Patents by Inventor Tihomir Zhelev Tanev

Tihomir Zhelev Tanev 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).

  • Device for increasing tire friction and method of using the same
    Patent number: 8651153
    Abstract: A device and method for increasing tire friction is provided. The device is especially suitable for use on slippery roads, such as roads which have snow and/or ice. The device is permanently secured to the vehicle wheel assembly and easily installed over the tire for use. The device has a plurality of friction grips which independently move from an inactive first position secured to a sidewall of a housing center of the device to an active second position secured over the tire of the vehicle wheel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Tihomir Zhelev Tanev
  • DEVICE FOR INCREASING TIRE FRICTION AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120125503
    Abstract: A device and method for increasing tire friction is provided. The device is especially suitable for use on slippery roads, such as roads which have snow and/or ice. The device is permanently secured to the vehicle wheel assembly and easily installed over the tire for use. The device has a plurality of friction grips which independently move from an inactive first position secured to a sidewall of a housing center of the device to an active second position secured over the tire of the vehicle wheel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventor: Tihomir Zhelev Tanev