Patents by Inventor James Kring

James Kring 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