Patents by Inventor Nicholas Weykamp

Nicholas Weykamp 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: 20240359912
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body supported on the chassis, and a universal bracket coupled to the chassis. The universal bracket is coupled to (a) a lift cylinder assembly that is configured to lift the body relative to the chassis, or (b) a tiedown assembly that is configured to oppose movement of the body relative to the chassis. The universal bracket includes a sidewall that is coupled to a debris deflection device, a spill kit, a tire chain holder, an air dryer, a wheel chock holder, or a service lift pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas Weykamp, Jason Rice, Kevin Secker, Jerrod Kappers, Jacob Wallin, Brian Cross
  • Publication number: 20240217731
    Abstract: Systems and methods provided herein relate to a vehicle including a chassis. The chassis includes a pair of longitudinal frame rails. The vehicle further includes a body and a scissor lift disposed between the chassis and the body and between the pair of longitudinal frame rails, the scissor lift configured to lift the body relative to the chassis. The vehicle further includes a pivot mount pivotally coupling the body to the chassis such that the body is rotatable about an axis of rotation extending laterally when the body is lifted relative to the chassis, such that the body is rotatable from a first position wherein the body is supported by the chassis and a second position wherein at least a portion of the body is lifted above the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Vince Schad, Nicholas Weykamp, Derek A. Wente, Martin J. Schimke, Bennett Unfried, Jerrod Kappers