Patents by Inventor Kennith E. Vaughn

Kennith 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).

  • Patent number: 4047771
    Abstract: An adapter for use in the servicing of press-fit bushings comprising a sleeve having an annular radially outwardly directed flange and formed of a plurality of segments. A plug is received within the sleeve to prevent radially inward movement of the segments and a clamp is provided for holding the plug within the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1977
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Kennith E. Vaughn, Hugh V. Piper
  • Patent number: 4025108
    Abstract: A seat support prop for use with a retractable seat assembly. The prop is arranged to support the seat in a retracted position such as for providing access to the space normally below the seat. The prop includes a latch pin received in a guide slot of a mounting element of the retractable seat assembly. The slot includes an intermediate transfer portion obliquely related to a guide portion thereof in which the pin is received when the seat is in the seating position. The slot is generally U-shaped with the transfer portion defining the bight thereof and extending at a substantial angle to the horizontal when the seat is in the seating position. The guide portion extends at a small angle to the horizontal when the seat is in the seating position. The latching portion extends generally perpendicular to the transfer portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1977
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Conard E. Leighty, Kennith E. Vaughn
  • Patent number: 4005912
    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: February 1, 1977
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Danny J. Becker, Roger L. Boggs, Kennith E. Vaughn, James Richard Shuler
  • Patent number: 3976337
    Abstract: A track-type vehicle, such as a crawler tractor, comprises a pair of endless track assemblies mounted on either side thereof. Each track assembly is entrained over a sprocket and a striker bar is secured on a frame of the vehicle and extends outwardly in close proximity to the sprocket and track assembly for breaking-up material carried by the track assembly thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1976
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventor: Kennith E. Vaughn