Patents by Inventor William D. Scheele

William D. Scheele 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).

  • Operator platform isolation system
    Patent number: 7882914
    Abstract: A vehicle for terrain travel includes a chassis, an operator platform including space for footing, a first isolation mechanism and a second isolation mechanism operably connected between the chassis and the operator platform. The isolation mechanisms are to be placed either below, above or level with the operator platform and at substantially opposite edges of the operator platform. Each isolation mechanism at least partially absorbs motion from the chassis. The isolation mechanisms may be made up of telescopic members, a biasing member or a dampening device. One of the isolation mechanisms may provide pivotal coupling of the operator platform to the chassis and at least partially absorb motion from the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Husqvarna Professional Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Scheele, Mike Strimple, Troy Thompson
  • OPERATOR PLATFORM ISOLATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080202874
    Abstract: A vehicle for terrain travel includes a chassis, an operator platform including space for footing, a first isolation mechanism and a second isolation mechanism operably connected between the chassis and the operator platform. The isolation mechanisms are to be placed either below, above or level with the operator platform and at substantially opposite edges of the operator platform. Each isolation mechanism at least partially absorbs motion from the chassis. The isolation mechanisms may be made up of telescopic members, a biasing member or a dampening device. One of the isolation mechanisms may provide pivotal coupling of the operator platform to the chassis and at least partially absorb motion from the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: Husqvarna Professional Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Scheele, Mike Strimple, Troy Thompson