Patents by Inventor Thomas Yahner
Thomas Yahner 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).
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Patent number: 11435749Abstract: A method for transferring route information between material handling vehicles is provided. The method includes operating a first material handling vehicle along a route and collecting operation information, transferring the operation information to a warehouse management system that includes a transfer matrix, processing operation information with the transfer matrix, and transferring the processed operation information to a second material handling vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: The Raymond CorporationInventor: Joseph Thomas Yahner
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Patent number: 11180172Abstract: Some aspects of the present disclosure provide a material handling vehicle configured for selectively coupling with any of a plurality of material handling attachments. In some configurations, the material handling vehicle includes a vehicle frame and a universal mounting assembly. The universal mounting assembly includes a universal mount coupled to the vehicle frame and having at least one linear actuator and at least one hinge, and a universal frame having at least one cradle rod pivotally coupled to the hinge and at least one bracket coupled to the linear actuator. Selective actuation of the at least one linear actuator pivots the universal frame relative to the vehicle frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: The Raymond CorporationInventors: Joseph Thomas Yahner, Jeffrey Joseph Kuss
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Patent number: 11034564Abstract: Some aspects of the present disclosure provide a modular vehicle frame for a material handling vehicle. In some configurations, the modular vehicle frame includes a battery compartment, a handle configured to control a speed and direction of a traction wheel, and a mounting assembly configured to selectively quick-connect to a material handling attachment. In some configurations, the mounting assembly includes a mounting plate having a first side and a second side, at least one pivot block extending from the first side of the mounting plate and configured to provide a pivotal interface with the material handling attachment, and at least one locking latch attached to the second side of the mounting plate and configured to provide a selective locking interface with the material handling attachment.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: The Raymond CorporationInventors: Adam Wayne Standard, Robert Paul Mclachlan, Joseph Thomas Yahner
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Publication number: 20210124362Abstract: A method for transferring route information between material handling vehicles is provided. The method includes operating a first material handling vehicle along a route and collecting operation information, transferring the operation information to a warehouse management system that includes a transfer matrix, processing operation information with the transfer matrix, and transferring the processed operation information to a second material handling vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Joseph Thomas Yahner
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Patent number: 10992137Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to alternating current (AC) mitigation. An AC mitigation system may comprise a conductive portion of the pipeline, wherein the conductive portion of the pipeline is adjacent to a high voltage AC power transmission line. The AC mitigation system may comprise a ground wire connected to the conductive portion of the pipeline. The AC mitigation system may comprise a circuit electrically connected to the ground wire. The AC mitigation system may comprise a means for the conductive portion of the pipeline to route AC power through the circuit.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: DNV GL USA, Inc.Inventors: Jason Land, Shane Finneran, Thomas Yahner
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Publication number: 20200328596Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to alternating current (AC) mitigation. An AC mitigation system may comprise a conductive portion of the pipeline, wherein the conductive portion of the pipeline is adjacent to a high voltage AC power transmission line. The AC mitigation system may comprise a ground wire connected to the conductive portion of the pipeline. The AC mitigation system may comprise a circuit electrically connected to the ground wire. The AC mitigation system may comprise a means for the conductive portion of the pipeline to route AC power through the circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2019Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Jason Land, Shane Finneran, Thomas Yahner
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Patent number: 10604391Abstract: Systems and methods for mast stabilization on a material handling vehicle are provided. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for a hydraulic circuit configured to stabilize a mast of a material handling vehicle in dynamic and static events. The hydraulic circuit is integrated into a typical hydraulic system used to raise and lower the mast and thereby a load supported by the mast.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: The Raymond CorporationInventors: Joseph Thomas Yahner, Eric Albert Smith
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Publication number: 20190351927Abstract: Some aspects of the present disclosure provide a material handling vehicle configured for selectively coupling with any of a plurality of material handling attachments. In some configurations, the material handling vehicle includes a vehicle frame and a universal mounting assembly. The universal mounting assembly includes a universal mount coupled to the vehicle frame and having at least one linear actuator and at least one hinge, and a universal frame having at least one cradle rod pivotally coupled to the hinge and at least one bracket coupled to the linear actuator. Selective actuation of the at least one linear actuator pivots the universal frame relative to the vehicle frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Joseph Thomas Yahner, Jeffrey Joseph Kuss
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Publication number: 20190169007Abstract: Some aspects of the present disclosure provide a modular vehicle frame for a material handling vehicle. In some configurations, the modular vehicle frame includes a battery compartment, a handle configured to control a speed and direction of a traction wheel, and a mounting assembly configured to selectively quick-connect to a material handling attachment. In some configurations, the mounting assembly includes a mounting plate having a first side and a second side, at least one pivot block extending from the first side of the mounting plate and configured to provide a pivotal interface with the material handling attachment, and at least one locking latch attached to the second side of the mounting plate and configured to provide a selective locking interface with the material handling attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Adam Wayne Standard, Robert Paul Mclachlan, Joseph Thomas Yahner
