Patents by Inventor David G. Abdallah
David G. Abdallah 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: 11833866Abstract: A web structure for a non-pneumatic tire includes a first corrugated ring having a first plurality of peaks and a first plurality of valleys. The first corrugated ring is a pre-strained, thermoplastic elastomer resin ring. The web structure further includes a second corrugated ring having a second plurality of peaks and a second plurality of valleys. The second corrugated ring is a pre-strained, thermoplastic elastomer resin ring. The second plurality of valleys are affixed to the first plurality of peaks by welding or an adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLCInventor: David G. Abdallah, Jr.
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Patent number: 11724539Abstract: A rim assembly for a tire includes an outer rim having an outer annular surface and an inner surface. The rim assembly also has an inner rim with an outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the outer rim has a first plurality of axial grooves that define a first plurality of axial ridges. The outer surface of the inner rim has a second plurality of axial grooves that define a second plurality of axial ridges. The second plurality of axial grooves have a cross-sectional geometry corresponding to a cross-sectional geometry of the first plurality of axial ridges, and the second plurality of axial ridges have a cross-sectional geometry corresponding to a cross-sectional geometry of the first plurality of axial grooves.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLCInventor: David G. Abdallah, Jr.
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Patent number: 11667154Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a light-weight tire inner tube comprising a film tube with a wall thickness of 100 to 400 microns, pneumatic tires containing the light-weight tire inner tube, and related methods for manufacturing the light-weight tire inner tube. The film tube is comprised of a film material comprising at least one thermoplastic engineering resin and optionally at least one saturated elastomer, and the film material of the film tube has an oxygen permeability of 8-15 cm3 O2/m2·per day at 25° C.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLCInventor: David G. Abdallah, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220048323Abstract: A web structure for a non-pneumatic tire includes a first corrugated ring having a first plurality of peaks and a first plurality of valleys. The first corrugated ring is a pre-strained, thermoplastic elastomer resin ring. The web structure further includes a second corrugated ring having a second plurality of peaks and a second plurality of valleys. The second corrugated ring is a pre-strained, thermoplastic elastomer resin ring. The second plurality of valleys are affixed to the first plurality of peaks by welding or an adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventor: David G. Abdallah, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210387476Abstract: A rim assembly for a tire includes an outer rim having an outer annular surface and an inner surface. The rim assembly also has an inner rim with an outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the outer rim has a first plurality of axial grooves that define a first plurality of axial ridges. The outer surface of the inner rim has a second plurality of axial grooves that define a second plurality of axial ridges. The second plurality of axial grooves have a cross-sectional geometry corresponding to a cross-sectional geometry of the first plurality of axial ridges, and the second plurality of axial ridges have a cross-sectional geometry corresponding to a cross-sectional geometry of the first plurality of axial grooves.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2019Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventor: David G. Abdallah, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210016604Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a light-weight tire inner tube comprising a film tube with a wall thickness of 100 to 400 microns, pneumatic tires containing the light-weight tire inner tube, and related methods for manufacturing the light-weight tire inner tube. The film tube is comprised of a film material comprising at least one thermoplastic engineering resin and optionally at least one saturated elastomer, and the film material of the film tube has an oxygen permeability of 8-15 cm3 O2/m2·per day at 25° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLCInventor: David G. Abdallah, JR.
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Patent number: 10792956Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a light-weight tire inner tube comprising a film tube with a wall thickness of 100 to 400 microns, pneumatic tires containing the light-weight tire inner tube, and related methods for manufacturing the light-weight tire inner tube. The film tube is comprised of a film material comprising at least one thermoplastic engineering resin and optionally at least one saturated elastomer, and the film material of the film tube has an oxygen permeability of 8-15 cm3 O2/m2·per day at 25° C.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLCInventor: David G. Abdallah, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160307169Abstract: A shredded tire credit is used in methods and systems for recycling tires to enhance the efficiency of tire recycling sites distributed over large areas. A scrap tire delivery is sent to a scrap tire processor at a first shred facility for conversion into shredded tire product. A shredded tire credit is received from the scrap tire processor in return for the scrap tire delivery. The shredded tire credit is redeemed with the scrap tire processor for an amount of shredded tire product processed at a second shred facility of the scrap tire processor and delivered to a pyrolytic processor to generate at least one pyrolytic end product from the shredded tire product. A pyrolytic processor payment (including a pyrolytic end product or a secondary product derived therefrom) is received from the pyrolytic processor in return for the shredded tire product received from the redeemed shredded tire credit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: David G. Abdallah, JR., John G. Sheerin
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Publication number: 20160039247Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a light-weight tire inner tube comprising a film tube with a wall thickness of 100 to 400 microns, pneumatic tires containing the light-weight tire inner tube, and related methods for manufacturing the light-weight tire inner tube. The film tube is comprised of a film material comprising at least one thermoplastic engineering resin and optionally at least one saturated elastomer, and the film material of the film tube has an oxygen permeability of 8-15 cm3 O2/m2·per day at 25° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventor: David G. ABDALLAH Jr.
