of a vehicle. The spacer is coupled to both the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. The spacer is disposed in a gap formed between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. A thickness of the spacer may be adjusted to accommodate different gap sizes between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2025
    Publication date: September 11, 2025
    Inventors: Leslie Schwartz, Robert Ryan, Matthew Deinema, John Kellander, Emily Davis, Rob Messina
  • Patent number: 12312006
    Abstract: A refuse body adapter includes a sub-frame assembly, a sub-frame adapter, and a spacer. The sub-frame assembly is configured to be coupled to a cargo body. The sub-frame adapter is configured to be coupled to a chassis of a vehicle. The spacer is coupled to both the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. The spacer is disposed in a gap formed between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. A thickness of the spacer may be adjusted to accommodate different gap sizes between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: OSHKOSH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Leslie Schwartz, Robert Ryan, Matthew Deinema, John Kellander, Emily Davis, Rob Messina
  • Publication number: 20240124073
    Abstract: A refuse body adapter includes a sub-frame assembly, a sub-frame adapter, and a spacer. The sub-frame assembly is configured to be coupled to a cargo body. The sub-frame adapter is configured to be coupled to a chassis of a vehicle. The spacer is coupled to both the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. The spacer is disposed in a gap formed between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. A thickness of the spacer may be adjusted to accommodate different gap sizes between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Leslie Schwartz, Robert Ryan, Matthew Deinema, John Kellander, Emily Davis, Rob Messina
  • Publication number: 20240083294
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, the body defining a refuse compartment, a tailgate detachably coupled to the body, and an electrical energy system, and a detachable electrical connection. A first portion of the electrical energy system is coupled to the tailgate. A second portion of the electrical energy system is coupled to the body. The detachable electrical connection is between the first portion and the second portion of the electrical energy system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua D. Rocholl, Derek Wente, John Kellander, Cody D. Clifton, Vincent Hoover, Zachary L. Klein, Clinton T. Weckwerth, Skylar A. Wachter, Chad Smith, Neil DEKARSKE
  • Patent number: 11866099
    Abstract: A refuse body adapter includes a sub-frame assembly, a sub-frame adapter, and a spacer. The sub-frame assembly is configured to be coupled to a cargo body. The sub-frame adapter is configured to be coupled to a chassis of a vehicle. The spacer is coupled to both the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. The spacer is disposed in a gap formed between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. A thickness of the spacer may be adjusted to accommodate different gap sizes between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie Schwartz, Robert Ryan, Matthew Deinema, John Kellander, Emily Davis, Rob Messina
  • Publication number: 20230130029
    Abstract: A refuse body adapter includes a sub-frame assembly, a sub-frame adapter, and a spacer. The sub-frame assembly is configured to be coupled to a cargo body. The sub-frame adapter is configured to be coupled to a chassis of a vehicle. The spacer is coupled to both the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. The spacer is disposed in a gap formed between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. A thickness of the spacer may be adjusted to accommodate different gap sizes between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie Schwartz, Robert Ryan, Matthew Deinema, John Kellander, Emily Davis, Rob Messina
  • Patent number: 11535308
    Abstract: A refuse body adapter includes a sub-frame assembly, a sub-frame adapter, and a spacer. The sub-frame assembly is configured to be coupled to a cargo body. The sub-frame adapter is configured to be coupled to a chassis of a vehicle. The spacer is coupled to both the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. The spacer is disposed in a gap formed between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. A thickness of the spacer may be adjusted to accommodate different gap sizes between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie Schwartz, Robert Ryan, Matthew Deinema, John Kellander, Emily Davis, Rob Messina
  • Publication number: 20210229755
    Abstract: A refuse body adapter includes a sub-frame assembly, a sub-frame adapter, and a spacer. The sub-frame assembly is configured to be coupled to a cargo body. The sub-frame adapter is configured to be coupled to a chassis of a vehicle. The spacer is coupled to both the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. The spacer is disposed in a gap formed between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. A thickness of the spacer may be adjusted to accommodate different gap sizes between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie Schwartz, Robert Ryan, Matthew Deinema, John Kellander, Emily Davis, Rob Messina
  • Publication number: 20190322321
    Abstract: A refuse body adapter includes a sub-frame assembly, a sub-frame adapter, and a spacer. The sub-frame assembly is configured to be coupled to a cargo body. The sub-frame adapter is configured to be coupled to a chassis of a vehicle. The spacer is coupled to both the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. The spacer is disposed in a gap formed between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. A thickness of the spacer may be adjusted to accommodate different gap sizes between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie Schwartz, Robert Ryan, Matthew Deinema, John Kellander, Emily Davis, Rob Messina