Patents by Inventor Richard Louis Fisher

Richard Louis Fisher 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).

  • Method and apparatus for changing tire identification means via magnetic inserts
    Patent number: 6942476
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a mold having a wall with a recess defined therein and magnetic means, wherein an associated insert is adapted to be selectively held within the recess via the magnetic means, such that the insert is substantially flush with the wall. Using the magnetic inserts in both the upper and lower mold halves results in a tire identification number being imprinted on both sides of a tire during a curing cycle. The inserts are easily and quickly changed so that down time during production is minimized, tire appearance is improved, and eliminates tire scrap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: James Richard Parmelee, Robert John Plesz, Richard Louis Fisher
  • Method and apparatus for changing tire identification means via magnetic inserts
    Publication number: 20040032053
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a mold having a wall with a recess defined therein and magnetic means, wherein an associated insert is adapted to be selectively held within the recess via the magnetic means, such that the insert is substantially flush with the wall. Using the magnetic inserts in both the upper and lower mold halves results in a tire identification number being imprinted on both sides of a tire during a curing cycle. The inserts are easily and quickly changed so that down time during production is minimized, tire appearance is improved, and eliminates tire scrap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: James Richard Parmelee, Robert John Plesz, Richard Louis Fisher