Patents by Inventor Kendall W. Pope

Kendall W. Pope 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).

  • Multi-diameter tire and wheel assembly for improved vehicle mileage with passive transfer between tire diameters
    Patent number: 9744804
    Abstract: The TTAssembly is a three tire and rim wheel assembly. The assembly consists of a large diameter center wheel with two identical smaller diameter wheels on the inboard and outboard sides respectively. The TTAssembly replaces the standard single rim single tire assemblies on a vehicle hub, maximizing gas mileage and the safety requirement of the vehicle. It also reduces maintenance costs and eliminates the need for a spare tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Inventor: Kendall W Pope
  • Multi-diameter tire and wheel assembly for improved vehicle mileage with passive transfer between tire diameters
    Publication number: 20140117746
    Abstract: The invention is a three tire and rim wheel assembly called the TTAssembly. The assembly consists of a large diameter center wheel with two identical smaller diameter wheels on the inboard and outboard sides respectively. The TTAssembly replaces the standard rim/tire assemblies on a vehicle, one for each hub. This maximizes gas mileage and the safety requirements of the vehicle. It also reduces maintenance costs and eliminates the need for a spare tire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventor: Kendall W. Pope