Patents by Inventor Jon Branson

Jon Branson 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: 20260159313
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle that includes a chassis and a body assembly. The body assembly is removably coupled with the chassis. The body assembly includes a hydraulic system and an electrical system. The hydraulic system includes a hydraulic pump and a reservoir, the hydraulic pump and the reservoir coupled with the body assembly. The electrical system includes a controller coupled with the body assembly. The body assembly is configured to be removed from the chassis without requiring decoupling of the hydraulic pump or the reservoir from the body assembly, and without requiring decoupling of the controller from the body assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2026
    Publication date: June 11, 2026
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron Fisher, Greg Steffens, Jeff Verhagen, Ryan Wolf, Jon Branson, Sam Mueller
  • Patent number: 12649522
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis including a pair of longitudinal frame rails, a body, a pivot mount pivotally coupling the body to the chassis such that the body is rotatable about an axis of rotation extending laterally, and a spring mount coupling the body to the chassis. The spring mount is positioned longitudinally forward of the axis of rotation and configured to apply a biasing force to resist upward movement of the body relative to the chassis. The spring mount is positioned within 3 feet of a neutral twist axis of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Assignee: OSHKOSH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Aaron Fisher, Chris Mills, Greg Steffens, Ryan Wolf, Eric Hutchinson, Jeff Verhagen, Jon Branson
  • Publication number: 20260138434
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis including a plurality of rails, a front and rear tractive assemblies coupled to the chassis, and a battery assembly. The battery assembly is coupled to the chassis between the front and rear tractive assemblies. The battery assembly includes a battery housing, a mounting assembly, and a support. The mounting assembly is coupled to the battery housing and the plurality of rails. The mounting assembly includes a isolator configured to stabilize the battery assembly. The support is positioned within the battery housing and extends along a midpoint of the battery housing. The isolator absorbs horizontal and vertical impact forces introduced to the battery assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2026
    Publication date: May 21, 2026
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Mitchell Murphy, Mathew Ubachs, Ryan Wolf, Jon Branson
  • Publication number: 20260103246
    Abstract: A vehicle including a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, the cab having a front face, a body coupled to the chassis, and a shroud coupled to the cab such that an internal volume is defined between the cab and the shroud, the shroud at least partially defining: a first inlet positioned along a front side of the shroud and in fluid communication with the internal volume, and a second inlet arranged such that airflow along the front face of the cab enters the internal volume through the second inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2025
    Publication date: April 16, 2026
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jon Zeamer, Greg Steffens, Jeff Verhagen, Chris Goodman, Jon Branson, David Cockrell, McCall Groen, Travis Zuleger
  • Patent number: 12595119
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, the body including a refuse compartment configured to store refuse, a lift assembly configured to transfer refuse from a refuse container into the refuse compartment, a cowl coupled to at least one of the body or the cab and extending above the cab, and a heat exchanger positioned at least partially within the cowl such that the heat exchanger extends above the cab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jon Zeamer, Greg Steffens, Jeff Verhagen, Chris Goodman, Jon Branson, McCall Groen, Jon Pandolfini, Ryan Wolf, Sam Mueller, Kevin Pennau, Jeremy Andringa, Colin Wheeler, David Palmer, David Cockrell, Travis Zuleger
  • Patent number: 12577042
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle that includes a chassis and a body assembly. The body assembly is removably coupled with the chassis. The body assembly includes a hydraulic system and an electrical system. The hydraulic system includes a hydraulic pump and a reservoir, the hydraulic pump and the reservoir coupled with the body assembly. The electrical system includes a controller coupled with the body assembly. The body assembly is configured to be removed from the chassis without requiring decoupling of the hydraulic pump or the reservoir from the body assembly, and without requiring decoupling of the controller from the body assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron Fisher, Greg Steffens, Jeff Verhagen, Ryan Wolf, Jon Branson, Sam Mueller
  • Publication number: 20260070398
    Abstract: A cab for a refuse vehicle includes a cab body defining a first door opening and a second door opening, a first door positioned over the first door opening, and a second door positioned over the second door opening. Each of the first door and the second door includes a door panel and a peep window positioned proximate a lower end of the door panel. The peep window includes an interior windowpane and exterior windowpane. Portions of the interior windowpane and the exterior windowpane are vertically offset and horizontally offset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2025
