Patents by Inventor Kevin M. Shaber

Kevin M. Shaber 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).

  • Swinging chute linkage assembly
    Patent number: 8051970
    Abstract: The hinge assembly of the present invention is a novel configuration that utilizes multiple arcuate shaped clevis elements. The configuration produces a compact, stable, and efficient means for transmitting an actuation force to retract or deploy one or more sections of a folding chute assembly utilized on transit concrete mixing vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Shaber, Thomas G. Lindblom
  • Swinging Chute Linkage Assembly
    Publication number: 20110011698
    Abstract: The hinge assembly of the present invention is a novel configuration that utilizes multiple arcuate shaped clevis elements. The configuration produces a compact, stable, and efficient means for transmitting an actuation force to retract or deploy one or more sections of a folding chute assembly utilized on transit concrete mixing vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Shaber, Thomas G. Lindblom
  • Non-metallic auxiliary tank system for a vehicle
    Patent number: 7730903
    Abstract: An on-board auxiliary split tank system for supplying makeup water and chemical additives to a transit concrete mixing vehicle is disclosed which includes a generally cylindrical water tank designed for generally horizontal deployment having a shaped recess therein and an additive tank configured to nest in said recess of said water tank and which, when nested in said recess, generally completes said cylindrical shape. The water tank and additive tank are formed from a non-metallic material comprising a polymeric component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Lindblom, Keith A. Kruckeberg, Ryan J. Roudebush, Kevin M. Shaber
  • Molded Hinge Article for a Side-Loading Refuse Vehicle and Method of Making
    Publication number: 20100050388
    Abstract: The present development provides a continuous fiber reinforced elastomeric resin molded article which may be exemplified by a flexible hinge used in the hostile environment of a refuse collection vehicle. The present development also provides an advanced molding process for making fiber-reinforced elastomeric composite molded articles. The process is particularly useful for articles that include areas of flexure and point loading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: MCNEILUS TRUCK AND MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Shaber, Thomas G. Lindblom
  • Non-Metallic Auxiliary Tank System for a Vehicle
    Publication number: 20090283530
    Abstract: An on-board auxiliary split tank system for supplying makeup water and chemical additives to a transit concrete mixing vehicle is disclosed which includes a generally cylindrical water tank designed for generally horizontal deployment having a shaped recess therein and an additive tank configured to nest in said recess of said water tank and which, when nested in said recess, generally completes said cylindrical shape. The water tank and additive tank are formed from a non-metallic material comprising a polymeric component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Lindblom, Keith A. Kruckeberg, Ryan J. Roudebush, Kevin M. Shaber
  • Non-metallic auxiliary tank system for a vehicle
    Patent number: 7581557
    Abstract: An on-board auxiliary split tank system for supplying makeup water and chemical additives to a transit concrete mixing vehicle is disclosed which includes a generally cylindrical water tank designed for generally horizontal deployment having a shaped recess therein and an additive tank configured to nest in said recess of said water tank and which, when nested in said recess, generally completes said cylindrical shape. The water tank and additive tank are formed from a non-metallic material comprising a polymeric component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Lindblom, Keith A. Kruckeberg, Ryan J. Roudebush, Kevin M. Shaber
  • Non-metallic auxiliary tank system for a vehicle
    Publication number: 20080173372
    Abstract: An on-board auxiliary split tank system for supplying makeup water and chemical additives to a transit concrete mixing vehicle is disclosed which includes a generally cylindrical water tank designed for generally horizontal deployment having a shaped recess therein and an additive tank configured to nest in said recess of said water tank and which, when nested in said recess, generally completes said cylindrical shape. The water tank and additive tank are formed from a non-metallic material comprising a polymeric component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Lindblom, Keith A. Kruckeberg, Ryan J. Roudebush, Kevin M. Shaber