Patents by Inventor Andre B. Vaughn

Andre B. Vaughn has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7549252
    Abstract: An entranceway barrier comprises two telescoping L-shaped frame assemblies having a ratcheting locking system that allows the barrier to be quickly inserted in a doorway. A self-locking ratchet mechanism allows the barrier to move outward exerting a securing force against a frame gasket placed in a doorway until the ratchet is manually released. A severable panel slides into a channel and is secured with a gasket channel seal to provide flood protection. Another embodiment comprises two telescoping C-shaped frame assemblies with two panel sections that slide adjacent to each other to provide adjustability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Inventor: Andre B Vaughn
  • Publication number: 20070271852
    Abstract: An entranceway barrier comprises two telescoping L-shaped frame assemblies having a ratcheting locking system that allows the barrier to be quickly inserted in a doorway. A self-locking ratchet mechanism allows the barrier to move outward exerting a securing force against a frame gasket placed in a doorway until the ratchet is manually released. A severable panel slides into a channel and is secured with a gasket channel seal to provide flood protection. Another embodiment comprises two telescoping C-shaped frame assemblies with two panel sections that slide adjacent to each other to provide adjustability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventor: Andre B. Vaughn
  • Patent number: 6591553
    Abstract: An entranceway barrier apparatus for blocking floodwaters from entering an entranceway. The entranceway barrier apparatus includes a frame assembly for selectively mounting in a lower portion of the doorway. The frame assembly has a main channel extending therein. The frame assembly includes a pair of L-shaped sections that are telescopically couplable. A plurality of locking members selectively locks each of the sections of the frame assembly together in a desired position when the sections are telescopically coupled. A main channel gasket is positioned in the main channel of the frame assembly. A severable panel member is positionable in the main channel of the frame assembly adjacent to the channel gasket to seal between the panel member and the frame assembly. A frame gasket seals between the frame assembly and the doorway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventor: Andre B. Vaughn