Patents by Inventor Gene Goins

Gene Goins 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).

  • Support structures using tubes having variable wall thicknesses
    Patent number: 7407221
    Abstract: A support structure for components within a vehicle is provided. The support structure includes a beam comprising a hollow metal tube coupled to vehicle's body. The tube is constructed of a single piece of tubing having first and second portions. The first portion has a first diameter and a first thickness, the second portion has a second diameter and a second thickness. The second diameter is larger than the first diameter and the second thickness is greater than the first thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: L&W Engineering Incorporated
    Inventors: James Kring, Gene Goins, Dean Richardson
  • Support structures using tubes having variable wall thicknesses
    Publication number: 20050134090
    Abstract: A support structure for components within a vehicle is provided. The support structure includes a beam comprising a hollow metal tube coupled to vehicle's body. The tube is constructed of a single piece of tubing having first and second portions. The first portion has a first diameter and a first thickness, the second portion has a second diameter and a second thickness. The second diameter is larger than the first diameter and the second thickness is greater than the first thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: James Kring, Gene Goins, Dean Richardson
  • Shim plate for remanufactured clutch release bearing and housing assembly
    Patent number: 5947251
    Abstract: A shim for use in a clutch release bearing and housing assembly includes an annular base portion, a first pivot pad, a second pivot pad, a first contact leg and a second contact leg. The first pivot pad and the second pivot pad are both formed on a first side of the base portion. The second pivot pad is located opposite the first pivot pad. The first contact leg and the second contact leg both extend from the base portion substantially normal to the base portion. Both are circumferentially offset from both of the pivot pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: Ronnie Gene Goins
  • Vacuum table for decal weeding
    Patent number: 5695600
    Abstract: A vacuum table system for assisting in the weeding of non-desired material from cut decal sheets is disclosed. A vacuum chamber having a perforated top is provided. A porous work surface is provided which communicates a vacuum present in the vacuum chamber to the surface of the work surface. Thus, objects placed on the work surface are held in place by the vacuum. A negative mask, corresponding to the desired portions of the decal, is placed on the work surface and the decal is aligned over the negative mask. The non-desired portions of the decal are drawn to the work surface by the vacuum from the peel-off paper backing while the desirable portions remain separated from the work surface by the negative mask. The decal is then lifted and the non-desired portions separate from the peel-off paper backing because of the vacuum. The desired portions remain on the paper backing due to their separation from the vacuum by the negative mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Inventor: Bobby Gene Goin