Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Dines

Thomas E. Dines 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).

  • Patent number: 6189897
    Abstract: A hydraulic shock system adapter apparatus for use in combination with a pre-existing shock system and pre-existing steering arm which are typically installed on a vehicle. With the apparatus being actuated by the steering arm and automatically increases dampening compression on the outside shock and decreases dampening compression on the inside shock when the vehicle is turned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Inventors: Cathy D. Santa Cruz, Thomas E. Dines, Michael F. Gyorfi