Patents by Inventor William P. Goode

William P. Goode 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).

  • Hydrodynamic bearings for vibratory mechanisms
    Patent number: 3954309
    Abstract: A vibratory mechanism includes apparatus adapted for vibratory actuation to perform a predetermined function. A tubular housing is connected to the apparatus at spaced points, and a pair of hydrodynamic bearings are mounted in the housing at points located outwardly from the points of connection of the housing to the apparatus. A shaft is rotatably supported in the hydrodynamic bearings, and structure is provided for continuously directing oil to the hydrodynamic bearings and to thrust bearings which position the shaft axially. Oil from the bearings is directed to drain structure comprising part of the tubular housing. Eccentric weights are mounted on the shaft for rotation therewith and are positioned at points located outwardly from the hydrodynamic bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1976
    Assignee: The Hutson Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Neil Hutson, Kenneth J. Fewel, William P. Goode