Jared L Rowland

US Patent:

7871235, Jan 18, 2011

Filed:

Oct 20, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/288405

Inventors:

Robert D. Jones - Guttenburg IA, US
Virgil Collins - Guttenburg IA, US
Marlin L. Johnson - Guttenberg IA, US
Randy J. Heller - Garnavillo IA, US
Jeffrey E. Errthum - Holy Cross IA, US
Jared L. Rowland - Dyersville IA, US
Kenneth D. Goedken - Dubuque IA, US

Assignee:

Kann Manufacturing Corporation - Guttenberg IA

International Classification:

B60P 1/00

US Classification:

4145252

Abstract:

An improved front loading or side loading refuse collection body includes an ejector panel which is moveable from a position immediately adjacent the front end of the storage compartment of the refuse collection body to a second position at the open rear end of the storage compartment. A compaction blade in a compaction chamber adjacent the front end of the storage compartment is independently driven by a second hydraulic ram. The ejector panel has an opening which is in registry with the compaction blade such that refuse propelled by the compaction blade moves into the storage compartment when the ejector panel is positioned adjacent the front end of the storage compartment.

US Patent:

8534977, Sep 17, 2013

Filed:

Jan 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/011293

Inventors:

Jared L. Rowland - Dyersville IA, US
Kenneth D. Goedken - Dubuque IA, US
Roger Taake - Elkader IA, US
Marlin L. Johnson - Guttenberg IA, US

Assignee:

Kann Manufacturing Corporation - Guttenberg IA

International Classification:

B65F 3/10

US Classification:

414409, 414486

Abstract:

An adapter to allow a sideloading refuse collection body to empty a rear loading container having trunnions. The adapter has a pair of spaced apart trunnion pockets to receive opposing trunnions of the container. A pair of lock arms on the adapter can be lowered against the tops of opposing sides of the container to lock the container in the trunnion pockets and against a stabilizer which engages the front wall of the container. The adapter includes a guide plate aligned with and extending from the front wall of the container. Lift arms on the collection body are joined to opposing sides of the adapter.

US Patent:

8550764, Oct 8, 2013

Filed:

Jun 18, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/818445

Inventors:

Jared Rowland - Dyersville IA, US
Marlin Johnson - Guttenberg IA, US
Kenneth D. Goedken - Dubuque IA, US
Roger Taake - Elkader IA, US

Assignee:

Kann Manufacturing Corporation - Guttenberg IA

International Classification:

B65F 3/02

US Classification:

414408, 414409

Abstract:

A refuse collection assembly for a refuse collection vehicle mounts to a intermediate container on the refuse collection vehicle. The refuse receptacle collection assembly can grasp a refuse receptacle at curbside, at street side, or forward of the intermediate container in any location over a one hundred eighty degree arc. The collection assembly grasps the receptacle and locates it above the intermediate container and tilts it sufficiently to empty the contents of the receptacle in the intermediate container. The collection assembly then returns the receptacle upright to its previous location or to any location to the right, left or forward of the refuse collection assembly. The refuse receptacle collection assembly includes a rail extending along a wall of the intermediate container, a carriage selectively movable along the rail, and a receptacle engaging assembly supported by the carriage for grasping the refuse receptacle.

US Patent:

8641074, Feb 4, 2014

Filed:

Sep 21, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/623964

Inventors:

Marlin L. Johnson - Guttenberg IA, US
Jared L. Rowland - Dyersville IA, US

Assignee:

Kann Manufacturing Corporation - Guttenberg IA

International Classification:

B62D 53/08

US Classification:

2804381, 280407

Abstract:

A rocking trailer kingpin assembly for a grain trailer constructed of aluminum or light weight steel includes an upper subframe mounted to the trailer body with a pivotable lower subframe hinged to the upper subframe. The lower subframe includes a skid plate from which a kingpin extends such that the kingpin can be received in the fifth wheel coupling of a truck tractor.

