Christopher W Vaughn

US Patent:

D488594, Apr 13, 2004

Filed:

Dec 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

29/172095

Inventors:

John H. Miilu - Jackson TN
Christopher W. Vaughn - Jackson TN
Thomas M. Johnson - Jackson TN
Karl R. C. Wendt - Jackson TN
Barry E. Tuller - Humboldt TN

Assignee:

Maytag Corporation - Newton IA

International Classification:

1505

US Classification:

D32 3

US Patent:

6827225, Dec 7, 2004

Filed:

Dec 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/310337

Inventors:

John H. Miilu - Jackson TN
Christopher W. Vaughn - Jackson TN
Thomas M. Johnson - Jackson TN
Karl R. C. Wendt - Jackson TN
Barry E. Tuller - Humboldt TN

Assignee:

Maytag Corporation - Newton IA

International Classification:

A47F 500

US Classification:

211 419, 211183

Abstract:

A clip is provided for mounting in a dishwasher rack to hold objects to be washed. The clip includes a base having opposite ends with an opening adjacent each end so that the clip can be mounted on at least a pair of rack tines. At least one resilient tab extends upwardly from the base and is adapted to retain a cup or other object in the rack. Mounting the clip on at least a pair of tines provides strength and stability for the clip.

US Patent:

D518491, Apr 4, 2006

Filed:

Sep 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

29/213785

Inventors:

Christopher Wayne Vaughn - Mebane NC, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Co. Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

1503

US Classification:

D15 28

US Patent:

D523026, Jun 13, 2006

Filed:

Sep 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

29/213737

Inventors:

Christopher Wayne Vaughn - Mebane NC, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

1503

US Classification:

D15 12

US Patent:

D568341, May 6, 2008

Filed:

Sep 4, 2007

Appl. No.:

29/284208

Inventors:

Christopher W. Vaughn - Mebane NC, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

1503

US Classification:

D15 11

US Patent:

7673540, Mar 9, 2010

Filed:

Sep 6, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/220795

Inventors:

Christopher Wayne Vaughn - Mebane NC, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

F16H 61/00

US Classification:

74606R

Abstract:

A debris apparatus and method are provided for collecting small particle debris such as dust and dirt from a transmission apparatus. The transmission apparatus can include a housing having a drive shaft channel for receiving a drive shaft. The debris pocket can include one or more radial ribs, which can be spaced apart when there are two or more, disposed peripherally along an inner wall of the drive shaft channel. The debris pocket can collect small particle debris so that at least a portion of the debris is prevented from further movement along the drive shaft channel where it could potentially interfere with desirable rotational movement of the drive shaft.

US Patent:

7866409, Jan 11, 2011

Filed:

Sep 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/850993

Inventors:

Christopher Wayne Vaughn - Mebane NC, US
Andrew Joseph McDaniel - Chapel Hill NC, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

A01B 33/00

US Classification:

172 42, 172240

Abstract:

Apparatuses and methods are provided to facilitate the transport and storage of tilling machines and specifically mini-tillers. A wheel apparatus can attach to a tilling machine, such as by attachment to a drag bar, in a transport position or a storage position. In the transport position, the wheel apparatus can maintain tiller tines of the tilling machine above the ground surface with the weight of the tilling machine supported on the wheel apparatus, thereby allowing the tilling machine to be rolled for transport. In the storage position, the wheel apparatus can be attached to the drag bar, whereby both the tiller tines and the wheel apparatus rest on the ground surface to provide stability to the tilling machine. During operation the wheel apparatus can be removed from the tilling machine.

US Patent:

7971695, Jul 5, 2011

Filed:

Dec 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/961370

Inventors:

Christopher W. Vaughn - Mebane NC, US
Jeffrey A. Wians - Mebane NC, US
Christopher M. Osborne - Efland NC, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

F16D 67/02

US Classification:

192 13R, 37257, 192 14, 192 18 R, 192 49

Abstract:

Drive assemblies and related methods are provided particularly suited for a snowblower. The drive assemblies include a transmission wheel disposed about a shaft and rotatably movable for rotating at least one wheel. The transmission wheel has a contact surface. The drive assemblies also include a drive pulley having a drive surface. The drive pulley is rotatable and configured for causing the transmission wheel to rotate when the drive surface and the contact surface of the transmission wheel are in contact. At least one brake clutch is disposed about an end of the shaft to provide independent control to the at least one wheel.