Patents by Inventor Rodney G. Pinkston

Rodney G. Pinkston 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).

  • Auxiliary power unit test kit
    Patent number: 5146160
    Abstract: The invention relates to a test and repair test kit for auxiliary power units for military vehicles. The test and repair test kit allows the easy diagnosis of problems and the ability to verify their repair on a mobile platform without the need of the vehicle. The test and repair test kit is self contained and provides the auxiliarry power unit with fuel and power allowing the complete operation of the auxiliary power unit. Repairs of the auxiliary power unit are facilitated because the operator is allowed easy access to major components while attached to the test and repair stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1992
    Inventor: Rodney G. Pinkston