US Patent:

20030215315, Nov 20, 2003

Filed:

Apr 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/410985

Inventors:

Robert Jones - Guttenberg IA, US
Virgil Collins - Guttenberg IA, US
Marlin Johnson - Guttenberg IA, US
Randy Heller - Garnavillo IA, US
Jeffrey Errthum - Holy Cross IA, US
Jared Rowland - Dyersville IA, US
Kenneth Goedken - Dubuque IA, US

Assignee:

Kann Manufacturing Corporation - Guttenberg IA

International Classification:

B65F001/00

US Classification:

414/517000

Abstract:

An improved front-loading refuse collection body includes an ejector panel which is moveable from a position immediately adjacent the front end wall of the storage compartment of the refuse collection body to a second position at the open rear end of the storage compartment. A hydraulic cylinder is mounted to the center of the panel and has a rod which extends at a perpendicular from the panel and is mounted at its distal end to the front wall of the storage compartment. The panel has an opening which is in registry with the opening in the front wall of the storage compartment through which refuse is pushed by the compaction blade of the compaction compartment forward of the front wall of the storage compartment.

US Patent:

20050063808, Mar 24, 2005

Filed:

Nov 5, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/982507

Inventors:

Robert Jones - Guttenburg IA, US
Virgil Collins - Guttenburg IA, US
Marlin Johnson - Guttenberg IA, US
Randy Heller - Garnavillo IA, US
Jeffrey Errthum - Holy Cross IA, US
Jared Rowland - Dyersville IA, US
Kenneth Goedken - Dubuque IA, US

Assignee:

Kann Manufacturing Corporation - Guttenburg IA

International Classification:

B65F003/00

US Classification:

414517000

Abstract:

An improved front loading or side loading refuse collection body includes an ejector panel which is moveable from a position immediately adjacent the front end wall of the storage compartment of the refuse collection body to a second position at the open rear end of the storage compartment. A compaction blade in a compaction chamber adjacent the front end of the storage compartment is independently driven by a second hydraulic ram. The ejector panel has an opening which is in registry with the opening in the front wall of the storage compartment through which refuse is pushed by the compaction blade. A tray member may be fixed to a side of the ejector panel to catch refuse which falls back through the opening in the ejector panel when it is moved away from the front end of the storage compartment. A multiple compartment body may include two compaction chambers each adjacent one of two storage compartments. Each storage compartment has an ejection panel which is separately operable from the compaction blade of the associated compaction chamber and will sweep commodity from the storage compartment while the compaction blade remains at rest. Each ejection panel includes an aperture which is in registry with the compaction blade of associated compaction chamber.

US Patent:

20120230803, Sep 13, 2012

Filed:

Mar 7, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/413718

Inventors:

Kenneth D. GOEDKEN - Dubuque IA, US
Jared L. ROWLAND - Dyersville IA, US
Marlin L. JOHNSON - Guttenberg IA, US
Roger TAAKE - Elkader IA, US
Keith DREWELOW - Luxemburg IA, US

Assignee:

KANN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION - Guttenberg IA

International Classification:

B65F 3/02

US Classification:

414408

Abstract:

An improved recyclables collection vehicle includes a lift mechanism for selective loading into any one of multiple hoppers on the vehicle. The lift mechanism includes a track which extends past the rear of the vehicle such that a moveable carriage may move along the track to collect a refuse bin located to the rear of the vehicle or on an elevated dock behind or alongside the vehicle. The carriage can be aligned with any one of the hoppers such that the lift mechanism will elevate the refuse bin and invert it over the hopper container. The movement of the carriage along the track and the raising of the lift mechanism are operated with a wireless remote control.

US Patent:

20130022431, Jan 24, 2013

Filed:

Jul 20, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/554334

Inventors:

Kenneth D. GOEDKEN - Dubuque IA, US
Jared L. ROWLAND - Dyersville IA, US
Marlin L. JOHNSON - Guttenberg IA, US
Roger TAAKE - Elkader IA, US

Assignee:

KANN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION - Guttenberg IA

International Classification:

B65F 3/04

US Classification:

414408

Abstract:

An automated side loading mechanism for a refuse collection body capable of lifting and emptying a refuse container equipped with a trunnion bar. A carriage reaches out from the side of the collection body and includes a lift mechanism. The lift mechanism includes pockets to receive opposing ends of the trunnion bar on the refuse container. Lock arms pivot downward so that bar members on the lock arms overlie top edges of the refuse container. The carriage is retracted and the lift mechanism is raised on the carriage so that the refuse container can be upended over the load opening of the collection body. The bars on the lock arms angle upwardly to allow plastic lids hinged to the refuse container to swing past the bars when the container is upended, while restraining the container from falling into the collection body.