Patents by Inventor E. Ray Goodwin

E. Ray Goodwin 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).

  • Shift interlock mechanism
    Publication number: 20040163876
    Abstract: A shift interlock mechanism that requires an operator to press a brake mechanism before changing transmission gears to prevent extra motion in the transmission, insuring a smoother shifting operation. The shift interlock mechanism with a brake arm that moves in a first direction to stop motion of at least a first ground engaging drive wheel and a shift arm that moves in a second direction to change movement of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: MTD Products Inc:
    Inventors: Hartmut Kaesgen, E. Ray Goodwin, Bryan Gochneaur