Patents by Inventor Spencer O. South

Spencer O. South 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).

  • Vehicle conveyor system
    Patent number: 11738678
    Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of a vehicle having a cargo area and a cab area is provided, wherein the cargo area may include a conveyor assembly. The conveyor assembly may include a conveyor assembly section and a pivotable conveyor assembly section. The conveyor assembly section includes at least one conveyor shelf panel which includes a support surface. The pivotable conveyor assembly section may include a bracket that supports a pivotable conveyor panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: The Shyft Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Eichstedt, Spencer O. South, Glen R. Helmuth
  • Vehicle Conveyor System
    Publication number: 20220041090
    Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of a vehicle having a cargo area and a cab area is provided, wherein the cargo area may include a conveyor assembly. The conveyor assembly may include a conveyor assembly section and a pivotable conveyor assembly section. The conveyor assembly section includes at least one conveyor shelf panel which includes a support surface. The pivotable conveyor assembly section may include a bracket that supports a pivotable conveyor panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Richard D. Eichstedt, Spencer O. South, Glen R. Helmuth
  • Vehicle conveyor system
    Patent number: 11180068
    Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of a vehicle having a cargo area and a cab area is provided, wherein the cargo area may include a conveyor assembly. The conveyor assembly may include a conveyor assembly section and a pivotable conveyor assembly section. The conveyor assembly section includes at least one conveyor shelf panel which includes a support surface. The pivotable conveyor assembly section may include a bracket that supports a pivotable conveyor panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: The Shyft Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Eichstedt, Spencer O. South, Glen R. Helmuth
  • Vehicle Conveyor System
    Publication number: 20200198515
    Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of a vehicle having a cargo area and a cab area is provided, wherein the cargo area may include a conveyor assembly. The conveyor assembly may include a conveyor assembly section and a pivotable conveyor assembly section. The conveyor assembly section includes at least one conveyor shelf panel which includes a support surface. The pivotable conveyor assembly section may include a bracket that supports a pivotable conveyor panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Spartan Motors, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Eichstedt, Spencer O. South, Glen R. Helmuth