Patents by Inventor Paul Treuthardt

Paul Treuthardt 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).

  • Electronic control device
    Patent number: 7681340
    Abstract: An electronic control device is disclosed for controlling a plow. The control device includes a pendant control structured and arranged such that an operator of the plow is permitted to control the plow by operation of the pendant control. A plurality of switches is mounted on the pendant control for selective operation by the operator. At least one of the switches of the plurality of switches being a multi stage switch which permits the operator to activate to different current driven settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Treuthardt
  • Joystick control device
    Publication number: 20080230364
    Abstract: A joystick control device is disclosed for use in a cab of a spreader for the snow and ice control industry. The control device includes a multi-axis joystick which disposed within the cab. The joystick has a proximal and a distal end, the proximal end of the joystick being secured to the cab. A plurality of clusters of switches are mounted on the distal end of the joystick such that in operation of the control device, an operator within the cab operates the switches for controlling the snow and ice control functions of the spreader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Paul Treuthardt
  • Control device for a spreader
    Publication number: 20080094374
    Abstract: A control device is disclosed for a spreader for spreading materials on a road. The device includes a touch screen for entering information and an arrangement associated with the touch screen for processing the information and for providing a color display. The device also includes a color display which permits a user to view displayed information in multiple colors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventor: Paul Treuthardt
  • Electronic control device
    Publication number: 20080083141
    Abstract: An electronic control device is disclosed for controlling a plow. The control device includes a pendant control structured and arranged such that an operator of the plow is permitted to control the plow by operation of the pendant control. A plurality of switches is mounted on the pendant control for selective operation by the operator. At least one of the switches of the plurality of switches being a multi stage switch which permits the operator to activate to different current driven settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventor: Paul Treuthardt