Patents by Inventor Brian J. Meliska
Brian J. Meliska 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).
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Patent number: 10086654Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a wheel and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface can assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLCInventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
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Patent number: 9004127Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner surface, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a hub and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface may assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load. With the portion of the tire in the footprint region not bearing a significant portion of the load, non-pneumatic tire may exhibit a more comfortable ride subject to less noise and vibration and improved handling capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Olukemi Ayodeji, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
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Publication number: 20120241062Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner surface, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a hub and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface may assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load. With the portion of the tire in the footprint region not bearing a significant portion of the load, non-pneumatic tire may exhibit a more comfortable ride subject to less noise and vibration and improved handling capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Resilient Technologies LLC.Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Olukemi Ayodeji, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
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Publication number: 20120234445Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a wheel and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface can assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: RESILIENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
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Patent number: 8109308Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a wheel and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface can assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2008Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Resilient Technologies LLC.Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
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Patent number: 8104524Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner surface, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a hub and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface may assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load. Since the tire is non-pneumatic, it may be easier to maintain and may have a longer life than standard pneumatic tires since it eliminates the possibility of blowouts, flat tires, or tires operating with low air pressure.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2007Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Resilient Technologies LLCInventors: Ali Manesh, Michael Tercha, Olukemi Ayodeji, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fedelis Ceranski
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Publication number: 20090283185Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner surface, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a hub and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface may assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load. Since the tire is non-pneumatic, it may be easier to maintain and may have a longer life than standard pneumatic tires since it eliminates the possibility of blowouts, flat tires, or tires operating with low air pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2007Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Olukemi Ayodeji, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
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Publication number: 20080314486Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a wheel and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface can assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: Resilient Technologies LLCInventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski