Patents by Inventor Nitesh S. Shroff

Nitesh S. Shroff 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).

  • TAILGATE ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR A REFUSE VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20220363473
    Abstract: A refuse vehicle body includes an electrically actuated, rack and pinion tailgate actuation system. A tailgate is rotationally coupled to the body and configured to rotate between closed and open positions. The tailgate actuation system may be supported by the body and/or tailgate and is configured rotate the tailgate between the closed and open position. The tailgate actuation system may further optionally include a locking mechanism configured to lock and unlock the tailgate in the closed position using the same electrically powered rotary actuator that opens and closes the tailgate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Shane Peek, Andrew J. Yuds, Garrett J. Eckerl, Nitesh S. Shroff