| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 6986372 |
Serrated groove sides in a tire |
January 17, 2006 |
| An improved tire tread has tread elements which form a tread pattern exhibiting two or more peripheral grooves and a plurality of transverse grooves extending inward from the outer (ground engaging) surface of the tread. Preferably the transverse grooves extend across the peripheral |
| 6137886 |
Active vibration control method and apparatus |
October 24, 2000 |
| An improved active vibration control system using feedback and pseudo-feedforward sensor inputs is provided for solving the problem of random and repetitive active vibration control and noise cancellation in a system. In a first embodiment of the invention, an artificial neural netwo |
| 6129328 |
Heat resistant engine mount |
October 10, 2000 |
| A vibration isolator assembly, such as a vehicle drive train mount, incorporates a heat shield which protects the elastomeric parts of the isolator assembly from high temperature radiation which could degrade the elastomeric parts. |
| 5864933 |
Flexible molding application tool |
February 2, 1999 |
| An improved tool for, and a method of, crimping weatherstrips in an essentially continuous motion along the in-place weatherstrip, e.g. about a door flange or the like. the head is provided with a handle extending from the top therefrom at a convenient angle to allow an operator to a |
| 5768796 |
Gage for measuring length of flexible extrusions |
June 23, 1998 |
| A roller measurement fixture is comprised of a series of small in-line rollers mounted in one or more rows, forming a receiving cradle device. An extruded part to be measured is cradled in a semi-circular arrangement of the rollers and straightens as it settles under its own weight. The |
| 5743569 |
Repairable molded-in-place hose connections |
April 28, 1998 |
| A frangible region is provided around at least one end of the outer connector part or cover of a hose and connector assembly, whereby a significant portion of such outer cover can be easily removed from the frangible connection to its end. This frees the end of the underlying hose to |
| 5629986 |
Method and apparatus for intelligent active and semi-active vibration control |
May 13, 1997 |
| A generalized minimum variance type of control operates on combined optimal and self-tuning control theorems, and is applicable to the design of active, semi-active, and hybrid vibration control systems. The system operates in a multiple-input/multiple- output manner, so when both noise |
| 5564537 |
Adaptive-passive vibration control system |
October 15, 1996 |
| A passive/adaptive vibration control system is provided wherein various elements of the system may be adapted on-line in response to sensed vibrations. A spring/mass vibration absorber is attached to a vibrating body to absorb energy generated by that body, to minimize the transmission |
| 5418858 |
Method and apparatus for intelligent active and semi-active vibration control |
May 23, 1995 |
| A generalized minimum variance type of control operates on combined optimal and self-tuning control theorems, and is applicable to the design of active, semi-active, and hybrid vibration control systems. The system operates in a multiple-input/multiple-output manner, so when both noise |
| 5398729 |
Low permeation fuel hose |
March 21, 1995 |
| A fuel hose is provided which can be cured into a predetermined shape and which contains a layer of material which, in the final form of the hose, provides a continuous barrier to permeation of fuel through the walls of the hose. A method of making such a hose is disclosed which includes |
| 5354404 |
Control for integrated tire building system |
October 11, 1994 |
| The principal object of the invention is to provide a novel system for assembling green tires according to the two-stage process, together with a programmable control which allows the system to perform most of its functions automatically. The system assembles a first stage tire carcass |
| 5266147 |
Method and apparatus for unloading green tires and positioning carcasses on a tire building drum |
November 30, 1993 |
| A system for manufacturing tires includes a flangeless green tire assembly drum mounted to a head stock by a cantilevered shaft and coaxially aligned with a belt-tread stock building drum. A transfer mechanism is positioned intermediate the two drums and transfers a built belt-tread stoc |
| 5170985 |
Body mount for an automobile |
December 15, 1992 |
| The present invention provides a mounting fixture for mounting a vehicle body to a support member or vehicle frame. The mounting fixture includes an upper and a lower assembly attached to either side of a non-circular aperture in the frame member. Each of the upper and lower assemblies |
| 5135601 |
Ply material server apparatus |
August 4, 1992 |
| A ply server for applying a preselected length of ply material drawn from a supply roll thereof onto a tire carcass building drum. The desired length of ply material is measured by a programmable mechanism, then severed at the length desired. The incoming ply material is center guided on |
| 5123987 |
Method of producing an air bladder from two uncured membranes |
June 23, 1992 |
| An air bladder is formed by producing a foil imprint on an inner surface of a first uncured rubber sheet, by heat pressing the imprint from a hot roll leaf stamping tape to the sheet. The first sheet is delivered from a reel to the heat press via a driven roller and idler roller combinat |
| 5118269 |
Mold clamps for a vulcanization press |
June 2, 1992 |
| The present invention provides a clamp assembly for use in combination with a vulcanization press for curing tires wherein the press includes a frame for supporting upper and lower platens carrying upper and lower cooperating mold halves. The platens are movable toward and away from each |
