Patents by Inventor Barbara Church

Barbara Church 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).

  • Axle assembly with side gears having dual shaft retention features
    Publication number: 20070015621
    Abstract: The drivetrain with multiple differentials includes a common side gear. The side gear has a cylindrical body with a central bore. Receiving members are on the bore to receive a shaft. An annular member is on the body with the bore extending through the annular member. A plurality of teeth is formed on an external surface of the annular member. A plurality of steps is formed in the wall defining the central bore. The steps extend towards the body from the annular member. A retaining mechanism, to retain the side gears on the shaft, is positioned in one of the plurality of the steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Barbara Church, Jeffrey Jackson
  • Inventory tracking and accounting system and method
    Publication number: 20060111989
    Abstract: A system and method track inventory composed of a plurality of items is provided. The system and method includes the steps of establishing ownership of a first number of the items by a first owner, establishing ownership of a second number of the items by a second owner, disposing of one of the items in a transaction, and establishing ownership of the disposed one of the items as a function of a parameter of the transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Barbara Church, James Ralston, Timothy Dominy, Bradley Gile
  • Electronic cribbage board
    Patent number: D416500
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Inventor: Barbara A Church