Patents by Inventor Michael Trinkner

Michael Trinkner 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).

  • Methods and apparatus to power a crane on a work truck using an engine-powered service pack
    Patent number: 11999596
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to power a crane on a work truck using an engine-powered service pack are disclosed. An example auxiliary power system for a vehicle includes an engine, a generator configured to convert mechanical energy from the engine to electrical energy, and power conversion circuitry configured to provide electrical power to a crane to enable the crane to lift at least a portion of a rated load, and configured to convert the electrical energy from the generator to output DC power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Trinkner, Jeffery R. Ihde, Joseph C. Schneider, Nathan J. Jochman, Jeff Lenzner
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS TO POWER A CRANE ON A WORK TRUCK USING AN ENGINE-POWERED SERVICE PACK
    Publication number: 20220017029
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to power a crane on a work truck using an engine-powered service pack are disclosed. An example auxiliary power system for a vehicle includes an engine, a generator configured to convert mechanical energy from the engine to electrical energy, and power conversion circuitry configured to provide electrical power to a crane to enable the crane to lift at least a portion of a rated load, and configured to convert the electrical energy from the generator to output DC power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Trinkner, Jeffery R. Ihde, Joseph C. Schneider, Nathan J. Jochman, Jeff Lenzner
  • Methods and apparatus to power a crane on a work truck using an engine-powered service pack
    Patent number: 11124137
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to power a crane on a work truck using an engine-powered service pack are disclosed. An example auxiliary power system for a vehicle includes an engine, a generator configured to convert mechanical energy from the engine to electrical energy, and power conversion circuitry configured to provide electrical power to a crane to enable the crane to lift at least a portion of a rated load, and configured to convert the electrical energy from the generator to output DC power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Trinkner, Jeffrey R. Ihde, Joseph C. Schneider, Nathan J. Jochman, Jeff Lenzner
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS TO POWER A CRANE ON A WORK TRUCK USING AN ENGINE-POWERED SERVICE PACK
    Publication number: 20180056902
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to power a crane on a work truck using an engine-powered service pack are disclosed. An example auxiliary power system for a vehicle includes an engine, a generator configured to convert mechanical energy from the engine to electrical energy, and power conversion circuitry configured to provide electrical power to a crane to enable the crane to lift at least a portion of a rated load, and configured to convert the electrical energy from the generator to output DC power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Trinkner, Jeffrey R. Ihde, Joseph C. Schneider, Nathan J. Jochman, Jeff Lenzner