Leonard D Yoder from 23300 Rebecca Dr, Elkhart, IN 46517, age 53, Phone: 5748755231

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Industry:

Military

Work:

Us Navy
Guns

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Hydraulic Cab Tilt Actuator With Lost Motion
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US Patent:

20120267181, Oct 25, 2012
Filed:

Apr 11, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/444156
Inventors:

Borivoj Krobot - La Porte IN, US
Leonard D. Yoder - Elkhart IN, US
International Classification:

B62D 33/063
US Classification:

180 8914
Abstract:

A lost motion piston assembly comprising a lost motion cavity formed within a piston and a lost motion piston disposed within the lost motion cavity. The lost motion piston forms a sealed gas cavity. The sealed gas cavity contracts when the actuator is extended under pressure into the cylinder space and expands under pressure when the actuator is retracted by relieving pressure in the cylinder space.

Slide-Out Room System Having Wall-Mounted Drive Mechanisms With Brake
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US Patent:

20130106130, May 2, 2013
Filed:

Oct 25, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/660619
Inventors:

Leonard D. Yoder - Elkhart IN, US
Borivoj Krobot - La Porte IN, US
International Classification:

F16H 19/04
B60P 3/34
US Classification:

296 2602, 74 89, 74 8917
Abstract:

An apparatus for moving a slide-out room disposed in an aperture of a side wall of a vehicle from a retracted position to an extended position in a drive direction. The apparatus includes a drive assembly supported by the side wall of the vehicle within the aperture, and the drive assembly includes a prime mover having a brake engagable to inhibit unintentional movement of the slide-out room. A driven assembly is driven by the drive assembly. The driven assembly is connected to a wall of the slide-out room such that the slide-out room moves with the driven assembly from the retracted position to the extended position in the drive direction.

Slide-Out Room System Having Wall-Mounted Drive Mechanisms
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US Patent:

20130106131, May 2, 2013
Filed:

Oct 25, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/660739
Inventors:

Leonard D. Yoder - Elkhart IN, US
Borivoj Krobot - La Porte IN, US
Lawrence E. Walls - South Bend IN, US
International Classification:

B60P 3/34
US Classification:

296 2613
Abstract:

An apparatus for moving a slide-out room disposed in an aperture of a side wall of a vehicle from a retracted position to an extended position in a drive direction. The apparatus includes a drive assembly supported by the side wall of the vehicle and a driven assembly driven by the drive assembly. The driven assembly is connected to a wall of the slide-out room such that the slide-out room moves with the driven assembly from the retracted position to the extended position in the drive direction and the driven assembly is movable in a transverse direction generally perpendicular to the drive direction relative to the wall of the slide-out room.

Powered Tailgate Ramp
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US Patent:

20090079217, Mar 26, 2009
Filed:

Nov 16, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/941610
Inventors:

Nikesh Bakshi - Granger IN, US
Leonard D. Yoder - Elkhart IN, US
International Classification:

B62D 33/03
US Classification:

296 61
Abstract:

A tailgate ramp assembly for a vehicle is opened and closed by a linear actuator that engages an arm attached to the tailgate. The linear actuator is attached to a frame that includes guideways to guide a translatable member of the linear actuator. The translatable member of the linear actuator is pivotally connected to the arm of the tailgate through a linkage assembly.

Vehicle Leveling Assembly With Mobile Device
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US Patent:

20220198916, Jun 23, 2022
Filed:

Dec 28, 2021
Appl. No.:

17/563518
Inventors:

- Compton CA, US
Leonard Douglas YODER - Elkhart IN, US
International Classification:

G08C 17/02
G05D 1/00
G01C 9/08
B60S 9/12
B60S 9/02
Abstract:

An assembly for correcting an attitude of at least a selected portion of a structure, where the assembly includes a controller affixed to a structure operatively coupled with one or more jacks operable to change the attitude of the structure; and a remote device configured to communicate wirelessly with the controller to change the attitude of a selected portion of the structure. Also disclosed is a method for adjusting an attitude of a movable structure.

Floor Positioning System
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US Patent:

20230025353, Jan 26, 2023
Filed:

Sep 20, 2022
Appl. No.:

17/933682
Inventors:

- Compton CA, US
Jason COLLINS - Granger IN, US
Leonard YODER - Elkhart IN, US
Jon STOUGH - Angola IN, US
International Classification:

B60P 3/36
B62D 25/20
B60P 1/02
B60P 3/34
Abstract:

A positioning system for controlling movement and position of a floor or platform within an enclosure. The enclosure may be that of a recreational vehicle and/or may be that of a room of a building, such as a garage or living quarter. The positioning system may include a motor and a plurality of cables configured to vertically slide the floor within the enclosure. The floor may be coupled to the enclosure within a plurality of channels that are connected to the enclosure at corners of the floor.

Floor Positioning System
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US Patent:

20210155144, May 27, 2021
Filed:

Nov 24, 2020
Appl. No.:

17/247026
Inventors:

- Compton CA, US
Jason COLLINS - Granger IN, US
Leonard YODER - Elkhart IN, US
Jon STOUGH - Angola IN, US
International Classification:

B60P 3/36
B60P 3/34
B60P 1/02
B62D 25/20
Abstract:

A positioning system for controlling movement and position of a floor or platform within an enclosure. The enclosure may be that of a recreational vehicle and/or may be that of a room of a building, such as a garage or living quarter. The positioning system may include a motor and a plurality of cables configured to vertically slide the floor within the enclosure. The floor may be coupled to the enclosure within a plurality of channels that are connected to the enclosure at corners of the floor.