Patents by Inventor Luke Waesche

Luke Waesche 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).

  • Patent number: 11858403
    Abstract: A convertible ramp body and/or combination of vehicle with a cargo bed and convertible ramp body wherein the convertible ramp body may be positioned about the cargo bed of a vehicle. The convertible ramp body may include a storage shelf body and cargo bed extender on opposite lateral ends of the cargo bed and connected by sidewall beams and a ramp pivotally connected to the cargo bed extender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: Wyatt Taft Farmer, Luke Waesche
  • Publication number: 20230339381
    Abstract: A convertible ramp body and/or combination of vehicle with a cargo bed and convertible ramp body wherein the convertible ramp body may be positioned about the cargo bed of a vehicle. The convertible ramp body may include a storage shelf body and cargo bed extender on opposite lateral ends of the cargo bed and connected by sidewall beams and a ramp pivotally connected to the cargo bed extender.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Wyatt Taft Farmer, Luke Waesche
  • Patent number: 7753160
    Abstract: This invention relates to a lawn mower. In certain example embodiments, the lawn mower includes one or more of: (a) a cooling baffle for efficiently cooling a hydraulic fluid tank and/or fluid therein using air flow caused by a combustion engine used for driving mower cutting blade(s); (b) improved cockpit structure including fenders; (c) improved drive wheel(s) adjustment structure or assembly; (d) improved idler arm assembly for use in connection with the cutter deck and/or pump driving belt; and/or (e) improved hose routing structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Wright Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Velke, William R. Wright, Luke Waesche
  • Patent number: 7647754
    Abstract: This invention relates to a lawn mower. In certain example embodiments, the lawn mower may be of the walk-behind type. In certain example embodiments of this invention, the lawn mower may have one or more of: (a) an improved handlebar weldment assembly, (b) an improved operator presence control (OPC) system and structure, (c) an improved speed control system structure, (d) an improve cam bar system for hydraulic pump control, (e) a return-to-neutral biasing system that biases hand lever(s) toward a neutral position but only from a reverse position (not from a forward position), and/or (f) an improved tracking adjustment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Wright Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Velke, William R. Wright, Luke Waesche
  • Patent number: 7607283
    Abstract: A lawn mower that includes, a deck lift system, is disclosed. The deck lift system may lift/lower the cutter deck, engine deck, engine, and handle control assembly together at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Wright Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Wright, William R. Wright, Luke Waesche, James D. Velke
  • Publication number: 20080314013
    Abstract: This invention relates to a lawn mower. In certain example embodiments, the lawn mower includes one or more of: (a) a cooling baffle for efficiently cooling a hydraulic fluid tank and/or fluid therein using air flow caused by a combustion engine used for driving mower cutting blade(s); (b) improved cockpit structure including fenders; (c) improved drive wheel(s) adjustment structure or assembly; (d) improved idler arm assembly for use in connection with the cutter deck and/or pump driving belt; and/or (e) improved hose routing structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: Wright Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Velke, William R. Wright, Luke Waesche
  • Patent number: 7428884
    Abstract: This invention relates to a lawn mower. In certain example embodiments, the lawn mower includes one or more of: (a) a cooling baffle for efficiently cooling a hydraulic fluid tank and/or fluid therein using air flow caused by a combustion engine used for driving mower cutting blade(s); (b) improved cockpit structure including fenders; (c) improved drive wheel(s) adjustment structure or assembly; (d) improved idler arm assembly for use in connection with the cutter deck and/or pump driving belt; and/or (e) improved hose routing structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Wright Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Velke, William R. Wright, Luke Waesche
  • Publication number: 20080072559
    Abstract: A lawn mower is provided. In certain example embodiments, the lawn mower includes an improved deck lift system and/or an improved brake pump lock-out system. In certain example embodiments, a deck lift system may lift/lower the cutter deck, engine deck, engine, and handle control assembly together at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: Wright Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Wright, William Wright, Luke Waesche, James Velke
  • Patent number: 7325388
    Abstract: A lawn mower is provided. In certain example embodiments, the lawn mower includes an improved steering control system/assembly and/or an improved pump control linkage system/assembly. In certain example embodiments, the mower includes an engine deck supporting an engine that drives the at least one blade for cutting grass, the engine deck also supporting a first hydraulic pump that controls the right rear drive wheel and a second hydraulic pump that controls the left rear drive wheel. A deck lift system is for raising/lowering the engine deck relative to both a frame of the mower and a handle control assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Wright Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Wright, Glenn T. Hubert, Luke Waesche, James D. Velke
  • Patent number: 7318311
    Abstract: A lawn mower is provided. In certain example embodiments, the lawn mower includes an improved deck lift system and/or an improved brake pump lock-out system. In certain example embodiments, a deck lift system may lift/lower the cutter deck, engine deck, engine, and handle control assembly together at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Wright Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Wright, William R. Wright, Luke Waesche, James D. Velke
  • Publication number: 20070044446
    Abstract: A lawn mower is provided. In certain example embodiments, the lawn mower includes an improved steering control system/assembly and/or an improved pump control linkage system/assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Applicant: Wright Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: William Wright, Glenn Hubert, Luke Waesche, James Velke
  • Publication number: 20070039302
    Abstract: This invention relates to a lawn mower. In certain example embodiments, the lawn mower includes one or more of: (a) a cooling baffle for efficiently cooling a hydraulic fluid tank and/or fluid therein using air flow caused by a combustion engine used for driving mower cutting blade(s); (b) improved cockpit structure including fenders; (c) improved drive wheel(s) adjustment structure or assembly; (d) improved idler arm assembly for use in connection with the cutter deck and/or pump driving belt; and/or (e) improved hose routing structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: Wright Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: James Velke, William Wright, Luke Waesche
  • Publication number: 20070039304
    Abstract: A lawn mower is provided. In certain example embodiments, the lawn mower includes an improved deck lift system and/or an improved brake pump lock-out system. In certain example embodiments, a-deck lift system may lift/lower the cutter deck, engine deck, engine, and handle control assembly together at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: Wright Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Wright, William Wright, Luke Waesche, James Velke
  • Publication number: 20070039301
    Abstract: This invention relates to a lawn mower. In certain example embodiments, the lawn mower may be of the walk-behind type. In certain example embodiments of this invention, the lawn mower may have one or more of: (a) an improved handlebar weldment assembly, (b) an improved operator presence control (OPC) system and structure, (c) an improved speed control system structure, (d) an improve cam bar system for hydraulic pump control, (e) a return-to-neutral biasing system that biases hand lever(s) toward a neutral position but only from a reverse position (not from a forward position), and/or (f) an improved tracking adjustment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: Wright Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: James Velke, William Wright, Luke Waesche