Patents by Inventor Mark Molitor
Mark Molitor 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).
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Publication number: 20220288985Abstract: A storage arrangement for lines from a tractor truck to a trailer including at least one of an electrical line, a first pneumatic line and a second pneumatic line includes a housing member configured to be secured to the truck, a first receiver connected to the housing and configured to couple to a select one of the electrical and pneumatic lines and a control arrangement operably coupled to the first receiver such that upon coupling of the select one of the lines with the first receiver the control arrangement allows an operator to unlock a kingpin from a fifth wheel hitch plate assembly, wherein the control arrangement prevents the operator from unlocking the kingpin from the fifth wheel hitch plate assembly prior to the select one of the lines being coupled with the first receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: SAF-Holland, Inc.Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
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Patent number: 11376907Abstract: A storage arrangement for lines from a tractor truck to a trailer including at least one of an electrical line, a first pneumatic line and a second pneumatic line includes a housing member configured to be secured to the truck, a first receiver connected to the housing and configured to couple to a select one of the electrical and pneumatic lines and a control arrangement operably coupled to the first receiver such that upon coupling of the select one of the lines with the first receiver the control arrangement allows an operator to unlock a kingpin from a fifth wheel hitch plate assembly, wherein the control arrangement prevents the operator from unlocking the kingpin from the fifth wheel hitch plate assembly prior to the select one of the lines being coupled with the first receiver.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: SAF-Holland, Inc.Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
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Publication number: 20210039725Abstract: A storage arrangement for lines from a tractor truck to a trailer including at least one of an electrical line, a first pneumatic line and a second pneumatic line includes a housing member configured to be secured to the truck, a first receiver connected to the housing and configured to couple to a select one of the electrical and pneumatic lines and a control arrangement operably coupled to the first receiver such that upon coupling of the select one of the lines with the first receiver the control arrangement allows an operator to unlock a kingpin from a fifth wheel hitch plate assembly, wherein the control arrangement prevents the operator from unlocking the kingpin from the fifth wheel hitch plate assembly prior to the select one of the lines being coupled with the first receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
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Patent number: 10850782Abstract: A vehicle component actuation arrangement includes a vehicle component movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, an actuator configured to move the vehicle component between the first configuration and the second configuration, and a pneumatic valve arrangement pneumatically coupled to a vehicle air supply line, a vehicle pneumatic source and the actuator, where the valve arrangement is configured to move the vehicle component between the first and second configurations via the actuator when an air pressure is removed from within the vehicle air supply line.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
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Patent number: 10421325Abstract: A storage arrangement for lines from a tractor truck includes a housing member secured external to a cab of the truck, a receiver connected to the housing and configured to couple to a select one of an electrical line and first and second pneumatic lines, and a control arrangement coupled to the receiver such that upon coupling of one of the lines with the first receiver the control arrangement activates a status indicator that provides the operator with an indication of a coupling status of the select one of the electrical line, the first pneumatic line and the second pneumatic line with the storage arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
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Patent number: 10029747Abstract: A storage arrangement for lines from a tractor truck includes a housing member secured external to a cab of the truck, a receiver connected to the housing and configured to couple to a select one of an electrical line and first and second pneumatic lines, and a control arrangement coupled to the receiver such that upon coupling of one of the lines with the first receiver the control arrangement allows an operator to at least one of release brakes of the truck, release brakes of a trailer, and unlock a kingpin from a fifth wheel hitch plate assembly, wherein the control arrangement prevents the operator from the at least one releasing the brakes of the truck, releasing the brakes of the trailer, and unlocking the kingpin from the fifth wheel hitch plate assembly prior to one of the lines being coupled with the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
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Publication number: 20180170460Abstract: A vehicle component actuation arrangement includes a vehicle component movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, an actuator configured to move the vehicle component between the first configuration and the second configuration, and a pneumatic valve arrangement pneumatically coupled to a vehicle air supply line, a vehicle pneumatic source and the actuator, where the valve arrangement is configured to move the vehicle component between the first and second configurations via the actuator when an air pressure is removed from within the vehicle air supply line.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
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Publication number: 20180170459Abstract: A storage arrangement for lines from a tractor truck includes a housing member secured external to a cab of the truck, a receiver connected to the housing and configured to couple to a select one of an electrical line and first and second pneumatic lines, and a control arrangement coupled to the receiver such that upon coupling of one of the lines with the first receiver the control arrangement activates a status indicator that provides the operator with an indication of a coupling status of the select one of the electrical line, the first pneumatic line and the second pneumatic line with the storage arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
