Troy D. Howell - Mantorville MN, US Daniel F. Kubista - Pine Island MN, US
Assignee:
McNEILUS TRUCK AND MANUFACTURING, INC. - Dodge Center MN
International Classification:
B60J 11/00 B62D 61/10
US Classification:
296 98, 180 2401, 29610018
Abstract:
A self-contained, vehicle-mounted system for operating a retractable cover with respect to proximate open top containers transported by the vehicle to cover and uncover the containers. The system includes all of the items necessary to accomplish the covering and uncovering of a container and needs only to be mounted on the vehicle and connected to a source of electric power on the vehicle.
Troy D. Howell - Mantorville MN, US Daniel F. Kubista - Pine Island MN, US
Assignee:
MCNEILUS TRUCK AND MANUFACTURING, INC. - Dodge Center MN
International Classification:
B66C 1/44
US Classification:
294198
Abstract:
A mechanized gripping apparatus for grabbing collection containers of a range of sizes is disclosed. The apparatus has converging opposed cylinder-operated finger arrangements which pivot together to close about a container for gripping and open to release a container.
Self-Contained Auxiliary Collection System For A Refuse Truck
Troy D. Howell - Mantorville MN, US Daniel F. Kubista - Pine Island MN, US
Assignee:
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. - Dodge Center MN
International Classification:
B65F 3/02
US Classification:
414408
Abstract:
There is disclosed a self-contained cart-tipping system for residential applications that can be installed on a variety of refuse collection truck types, including front loading, side loading and rear loading models. The cart tipper system of the invention includes independent hydraulic and electrical systems and needs only to be served by a source of electric power.
Dr. Howell graduated from the University of South Florida College of Medicine at Tampa in 2005. He works in Tampa, FL and specializes in Psychiatry. Dr. Howell is affiliated with James A Haley Veterans Hospital.
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Troy howell is the author of the children's novel, The Dragon of Cripple Creek, and is working on his second one, Hans Andersen's Ghost