Patents by Inventor Timothy D. Schultz
Timothy D. Schultz 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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Publication number: 20230278378Abstract: An upper deck frame assembly for a trailer chassis includes a flushed floor section defining a first floor height, and a header section, with a header, forward of the flushed floor section and defining a second floor height above the first floor height. A towing assembly may be secured to the header. A reduced size header section increases usable floor space, and the towing assembly is securable to the header.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Timothy D. SCHULTZ, Mohammed TAQIUDDIN
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Patent number: 11679634Abstract: An upper deck frame assembly for a trailer chassis includes a flushed floor section defining a first floor height, and a header section, with a header, forward of the flushed floor section and defining a second floor height above the first floor height. A towing assembly may be secured to the header. A reduced size header section increases usable floor space, and the towing assembly is securable to the header.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Timothy D. Schultz, Mohammed Taqiuddin
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Publication number: 20230174160Abstract: A trailer chassis includes a first frame beam, a second frame beam parallel to and spaced from the first frame beam, and a plurality of cross members connected between the first frame beam and the second frame beam. A storage compartment for a folding table or the like is cooperable with the first and second frame beams.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Timothy D. SCHULTZ, Jason WOODFORD
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Patent number: 11661123Abstract: A shock absorbing pin box system includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and an upper wall. The first sidewall defines at least a first plurality of apertures arranged in first column, and the second sidewall defines at least a second plurality of apertures arranged in a second column. A plurality of tubes extend from each of the first plurality of apertures and the second plurality of apertures. A plurality of flexible and resilient tubular bushings are received in a corresponding one of the plurality of tubes. A plurality of bolts are received within corresponding ones of the pluralities of apertures of the pin box and the plurality of tubes.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Timothy D. Schultz, Brandon Burdine
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Publication number: 20220371387Abstract: A shock absorbing pin box system includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and an upper wall. The first sidewall defines at least a first plurality of apertures arranged in first column, and the second sidewall defines at least a second plurality of apertures arranged in a second column. A plurality of tubes extend from each of the first plurality of apertures and the second plurality of apertures. A plurality of flexible and resilient tubular bushings are received in a corresponding one of the plurality of tubes. A plurality of bolts are received within corresponding ones of the pluralities of apertures of the pin box and the plurality of tubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Timothy D. Schultz, Brandon Burdine
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Publication number: 20220271379Abstract: A battery box attachable to a trailer frame includes a main compartment having a front, a back, and two sides, a base below the main compartment, and a sub-compartment disposed in the main compartment. The base and the main compartment define outer shoulders such that the two sides of the main compartment extend wider than a width of the base. A door is pivotally attached to the main compartment and is configured to close the sub-compartment. The door defines the one of the two sides. A battery box or junction box may include a compartment with a lid for enclosing wire connections and a grounding bar positioned in the compartment. The grounding bar serves as a battery ground, and the grounding bar secures the battery box or junction box through a compartment wall to the trailer frame. The overall assembly helps to simplify wiring between the batteries and the trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Vincent SMITH, Dominic LAYNE, Timothy D. SCHULTZ
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Patent number: 11407457Abstract: A shock absorbing pin box system includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, an upper wall, a lower wall, and a kingpin. The first sidewall defines at least a first plurality of apertures arranged in first column, and the second sidewall defines at least a second plurality of apertures arranged in a second column. A plurality of tubes extend from each of the first plurality of apertures and the second plurality of apertures. A plurality of flexible and resilient tubular bushings are received in a corresponding one of the plurality of tubes. A plurality of bolts are received within corresponding ones of the pluralities of apertures of the pin box and the plurality of tubes.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Schultz, Brandon Burdine
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Patent number: 11034199Abstract: A trailer frame includes a drawbar and a coupler connected to the drawbar through a pair of flexible and resilient connections operably disposed between the drawbar and the coupler and configured to absorb shock and vibration imparted to the drawbar and the coupler while the trailer is towed.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.Inventors: Trenton Miller, Kaleb VanOrt, Timothy D. Schultz, Andrew Hughes
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Publication number: 20210001931Abstract: A shock absorbing pin box system includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, an upper wall, a lower wall, and a kingpin. The first sidewall defines at least a first plurality of apertures arranged in first column, and the second sidewall defines at least a second plurality of apertures arranged in a second column. A plurality of tubes extend from each of the first plurality of apertures and the second plurality of apertures. A plurality of flexible and resilient tubular bushings are received in a corresponding one of the plurality of tubes. A plurality of bolts are received within corresponding ones of the pluralities of apertures of the pin box and the plurality of tubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Timothy D. Schultz, Brandon Burdine
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Publication number: 20200198419Abstract: An upper deck frame assembly for a trailer chassis includes a flushed floor section defining a first floor height, and a header section, with a header, forward of the flushed floor section and defining a second floor height above the first floor height. A towing assembly may be secured to the header. A reduced size header section increases usable floor space, and the towing assembly is securable to the header.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Timothy D. SCHULTZ, Mohammed TAQIUDDIN
