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  • 1612 Lawnel Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441 (231) 755-2164
  • Norton Shores, MI

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Company: Safholland Position: Application engineer

Education

Degree: Graduate or professional degree

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Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

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Application Engineer

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Location:
Muskegon, MI
Industry:
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Work:
SAFHolland
application Engineer

Publications

Us Patents

Lightweight Narrow-Span Fifth Wheel

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US Patent:
7416204, Aug 26, 2008
Filed:
Sep 24, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/253251
Inventors:
William J. Hicks - Muskegon MI, US
Roger L. Elkins - Rockford MI, US
Steven C. Dupay - Holland MI, US
Mark M. Audo - Muskegon MI, US
Samuel A. Martin - Holland MI, US
Assignee:
SAF-Holland, Inc. - Holland MI
International Classification:
B62D 53/06
US Classification:
280433, 2804381, 280797, 280124128
Abstract:
A short span fifth wheel hitch comprising a hitch plate, at least one back rib, a peripheral flange connected to ends of the back rib, and a main rib extending between the back rib and a portion of the peripheral flange, with the main rib being connected to ends of the peripheral flange. The fifth wheel hitch also includes skirts extending from the hitch plate adjacent the back rib. At least two pairs of mounting ribs are located interior of the peripheral flange and the back rib, each pair of mounting ribs including aligned apertures for accepting a mounting pin therein, whereby a mounting bracket can be inserted into a space between the mounting ribs of each pair of mounting ribs and the mounting pin can be placed through the aligned apertures and the mounting bracket to connect the fifth wheel hitch to a tractor.

Integrated Fifth Wheel And Frame Suspension

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US Patent:
20030047907, Mar 13, 2003
Filed:
Sep 24, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/253276
Inventors:
William Hicks - Muskegon MI, US
Roger Elkins - Rockford MI, US
Steven Dupay - Holland MI, US
Mark Audo - Muskegon MI, US
Samuel Martin - Holland MI, US
International Classification:
B62D053/08
US Classification:
280/438100
Abstract:
An integrated fifth-wheel hitch and axle suspension assembly for mounting on a truck with a pair of spaced apart frame rails comprises a fifth-wheel hitch carriage adapted for mounting a fifth-wheel hitch, a pair of suspension brackets for mounting an axle suspension component and an integrating connector rigidly connecting the fifth-wheel hitch carriage to the suspension brackets at opposite sides of the hitch carriage. The integrating connector, the hitch carriage and the suspension brackets define an elongated opening for slidably receiving the truck frame rails so that the integrated fifth-wheel hitch and axle suspension assembly can slide as a unit onto the truck frame rails. An integrated connection interface includes a plurality of electronic and pneumatic connectors in a connector harness for selectively connecting electronic and pneumatic systems on a truck with electronic and pneumatic components of an integrated fifth-wheel hitch and axle suspension assembly.

Integrated Fifth Wheel And Frame Suspension

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US Patent:
20040021290, Feb 5, 2004
Filed:
Aug 21, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/297780
Inventors:
William Hicks - Muskegon MI, US
Roger Elkins - Rockford MI, US
Steven Dupay - Holland MI, US
Mark Audo - Muskegon MI, US
International Classification:
B62D053/06
US Classification:
280/438100
Abstract:
An integrated fifth-wheel hitch and axle suspension assembly for mounting on a truck with a pair of spaced apart frame rails comprises a fifth-wheel hitch carriage adapted for mounting a fifth-wheel hitch, a pair of suspension brackets for mounting an axle suspension component and an integrating connector rigidly connecting the fifth-wheel hitch carriage to the suspension brackets at opposite sides of the hitch carriage. The integrating connector, the hitch carriage and the suspension brackets define an elongated opening for slidably receiving the truck frame rails so that the integrated fifth-wheel hitch and axle suspension assembly can slide as a unit onto the truck frame rails. An integrated connection interface includes a plurality of electronic and pneumatic connectors in a connector harness for selectively connecting electronic and pneumatic systems on a truck with electronic and pneumatic components of an integrated fifth-wheel hitch and axle suspension assembly.

Fifth Wheel Mounting And Cross Member Assembly

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US Patent:
20050167944, Aug 4, 2005
Filed:
Jan 28, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/045882
Inventors:
Mark Audo - Muskegon MI, US
David Pernesky - Holland MI, US
Steven Dupay - Holland MI, US
Michael Ginocchio - Grand Haven MI, US
Gerald Hungerink - Holland MI, US
International Classification:
B62D053/06
B60D001/00
US Classification:
280433000
Abstract:
A fifth wheel mounting assembly for mounting a fifth wheel hitch plate to a frame of a tractor that includes a pair of first support members adapted to be fixedly coupled to a pair of rails of a tractor, and each having a plurality of first apertures, and a pair of first mounting brackets each including a plurality of apertures that receive mounting hardware therein, wherein the mounting hardware extends through the plurality of apertures of the first mounting bracket and through the plurality of first apertures of the support members, thereby fixedly coupling the mounting brackets with the support members. Each mounting bracket further includes an inwardly exposed aperture adapted to receive a mounting pin therein for pivotally coupling a fifth wheel hitch plate to the mounting brackets, and a recess. The fifth wheel mounting assembly further includes a structural cross member having ends received within the recesses of the mounting brackets, thereby torsionally coupling the pairs of support members and mounting brackets with one another.

Lightweight Narrow-Span Fifth Wheel

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US Patent:
20080265545, Oct 30, 2008
Filed:
Jun 30, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/164746
Inventors:
William J. Hicks - Muskegon MI, US
Roger L. Elkins - Rockford MI, US
Steven C. Dupay - Holland MI, US
Mark M. Audo - Muskegon MI, US
Samuel A. Martin - Holland MI, US
International Classification:
B62D 53/08
US Classification:
2804381
Abstract:
A short span fifth wheel hitch comprising a hitch plate, at least one back rib, a peripheral flange connected to ends of the back rib, and a main rib extending between the back rib and a portion of the peripheral flange, with the main rib being connected to ends of the peripheral flange. The fifth wheel hitch also includes skirts extending from the hitch plate adjacent the back rib. At least two pairs of mounting ribs are located interior of the peripheral flange and the back rib, each pair of mounting ribs including aligned apertures for accepting a mounting pin therein, whereby a mounting bracket can be inserted into a space between the mounting ribs of each pair of mounting ribs and the mounting pin can be placed through the aligned apertures and the mounting bracket to connect the fifth wheel hitch to a tractor.

Lightweight Narrow-Span Fifth Wheel

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US Patent:
20100244406, Sep 30, 2010
Filed:
Jun 3, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/793280
Inventors:
William J. Hicks - Muskegon MI, US
Roger L. Elkins - Rockford MI, US
Steven C. Dupay - Holland MI, US
Mark M. Audo - Muskegon MI, US
Samuel A. Martin - Holland MI, US
International Classification:
B62D 53/08
US Classification:
280433
Abstract:
A semi-tractor including a pair of C-shaped frame rails and having a rail distance therebetween, a fifth wheel hitch having mounting areas therein, mounting brackets located within the mounting areas, and a support assembly supporting the mounting brackets. An outside distance between the mounting areas is shorter than the rail distance.
Mark M Audo from Norton Shores, MI, age ~63 Get Report