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Publication number: 20180273364Abstract: Systems and methods for mast stabilization on a material handling vehicle are provided. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for a hydraulic circuit configured to stabilize a mast of a material handling vehicle in dynamic and static events. The hydraulic circuit is integrated into a typical hydraulic system used to raise and lower the mast and thereby a load supported by the mast.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Joseph Thomas Yahner, Eric Albert Smith
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Patent number: 9206024Abstract: Automated systems and methods control the velocity of the extension arm of a reach carriage. In particular, the extension arm is allowed to operate at full velocity when it is not approaching its extension or retraction limits. At the limits, the extension arm is gradually slowed to a stop. A sensing apparatus includes a sensor and a marker that moves with the movement of the extension arm. The marker moves into and out of the sensor's range, causing the sensor to generate a position signal. If the extension arm is nearing its limit, the marker is outside the sensor range. A control unit detects changes in the position signal and slows the extension arm accordingly. The control unit may apply a deceleration profile to cushion the extension arm at its limits.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: The Raymond CorporationInventors: Joseph Thomas Yahner, Lans Erik Centerwall
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Patent number: 8991904Abstract: An operator ride enhancement system that is coupleable to the frame of a vehicle includes a counterweight platform moveably coupled to the frame, and a resilient member engaged with the frame and the counterweight platform. The mass of the counterweight platform is configured to be approximately at least equal to a total mass supported by the counterweight platform during operation of the vehicle. The operator ride enhancement system attenuates and/or inhibits movement of the counterweight platform during operation of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: The Raymond CorporationInventor: Joseph Thomas Yahner
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Publication number: 20140277958Abstract: Automated systems and methods control the velocity of the extension arm of a reach carriage. In particular, the extension arm is allowed to operate at full velocity when it is not approaching its extension or retraction limits. At the limits, the extension arm is gradually slowed to a stop. A sensing apparatus includes a sensor and a marker that moves with the movement of the extension arm. The marker moves into and out of the sensor's range, causing the sensor to generate a position signal. If the extension arm is nearing its limit, the marker is outside the sensor range. A control unit detects changes in the position signal and slows the extension arm accordingly. The control unit may apply a deceleration profile to cushion the extension arm at its limits.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Joseph Thomas Yahner, Lans Erik Centerwall
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Publication number: 20140084616Abstract: An operator ride enhancement system that is coupleable to the frame of a vehicle includes a counterweight platform moveably coupled to the frame, and a resilient member engaged with the frame and the counterweight platform. The mass of the counterweight platform is configured to be approximately at least equal to a total mass supported by the counterweight platform during operation of the vehicle. The operator ride enhancement system attenuates and/or inhibits movement of the counterweight platform during operation of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: THE RAYMOND CORPORATIONInventor: Joseph Thomas Yahner
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Patent number: 8616603Abstract: An operator ride enhancement system that is coupleable to the frame of a vehicle includes a counterweight platform moveably coupled to the frame, and a resilient member engaged with the frame and the counterweight platform. The mass of the counterweight platform is configured to be approximately at least equal to a total mass supported by the counterweight platform during operation of the vehicle. The operator ride enhancement system attenuates and/or inhibits movement of the counterweight platform during operation of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: The Raymond CorporationInventor: Joseph Thomas Yahner
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Publication number: 20110260502Abstract: An operator ride enhancement system that is coupleable to the frame of a vehicle includes a counterweight platform moveably coupled to the frame, and a resilient member engaged with the frame and the counterweight platform. The mass of the counterweight platform is configured to be approximately at least equal to a total mass supported by the counterweight platform during operation of the vehicle. The operator ride enhancement system attenuates and/or inhibits movement of the counterweight platform during operation of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventor: Joseph Thomas Yahner
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Patent number: RE47899Abstract: An operator ride enhancement system that is coupleable to the frame of a vehicle includes a counterweight platform moveably coupled to the frame, and a resilient member engaged with the frame and the counterweight platform. The mass of the counterweight platform is configured to be approximately at least equal to a total mass supported by the counterweight platform during operation of the vehicle. The operator ride enhancement system attenuates and/or inhibits movement of the counterweight platform during operation of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: The Raymond CorporationInventor: Joseph Thomas Yahner
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Patent number: RE48991Abstract: An operator ride enhancement system that is coupleable to the frame of a vehicle includes a counterweight platform moveably coupled to the frame, and a resilient member engaged with the frame and the counterweight platform. The mass of the counterweight platform is configured to be approximately at least equal to a total mass supported by the counterweight platform during operation of the vehicle. The operator ride enhancement system attenuates and/or inhibits movement of the counterweight platform during operation of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: The Raymond CorporationInventor: Joseph Thomas Yahner