Patents by Inventor Paul Ardovini

Paul Ardovini 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).

  • LUG STUD PROTECTOR AND SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME
    Publication number: 20200231000
    Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system includes a lug stud protector and a tire shield. The lug stud protector includes a body portion and a flange portion, and is configured to protect lug studs and corresponding lug nuts which connect a wheel to a hub of a vehicle. The tire shield is removably connected to the lug stud protector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher R. RENSON, Paul ARDOVINI
  • Tire insert attachment apparatus
    Patent number: 8689842
    Abstract: A tire insert attachment apparatus includes a pin attached to a first part of the insert and extending into a second part of the insert to engage an actuator that draws the bolt into the second part. The actuator includes a tool engagement head that transmits rotational motion of a tool to a translator via a converter, the converter transforming the rotational motion of the head into linear motion imparted on the translator. The translator can be a rack and pinion setup or can be a thread arrangement. Preferably, the head rotates a worm, which rotates a pinion that has threads formed on an inner surface and engaging mating threads on the pin, the pin taking the form of a bolt, such as an eyebolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Hutchinson, SA
    Inventors: Charles Tabone, Larry Stuck, Gerard Tavin, Paul Ardovini
  • Tire Insert Attachment Apparatus
    Publication number: 20110167938
    Abstract: A tire insert attachment apparatus includes a pin attached to a first part of the insert and extending into a second part of the insert to engage an actuator that draws the bolt into the second part. The actuator includes a tool engagement head that transmits rotational motion of a tool to a translator via a converter, the converter transforming the rotational motion of the head into linear motion imparted on the translator. The translator can be a rack and pinion setup or can be a thread arrangement. Preferably, the head rotates a worm, which rotates a pinion that has threads formed on an inner surface and engaging mating threads on the pin, the pin taking the form of a bolt, such as an eyebolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: HUTCHINSON, S.A.
    Inventors: Charles TABONE, Larry STUCK, Gerard TAVIN, Paul ARDOVINI
  • Tire insert attachment apparatus
    Patent number: 7913732
    Abstract: A tire insert attachment apparatus includes a pin attached to a first part of the insert and extending into a second part of the insert to engage an actuator that draws the bolt into the second part. The actuator includes a tool engagement head that transmits rotational motion of a tool to a translator via a converter, the converter transforming the rotational motion of the head into linear motion imparted on the translator. The translator can be a rack and pinion setup or can be a thread arrangement. Preferably, the head rotates a worm, which rotates a pinion that has threads formed on an inner surface and engaging mating threads on the pin, the pin taking the form of a bolt, such as an eyebolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Hutchinson SA
    Inventors: Charles Tabone, Larry Stuck, Gérard Tavin, Paul Ardovini
  • Tire insert attachment apparatus
    Publication number: 20070284025
    Abstract: A tire insert attachment apparatus includes a pin attached to a first part of the insert and extending into a second part of the insert to engage an actuator that draws the bolt into the second part. The actuator includes a tool engagement head that transmits rotational motion of a tool to a translator via a converter, the converter transforming the rotational motion of the head into linear motion imparted on the translator. The translator can be a rack and pinion setup or can be a thread arrangement. Preferably, the head rotates a worm, which rotates a pinion that has threads formed on an inner surface and engaging mating threads on the pin, the pin taking the form of a bolt, such as an eyebolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Charles Tabone, Larry Stuck, Gerard Tavin, Paul Ardovini