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).

  • Publication number: 20220288985
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: SAF-Holland, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
  • Patent number: 11376907
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: SAF-Holland, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
  • Publication number: 20210039725
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
  • Patent number: 10850782
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
  • Patent number: 10421325
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
  • Patent number: 10029747
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
  • Publication number: 20180170460
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
  • Publication number: 20180170459
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
  • Publication number: 20160361959
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin D. Keatley, Michael H. Ginocchio, Gerald W. Hungerink, Mark Molitor
  • Patent number: 8544864
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Molitor
  • Patent number: 8371596
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Saf-Holland, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Johnson, Mark Molitor, Jeffrey Michael Galla, Jason Klein, David Roe, Daniel R. Dykstra
  • Publication number: 20110115184
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Marc Johnson, Mark Molitor, Jeffrey Michael Galla, Jason Klein, David Roe, Daniel R. Dykstra
  • Publication number: 20070060295
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: Lawrence DeMar, Bradley Berman, Scott Slomiany, Mark Molitor
  • Publication number: 20060255557
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Tave Hass, Marc Johnson, Mark Molitor, Richard Conaway
  • Publication number: 20040188973
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Mark Molitor