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Publication number: 20160361959Abstract: A storage arrangement for lines from a tractor truck includes a housing member secured external to a cab of the truck, a receiver connected to the housing and configured to couple to a select one of an electrical line and first and second pneumatic lines, and a control arrangement coupled to the receiver such that upon coupling of one of the lines with the first receiver the control arrangement allows an operator to at least one of release brakes of the truck, release brakes of a trailer, and unlock a kingpin from a fifth wheel hitch plate assembly, wherein the control arrangement prevents the operator from the at least one releasing the brakes of the truck, releasing the brakes of the trailer, and unlocking the kingpin from the fifth wheel hitch plate assembly prior to one of the lines being coupled with the receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
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Patent number: 8544864Abstract: A vehicle suspension assembly that includes a first control arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first control arm is adapted to be pivotally coupled to a first frame member of a vehicle, and wherein the second end of the first control arm is adapted to be pivotally coupled to an axle of the vehicle. The vehicle suspension assembly also includes a second control arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the second control arm is adapted to be pivotally coupled to a second frame member of the vehicle, wherein the second end of the second control arm is adapted to be pivotally coupled to the axle of the vehicle. The vehicle suspension assembly also includes a rigid first torsional member coupled to the first control arm along a length of the first control arm, and coupled to the second control arm along a length of the second control arm.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2004Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.Inventor: Mark Molitor
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Patent number: 8371596Abstract: A vehicle suspension system includes a first trailing arm assembly and a second trailing assembly each including a mounting bracket adapted to be secured to a vehicle frame and a trailing arm member pivotably coupled to the associated mounting bracket and adapted to be operably coupled to an axle member, wherein the trailing arm members each include an aperture extending therein, wherein the aperture has a relatively constant cross-sectional configuration along a depth thereof. The vehicle suspension system further includes a torsional member extending between the first and second trailing arm members and frictionally secured within the apertures thereof, wherein the torsional member has a relatively constant cross-sectional configuration along a length thereof that is received within the apertures of the trailing arms.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Saf-Holland, Inc.Inventors: Marc Johnson, Mark Molitor, Jeffrey Michael Galla, Jason Klein, David Roe, Daniel R. Dykstra
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Publication number: 20110115184Abstract: A vehicle suspension system includes a first trailing arm assembly and a second trailing assembly each including a mounting bracket adapted to be secured to a vehicle frame and a trailing arm member pivotably coupled to the associated mounting bracket and adapted to be operably coupled to an axle member, wherein the trailing arm members each include an aperture extending therein, wherein the aperture has a relatively constant cross-sectional configuration along a depth thereof. The vehicle suspension system further includes a torsional member extending between the first and second trailing arm members and frictionally secured within the apertures thereof, wherein the torsional member has a relatively constant cross-sectional configuration along a length thereof that is received within the apertures of the trailing arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Marc Johnson, Mark Molitor, Jeffrey Michael Galla, Jason Klein, David Roe, Daniel R. Dykstra
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Publication number: 20070060295Abstract: The present invention enhances a player's experience during gameplay. Anticipation and suspense are accomplished by modifying the pace of the game and/or generating feedback to the player. Anticipation combinations achieved during gameplay trigger the gaming machine to modify the pace of the game and/or generate feedback to the player.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2006Publication date: March 15, 2007Inventors: Lawrence DeMar, Bradley Berman, Scott Slomiany, Mark Molitor
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Publication number: 20060255557Abstract: A vehicle suspension assembly that includes first and second main beams each having a first end operably coupled to a vehicle frame, and a second end having a cavity formed therein, and first and second extension members each having an aperture extending therethrough, wherein the first and second extensions are interference-fit within and extend outwardly from the cavity of the first and second main beams, respectively. The assembly further including a torsion member having apertured first and second ends that receive the first and second extension members therein, and threaded mechanical fasteners extending through the apertures of the first and second extension members and engage nuts that are frictionally engaged by the first and second main beams.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Tave Hass, Marc Johnson, Mark Molitor, Richard Conaway
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Publication number: 20040188973Abstract: A vehicle suspension assembly that includes a first control arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first control arm is adapted to be pivotally coupled to a first frame member of a vehicle, and wherein the second end of the first control arm is adapted to be pivotally coupled to an axle of the vehicle. The vehicle suspension assembly also includes a second control arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the second control arm is adapted to be pivotally coupled to a second frame member of the vehicle, wherein the second end of the second control arm is adapted to be pivotally coupled to the axle of the vehicle. The vehicle suspension assembly also includes a rigid first torsional member coupled to the first control arm along a length of the first control arm, and coupled to the second control arm along a length of the second control arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventor: Mark Molitor