Patents by Inventor W. Lee Godwin

W. Lee Godwin 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: 7243431
    Abstract: The invention is a trailer hitch alignment device that synergistically combines a laser level with an alignment mounting bracket, where the bracket, using a fastening means, provides a base on a vehicle for affixing the laser level to a vehicle. The laser level provides a laser beam which projects a lighted image that is a guide for coupling the trailer to a fifth wheel hitch on the vehicle. The level provides a means for confirming that the trailer, the vehicle, and the coupled trailer and vehicle all have the proper weight distribution as evidenced by their angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Inventor: W. Lee Godwin
  • Patent number: 4657517
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for helping to ascertain the precise site at which a boat anchor should be dropped in order to secure a sought position of the anchored boat. The apparatus is comprised of a floating reel member having a spool which holds a length of line. A weight having a streamlined contour is attached to the free end of the line. A visibly distinctive buoy is attached to the reel by a tether line. When the apparatus is thrown into the water, the weight rapidly sinks to the bottom, whereupon no further line leaves the spool. The buoy indicates the location the boat would have relative to its anchor as represented by the streamlined weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1987
    Inventor: W. Lee Godwin