Patents by Inventor Andrew Vaughan Balash

Andrew Vaughan Balash 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: 10001203
    Abstract: A sprocket assembly is provided. The assembly includes a sprocket frame having a central body and a first ledge portion body. The first ledge portion has a first aperture extending therethrough. The assembly further includes a first removable tooth having a first tip portion, first and second landing portions, and a first extension portion. The first tip portion has first and second ends. The first extension portion extends from the second end and has an aperture extending therethrough. The assembly further includes a first screw extending through the first aperture in the first ledge portion and the aperture in the first extension portion to removably couple the first extension portion to the first ledge portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Vaughan Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Vaughan Balash, Jon Bertolet
  • Patent number: 9777821
    Abstract: A sprocket assembly is provided. The assembly includes a sprocket frame having a central body and a first ledge portion body. The first ledge portion has a first aperture extending therethrough. The assembly further includes a first removable tooth having a first tip portion, first and second landing portions, and a first extension portion. The first tip portion has first and second sides and first and second ends. The first extension portion extends from the second end and has an aperture extending therethrough. The assembly further includes a first bolt extending through the first aperture in the first ledge portion and the aperture in the first extension portion to removably couple the first extension portion to the first ledge portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Vaughan Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Vaughan Balash
  • Publication number: 20170037951
    Abstract: A sprocket assembly is provided. The assembly includes a sprocket frame having a central body and a first ledge portion body. The first ledge portion has a first aperture extending therethrough. The assembly further includes a first removable tooth having a first tip portion, first and second landing portions, and a first extension portion. The first tip portion has first and second ends. The first extension portion extends from the second end and has an aperture extending therethrough. The assembly further includes a first bolt extending through the first aperture in the first ledge portion and the aperture in the first extension portion to removably couple the first extension portion to the first ledge portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew Vaughan Balash, Jon Bertolet
  • Patent number: 9492798
    Abstract: A foam generation assembly is provided. The assembly includes a tube having first and second end portions and an interior region. The assembly further includes first and second coupling members coupled to the tube, and a first movable retaining member disposed within the interior region proximate to the first coupling member. The assembly further includes a spring disposed within the interior region proximate to the second coupling member. The assembly further includes a second movable retaining member disposed within the interior region adjacent and against the spring, and a plurality of pellets disposed within the interior region between the first and second movable retaining members. The spring compresses the plurality of pellets between the first and second movable retaining members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Vaughan Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Vaughan Balash
  • Publication number: 20160061310
    Abstract: A sprocket assembly is provided. The assembly includes a sprocket frame having a central body and a first ledge portion body. The first ledge portion has a first aperture extending therethrough. The assembly further includes a first removable tooth having a first tip portion, first and second landing portions, and a first extension portion. The first tip portion has first and second sides and first and second ends. The first extension portion extends from the second end and has an aperture extending therethrough. The assembly further includes a first bolt extending through the first aperture in the first ledge portion and the aperture in the first extension portion to removably couple the first extension portion to the first ledge portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: Andrew Vaughan Balash
  • Patent number: 9194476
    Abstract: A sprocket assembly is provided. The assembly includes a sprocket frame having a central body and a first ledge portion body. The first ledge portion has a first aperture extending therethrough. The assembly further includes a first removable tooth having a first tip portion, first and second landing portions, and a first extension portion. The first tip portion has first and second sides and first and second ends. The first extension portion extends from the second end and has an aperture extending therethrough. The assembly further includes a first bolt extending through the first aperture in the first ledge portion and the aperture in the first extension portion to removably couple the first extension portion to the first ledge portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Vaughan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Vaughan Balash
  • Publication number: 20140313848
    Abstract: A foam generation assembly is provided. The assembly includes a tube having first and second end portions and an interior region. The assembly further includes first and second coupling members coupled to the tube, and a first movable retaining member disposed within the interior region proximate to the first coupling member. The assembly further includes a spring disposed within the interior region proximate to the second coupling member. The assembly further includes a second movable retaining member disposed within the interior region adjacent and against the spring, and a plurality of pellets disposed within the interior region between the first and second movable retaining members. The spring compresses the plurality of pellets between the first and second movable retaining members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Andrew Vaughan Balash
