THOMAS C. DEANE, PG/CHG (CA), RG (AZ) - (775) 895-1994, PO Box 131, Silver Springs NV 89429

Notable Outside Interests
HomeServices & QualificationsProfessional PresentationsOMYA White Knob QuarryOrange Crest/Mission Grove AreaNorth Reach Perris Valley PipelineApache Powder Superfund SiteLehel Electrolux HungaryNotable Outside Interests

Catahoula Leopard Dog Rescue/Foster/Transport Volunteer

My wife, Joanna, and I have been active participants in Catahoula Leopard Dog rescue efforts since approximately 2000.  In addition to fostering ~5 of these dogs, we have rescued and then transported ~40 of these dogs from various "kill" shelters to forever homes throughout California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. In addition, we have evaluated and provided advice regarding several forever homes for adoption suitability (fencing, other onsite pets, children, etc.), so that potential problems can be minimized to allow the adopted dog to stay at the new home forever.
 
We currently work closely with Janeen Jackson of Janeen's Catahoula Leopard Dog Rescue Network located in Roundup MT.  Janeen is involved in rescuing several breeds in addition to Catahoula Leopoard Dogs, as all dogs deserve a chance to be adopted into a forever home.  If you are interested in adopting one of these wonderful dogs, you can review available dogs online and contact Janeen directly via cutting&pasting the following URL into your browser: https://www.facebook.com/JaneensCatahoulaRescue or clicking on the following link:

Janeen's Catahoula Leopard Dog Rescue Network website

If you wish to donate to Janeen's efforts while buying products at Amazon.com, go to Smile.Amazon.Com instead, where you can use the same login/password information to enter the site.  Then, simply "pick up" her website by entering "Janeen's" into the window and select her website.  Very easy way to donate to her efforts.
 
Who knows, Thom and Joanna might even deliver your adopted dog directly to you, or at least participate in its transportation...

 

Vintage Volkswagen Restoration

Through the years, I have owned, and in some cases restored, several vintage Volkswagens ranging in production year from 1958 to 1968, including a 1958 "lowlight" Karmann Ghia, a 1959 "ragtop" bug, a 1960 hardtop bug, a 1963 13-window kombi micro-bus, a 1965 hardtop bug, a 1967 fiberglass dune buggy, and a 1968 squareback.  I am also looking for my Dad's dark blue(?) 1955 Porsche Pre-A 356 Speedster that he raced amateur-class at Riverside International Raceway and other southern California racetracks during the mid- to late-1950s, as well as my parent's black 1955 hardtop bug (1956 CA license plate "FWC 201" or "FWG 201", using an old fuzzy slide) and agave green 1957 ragtop bug (1956 CA license plate "LFK 734").
 
I still like to "turn my own wrench".  Thus, my two current, and seemingly permanent, projects include a 1958 "lowlight" Karmann Ghia (also known as a "poor man's Porsche", bought in 2012), a 1959 "ragtop" bug (bought in 1979 while attending California State Polytechnic University, Pomona CA), and my wife's 1967 dune buggy.  The following photos show the Karmann Ghia at the 2014 Inland Valley Volkswagen (IVVW) Springfest that was held at Wolfsburg West in Corona CA, and the ragtop Bug after its pan-off restoration during early 2020.

1958 Karmann Ghia (the "Chili Pepper")

1959 Ragtop Bug (the "Mango")

For those interested in this hobby, please visit the very best air-cooled vintage Volkswagen (and Porsche) site at TheSamba.com at the link shown below.  Sign up is free, they never send spam, and it's an excellent site for buying/selling parts and/or entire cars from daily driver to concours quality, and sourcing technical information.

TheSamba.com

 

Patents

I like to solve problems outside of the work environment as well.  My first two patents are for two pet-related inventions and the third patent is for a drip irrigation-related invention.  The following lists the inventions from newest to oldest:
 
Tired of wrestling with your drip irrigation couplers? Then you need our hand tool!  SevehahLLC (www.sevehah.com, see link below) will soon be selling this simple, easy to use hand tool for removing a coupler from drip irrigation tubing/tape by using just one hand, instead of wrestling them apart manually that can cause injury via sudden release, or by using a combination of hand tools (my favorite was a pair of channel locks) that can damage the coupler and/or the tubing/tape, requiring replacement and resulting in additional costs.  Our hand tool is also designed to separate emitters/couplers from the 1/4" "spaghetti" tubing that is used to place water directly at the plants. Patent Number 9,527,195 was issued to me by the USPTO on December 27, 2016.  We have recently submitted a Continuation-In-Part patent application (patent pending) for recent changes to the original design.

www.sevehah.com

If you've ever driven long distances on a bumpy road with a rattling animal carrier gate, you'll like this simple device that locks onto the gate.  I plan to sell this device within the next couple of years via Sevehah LLC (see above, website will be updated when this device is available).  Patent Number 8,888,080 was issued to me by the USPTO on November 18, 2014.

All animal carriers are tall enough to allow the confined animal to stand properly, yet virtually none are designed to provide sufficient floor space for the confined animal to sleep properly.  This can be problematic for animals that are nursing their young, recovering from surgery/illness, or simply advanced in age.  This essentially 2-in-1 telescoping animal carrier can be expanded from the "standard" floor space to double its size to provide additional space when needed.  I plan to sell this carrier within a couple of years via Sevehah LLC (see above, website will be updated when this carrier is available).  Patent Number 7,681,532 was issued to me by the USPTO on March 23, 2010.