Anthony J Saiia

US Patent:

6430902, Aug 13, 2002

Filed:

Dec 9, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/987667

Inventors:

Anthony J. Saiia - Racine WI

Assignee:

Textron, Inc. - Providence RI

International Classification:

A01D 7530

US Classification:

56 7, 56 1

Abstract:

A greens mower having cutting units powered internally. The motor to power the cutting unit is located inside the cutting unit thus eliminating the need to balance the weight of the motor outside the cutting unit and also eliminating the need for belts, chains, gears or couplers to transfer power from the motor to the cutting unit.

US Patent:

6571542, Jun 3, 2003

Filed:

Jan 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/489124

Inventors:

Alan R. Fillman - Racine WI
Anthony J. Saiia - Racine WI
Kirk W. Reimers - Lincoln NE

Assignee:

Textron Inc. - Providence RI

International Classification:

A01D 3403

US Classification:

56 106, 56 102 A

Abstract:

An all-electric riding greens mower includes a frame which is supported for movement upon a plurality of ground engaging wheels and upon which are supported a modularly interchangeable power source and a plurality of reel lawn mowers. An electric motor provides driving torque to enable movement of the mower between and over golf course greens or other surfaces to be mowed, electric motors provide driving torque for each of the reel lawn mowers. The interchangeable power source provides electrical energy for driving the electric motors, including the primary mover and the electrical motors for the reel type lawn mowers. The modularly interchangeable power sources may comprise a bank of batteries, a motor/generator set, a fuel cell, or a combination of these. The power source may be easily exchanged in the field for another, freshly charged power source. Exchange occurs using either a fixed change stand or a mobile change stand.

US Patent:

6595330, Jul 22, 2003

Filed:

Jan 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/058364

Inventors:

Lance B. Henrickson - Slinger WI
Merrick O. Monaghan - Yankton SD
Anthony J. Saiia - Mequon WI

Assignee:

Gehl Company - West Bend WI

International Classification:

B66B 112

US Classification:

187277, 187223, 187224

Abstract:

A vehicle, such as an extendible boom forklift, that includes a personnel work platform (PWP). The personnel work platform includes a shut-off switch that is connected to the electronic controls for the extendible boom forklift. The operational controls of the extendible boom forklift include a personnel work platform control system that modifies the operation of the extendible boom forklift when the forklift is in a PWP mode. The PWP control system receives inputs from the shut-off switch, a PWP system actuation switch, a service brake pressure switch and a level sensor/switch such that the control system enables the PWP mode only upon satisfying certain safety-related concerns. In the PWP mode, the control system engages the parking brake, declutches the transmission, locks the frame stabilizing cylinder, deactivates the auxiliary and tilt hydraulic functions and limits the frame leveling rate to slow speeds.

US Patent:

6705065, Mar 16, 2004

Filed:

Aug 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/217153

Inventors:

Anthony J. Saiia - Racine WI

Assignee:

Textron Inc. - Providence RI

International Classification:

A01D 7530

US Classification:

56 7, 56 1

Abstract:

A greens mower having internally powered cutting units. The motor to power the cutting units is located inside the cutting unit thus eliminating the need to balance the weight of the motor outside the cutting unit and also eliminating the need for belts, chains, gears or couplers to transfer power from the motor to the cutting unit.

US Patent:

6729114, May 4, 2004

Filed:

Oct 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/268358

Inventors:

Alan R. Fillman - Racine WI
Anthony J. Saiia - Racine WI
Kirk W. Reimers - Lincoln NE

Assignee:

Textron Inc. - Providence RI

International Classification:

A01D 3403

US Classification:

56 106, 180 651, 280422

Abstract:

An all-electric riding greens mower includes a frame which is supported for movement upon a plurality of ground engaging wheels and upon which are supported a modularly interchangeable power source and a plurality of reel lawn mowers. An electric motor provides driving torque to enable movement of the mower between and over golf course greens or other surfaces to be mowed, electric motors provide driving torque for each of the reel lawn mowers. The interchangeable power source provides electrical energy for driving the electric motors, including the primary mover and the electrical motors for the reel type lawn mowers. The modularly interchangeable power sources may comprise a bank of batteries, a motor/generator set, a fuel cell, or a combination of these. The power source may be easily exchanged in the field for another, freshly charged power source. Exchange occurs using either a fixed change stand or a mobile change stand.

US Patent:

6938400, Sep 6, 2005

Filed:

Mar 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/797521

Inventors:

Alan R. Fillman - Racine WI, US
Anthony J. Saiia - Racine WI, US
Kirk W. Reimers - Lincoln NE, US

Assignee:

Textron Inc. - Providence RI

International Classification:

A01D034/03
A01D034/43
A01D034/64

US Classification:

56 106, 180 651

Abstract:

Provided is an all-electric riding greens mower. The mower includes a frame which is supported for movement upon a plurality of ground engaging wheels and upon which are supported a modularly interchangeable power source and a plurality of reel lawn mowers. An electric motor provides driving torque to enable movement of the mower between and over golf course greens or other surfaces to be mowed, electric motors provide driving torque for each of the reel lawn mowers. The interchangeable power source provides electrical energy for driving the electric motors, including the primary mover and the electrical motors for the reel type lawn mowers. The modularly interchangeable power sources may comprise a bank of batteries, a motor/generator set, a fuel cell, or a combination of these. The power source may be easily exchanged in the field for another, freshly charged power source. Exchange occurs using either a fixed change stand or a mobile change stand.

US Patent:

7975793, Jul 12, 2011

Filed:

Jan 2, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/348147

Inventors:

Robert Claas - Saukville WI, US
Marvin Joray - Wentworth SD, US
Aaron Goddard - Germantown WI, US
Curtiss M. Lee - Arlington SD, US
Anthony Saiia - Mequon WI, US

Assignee:

Gehl Company - West Bend WI

International Classification:

B62D 33/03
B60N 3/06

US Classification:

180 8913, 180 8914, 296 75, 29619005

Abstract:

A foot pod for use with the operator cab of a construction vehicle is designed to pivot separately from the operator cab. The operator cab may be pivoted toward the rear of the construction vehicle and the foot pod may be pivoted toward the front of the construction vehicle. Pivoting the foot pod toward the front of the vehicle permits ground access to the foot pod and any controls carried thereby. Separately pivoting the foot pod forward is particularly advantageous for cleaning the foot pod or servicing any controls carried by the foot pod. Isolation mounts may be used to dampen vibrations from the chassis to the foot pod and the operator cab.

US Patent:

8016345, Sep 13, 2011

Filed:

Jan 2, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/348145

Inventors:

Aaron Goddard - Germantown WI, US
Marvin Joray - Wentworth SD, US
Robert Claas - Saukville WI, US
Curtiss M. Lee - Arlington SD, US
Anthony Saiia - Mequon WI, US

Assignee:

Gehl Company - West Bend WI

International Classification:

B60J 5/02

US Classification:

29619001, 29619011, 29614611, 2961468, 29614613

Abstract:

An operator cab for a skid steer vehicle is equipped with an inwardly folding front access door that can be locked in either a fully closed position or a fully open position. A pair of over-centered cylinders assists with closing and opening of the front access door. A lever, located in the operator cab, may be used to unlock the door from either its fully open position or its fully closed position. The skid steer vehicle may be operated effectively when the front access door is locked in the fully open position.