Ernest Matthew Chavana from Villa Ridge, MO, age 59

Width-Adjustable Vehicle Loading Ramp
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US Patent:

6837669, Jan 4, 2005
Filed:

Oct 2, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/263498
Inventors:

Gary L. Reed - Bonner Springs KS, US
Ernest Chavana - Joplin MO, US
Assignee:

Out O'Site, LLC - Springfield MO
International Classification:

B65F 100
US Classification:

414537, 14 695
Abstract:

A vehicle loading ramp () broadly comprises a first load-bearing platform (), a second load-bearing platform () preferably substantially identical to the first platform (), and a brace () that can be positioned between the platforms () in order to adjust and rigidly fix a distance between the platforms. In each of several embodiments, the brace () may be configured to adjust the distance between the platforms () in order to accommodate different offsets between wheels of different wheeled vehicles. The brace () can also fix the distance between the platforms (), thereby providing rigidity and preventing the platforms () from moving with respect to one another, either laterally or longitudinally.

Evaporator Coil
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US Patent:

61582352, Dec 12, 2000
Filed:

May 9, 1997
Appl. No.:

8/853259
Inventors:

John Thomas Hawkins - Adkins TX
Ernest Matthew Chavana - San Antonio TX
Assignee:

Lancer Partnership, Ltd. - San Antonio TX
International Classification:

B67D 562
F25D 300
US Classification:

62399
Abstract:

A component configuration for enhancing the serviceability of a dispenser includes a platform positionable on the housing of the dispenser. A refrigeration unit mounts at a center and rear portions of the platform. An electronic control is disposed within a housing that is mounted at a center portion of the platform adjacent to the refrigeration unit. The electronic control housing permits access to the electronic control from the front of the dispenser. An evaporator coil of the refrigeration unit includes concentric coil sections defined by an inner coil section, an intermediate coil section, and an outer coil section.

Component Configuration For Enhancing Dispenser Serviceability
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US Patent:

56644361, Sep 9, 1997
Filed:

Apr 29, 1996
Appl. No.:

8/638836
Inventors:

John Thomas Hawkins - Adkins TX
Ernest Matthew Chavana - San Antonio TX
Assignee:

Lancer Corporation
International Classification:

B67D 562
B67D 556
A47B 9600
US Classification:

62390
Abstract:

A component configuration for enhancing the serviceability of a dispenser includes a platform positionable on the housing of the dispenser. A refrigeration unit mounts at a center and rear portions of the platform. An electronic control is disposed within a housing that is mounted at a center portion of the platform adjacent to the refrigeration unit. The electronic control housing permits access to the electronic control from the front of the dispenser. An evaporator coil of the refrigeration unit includes concentric coil sections defined by an inner coil section, an intermediate coil section, and an outer coil section.

Coupler Switchable Among Multiple Apertures
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US Patent:

58819223, Mar 16, 1999
Filed:

Oct 15, 1996
Appl. No.:

8/729949
Inventors:

John T. Hawkins - Adkins TX
Ernest Matthew Chavana - San Antonio TX
Michael J. Riley - Alpharetta GA
Assignee:

The Coca-Cola Company - Atlanta GA
International Classification:

B67D 560
US Classification:

2221445
Abstract:

A coupler for a dispensing apparatus and method of use thereof includes a first member having a first, a second, and a third aperture. A second member is mountable on and rotatable about the first member to selectively communicate the first and second apertures with the third aperture.

Ernest Matthew Chavana