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Publication number: 20190299728Abstract: A trailer frame includes a drawbar and a coupler connected to the drawbar through a pair of flexible and resilient connections operably disposed between the drawbar and the coupler and configured to absorb shock and vibration imparted to the drawbar and the coupler while the trailer is towed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Trenton Miller, Kaleb VanOrt, Timothy D. Schultz, Andrew Hughes
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Patent number: 10400464Abstract: Aspects herein relate to using motor velocity as feedback for controlling the extension or retraction of jacks for control of the angular orientation of a structure, or other means for accomplishing the same. Embodiments include a structure orientation control apparatus comprising one or more jacks configured to support a structure, one or more jack drive mechanisms coupled to at least one of the one or more jacks, the one or more jack drive mechanisms configured to extend or retract the one or more jacks, and a jack controller configured to cause the one or more jack drive mechanisms to extend or retract the one or more jacks based on a jack command. The jack controller may be configured to monitor one or more jack velocities during extension or retraction.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: NORCO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Bernard F. Garceau, Timothy D. Schultz
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Publication number: 20190048603Abstract: Aspects herein relate to using motor velocity as feedback for controlling the extension or retraction of jacks for control of the angular orientation of a structure, or other means for accomplishing the same. Embodiments include a structure orientation control apparatus comprising one or more jacks configured to support a structure, one or more jack drive mechanisms coupled to at least one of the one or more jacks, the one or more jack drive mechanisms configured to extend or retract the one or more jacks, and a jack controller configured to cause the one or more jack drive mechanisms to extend or retract the one or more jacks based on a jack command. The jack controller may be configured to monitor one or more jack velocities during extension or retraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Bernard F. GARCEAU, Timothy D. SCHULTZ
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Patent number: 10145134Abstract: Aspects herein relate to using motor velocity as feedback for controlling the extension or retraction of jacks for control of the angular orientation of a structure, or other means for accomplishing the same. Embodiments include a structure orientation control apparatus comprising one or more jacks configured to support a structure, one or more jack drive mechanisms coupled to at least one of the one or more jacks, the one or more jack drive mechanisms configured to extend or retract the one or more jacks, and a jack controller configured to cause the one or more jack drive mechanisms to extend or retract the one or more jacks based on a jack command. The jack controller may be configured to monitor one or more jack velocities during extension or retraction.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2018Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: NORCO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Bernard F. Garceau, Timothy D. Schultz
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Publication number: 20180223550Abstract: Aspects herein relate to using motor velocity as feedback for controlling the extension or retraction of jacks for control of the angular orientation of a structure, or other means for accomplishing the same. Embodiments include a structure orientation control apparatus comprising one or more jacks configured to support a structure, one or more jack drive mechanisms coupled to at least one of the one or more jacks, the one or more jack drive mechanisms configured to extend or retract the one or more jacks, and a jack controller configured to cause the one or more jack drive mechanisms to extend or retract the one or more jacks based on a jack command. The jack controller may be configured to monitor one or more jack velocities during extension or retraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Bernard F. GARCEAU, Timothy D. SCHULTZ
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Patent number: 9938737Abstract: Aspects herein relate to using motor velocity (RPM) as feedback for controlling the extension or retraction of jacks for control of the angular orientation of a structure, or other means for accomplishing the same. Such includes a structure orientation control apparatus comprising one or more jacks configured to support a structure, one or more jack drive mechanisms coupled to at least one of the one or more jacks, the one or more jack drive mechanisms configured to extend or retract the one or more jacks, and a jack controller configured to cause the one or more jack drive mechanisms to extend or retract the one or more jacks based on a jack command. The jack controller monitors one or more jack velocities during extension or retraction.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: NORCO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Bernard F. Garceau, Timothy D. Schultz
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Patent number: 9718505Abstract: The present invention involves a spare tire carrier and handling device for mounting on a vehicle. The device is adapted for moving a spare tire between a stored position under a vehicle to an accessible position. The device may be mounted so as to be accessible from the rear, side, or front of a vehicle as desired.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Norco Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Michael Goss, Timothy D. Schultz, Borivoj Krobot
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Publication number: 20170028898Abstract: A drive assembly for a slide out in an expandable enclosure, the drive assembly comprising a beam attached to a beam guide in an arcuate support rail attachable to the slide out, the beam having a first row of teeth and a second row of teeth thereon, the first row of teeth and the second row of teeth extending, parallel to each other on opposite sides of the beam wherein the teeth in the first row of teeth are offset relative to the teeth in the second row of teeth and a drive gear having a first gear Wheel engageable with the first row of teeth and a second gear wheel engageable with the second row of teeth, and an actuator coupled to the beam to selectively extend and retract the beam. The beam can deflect with respect to the arcuate support rail based on its location and the location of the beam guide to aid in leveling of the slide out.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Bernard F. GARCEAU, Timothy D. SCHULTZ
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Publication number: 20160257354Abstract: The present invention involves a spare tire carrier and handling device for mounting on a vehicle. The device is adapted for moving a spare tire between a stored position under a vehicle to an accessible position. The device may be mounted so as to be accessible from the rear, side, or front of a vehicle as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Thomas Michael Goss, Timothy D. Schultz, Borivoj Krobot
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Patent number: D967757Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Smith, Dominic Layne, Timothy D. Schultz