Patents by Inventor Stephen D. Rich

Stephen D. Rich 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).

  • Transport system for portable auger
    Patent number: 7178615
    Abstract: A transport system is provided for a portable auger. The transport system comprises a dedicated powered drive unit to provide powered-assisted, wheel movement of the auger by an individual. Means are provided for allowing the wheel, or wheels, driven by the dedicated power drive unit to freewheel when the dedicated power drive unit is not in use. Optionally, when the dedicated power drive unit is not in use, separate means may also be provided for locking the output shaft of the dedicated powered drive unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Mackissic, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Smollock, Stephen A. Matson, Stephen D. Rich