Patents by Inventor Matthew Jacob Otto

Matthew Jacob Otto 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: 11987483
    Abstract: An operator control system is provided for a materials handling vehicle, the materials handling vehicle including an operator station having a support structure. The operator control system includes an operator control assembly having a housing mounted to or integral with the support structure, and at least one control element for controlling a function of the vehicle. One or both of the housing and/or the control element is positionable in a plurality of positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: John Hinders, Adam M. Ruppert, Craig Rekow, Matthew Jacob Otto, Cole Thomas Steinbrunner
  • Publication number: 20240092619
    Abstract: A work assist system is provided for an industrial vehicle. The work assist system includes a support structure having a portion including a predefined cross-sectional shape. The work assist system further includes a clamp member having coupling structure for removably coupling the clamp member to the support structure portion, and mounting structure that removably supports a work assist item that is usable by an operator located in an operator compartment of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Jacob Otto, Adam M. Ruppert, Kyle Gigandet, Craig J. Rekow, Megan Wenning
  • Patent number: 11866310
    Abstract: A work assist system is provided for an industrial vehicle. The work assist system includes a support structure having a portion including a predefined cross-sectional shape. The work assist system further includes a clamp member having coupling structure for removably coupling the clamp member to the support structure portion, and mounting structure that removably supports a work assist item that is usable by an operator located in an operator compartment of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Jacob Otto, Adam M. Ruppert, Kyle Gigandet, Craig J. Rekow, Megan Wenning
  • Publication number: 20220242709
    Abstract: A work assist system is provided for an industrial vehicle. The work assist system includes a support structure having a portion including a predefined cross-sectional shape. The work assist system further includes a clamp member having coupling structure for removably coupling the clamp member to the support structure portion, and mounting structure that removably supports a work assist item that is usable by an operator located in an operator compartment of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Jacob Otto, Adam M. Ruppert, Kyle Gigandet, Craig J. Rekow, Megan Wenning
  • Publication number: 20210380382
    Abstract: A materials handling vehicle is provided having: a power unit comprising at least one wheel; a mast assembly coupled to the power unit comprising at least one mast weldment; and a platform assembly. The platform assembly comprising: a floorboard upon which an operator may stand; a support wall connected to the floorboard and positioned adjacent to the mast assembly, the floorboard and the support wall defining an operator compartment of the platform assembly; at least one operator control assembly positioned to allow for operation by an operator located within the operator compartment; and a non-horizontal viewing window provided in the support wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Jacob Otto, Adam M. Ruppert
  • Publication number: 20210380381
    Abstract: An operator control system is provided for a materials handling vehicle, the materials handling vehicle including an operator station having a support structure. The operator control system includes an operator control assembly having a housing mounted to or integral with the support structure, and at least one control element for controlling a function of the vehicle. One or both of the housing and/or the control element is positionable in a plurality of positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: John Hinders, Adam M. Ruppert, Craig Rekow, Matthew Jacob Otto, Cole Thomas Steinbrunner