Patents by Inventor Mart E. Ward
Mart E. Ward 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: 20160121776Abstract: A vehicle can include a chassis, a combination body pivotally secured to the chassis, a conveyor assembly disposed within the body and adapted to convey materials stored within the body out therefrom, and a tailgate attached to the body. The body includes a front end, an open rear end, and first and second side walls extending therebetween. A rear body superstructure extends around the rear end of the body to reinforce and strengthen the rear end of the body. The conveyor assembly includes a conveyor shaft assembly that allows for easy removal and installation of conveyor shafts and accompanying parts. A tailgate chute is removably mounted to the tailgate via a pair of mounting hooks and a mounting bar extending across an opening of the tailgate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2016Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Timothy J. Ketels, Mark S. Hollinrake, Daniel J. Banyas, Glenn L. Ungerer, Mart E. Ward
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Patent number: 9233633Abstract: A vehicle can include a chassis, a combination body pivotally secured to the chassis, a conveyor assembly disposed within the body and adapted to convey materials stored within the body out therefrom, and a tailgate attached to the body. The body includes a front end, an open rear end, and first and second side walls extending therebetween. A rear body superstructure extends around the rear end of the body to reinforce and strengthen the rear end of the body. The conveyor assembly includes a conveyor shaft assembly that allows for easy removal and installation of conveyor shafts and accompanying parts. A tailgate chute is removably mounted to the tailgate via a pair of mounting hooks and a mounting bar extending across an opening of the tailgate.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: HENDERSON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Timothy J. Ketels, Mark S. Hollinrake, Daniel J. Banyas, Glenn L. Ungerer, Mart E. Ward
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Publication number: 20140151463Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed which includes a chassis and a storage and dispensing apparatus. The storage and dispensing apparatus can be mounted directly to the chassis or disposed within or on a body, which in turn is mounted to the chassis. The storage and dispensing apparatus has an opening therein to permit material to be transported therethrough. A conveyor assembly for selectively conveying materials from the opening of the storage and dispensing apparatus is also included. The conveyor assembly can include a dual auger arrangement. The vehicle includes a spreader chute that is operably arranged with the conveyor assembly to direct the materials to a spreader. A liquid storage system for storing liquid is provided. A liquid dispensing system is provided for selectively dispensing liquid from the liquid storage system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: HENDERSON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Mart E. WARD, Randall L. SMEDSTAD, Marc E. CABALKA, Scott G. LUEKEN, Glenn L. UNGERER
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Patent number: 8662422Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed which includes a chassis and a storage and dispensing apparatus. The storage and dispensing apparatus can be mounted directly to the chassis or disposed within or on a body, which in turn is mounted to the chassis. The storage and dispensing apparatus has an opening therein to permit material to be transported therethrough. A conveyor assembly for selectively conveying materials from the opening of the storage and dispensing apparatus is also included. The conveyor assembly can include a dual auger arrangement. The vehicle includes a spreader chute that is operably arranged with the conveyor assembly to direct the materials to a spreader. A liquid storage system for storing liquid is provided. A liquid dispensing system is provided for selectively dispensing liquid from the liquid storage system.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2008Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignees: Henderson Enterprises, Inc., Henderson Products, Inc.Inventors: Mart E. Ward, Randall L. Smedstad, Marc E. Cabalka, Scott G. Lueken, Glenn L. Ungerer
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Publication number: 20130341437Abstract: A material spreader is adapted, to dispense granular material from a vehicle. The material spreader includes a feed chute having a discharge opening and a discharge disc assembly disposed below the feed chute. The discharge disc assembly includes a spinner disc adapted to receive granular material from the feed chute, a shroud disposed in at least partial covering relation to the spinner disc, and a rotational drive operatively connected to the spinner disc such that the spinner disc is rotatable within the shroud about a rotational axis. The shroud includes a pass-through opening disposed in substantially aligned relation with the discharge opening of the feed chute at a position radially removed from the central rotational axis. The discharge disc assembly is rotatably mounted in pivoting relation about a pivot axis extending through the pass-through opening and the discharge opening of the feed chute.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Henderson Products, Inc.Inventors: Shannon B. Richardson, Mark S. Hollinrake, Mart E. Ward, Glenn L. Ungerer
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Patent number: 8511589Abstract: A material spreader is adapted to dispense granular material from a vehicle. The material spreader includes a feed chute having a discharge opening and a discharge disc assembly disposed below the feed chute. The discharge disc assembly includes a spinner disc adapted to receive granular material from the feed chute, a shroud disposed in at least partial covering relation to the spinner disc, and a rotational drive operatively connected to the spinner disc such that the spinner disc is rotatable within the shroud about a rotational axis. The shroud includes a pass-through opening disposed in substantially aligned relation with the discharge opening of the feed chute at a position radially removed from the central rotational axis. The discharge disc assembly is rotatably mounted in pivoting relation about a pivot axis extending through the pass-through opening and the discharge opening of the feed chute.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Henderson Products, Inc.Inventors: Shannon B. Richardson, Mark S. Hollinrake, Mart E. Ward, Glenn L. Ungerer
