Patents by Inventor Kenneth E. Vaughn

Kenneth E. 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).

  • Low ground pressure track shoe
    Patent number: 4026608
    Abstract: A track-type vehicle comprises a plurality of articulated track shoes each comprising a pair of downwardly converging sidewalls terminating at a grouser extending the full width thereof. The sidewalls define a V-shaped trough-like configuration and a track link is releasably attached thereto. A pair of parallel lugs are formed on the upper ends of the sidewalls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1977
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Danny J. Becker, Roger L. Boggs, Kenneth E. Vaughn, James Richard Shuler
  • Low ground pressure track shoe
    Patent number: 3937529
    Abstract: A track-type vehicle comprises a plurality of articulated track shoes each comprising a pair of downwardly converging sidewalls terminating at the grouser extending the full width thereof. The sidewalls define a V-shaped trough-like configuration and a track link is releasably attached thereto. A pair of parallel lugs are formed on the upper ends of the sidewalls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1974
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1976
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Danny J. Becker, Roger L. Boggs, Kenneth E. Vaughn, James Richard Shuler