Patents by Inventor Kyle E. Hoffmann

Kyle E. Hoffmann 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).

  • Step system for elevating platform
    Patent number: 12258245
    Abstract: A step for an elevating platform, the step including a top flange, a bottom flange, and a transition; the step configured to insert into a cutout in the platform sidewall. The bottom flange is configured to contact an outer surface of the platform sidewall when the top flange contacts an inner surface of the sidewall, thereby placing all of the contact areas between the step and the platform under compression when force is applied to the step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Brad Harju, Kyle E. Hoffmann
  • MODULAR RIB
    Publication number: 20250091850
    Abstract: A rib for an elevating platform, the rib designed and configured to insert through a slot in the sidewall of the elevating platform. The rib includes an internal rib component and an external rib component, wherein each of the components include at least an arm and a stem. The rib is operable to support an external load, such as an attached apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Kyle E. Hoffmann, Jace Hegg
  • Truck body assembly and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 12252184
    Abstract: An assembly for utility truck bodies having metal and/or composite reinforcement(s) and/or foam reinforcements and/or honeycomb reinforcement/and/or wood reinforcements encapsulated within a thermoformed thermoplastic, or thermoset or fiber-reinforced thermoset walking surface floor structure of the truck bed assembly or other composite floor structure with attachable components and junctions, e.g., sidepack(s), and methods of making the same are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Austin Graham, Kyle E. Hoffmann
  • Spacer for use in precision bonding applications that provides enhanced shear strength
    Patent number: 12240187
    Abstract: A spacer-locator with integrated locator pins and spacer tabs for use in joining applications. The spacer-locator provides consistent and accurate spacing between mating surfaces and the locator pins provide enhanced location control of the joining components while providing a mechanical advantage to the shear strength at the joint. Also, a spacer-locator for joining at least two objects along mating surfaces, the spacer-locator constraining at least two degrees of freedom for the objects to be joined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Kyle E. Hoffmann, Jace Hegg
  • Modular rib
    Patent number: 12187588
    Abstract: A rib for an elevating platform, the rib designed and configured to insert through a slot in the sidewall of the elevating platform. The rib includes an internal rib component and an external rib component, wherein each of the components include at least an arm and a stem. The rib is operable to support an external load, such as an attached apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Kyle E. Hoffmann, Jace Hegg
  • Modular rib for elevating platform
    Patent number: 12172874
    Abstract: A mounting rib for an elevating platform, the rib designed and configured to insert through a slot in the sidewall of the elevating platform. The rib is composed of a T-shaped and two L-shaped components, wherein the T-shaped component inserts through the slot and the L-shaped components are attached on the exterior of the platform. Also, a corner-mounted rib for an elevating platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Kyle E. Hoffmann
  • MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR ELEVATING PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20240344655
    Abstract: Mounting plates for elevating platforms, including a mounting apparatus with interior and exterior reinforcement components elongated vertically. The interior reinforcement piece includes an embedded bolt that extends from the interior reinforcement piece, through a wall of the platform, and through the exterior reinforcement component. The interior and exterior reinforcement components have a stepped construction to convert peel stress to shear stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Kyle E. Hoffmann, Jace Hegg
  • Mounting system for elevating platform
    Patent number: 12044353
    Abstract: Mounting plates for elevating platforms, including a mounting apparatus with interior and exterior reinforcement components elongated vertically. The interior reinforcement piece includes an embedded bolt that extends from the interior reinforcement piece, through a wall of the platform, and through the exterior reinforcement component. The interior and exterior reinforcement components have a stepped construction to convert peel stress to shear stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Kyle E. Hoffmann, Jace Hegg
  • Truck body assembly and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 12043320
    Abstract: An assembly for utility truck bodies having metal and/or composite reinforcement(s) and/or foam reinforcements and/or honeycomb reinforcement/and/or wood reinforcements encapsulated within a thermoformed thermoplastic, or thermoset or fiber-reinforced thermoset walking surface floor structure of the truck bed assembly or other composite floor structure with attachable components and junctions, e.g., sidepack(s), and methods of making the same are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Austin Graham, Kyle E. Hoffmann
  • SIDEPACK STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20240083516
    Abstract: An assembly for utility truck bodies having metal and/or composite reinforcement(s) and/or foam reinforcements and/or honeycomb reinforcements and/or wood reinforcements encapsulated within a thermoformed thermoplastic, or thermoset or fiber-reinforced thermoset walking surface floor structure of the truck bed assembly or other composite floor structure with attachable components and junctions, e.g., sidepack(s), and methods of making the same are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Austin Graham, Kyle E. Hoffmann
  • Sidepack floor and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 11926366
