Patents by Inventor Steve L. Smith

Steve L. Smith 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).

  • OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20240343324
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle assembly coupled to the chassis, a rear axle assembly coupled to the chassis, a powertrain coupled to the chassis, the powertrain including an engine, an engine air intake coupled to the engine to provide clean air to the engine, an exhaust system coupled to the engine to expel a flow of exhaust gases from the engine, and a suction conduit extending between the exhaust system and the engine air intake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Chad K. Smith, Robert S. Messina, Chris K. Yakes, Mark J. Charniak, Neil E. Dekarske, Mike A. Koenigs, Michael S. Poetter, Devon C. Palmer, Jesse D. Gander, Jason J. Zuleger, Megan N. Schultz, Troy D. Lind, Michael R. Yanacek, Kevin L. Pennau, Andrew L. Drach, Steve Volkman, Nathaniel J. Harter, Justin N. Rittenhouse, Peter K. Kramer, Annelise L. Kotenberg, Christopher J. Rukas
  • Off-road vehicle
    Patent number: 12054199
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, a powertrain coupled to the chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a rear module coupled to the chassis behind the cab. The powertrain is configured to drive at least one of the front axle or the rear axle. The rear module is selectively reconfigurable between a plurality of configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Chad K. Smith, Robert S. Messina, Chris K. Yakes, Mark J. Charniak, Neil E. DeKarske, Mike A. Koenigs, Michael S. Poetter, Devon C. Palmer, Jesse D. Gander, Jason J. Zuleger, Megan N. Schultz, Troy D. Lind, Michael R. Yanacek, Kevin L. Pennau, Andrew L. Drach, Steve Volkman, Nathaniel J. Harter, Justin N. Rittenhouse, Peter K. Kramer, Annelise L. Kotenberg, Christopher J. Rukas
  • SEALING DIAPHRAGM AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAID DIAPHRAGM
    Publication number: 20220316463
    Abstract: Described is a method for manufacturing a diaphragm assembly through the use of injection molding. The method can avoid the use of PTFE as a chemically resistant coating. Further, the method can increase overall adherence of a polymer diaphragm to an insert through the use of an interference surface on at least the surface of a head of the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Robert E. Gledhill, III, John T. Nguyen, Steve L. Smith
  • Sealing diaphragm and methods of manufacturing said diaphragm
    Patent number: 11261857
    Abstract: Described is a method for manufacturing a diaphragm assembly through the use of injection molding. The method can avoid the use of PTFE as a chemically resistant coating. Further, the method can increase overall adherence of a polymer diaphragm to an insert through the use of an interference surface on at least the surface of a head of the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Blue-White Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert E. Gledhill, III, John T. Nguyen, Steve L. Smith
  • SEALING DIAPHRAGM AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAID DIAPHRAGM
    Publication number: 20200149522
    Abstract: Described is a method for manufacturing a diaphragm assembly through the use of injection molding. The method can avoid the use of PTFE as a chemically resistant coating. Further, the method can increase overall adherence of a polymer diaphragm to an insert through the use of an interference surface on at least the surface of a head of the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Robert E. Gledhill, III, John T. Nguyen, Steve L. Smith
  • Sealing diaphragm and methods of manufacturing said diaphragm
    Patent number: 10330094
    Abstract: Described is a method for manufacturing a diaphragm assembly through the use of injection molding. The method can avoid the use of PTFE as a chemically resistant coating. Further, the method can increase overall adherence of a polymer diaphragm to an insert through the use of an interference surface on at least the surface of a head of the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Blue-White Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert E. Gledhill, III, John T. Nguyen, Steve L. Smith
  • SEALING DIAPHRAGM AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAID DIAPHRAGM
    Publication number: 20150056089
    Abstract: Described is a method for manufacturing a diaphragm assembly through the use of injection molding. The method can avoid the use of PTFE as a chemically resistant coating. Further, the method can increase overall adherence of a polymer diaphragm to an insert through the use of an interference surface on at least the surface of a head of the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Robert E. Gledhill, III, John T. Nguyen, Steve L. Smith