Patents by Inventor John C. Smithkey

John C. Smithkey 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).

  • Tire and rim assembly
    Patent number: 4922985
    Abstract: The turn-up portion (217) of the carcass ply in the bead portion (219) of a pneumatic tire is interposed between the bead core (213) and a clamping member (231). The clamping member (231) comprises a heat shrinkable material that secures the turn-up in a desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1990
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Chester J. Gasowski, Michael A. Kolowski, John C. Smithkey, Thomas L. Ford
  • Pneumatic tires
    Patent number: 4854361
    Abstract: The turn-up portion (217) of the carcass ply in the bead portion (219) of a pneumatic tire is interposed between the bead core (213) and a clamping member (231). The clamping member (231) comprises a heat shrinkable material that secures the turn-up in a desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Chester J. Gasowski, Michael A. Kolowski, John C. Smithkey, Thomas L. Ford
  • Tire
    Patent number: D263129
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1982
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Ronald L. Loeffler, Michael A. Kolowski, Chester J. Gasowski, Daniel J. Lindner, John C. Smithkey, Harold D. Fetty
  • Tire
    Patent number: D275662
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1984
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: John C. Smithkey, Jr.