Patents by Inventor Rick B. Goodell

Rick B. Goodell 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).

  • Apparatus for determining the alignment of vehicle wheels
    Patent number: 4827623
    Abstract: A laser enhanced alignment apparatus for wheeled vehicles includes first and second laser generator assemblies, each mounted to one of the vehicle front wheels, and first and second reflector assemblies similarly mounted to the rear wheels. Each laser generator assembly includes an elongate laser tube permanently mounted within a tubular housing with an annular silicone jacket over a substantial portion of the laser tube length. Each of the laser generator and reflector assemblies includes a support member which adjustably mounts its associated assembly to compensate for the toe of its associated wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Assignee: Branick Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Rick B. Goodell