Charles S. Musso Chairman, Human Resources Director
AIR-FLO MFG, CO. INC Mfg Construction Machinery · Home Improvement Stores · Snow Removal Equipment-Retail
365 Upper Oakwood Ave, Elmira, NY 14903 365 Upper Oakwood Dr, Elmira, NY 14903 40 N Main St, Prattsburgh, NY 14873 PO Box 289, Prattsburgh, NY 14873 6075223574, 6075223471, 6077374640, 6075224412
Charles S. Musso - Hammondsport NY, US Tom Musso - Bath NY, US
Assignee:
Air-Flo Manufacturing Co., Inc. - Prattsburgh NY
International Classification:
B05B 3/00
US Classification:
239722
Abstract:
A material spreading drive system for a hopper spreader having a conveyor and a spreader separately driven by two electric motors that are powered directly from the electrical system of the vehicle. The conveyor drive system includes a speed reducing gearbox that can very efficiently transmit power received from the conveyor motor to the conveyor, thus reducing the demand on the electrical system. As a result, the electrical system is capable of also powering a second electric motor that drives the spreader. Due to the improved efficiency of the conveyor belt system, increased conveying and spreading speed are possible as well as independent control over the operating speeds of the conveyor and spreader.
Charles Musso - Hammondsport NY, US Tom Musso - Bath NY, US
International Classification:
B65G015/00
US Classification:
414/528000
Abstract:
A dump truck body including a receptacle defined by a floor and, extending from the floor, first and second side walls on opposite sides of the floor, and a front wall extending between the side walls, wherein the first and second side walls have a first longitudinal edge distal from the floor and a second longitudinal edge proximal to the floor. The dump truck body further includes at least one first sloped panel having a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge, wherein the first longitudinal edge of the at least one first sloped panel is pivotally connected at or adjacent the first longitudinal edge of the first side wall for pivotal movement between a raised position adjacent the first side wall and a lowered position extending angularly between the first side wall and the floor.
Charles Musso - Hammondsport NY, US Tom Musso - Bath NY, US
International Classification:
B60P001/00
US Classification:
414/528000
Abstract:
A dump truck body including a receptacle defined by a floor and, extending from the floor, first and second side walls on opposite sides of the floor, and a front wall and a tailgate, located on opposite sides of the floor and extending between the side walls. The floor of the dump truck body includes at least one longitudinal support structure which substantially extends from the front wall to the tailgate, a substantially planar support plate attached to the at least one longitudinal support structure, and at least one floor section attached to the at least one longitudinal support structure, without a plurality of longitudinally spaced, transverse supports attached to the at least one floor section, the at least one longitudinal support structure, and the substantially planar support plate. In addition, a conveyor system is attached to the at least one longitudinal support structure, the floor having at least one opening in alignment with the conveyor system.
Charles Musso - Hammondsport NY, US Tom Musso - Bath NY, US
International Classification:
A01C019/00
US Classification:
239672000
Abstract:
A material spreading drive system for a hopper spreader having a conveyor and a spreader separately driven by two electric motors that are powered directly from the electrical system of the vehicle. The conveyor drive system includes a gearbox that transmits 90 to 95 percent of power received from the conveyor motor to the conveyor, thus reducing the demand on the electrical system. As a result, the electrical system is capable of also powering a second electric motor that drives the spreader. Due to the improved efficiency of the conveyor belt system, increased conveying and spreading speed are possible as well as independent control over the operating speeds of the conveyor and spreader.
Charles Musso - Hammondsport NY, US Tom Musso - Bath NY, US
International Classification:
B05B 3/18
US Classification:
239722000
Abstract:
A material spreading drive system for a hopper spreader having a conveyor and a spreader separately driven by two electric motors that are powered directly from the electrical system of the vehicle. The conveyor drive system includes a gearbox that transmits 90 to 95 percent of power received from the conveyor motor to the conveyor, thus reducing the demand on the electrical system. As a result, the electrical system is capable of also powering a second electric motor that drives the spreader. Due to the improved efficiency of the conveyor belt system, increased conveying and spreading speed are possible as well as independent control over the operating speeds of the conveyor and spreader.
Charles S. Musso - Hammondsport NY, US Tom W. Musso - Bath NY, US Brian Weaver - Prattsburgh NY, US
International Classification:
E01H 5/04
US Classification:
37231
Abstract:
A jack assembly integrated with a plow hitch assembly includes a horizontally supported, rotatable jack tube and a jack leg extending from the tube, rotatable with the tube between a vertical, deployed position and a retracted position. An actuator has one end attached to the jack assembly and another end forming a handle projecting above the hitch frame, for rotating the jack assembly. The jack leg can be selectively extended and retracted relative to the tube when the jack assembly is deployed. A method embodiment includes lowering the plow to the ground while the hitch frame is mounted to the vehicle; rotating the jack assembly so the jack leg projects toward the ground; extending the jack leg to contact the ground; rigidly supporting the extended jack leg relative to the hitch frame; demounting the hitch frame from the vehicle; and driving the vehicle out of the hitch frame.
Charles S. Musso - Hammondsport NY, US Tom W. Musso - Bath NY, US Brian Weaver - Prattsburgh NY, US
International Classification:
E01H 5/04
US Classification:
37231, 37195
Abstract:
A plow hitch assembly comprising a hitch frame, a lift frame pivotally connected to the back end of the hitch frame, and a back end effector for mounting to a vehicle. The back end effector has an associated latching device and a distinctly actuated device for locking the latch. A stop surface is situated on the latch, and a selectively displaceable lock block supported by the lift frame, abuts the stop surface to prevent rotation of the latch. Each of two uniformly rectangular mounting arms extends from the back of the lift frame, preferably with a leading end having a pair of vertically oriented rollers at the corners. Each guide has a rectangular main channel conforming in cross section with the arm when the arm is fully inserted into the channel and an entry that is larger in cross sectional area than the front of the arm.
Charles S. Musso - Hammondsport NY Tom W. Musso - Bath NY
Assignee:
Air-Flo Mfg. Co. Inc. - Prattsburg NY
International Classification:
B60P 104 B60P 136
US Classification:
239672
Abstract:
A dump truck having a longitudinally extending conveyor structurally integrated into the bottom structure of the dump body of the truck. A hydraulic drive system is selectively operable for running the conveyor in each direction for dispensing the material contents of the dump body at the front and rear ends of the dump body. Front and rear spreaders are mounted on the truck frame at the front and rear ends of the conveyor for spreading the dispensed material onto the roadway in front: of and rearwardly of the rear wheels of the truck.