    Publication date: March 12, 2026
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Rausch, Jon Zeamer, Jeremy Andringa, Greg Steffens, Josh Gentner, Jon Branson, Jeff Verhagen
  • Publication number: 20260070426
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes control system that includes processing circuitry configured to obtain a speed of the refuse vehicle, or an indication of activation of a lift apparatus of the refuse vehicle. The processing circuitry is configured to transition the refuse vehicle between a collection mode of operation and a highway mode of operation based on at least one of the speed of the refuse vehicle or the indication of activation of the lift apparatus of the refuse vehicle. The processing circuitry is configured to operate the refuse vehicle according to the collection mode of operation or the highway mode of operation, wherein the collection mode of operation and the highway mode of operation each comprise different braking settings for the refuse vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2025
    Publication date: March 12, 2026
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Amanda Miller, Ryan Wolf, Brendan Chan, Jeff Verhagen, Jeremy Andringa, Jon Branson
  • Publication number: 20260045160
    Abstract: A system includes a wearable alert device and processing circuitry. The wearable alert device can be worn by the user of a vehicle and includes a visual alert device configured to provide visual feedback to a user, an aural alert device configured to provide aural feedback to the user, and a haptic alert device configured to provide haptic feedback to the user. The processing circuitry obtains a position of the user of the vehicle and determines an alert condition and a severity of the alert condition based on sensor data obtained from one or more sensors of the vehicle and the position of the user. The processing circuitry operates the visual alert device, the aural alert device, or the haptic alert device to provide visual feedback, aural feedback, or haptic feedback to the user to inform the user regarding the alert condition and the severity of the alert condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2025
    Publication date: February 12, 2026
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jeff Koga, Jon Branson, Amanda Miller
  • Publication number: 20260042492
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis coupled to a wheel. The chassis includes a first portion having a first width, a second portion having a second width, and a transition portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The first width is narrower than the second width. The first portion is disposed at a same elevation as the second portion and the transition portion such that the first portion, the second portion, and the transition portion are coplanar along a length of the chassis. The vehicle includes a cab supported by the first portion of the chassis and a body supported by the second portion of the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2025
    Publication date: February 12, 2026
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jon Zeamer, Greg Steffens, Jon Branson, Jeremy Andringa, Ryan Wolf, Sam Mueller, Amanda Miller, Jeff Verhagen, Travis Zuleger, Josh Gentner
  • Patent number: 12533937
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis including a plurality of rails, a front and rear tractive assemblies coupled to the chassis, and a battery assembly. The battery assembly is coupled to the chassis between the front and rear tractive assemblies. The battery assembly includes a battery housing, a mounting assembly, and a support. The mounting assembly is coupled to the battery housing and the plurality of rails. The mounting assembly includes a isolator configured to stabilize the battery assembly. The support is positioned within the battery housing and extends along a midpoint of the battery housing. The isolator absorbs horizontal and vertical impact forces introduced to the battery assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2026
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Mitchell Murphy, Mathew Ubachs, Ryan Wolf, Jon Branson
  • Patent number: 12502937
    Abstract: A cab for a refuse vehicle includes a cab body defining a first door opening and a second door opening, a first door positioned over the first door opening, and a second door positioned over the second door opening. Each of the first door and the second door includes a door panel and a peep window positioned proximate a lower end of the door panel. The peep window includes an interior windowpane and exterior windowpane. Portions of the interior windowpane and the exterior windowpane are vertically offset and horizontally offset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2025
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Rausch, Jon Zeamer, Jeremy Andringa, Greg Steffens, Josh Gentner, Jon Branson, Jeff Verhagen
  • Patent number: 12502975
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes control system that includes processing circuitry configured to obtain a speed of the refuse vehicle, or an indication of activation of a lift apparatus of the refuse vehicle. The processing circuitry is configured to transition the refuse vehicle between a collection mode of operation and a highway mode of operation based on at least one of the speed of the refuse vehicle or the indication of activation of the lift apparatus of the refuse vehicle. The processing circuitry is configured to operate the refuse vehicle according to the collection mode of operation or the highway mode of operation, wherein the collection mode of operation and the highway mode of operation each comprise different braking settings for the refuse vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2025