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Publication number: 20120056011Abstract: A frame for mounting granular material spreading equipment, liquid storage tanks and liquid delivery equipment in a dump body or to a truck body is adapted to hold such equipment and allow for unitary removal of the frame with adjoined equipment from the truck body. The frame provides structure for mounting of granular material spreading equipment, liquid storage tanks and liquid delivery equipment, including liquid dispensing and metering components, granular dispensing and metering components, hydraulic equipment and electrical components. The frame may include integral legs, which in the preferred embodiment are self storing. The frame with adjoined equipment in a deployed position may be stored as a unit. A frame bearing granular material spreading, liquid storage tanks and liquid delivery equipment constitutes a snow/ice control apparatus that may be unitarily deployed on trucks and removed for storage purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: Henderson Products, Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Hollinrake, Shane P. Chesmore, Mart E. Ward
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Publication number: 20110186649Abstract: A material spreader is adapted to dispense granular material from a vehicle. The material spreader includes a feed chute having a discharge opening and a discharge disc assembly disposed below the feed chute. The discharge disc assembly includes a spinner disc adapted to receive granular material from the feed chute, a shroud disposed in at least partial covering relation to the spinner disc, and a rotational drive operatively connected to the spinner disc such that the spinner disc is rotatable within the shroud about a rotational axis. The shroud includes a pass-through opening disposed in substantially aligned relation with the discharge opening of the feed chute at a position radially removed from the central rotational axis. The discharge disc assembly is rotatably mounted in pivoting relation about a pivot axis extending through the pass-through opening and the discharge opening of the feed chute.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: Henderson Products, Inc.Inventors: Shannon B. Richardson, Mark S. Hollinrake, Mart E. Ward, Glenn L. Ungerer
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Publication number: 20110188979Abstract: A vehicle can include a chassis, a combination body pivotally secured to the chassis, a conveyor assembly disposed within the body and adapted to convey materials stored within the body out therefrom, and a tailgate attached to the body. The body includes a front end, an open rear end, and first and second side walls extending therebetween. A rear body superstructure extends around the rear end of the body to reinforce and strengthen the rear end of the body. The conveyor assembly includes a conveyor shaft assembly that allows for easy removal and installation of conveyor shafts and accompanying parts. A tailgate chute is removably mounted to the tailgate via a pair of mounting hooks and a mounting bar extending across an opening of the tailgate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: HENDERSON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Timothy J. Ketels, Mark S. Hollinrake, Daniel J. Banyas, Glenn L. Ungerer, Mart E. Ward
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Patent number: 7934594Abstract: A conveyor system for a vehicle includes a belt auto-tensioning system that tensions the belt prior to belt movement but not necessarily during loading. Also included are a belt guidance system and a belt anti-slippage system. A fourth system aspect is a floating drive connection system with square or non-linear adaptor. Several benefits are obtained by using the conveyor system disclosed. Also provided are a method of using the conveyor system and a method of constructing a vehicle system combination conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Henderson Products, Inc.Inventors: Shannon B. Richardson, Mark S. Hollinrake, Mart E. Ward, Andrew M. Holverson
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Patent number: 7913931Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed which includes a chassis and a combination body for selectively dumping and spreading materials. A hoist is provided which extends between the body and the chassis for pivoting the body. A conveyor assembly for selectively conveying materials from the body is also included. A tailgate is pivotally connected to the body and has an opening therein to permit material to be transported therethrough. A rear feed gate assembly for selectively covering the opening of the tailgate is provided. The vehicle includes a rear diverter chute that is operably arranged with the conveyor assembly to direct the materials to a rear spreader. A front feed gate assembly for selectively covering an opening of a front end of the body is provided. First and second side chutes are operably arranged with the conveyor assembly to direct materials to a side spreader and a surface, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Henderson Products, Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Hollinrake, Mart E. Ward, Wade J. Burken, Glenn Ungerer
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Publication number: 20090269183Abstract: A conveyor system for a vehicle includes a belt auto-tensioning system that tensions the belt prior to belt movement but not necessarily during loading. Also included are a belt guidance system and a belt anti-slippage system. A fourth system aspect is a floating drive connection system with square or non-linear adaptor. Several benefits are obtained by using the conveyor system disclosed. Also provided are a method of using the conveyor system and a method of constructing a vehicle system combination conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: Henderson Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Shannon B. Richardson, Mark S. Hollinrake, Mart E. Ward, Andrew M. Holverson
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Publication number: 20080203187Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed which includes a chassis and a storage and dispensing apparatus. The storage and dispensing apparatus can be mounted directly to the chassis or disposed within or on a body, which in turn is mounted to the chassis. The storage and dispensing apparatus has an opening therein to permit material to be transported therethrough. A conveyor assembly for selectively conveying materials from the opening of the storage and dispensing apparatus is also included. The conveyor assembly can include a dual auger arrangement. The vehicle includes a spreader chute that is operably arranged with the conveyor assembly to direct the materials to a spreader. A liquid storage system for storing liquid is provided. A liquid dispensing system is provided for selectively dispensing liquid from the liquid storage system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: Henderson Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mart E. Ward, Randall L. Smedstad, David A. Cabalka, Scott G. Lueken, Glenn L. Ungerer