| 5082519 |
Tire carcass transfer robot |
January 21, 1992 |
| A transfer robot comprises a carriage mounted headstock assembly, a main support disk mounted to the rotatable spindle of a headstock, an extention slide mounted to the support disk for motion transverse to the spindle, and a carrying fixture mounted to the outer end of the slide and hav |
| 5039073 |
Mount for controlling or isolating vibration |
August 13, 1991 |
| An isolating mount for connecting two parts or mechanisms includes a rigid bushing surrounded by a resilient block which includes closed cavities on opposite sides of said bushing located along a first plane parallel to the longitudinal axis of said bushing and a passage formed by pipes |
| 5035567 |
Unloader for tire building system |
July 30, 1991 |
| A completed green tire is automatically released from a tire assembly drum and transported by automated holders to a discharge station, where an unloading track is positioned beneath the green tire. The holders include grips at the ends of reciprocable arms, arranged so the grips engage |
| 4974819 |
Mount for controlling or isolating vibration |
December 4, 1990 |
| An isolating mount for connecting two parts or mechanisms includes a rigid bushing surrounded by a resilient block which includes cavities on opposite sides of the bushing located along a first plane parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bushing and passage formed between the cavities |
| 4900382 |
Method for monitoring application of tread stock to a tire carcass |
February 13, 1990 |
| A method is provided for monitoring proper application of a length of tread stock to the periphery of a green tire carcass. The tread stock has an outer face with a centering mark defined along the length of the outer face. The stock is affixed to the green tire carcass in a supposed |
| 4820373 |
Apparatus for applying tread stock to a tire carcass |
April 11, 1989 |
| A tire building method and apparatus applies a length of tred stock to a belt package or to a green tire carcass. The belt package or green tire carcass is mounted to a cylindrical building drum. The tread stock is then loaded outer face down onto an elongated, inclined servicer extendin |
| 4792186 |
Valve for controlling two-way flow |
December 20, 1988 |
| A value incorporated into apparatus for controlling rigidity of a vehicle seat includes a housing defining a bore terminating in first and second counterbore ends with a narrowed central portion therebetween. A first port through the housing opens into the central portion, while a second |
| 4687188 |
Mount for controlling or isolating vibration |
August 18, 1987 |
| An isolating mount, such as for an engine, comprises a rigid bushing with a resilient rubber block molded around it and cavities formed in the block opening to its exterior on opposite sides of the bushing, preferably located along a plane parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bushing |
| 4616676 |
Two-way selector valve for a vehicle seat inflation device |
October 14, 1986 |
| A two-way selector valve for a vehicle seat inflation device is disclosed. The selector valve includes a first input passageway connected between a source of pressurized air and a valve body chamber. The selector valve further includes second and third passageways which are connected bet |
| 4469546 |
Transfer ring for a tire building machine |
September 4, 1984 |
| A tire building machine including a building drum for receiving a belt-tread assembly and a pair of coaxial shafts having disc members freely rotatable thereon for receiving and supporting a tire carcass. The disc members and shafts are pivotally movable as a unit and the disc member |
| 4445963 |
Belt-tread stock assembly drum |
May 1, 1984 |
| A tire building machine including a building drum for receiving a belt-tread assembly and a pair of coaxial shafts having disc members freely rotatable thereon for receiving and supporting a tire carcass. The disc members and shafts are pivotally movable as a unit and the disc member |
| 4402782 |
Tire building machine |
September 6, 1983 |
| A tire building machine including a building drum for receiving a belt-tread assembly and a pair of coaxial shafts having disc members freely rotatable thereon for receiving and supporting a tire carcass. The disc members and shafts are pivotally movable as a unit and the disc member |
| 4333788 |
Tire building machine servicer |
June 8, 1982 |
| A tire building machine servicer including carcass component supply rolls and a plurality of vertically aligned extensible servicer trays arranged to be pivotable into and out of servicing position with respect to the tire carcass being assembled on a tire building drum. Anyone of said |
| 4322963 |
Valve stem bender and/or marker |
April 6, 1982 |
| Apparatus for bending valve stems of inner tubes used primarily in truck tires which facilitates locating the area of bending contemporeous with readily controlling the bend angle of the stems. An apertured clevis is pivotally mounted on a housing that is grooved to receive a valve stem, |
| 4306931 |
Three wheel stitching apparatus |
December 22, 1981 |
| An apparatus for stitching the components of a pneumatic tire consisting of a left and right hand assembly both of which are capable of arcuate displacement toward and away from each other. Each assembly includes an arm having a rolling device or stitcher wheel thereon for engaging the |
| 4116744 |
Control apparatus for a tire building machine |
September 26, 1978 |
| An apparatus associated with a tire building mandrel for controlling the movements of certain machine members in the delivery and applying of tire building stock to said mandrel. The various types of stock used in the building of a tire are stored in a servicer machine and such stock may |