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Publication number: 20160001608Abstract: Various embodiments of a tire having a rim guard are disclosed. The rim guard may be configured to have reduced deflection and/or strain relative to the remainder of the tire's sidewall. As a result, decorative decals applied to the rim guard may be less likely to crack, disbond, or otherwise become damaged or deformed, leading to loss of function and/or detachment of the decal from the tire.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: David G. Abdallah, JR., Natalie V. Weingart, Paula R. Lundgren, Keith A. Dumigan
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Patent number: 8939184Abstract: A tire sidewall may be formed from a composition including a rubber component and a non-ionic surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2007Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLCInventors: David G. Abdallah, Jr., Jamie J. McNutt
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Publication number: 20140373995Abstract: A tire comprising a tread portion, a bead portion including a bead core, and a body ply including a turn-up portion positioned on an exterior of the tire, the turn-up portion of the body ply extending between said bead core and said tread and across a side portion of the tire.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2012Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Robert W. Handlos, David G. Abdallah, JR., Maryangel G. Dunlavy, Kent D. Weatherwax
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Patent number: 7913733Abstract: A tire for a vehicle comprises, an inner wheel (12) adapted to mount to a vehicle having a radially outer surface (34). A first ring (16) is annular and concentric with the inner wheel (12) and has a radially outer (40) and a radially inner (38) surface. An annular inner-tube (14) is securedly positioned between the inner wheel (12) and the first ring (16). A second ring (18) has a radially outer surface (46) and a radially inner surface (44) adapted to mate with first ring (16). A tread (20) is secured to radially outer surface (46) of said second ring (18).Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2006Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Inventor: David G. Abdallah
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Publication number: 20100197847Abstract: Reduced hysteresis silica-containing black sidewall compounds having increased toughness properties are provided, as are methods for preparing the same. Tires comprising the black sidewall compounds prepared according to the present embodiments are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS, LLCInventors: David G. Abdallah, Joseph M. Lanzarotta
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Patent number: 7732522Abstract: Reduced hysteresis silica-containing black sidewall compounds having increased toughness properties are provided, as are methods for preparing the same. Tires comprising the black sidewall compounds prepared according to the present embodiments are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2008Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Inventors: David G. Abdallah, Joseph M. Lanzarotta
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Publication number: 20090171002Abstract: Reduced hysteresis silica-containing black sidewall compounds having increased toughness properties are provided, as are methods for preparing the same. Tires comprising the black sidewall compounds prepared according to the present embodiments are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: David G. Abdallah, JR., Joseph M. Lanzarotta
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Publication number: 20080202660Abstract: A tire sidewall may be formed from a composition including a rubber component and a non-ionic surfactant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: David G. Abdallah, Jamie J. McNutt
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Patent number: 7056110Abstract: An apparatus for making reinforcement ply material wherein reinforcement elements are grouped in untwisted sets and adjacent reinforcement elements in the same set are spaced apart a distance less than the distance between adjacent sets. The apparatus includes an extruder and a die head into which the extruder extrudes an elastomeric material. The die head defines a die throat and includes a guide insert which guides the reinforcement elements into the die throat. The guide insert has passages through which the reinforcement elements pass and which are arranged in a pattern corresponding to the arrangement of the reinforcement elements in the reinforced ply material.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2001Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLCInventor: David G. Abdallah
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Publication number: 20030096095Abstract: Reinforced ply material having a plurality of reinforcement elements (e.g., steel monofilaments) embedded in an elastomeric (e.g., rubber) sheet. The reinforcement elements are grouped in untwisted sets and each set includes a plurality of reinforcement elements. In an apparatus and/or method for making the reinforced ply material, the reinforcement elements are guided by a guide insert having passages corresponding to the desired grouped arrangement of the reinforcement elements. The reinforced ply material can be used to make steel belts for pneumatic tires.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2001Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventor: David G. Abdallah
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Publication number: 20020134481Abstract: A body ply (12) comprising an elastomeric sheet (30) and a plurality of rows of reinforcement cords (32) embedded therein. The plurality of rows can comprise two parallel rows (32a, 32b) of reinforcement cords and the reinforcement cords in one row can be transversely staggered relative to the reinforcement cords in an adjacent row. To make the body ply (12), the reinforcement cords (32) are introduced into a die assembly (44) and rubber is extruded around and between the reinforcement cords. Existing equipment, namely an extrusion apparatus (40) conventionally used to manufacture steel belts or single layer body ply material, can be used to make the body ply material by providing an appropriate replacement insert (56) for its die assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2001Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventor: David G. Abdallah