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Patent number: 7370818Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed which includes a chassis and a storage and dispensing apparatus. The storage and dispensing apparatus can be mounted directly to the chassis or disposed within or on a body, which in turn is mounted to the chassis. The storage and dispensing apparatus has an opening therein to permit material to be transported therethrough. A conveyor assembly for selectively conveying materials from the opening of the storage and dispensing apparatus is also included. The conveyor assembly can include a dual auger arrangement. The vehicle includes a spreader chute that is operably arranged with the conveyor assembly to direct the materials to a spreader. A liquid storage system for storing liquid is provided. A liquid dispensing system is provided for selectively dispensing liquid from the liquid storage system.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2003Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Henderson Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mart E. Ward, Randall L. Smedstad, Marc E. Cabalka, Scott G. Lueken, Glenn L. Ungerer
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Patent number: 6945482Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed which includes a chassis and a combination body for selectively dumping and spreading materials. A hoist is provided which extends between the body and the chassis for pivoting the body. A conveyor assembly for selectively conveying materials from the body is also included. A tailgate is pivotally connected to the body and has an opening therein to permit material to be transported therethrough. A rear feed gate assembly for selectively covering the opening of the tailgate is provided. The vehicle includes a rear diverter chute that is operably arranged with the conveyor assembly to direct the materials to a rear spreader. A front feed gate assembly for selectively covering an opening of a front end of the body is provided. First and second side chutes are operably arranged with the conveyor assembly to direct materials to a side spreader and a surface, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2002Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Henderson Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mark S. Hollinrake, Mart E. Ward, Wade J. Burken, Glenn Ungerer
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Patent number: 6761525Abstract: A vehicle including a combination body for selectively dumping and spreading materials. The vehicle includes, at least, a chassis and a body pivotably secured to the chassis at a hinge. The body is comprised of front and rear ends having upper and lower edges and first and second side walls having lower edges. A hoist is provided which extends between the body and the chassis for pivoting the body about the hinge.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Henderson Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mark Stephen Hollinrake, Timothy Ray Schenk, David Alan Cabalka, Terry J. Sommerfelt, Thomas E. Amthauer, Marc E. Cabalka, Mart E. Ward
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Publication number: 20040124260Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed which includes a chassis and a storage and dispensing apparatus. The storage and dispensing apparatus can be mounted directly to the chassis or disposed within or on a body, which in turn is mounted to the chassis. The storage and dispensing apparatus has an opening therein to permit material to be transported therethrough. A conveyor assembly for selectively conveying materials from the opening of the storage and dispensing apparatus is also included. The conveyor assembly can include a dual auger arrangement. The vehicle includes a spreader chute that is operably arranged with the conveyor assembly to direct the materials to a spreader. A liquid storage system for storing liquid is provided. A liquid dispensing system is provided for selectively dispensing liquid from the liquid storage system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Applicant: Henderson Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mart E. Ward, Randall L. Smedstad, Marc E. Cabalka, Scott G. Lueken, Glenn L. Ungerer
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Publication number: 20030168535Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed which includes a chassis and a combination body for selectively dumping and spreading materials. A hoist is provided which extends between the body and the chassis for pivoting the body. A conveyor assembly for selectively conveying materials from the body is also included. A tailgate is pivotally connected to the body and has an opening therein to permit material to be transported therethrough. A rear feed gate assembly for selectively covering the opening of the tailgate is provided. The vehicle includes a rear diverter chute that is operably arranged with the conveyor assembly to direct the materials to a rear spreader. A front feed gate assembly for selectively covering an opening of a front end of the body is provided. First and second side chutes are operably arranged with the conveyor assembly to direct materials to a side spreader and a surface, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: Henderson Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Mark S. Hollinrake, Mart E. Ward, Wade J. Burken, Glenn Ungerer
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Patent number: 6585472Abstract: A vehicle including a combination body for selectively dumping and spreading materials. The vehicle includes, at least, a chassis and a body pivotably secured to the chassis at a hinge. The body is comprised of front and rear ends having upper and lower edges and first and second side walls having lower edges. A hoist is provided which extends between the body and the chassis for pivoting the body about the hinge.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2002Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Henderson Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mark Stephen Hollinrake, Timothy Ray Schenk, David Alan Cabalka, Terry J. Sommerfelt, Thomas E. Amthauer, Marc E. Cabalka, Mart E. Ward
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Publication number: 20030026680Abstract: A vehicle including a combination body for selectively dumping and spreading materials. The vehicle includes, at least, a chassis and a body pivotably secured to the chassis at a hinge. The body is comprised of front and rear ends having upper and lower edges and first and second side walls having lower edges. A hoist is provided which extends between the body and the chassis for pivoting the body about the hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: February 6, 2003Applicant: Henderson Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mark Stephen Hollinrake, Timothy Ray Schenk, David Alan Cabalka, Terry J. Sommerfelt, Thomas E. Amthauer, Marc E. Cabalka, Mart E. Ward