Patents by Inventor Eric M. Henriksen

Eric M. Henriksen 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).

  • Patent number: 11951701
    Abstract: A machine for retreading tires includes a rotatable hub that includes a moveable conical element, and an expandable rim disposed around the rotatable hub. The expandable rim includes a plurality of shoes. Each shoe of the plurality of shoes may have a base portion and a rim portion. The base portion may have a two-piece construction that allows for replacement of a worn interface that may include a channel and a ramp. A method for assembling an expandable rim for use in a tire retreading machine, and a method for servicing a machine having an expandable rim are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Bridgestone Bandag, LLC
    Inventors: Eric M. Henriksen, Todd R. Frisbie, Christopher J. A. Ferrell
  • Publication number: 20220402228
    Abstract: Disclosed herein, a tire tread cutting apparatus for cutting a length of a tire tread is described. The tire tread cutting apparatus includes a track having a first track end and a second track end downstream of the first track end. The track includes a plurality of rollers positioned between the first track end and the second track end. The plurality of rollers is configured to facilitate the tire tread along the track. A tire hub is positioned downstream of and adjacent to the second track end. The tire hub is configured to receive a tire casing. The tire casing defines a tire casing circumference along an outer surface of the tire casing. A tread dispenser is positioned upstream of the track and configured to dispense tire tread. The tread dispenser includes a drive roller configured to drive tire tread downstream toward the second track end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: BRIDGESTONE BANDAG, LLC
    Inventors: Robert P. Hardy, Eric M. Henriksen, Aaron M. McCombs, Zachary A. Milliron, Jeremiah J. Nartker, Jeffrey A. Wachtel, Merle R. Schlapkohl
  • Publication number: 20210291471
    Abstract: A machine for retreading tires includes a rotatable hub that includes a moveable conical element, and an expandable rim disposed around the rotatable hub. The expandable rim includes a plurality of shoes. Each shoe of the plurality of shoes may have a base portion and a rim portion. The base portion may have a two-piece construction that allows for replacement of a worn interface that may include a channel and a ramp. A method for assembling an expandable rim for use in a tire retreading machine, and a method for servicing a machine having an expandable rim are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: BRIDGESTONE BANDAG, LLC
    Inventors: Eric M. Henriksen, Todd R. Frisbie, Christopher J. A. Ferrell
  • Patent number: 11059248
    Abstract: A machine for retreading tires includes a rotatable hub that includes a moveable conical element, and an expandable rim disposed around the rotatable hub. The expandable rim includes a plurality of shoes. Each shoe of the plurality of shoes may have a base portion and a rim portion. The base portion may have a two-piece construction that allows for replacement of a worn interface that may include a channel and a ramp. A method for assembling an expandable rim for use in a tire retreading machine, and a method for servicing a machine having an expandable rim are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Bridgestone Bandag, LLC
    Inventors: Eric M. Henriksen, Todd R. Frisbie, Christopher J. A. Ferrell
  • Patent number: 10786961
    Abstract: A rim for mounting a tire includes a base portion and a rim portion. The rim portion includes a rim segment, a first flange segment positioned on one side and a second flange segment positioned on an opposite side of the rim segment. The rim segment defines a circular curvature and has an original rim width measured along a rotation axis of the rim between inward facing surfaces of the first flange segment and the second flange segment. A band is positioned around a circumference of the rim segment contiguous with an inward facing surface of the first flange segment. The rim portion has an adjusted rim width, measured between a band inward facing surface and the inward facing surface of the second flange segment, which is different from the original rim width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Bridgestone Bangag, LLC
    Inventors: Eric M. Henriksen, Noel K. Stineman, Wade L. Terrill, Matthew S. Bartenhagen
  • Publication number: 20190232588
    Abstract: A machine for retreading tires includes a rotatable hub that includes a moveable conical element, and an expandable rim disposed around the rotatable hub. The expandable rim includes a plurality of shoes. Each shoe of the plurality of shoes may have a base portion and a rim portion. The base portion may have a two-piece construction that allows for replacement of a worn interface that may include a channel and a ramp. A method for assembling an expandable rim for use in a tire retreading machine, and a method for servicing a machine having an expandable rim are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: BRIDGESTONE BANDAG, LLC
    Inventors: Eric M. Henriksen, Todd R. Frisbie, Christopher J. A. Ferrell
  • Patent number: 10343359
    Abstract: A machine for retreading tires includes a rotatable hub that includes a moveable conical element, and an expandable rim disposed around the rotatable hub. The expandable rim includes a plurality of shoes. Each shoe of the plurality of shoes may have a base portion and a rim portion. The base portion may have a two-piece construction that allows for replacement of a worn interface that may include a channel and a ramp. A method for assembling an expandable rim for use in a tire retreading machine, and a method for servicing a machine having an expandable rim are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Bridgestone Bandag, LLC
    Inventors: Eric M. Henriksen, Todd R. Frisbie, Christopher J. A. Ferrell
  • Patent number: 10343361
    Abstract: A machine for retreading tires includes a rotatable hub and an expandable rim disposed around the moveable hub. The expandable rim includes a plurality of shoes, each shoe having a flange segment on either side of a rim segment of the plurality of shoes. An adapter is attached to each of the flange segments such that an expandable rim width is decreased. A method for modifying a width of an expandable rim for use in a tire retreading machine comprising is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Bridgestone Bandag, LLC
    Inventor: Eric M. Henriksen
  • Patent number: 10261038
