Patents by Inventor Rick Dean Fox

Rick Dean Fox 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: 6062328
    Abstract: An electric powered handcart includes a frame, the frame having a proximal and a distal end thereto, a pair of downwardly depending support elements, and a pair of frame brackets. A load plate and a handle are secured to the frame, the handle being secured to one of the pair of frame brackets. A set of wheels is secured to the distal end of the frame and a rear third wheel is secured to the frame and is positioned above and behind the set of wheels secured to the distal end of the frame. An electric motor is operably mounted to the frame and a battery for powering the motor is secured to a battery mount attached to the frame. A drive linkage for driving the set of wheels is operably linked to the motor and to the pair of wheels and a throttle control for controlling the motor speed is secured the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Inventors: Jeffery D. Campbell, Rick Dean Fox
  • Patent number: 6056065
    Abstract: A motorized auger comprising a frame with a pair of handles secured to the frame. Each handle having a proximal and a distal end thereto and a pair of downwardly depending support elements. A first wheel is secured to the distal ends of the pair of handles by frame elements and a rear set of wheels is secured to the proximal ends of the pair of handles by frame elements. A drive mechanism includes a chain and a sprocket operably linked to a drive engine and to a wheel, the wheel having an internal brake drum and internal brake shoes. The internal brake drum and internal brake shoes are linked to a brake cable having a cam for tension reduction secured thereto. A throttle mechanism is engaged to the drive engine and an auger is mounted to the frame. The auger is linked to a hydraulic drive motor and the auger and the hydraulic drive motor are secured to an auger mounting track element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: Power Technology Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery D. Campbell, Rick Dean Fox
  • Patent number: 5878827
    Abstract: A motorized wheelbarrow comprising a frame having a pair of handles with each handle having a proximal and a distal end and a pair of downwardly depending support elements. A first wheel is secured to the distal ends of the pair of handles by a frame element and a rear set of wheels is secured to the proximal ends of the pair of handles by a frame element. A mounting element is secured to the frame for supporting a drive engine. A drive mechanism including a chain and a sprocket is operably linked to a toothed wheel and to the drive engine. The toothed wheel includes an internal brake drum and internal brake shoes. A centrifugal clutch for engagement with the drive mechanism is operably engaged to a throttle mechanism and to the drive engine, and a load bucket is mounted to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Power Technology Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventor: Rick Dean Fox
  • Patent number: 5868494
    Abstract: A mixing apparatus, comprising, a frame, a pair of handles secured to the frame with each handle having a proximal and a distal end thereto and a pair of downwardly depending support elements. A first wheel is secured to the distal ends of the pair of handles by frame elements and a rear set of wheels are secured to the proximal ends of the pair of handles by frame elements. A mounting element is secured to the frame for supporting a drive engine. A drive chain mechanism is linked to a toothed wheel and to the drive engine, the toothed wheel having an internal brake drum and internal brake shoes. The internal brake drum and internal brake shoes are connected to a brake cable having a tension reduction cam for tension reduction. A centrifugal clutch for engagement with the drive mechanism is linked to a throttle operably engaged to the to the drive engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Power Technology Unlimited, In.
    Inventors: Jeffery D. Campbell, Rick Dean Fox