  • Publication number: 20140080645
    Abstract: A sprocket assembly is provided. The assembly includes a sprocket frame having a central body and a first ledge portion body. The first ledge portion has a first aperture extending therethrough. The assembly further includes a first removable tooth having a first tip portion, first and second landing portions, and a first extension portion. The first tip portion has first and second sides and first and second ends. The first extension portion extends from the second end and has an aperture extending therethrough. The assembly further includes a first bolt extending through the first aperture in the first ledge portion and the aperture in the first extension portion to removably couple the first extension portion to the first ledge portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: VAUGHAN INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventor: Andrew Vaughan Balash
  • Patent number: 8465043
    Abstract: A vehicular collision protection device is provided. The device includes a plastic shaft having a first end portion and a second end portion and extending along a longitudinal axis. The first end portion is received in a vehicle hitch receiver. The plastic shaft has a plurality of apertures extending therethrough and are spaced apart from one another. At least one of the plurality of apertures receives a locking pin therethrough that removably couples the plastic shaft to the vehicle hitch receiver. The device further includes a plate member coupled to the second end portion of the plastic shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventors: John Frederick Buckert, Andrew Vaughan Balash, Alex Khakhalev
  • Patent number: 8393461
    Abstract: A car wash roller assembly is provided. The assembly includes a metal frame member having a body portion and an extension portion. The body portion has a first aperture having a shaft disposed therethrough. The assembly further includes first and second plastic cover members holding the body portion therebetween. The first plastic cover member has a second aperture, and the second plastic cover member has a third aperture for receiving the shaft therethrough. The assembly further includes first and second plastic sleeves disposed over first and second portions of the shaft, and first and second plastic wheels rotatably coupled to the sleeves. The first plastic cover member restricts movement of the chain link in a first direction relative to the metal frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Vaughan Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Vaughan Balash
  • Publication number: 20120279004
    Abstract: A car wash roller assembly is provided. The assembly includes a metal frame member having a body portion and an extension portion. The body portion has a first aperture having a shaft disposed therethrough. The assembly further includes first and second plastic cover members holding the body portion therebetween. The first plastic cover member has a second aperture, and the second plastic cover member has a third aperture for receiving the shaft therethrough. The assembly further includes first and second plastic sleeves disposed over first and second portions of the shaft, and first and second plastic wheels rotatably coupled to the sleeves. The first plastic cover member restricts movement of the chain link in a first direction relative to the metal frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: VAUGHAN INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Andrew Vaughan Balash
  • Patent number: 8161888
    Abstract: A car wash roller and a manufacturing method are provided. The roller includes a body with first and second apertures and a shaft disposed in the first aperture. The body further includes a third aperture extending from a top surface to the first aperture. The shaft has an aperture that is aligned with the third aperture. The roller further includes a locking member disposed in both the third aperture and the aperture of the shaft that prevents the shaft from rotating relative to the body. The roller further includes first and second plastic sleeves that are disposed on the shaft, such that the sleeves do not rotate relative to the shaft. The roller further includes first and second plastic wheels that are rotatably coupled to the first and second plastic sleeves, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Vaughan Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Vaughan Balash
  • Publication number: 20110036263
    Abstract: A car wash roller and a manufacturing method are provided. The roller includes a body with first and second apertures and a shaft disposed in the first aperture. The body further includes a third aperture extending from a top surface to the first aperture. The shaft has an aperture that is aligned with the third aperture. The roller further includes a locking member disposed in both the third aperture and the aperture of the shaft that prevents the shaft from rotating relative to the body. The roller further includes first and second plastic sleeves that are disposed on the shaft, such that the sleeves do not rotate relative to the shaft. The roller further includes first and second plastic wheels that are rotatably coupled to the first and second plastic sleeves, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: VAUGHAN INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventor: Andrew Vaughan Balash
  • Publication number: 20080229965
    Abstract: A low weight corrosion resistant car wash roller includes a plastic body. The roller also includes a shaft with a sleeve arranged thereon. A set of plastic rollers are arranged on the shaft in contact with the sleeve. A second removable fastener is arranged in the body and has a plastic idle wheel arranged on each end thereof. The roller also includes a carrier link rotatably secured to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Andrew Vaughan Balash