Patents by Inventor Ned R. Welch

Ned R. Welch 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).

  • Method and apparatus for braking vehicle
    Patent number: 6629586
    Abstract: A brake assembly is provided for use with a utility vehicle. The brake assembly includes a mechanism including a pair of compression springs configured to provide the ability of one brake to be further applied after one brake has been completely applied. A parking brake is also provided which includes a ratcheting feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Snapper, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Smyly, Ned R. Welch
  • Method and apparatus for braking vehicle
    Publication number: 20010029801
    Abstract: A brake assembly is provided for use with a utility vehicle. The brake assembly includes a mechanism including a pair of compression springs configured to provide the ability of one brake to be further applied after one brake has been completely applied. A parking brake is also provided which includes a ratcheting feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Applicant: Snapper, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Smyly, Ned R. Welch