    Abstract: An assembly for utility truck bodies having metal and/or composite reinforcement(s) and/or foam reinforcements and/or honeycomb reinforcement/and/or wood reinforcements encapsulated within a thermoformed thermoplastic, or thermoset or fiber-reinforced thermoset walking surface floor structure of the truck bed assembly or other composite floor structure with attachable components and junctions, e.g., sidepack(s), and methods of making the same are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Austin Graham, Kyle E. Hoffmann
  • MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR ELEVATING PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20230417362
    Abstract: Mounting plates for elevating platforms, including a mounting apparatus with interior and exterior reinforcement components elongated vertically. The interior reinforcement piece includes an embedded bolt that extends from the interior reinforcement piece, through a wall of the platform, and through the exterior reinforcement component. The interior and exterior reinforcement components have a stepped construction to convert peel stress to shear stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Kyle E. Hoffmann, Jace Hegg
  • Sidepack storage compartment and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 11834103
    Abstract: An assembly for utility truck bodies having metal and/or composite reinforcement(s) and/or foam reinforcements and/or honeycomb reinforcements and/or wood reinforcements encapsulated within a thermoformed thermoplastic, or thermoset or fiber-reinforced thermoset walking surface floor structure of the truck bed assembly or other composite floor structure with attachable components and junctions, e.g., sidepack(s), and methods of making the same are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Austin Graham, Kyle E. Hoffmann
  • TRUCK BODY ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20230382470
    Abstract: An assembly for utility truck bodies having metal and/or composite reinforcement(s) and/or foam reinforcements and/or honeycomb reinforcement/and/or wood reinforcements encapsulated within a thermoformed thermoplastic, or thermoset or fiber-reinforced thermoset walking surface floor structure of the truck bed assembly or other composite floor structure with attachable components and junctions, e.g., sidepack(s), and methods of making the same are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Austin Graham, Kyle E. Hoffmann
  • MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR ELEVATING PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20230383900
    Abstract: Mounting plates for elevating platforms, including a mounting apparatus with interior and exterior reinforcement components elongated vertically. The interior reinforcement piece includes an embedded bolt that extends from the interior reinforcement piece, through a wall of the platform, and through the exterior reinforcement component. The interior and exterior reinforcement components have a stepped construction to convert peel stress to shear stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Kyle E. Hoffmann, Jace Hegg
  • Truck Body Assembly and Methods of Making and Using Same
    Publication number: 20230356786
    Abstract: An assembly for utility truck bodies having metal and/or composite reinforcement(s) and/or foam reinforcements and/or honeycomb reinforcement/and/or wood reinforcements encapsulated within a thermoformed thermoplastic, or thermoset or fiber-reinforced thermoset walking surface floor structure of the truck bed assembly or other composite floor structure with attachable components and junctions, e.g., sidepack(s), and methods of making the same are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Austin Graham, Kyle E. Hoffmann
  • SPACER FOR USE IN PRECISION BONDING APPLICATIONS THAT PROVIDES ENHANCED SHEAR STRENGTH
    Publication number: 20230256686
    Abstract: A spacer-locator with integrated locator pins and spacer tabs for use in joining applications. The spacer-locator provides consistent and accurate spacing between mating surfaces and the locator pins provide enhanced location control of the joining components while providing a mechanical advantage to the shear strength at the joint. Also, a spacer-locator for joining at least two objects along mating surfaces, the spacer-locator constraining at least two degrees of freedom for the objects to be joined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Kyle E. Hoffmann, Jace Hegg
  • Truck body assembly and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 11724751
    Abstract: An assembly for utility truck bodies having metal and/or composite reinforcement(s) and/or foam reinforcements and/or honeycomb reinforcement/and/or wood reinforcements encapsulated within a thermoformed thermoplastic, or thermoset or fiber-reinforced thermoset walking surface floor structure of the truck bed assembly or other composite floor structure with attachable components and junctions, e.g., sidepack(s), and methods of making the same are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Austin Graham, Kyle E. Hoffmann
  • Mounting system for elevating platform
    Patent number: 11725776
    Abstract: Mounting plates for elevating platforms, including a mounting apparatus with interior and exterior reinforcement components elongated vertically. The interior reinforcement piece includes an embedded bolt that extends from the interior reinforcement piece, through a wall of the platform, and through the exterior reinforcement component. The interior and exterior reinforcement components have a stepped construction to convert peel stress to shear stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Kyle E. Hoffmann, Jace Hegg
  • Spacer for use in precision bonding applications that provides enhanced shear strength
    Patent number: 11639035
    Abstract: A spacer-locator with integrated locator pins and spacer tabs for use in joining applications. The spacer-locator provides consistent and accurate spacing between mating surfaces and the locator pins provide enhanced location control of the joining components while providing a mechanical advantage to the shear strength at the joint. Also, a spacer-locator for joining at least two objects along mating surfaces, the spacer-locator constraining at least two degrees of freedom for the objects to be joined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan J. McKinney, Kyle E. Hoffmann, Jace Hegg