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Amanda Miller, Ryan Wolf, Brendan Chan, Jeff Verhagen, Jeremy Andringa, Jon Branson
  • Patent number: 12497109
    Abstract: A vehicle including a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, the cab having a front face, a body coupled to the chassis, and a shroud coupled to the cab such that an internal volume is defined between the cab and the shroud, the shroud at least partially defining: a first inlet positioned along a front side of the shroud and in fluid communication with the internal volume, and a second inlet arranged such that airflow along the front face of the cab enters the internal volume through the second inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2025
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jon Zeamer, Greg Steffens, Jeff Verhagen, Chris Goodman, Jon Branson, David Cockrell, McCall Groen, Travis Zuleger
  • Patent number: 12473039
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis coupled to a wheel and having a first portion and a second portion, and a cab supported by the first portion of the chassis. The cab includes a tunnel configured to receive at least partially receive the first portion of the chassis and a seat supported within an interior of the cab and having a seat support and a backrest. An uppermost surface of the tunnel is arranged at a tunnel height that is lower than a support height of the seat support. The vehicle further includes a body supported by the second portion of the chassis. The first portion of the chassis includes a frame extension or an inward-offset frame rail configuration and the second portion of the chassis comprises a first frame rail and a second frame rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2025
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jon Zeamer, Greg Steffens, Jon Branson, Jeremy Andringa, Ryan Wolf, Sam Mueller, Amanda Miller, Jeff Verhagen, Travis Zuleger, Josh Gentner
  • Publication number: 20250282258
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, a cowl coupled to at least one of the body or the cab and extending above the cab, and a heat exchanger coupled to the cab and positioned at least partially within the cowl such that the heat exchanger extends above the cab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2025
    Publication date: September 11, 2025
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jon Zeamer, Greg Steffens, Jeff Verhagen, Chris Goodman, Jon Branson, McCall Groen, Jon Pandolfini, Ryan Wolf, Sam Mueller, Kevin Pennau, Jeremy Andringa, Colin Wheeler, David Palmer, David Cockrell, Travis Zuleger
  • Patent number: 12344124
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, a cowl coupled to at least one of the body or the cab and extending above the cab, and a heat exchanger coupled to the cab and positioned at least partially within the cowl such that the heat exchanger extends above the cab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Jon Zeamer, Greg Steffens, Jeff Verhagen, Chris Goodman, Jon Branson, McCall Groen, Jon Pandolfini, Ryan Wolf, Sam Mueller, Kevin Pennau, Jeremy Andringa, Colin Wheeler, David Palmer, David Cockrell, Travis Zuleger
  • Publication number: 20250122010
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis coupled to a wheel, a body assembly coupled to the chassis and defining a refuse compartment, a lift assembly, a user interface including a display, and a vehicle control system having a sensor and a controller in communication with the lift assembly, the user interface, and the sensor. The controller including a processor and at least one memory and is configured to receive sensor data from the sensor, determine, based on the sensor data, that the lift assembly is in a collection mode, and update the user interface to display a collection view on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Amanda Miller, Brendan Chan, Jon Zeamer, Greg Steffens, James Tebbe, Jeremy Andringa, Jon Branson, Ryan Wolf, Sam Mueller, Ben Fischer, Jeff Verhagen
  • Patent number: 12202669
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis coupled a wheel, a motor configured to drive the wheel, a body assembly coupled to the chassis and defining a refuse compartment, a lift assembly, and a vehicle control system having a sensor integrated into the body assembly and a controller in communication with the lift assembly and the sensor. The controller includes a processor and at least one memory and is configured to receive sensor data from the sensor, the sensor data indicating a potential event, receive control data indicating a state the lift assembly, and compare the sensor data to the control data to determine if the potential event is a false event associated with the state of the lift assembly or an actual event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Amanda Miller, Brendan Chan, Jon Zeamer, Greg Steffens, James Tebbe, Jeremy Andringa, Jon Branson, Ryan Wolf, Sam Mueller, Ben Fischer, Jeff Verhagen
  • Patent number: D1083668
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Bennett, Jon Branson, David Cockrell, Aaron Fisher, Chris Goodman, McCall Groen, Jeremy Kiekhaefer, Brandon Lemke, Chris Mills, Mike Moore, Mitchell Murphy, Andrew Rausch, Greg Steffens, Nhia Thao, Mathew Ubachs, Jeff Verhagen, Ryan Wolf