    Abstract: A tire inspecting apparatus for a tire is provided. The apparatus includes a test stand for supporting and rotating a tire. The test stand is configured such that a tire supported thereon defines a center axis. The apparatus includes a testing probe configured as a high voltage electrode for generating an electric field and a grounding element. A positioning assembly includes a support bracket and a positioning arm supporting the testing probe. The positioning arm is operable to move the testing probe into a working position between the sidewalls of a tire supported on the test stand and in proximity to the grounding element. The positioning arm is connected to the support bracket for pivoting movement relative to the support bracket about a pivot axis. The pivot axis extends at a non-perpendicular angle relative to the center axis of a tire supported on the test stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Bridgestone Bandag, LLC
    Inventors: Troy A. Kost, Eric M. Henriksen, Christopher J. A. Ferrell
  • Publication number: 20180036977
    Abstract: A machine for retreading tires includes a rotatable hub that includes a moveable conical element, and an expandable rim disposed around the rotatable hub. The expandable rim includes a plurality of shoes. Each shoe of the plurality of shoes may have a base portion and a rim portion. The base portion may have a two-piece construction that allows for replacement of a worn interface that may include a channel and a ramp. A method for assembling an expandable rim for use in a tire retreading machine, and a method for servicing a machine having an expandable rim are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Eric M. Henriksen, Todd R. Frisbie, Christopher J. A. Ferrell
  • Publication number: 20170363558
    Abstract: A tire inspecting apparatus for a tire is provided. The apparatus includes a test stand for supporting and rotating a tire. The test stand is configured such that a tire supported thereon defines a center axis. The apparatus includes a testing probe configured as a high voltage electrode for generating an electric field and a grounding element. A positioning assembly includes a support bracket and a positioning arm supporting the testing probe. The positioning arm is operable to move the testing probe into a working position between the sidewalls of a tire supported on the test stand and in proximity to the grounding element. The positioning arm is connected to the support bracket for pivoting movement relative to the support bracket about a pivot axis. The pivot axis extends at a non-perpendicular angle relative to the center axis of a tire supported on the test stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Troy A. Kost, Eric M. Henriksen, Christopher J. A. Ferrell
  • Publication number: 20170326827
    Abstract: A rim for mounting a tire includes a base portion and a rim portion. The rim portion includes a rim segment, a first flange segment positioned on one side and a second flange segment positioned on an opposite side of the rim segment. The rim segment defines a circular curvature and has an original rim width measured along a rotation axis of the rim between inward facing surfaces of the first flange segment and the second flange segment. A band is positioned around a circumference of the rim segment contiguous with an inward facing surface of the first flange segment. The rim portion has an adjusted rim width, measured between a band inward facing surface and the inward facing surface of the second flange segment, which is different from the original rim width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: BRIDGESTONE BANDAG, LLC
    Inventors: Eric M. Henriksen, Noel K. Stineman, Wade L. Terrill, Matthew S. Bartenhagen
  • Patent number: 9724888
    Abstract: A rim for mounting a tire includes a base portion and a rim portion. The rim portion includes a rim segment, a first flange segment positioned on one side and a second flange segment positioned on an opposite side of the rim segment. The rim segment defines a circular curvature and has an original rim width measured along a rotation axis of the rim between inward facing surfaces of the first flange segment and the second flange segment. A band is positioned around a circumference of the rim segment contiguous with an inward facing surface of the first flange segment. The rim portion has an adjusted rim width, measured between a band inward facing surface and the inward facing surface of the second flange segment, which is different from the original rim width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Bridgestone Bandag, LLC
    Inventors: Eric M. Henriksen, Noel K. Stineman, Wade L. Terrill, Matthew S. Bartenhagen
  • Publication number: 20170173909
    Abstract: A machine for retreading tires includes a rotatable hub and an expandable rim disposed around the moveable hub. The expandable rim includes a plurality of shoes, each shoe having a flange segment on either side of a rim segment of the plurality of shoes. An adapter is attached to each of the flange segments such that an expandable rim width is decreased. A method for modifying a width of an expandable rim for use in a tire retreading machine comprising is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: BRIDGESTONE BANDAG, LLC
    Inventor: Eric M. Henriksen
  • Patent number: 9623617
    Abstract: A machine for retreading tires includes a rotatable hub and an expandable rim disposed around the moveable hub. The expandable rim includes a plurality of shoes, each shoe having a flange segment on either side of a rim segment of the plurality of shoes. An adapter is attached to each of the flange segments such that an expandable rim width is decreased. A method for modifying a width of an expandable rim for use in a tire retreading machine comprising is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Bridgestone Bandag, LLC
    Inventor: Eric M. Henriksen
  • Publication number: 20170021581
    Abstract: A rim for mounting a tire includes a base portion and a rim portion. The rim portion includes a rim segment, a first flange segment positioned on one side and a second flange segment positioned on an opposite side of the rim segment. The rim segment defines a circular curvature and has an original rim width measured along a rotation axis of the rim between inward facing surfaces of the first flange segment and the second flange segment. A band is positioned around a circumference of the rim segment contiguous with an inward facing surface of the first flange segment. The rim portion has an adjusted rim width, measured between a band inward facing surface and the inward facing surface of the second flange segment, which is different from the original rim width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Eric M. Henriksen, Noel K. Stineman, Wade L. Terrill, Matthew S. Bartenhagen
  • Publication number: 20170021580
    Abstract: A machine for retreading tires includes a rotatable hub and an expandable rim disposed around the moveable hub. The expandable rim includes a plurality of shoes, each shoe having a flange segment on either side of a rim segment of the plurality of shoes. An adapter is attached to each of the flange segments such that an expandable rim width is decreased. A method for modifying a width of an expandable rim for use in a tire retreading machine comprising is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: Eric M. Henriksen