John R Struck

US Patent:

6351722, Feb 26, 2002

Filed:

Jun 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/597103

Inventors:

John M. Struck - Iron Ridge WI
Terry Wendorff - Cedarburg WI

Assignee:

Sno-Way International, Inc. - Hartford WI

International Classification:

G07C 500

US Classification:

702184, 701 1, 701 29, 340901

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for analyzing and diagnosing the operational condition and malfunctions of snow removal equipment. A diagnostic interface, coupled to the snow removal equipment and to an analysis module, retrieves and analyzes data and compares the data to a set of reference data. The apparatus further comprises a display module for displaying detailed information relating to the operational status of the snow removal equipment. Alternative embodiments of the present invention are mobile or facilitate servicing networks.

US Patent:

6643601, Nov 4, 2003

Filed:

Feb 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/080840

Inventors:

John M. Struck - Iron Ridge WI
Terry Wendorff - Cedarburg WI

Assignee:

Sno-Way International, Inc. - Hartford WI

International Classification:

G07C 500

US Classification:

702114, 702184, 701 1, 701 29, 340901

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for analyzing and diagnosing the operational condition and malfunctions of snow removal equipment. A diagnostic interfaces coupled to snow removal equipment and to an analysis retrieves and analyzes data and compares the data to a set of reference data. The apparatus and method can further comprise a display module for displaying detailed information relating to the operational status of the snow removal equipment. Alternative embodiments of the present invention are mobile or facilitate servicing networks.

US Patent:

6778932, Aug 17, 2004

Filed:

Nov 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/700149

Inventors:

John M. Struck - Iron Ridge WI
Terry Wendorff - Cedarburg WI

Assignee:

Sno-Way International, Inc. - Hartford WI

International Classification:

G06F 1900

US Classification:

702117, 702187, 340438, 340439, 340901, 701 1, 701 29

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for analyzing and diagnosing the operational condition and malfunctions of snow removal equipment. A diagnostic interfaces coupled to snow removal equipment and to an analysis retrieves and analyzes data and compares the data to a set of reference data. The apparatus and method can further comprise a display module for displaying detailed information relating to the operational status of the snow removal equipment. Alternative embodiments of the present invention are mobile or facilitate servicing networks.

US Patent:

RE38665, Dec 7, 2004

Filed:

Oct 20, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/953922

Inventors:

John M. Struck - Iron Ridge WI
Lynn W. Schultz - Campbellsport WI
Terry C. Wendorff - Cedarburg WI

Assignee:

Sno-Way International, Inc. - Hartford WI

International Classification:

E01H 504

US Classification:

37235, 37414, 180167

Abstract:

A snow plowing system utilizing a wireless radio remote control to control a snow plow mounted to the front of a vehicle. The plowing system comprises a snow plow blade, mounting mechanism connected to the vehicle for mounting the snow plow blade to the vehicle, the snow plow blade being connected to the mounting mechanism, a transmitter for transmitting a signal through a receiver to actuate, a mechanism for controlling the snow plow blade, and the receiver being connected to the mechanism for controlling the snow plow blade.

US Patent:

60817704, Jun 27, 2000

Filed:

Jan 25, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/236798

Inventors:

John M. Struck - Iron Ridge WI
Terry Wendorff - Cedarburg WI

Assignee:

Sno-Way International - Hartford WI

International Classification:

G07C 500
G07C 508

US Classification:

702184

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for analyzing and diagnosing the operational condition and malfunctions of snow removal equipment. A diagnostic interface coupled to snow removal equipment and to an analysis module retrieves and analyzes data and compares the data to a set of reference data. The apparatus and method can further comprise a display module for displaying detailed information relating to the operational status of the snow removal equipment. Alternative embodiments of the present invention are mobile or facilitate servicing networks.

US Patent:

6154986, Dec 5, 2000

Filed:

Mar 14, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/525301

Inventors:

Howard Hadler - West Bend WI
John M. Struck - Iron Ridge WI
Lynn W. Schultz - Campbellsport WI
Terry Wendorff - Cedarburg WI

Assignee:

Sno-Way International - Hartford WI

International Classification:

E01H 504

US Classification:

37234

Abstract:

An articulated snow plow system for use with a vehicle includes a blade center section having a moldboard section and left and right plowblade sections which are wider than the blade center section. The plowblade sections each include a moldboard section and are mounted to the blade center section at opposite sides thereof and pivotable relative to the center blade section about a substantially vertical pivot axis, to swept forward and swept backward positions. The snowplow assembly includes a support frame, the blade center section being coupled to the support frame through an intermediate pivot assembly which permits a limited amount of float to allow the blade center section, and the plowblade sections pivoted thereto, to follow the contour of the ground. Pressure sensors associated with hydraulic cylinders which move the plowblade sections between extended and retracted position, respond to pressure within the hydraulic cylinder for the associated plowblade section exceeding a trip point to cause both of the plowblade sections to be retracted to a more straight position.

US Patent:

58647830, Jan 26, 1999

Filed:

Apr 4, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/832914

Inventors:

John M. Struck - Iron Ridge WI
Terry C. Wendorff - Cedarburg WI

Assignee:

Sno-Way International - Hartford WI

International Classification:

G07C 500
G07C 508

US Classification:

702184

Abstract:

An apparatus for analyzing and diagnosing the operational condition and malfunctions of snow removal equipment. A diagnostic interface coupled to snow removal equipment and to an analysis module retrieves and analyzes data and compares the data to a set of reference data. The apparatus further comprises a display module for displaying detailed information relating to the operational status of the snow removal equipment. Alternative embodiments of the present invention are mobile or facilitate servicing networks.

US Patent:

59877855, Nov 23, 1999

Filed:

Nov 9, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/188618

Inventors:

Aleck P. Aguado - Slinger WI
Howard D. Hadler - West Bend WI
Lynn W. Schultz - Campbellsport WI
James A. Syburg - Oconomowoc WI
Thomas E. Weidner - Hartford WI
John M. Struck - Iron Ridge WI
Gary Wendorff - Hartford WI
John H. Leverenz - West Bend WI

Assignee:

Sno-Way International, Inc. - Hartford WI

International Classification:

E01H 504

US Classification:

37234

Abstract:

A snow-plow system having four major features: lighting system, a quick and easy disconnect/connect system, a reactive controlled pressure mechanism for applying a controlled pressure to the bottom edge of the moldboard of the plow, and a simple electric control to activate or de-activate the reactive controlled pressure mechanism. The present invention may be summarized as a snow-plow system that is mounted to a vehicle having a mounting frame by an easy connect and disconnect system connecting to the A-frame of the snow-plow by use of three mounting pins which hold the snow-plow system in place on the mounting frame of the vehicle and thereby rigidly connect the system to the vehicle. A light bar or lighting system also is rigidly mounted to the A-frame of the snow-plow at the mounting pins so that once the position of the lighting system is determined the relative position of the lighting system with respect to the vehicle does not change. A reactive controlled pressure mechanism that consists of a hydraulic control unit is operated by an electric control unit mounted in the vehicle.