Patents by Inventor Michael E. Dougherty

Michael E. Dougherty 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: 9241852
    Abstract: An adapter for coupling an all terrain attachment to a folding wheelchair. A crossbar includes a clamp at each end thereof for coupling between the side frames of the folding wheelchair. An extension bar is coupled at one end to the crossbar and at the other end to the all terrain attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Inventors: Patrick S. Dougherty, Michael E. Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20150137480
    Abstract: An adapter for coupling an all terrain attachment to a folding wheelchair. A crossbar includes a clamp at each end thereof for coupling between the side frames of the folding wheelchair. An extension bar is coupled at one end to the crossbar and at the other end to the all terrain attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Patrick S. Dougherty, Michael E. Dougherty
  • Patent number: 8286774
    Abstract: An apparatus and system are disclosed for automatic centrifugal engagement of a pressure plate. The apparatus includes a clutch basket, a clutch pack capable of coupling the clutch basket with a center clutch, a pressure plate axially moveable toward the clutch pack, and a top plate coupled to a rotating hub. The rotating hub is configured to pass through an opening in the pressure plate. The apparatus also includes at least one centrifugal actuating member disposed between the pressure plate and the top plate, and at least one spring disposed between the rotating hub and the center clutch to bias the pressure plate relative to the top plate. The system includes the apparatus and a rotating hub lifter coupled with the rotating hub and configured to position the rotating hub in one of a manual clutch mode position and an automatic clutch mode position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventors: Albert J. Youngwerth, Michael E. Dougherty, Zane A. Patterson, Sean G. Brown, Daniel S. Youngwerth