Patents by Inventor Todd W. Goodwin

Todd W. 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).

  • Method and apparatus for locating a service pipe outlet transversely connected to a lined main pipe
    Patent number: 5150989
    Abstract: A remotely controlled locator material dispensing apparatus for use within a conduit having an axis to mark specific conduit locations for later identification. The apparatus includes a control device located outside of the conduit for generating a plurality of control signals for controlling the operation of the locator material dispensing apparatus. The dispensing apparatus includes a first structural unit having a source of locator material to be dispensed onto an interior surface of the conduit. The first structural unit is connected to the control device for receiving the control signals therefrom, and for dispensing the locator material from the first structural unit onto the interior surface of the conduit in accordance with the received control signals. A monitor is positioned within the conduit for locating the specific conduit locations and monitoring the dispensing of the locator material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1992
    Assignee: Long Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Long, Jr., Todd W. Goodwin
  • Method and apparatus for locating a service pipe outlet transversely connected to a lined main pipe
    Patent number: 5044824
    Abstract: A remotely controlled locator material dispensing apparatus for use within a conduit having an axis to mark specific conduit locations for later identification. The apparatus includes a control device located outside of the conduit for generating a plurality of control signals for controlling the operation of the locator material dispensing apparatus. The dispensing apparatus includes a first structural unit having a source of locator material to be dispensed onto an interior surface of the conduit. The first structural unit is connected to the control device for receiving the control signals therefrom, and for dispensing the locator material from the first structural unit onto the interior surface of the conduit in accordance with the received control signals. A monitor is positioned within the conduit for locating the specific conduit locations and monitoring the dispensing of the locator material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Long Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Long, Jr., Todd W. Goodwin