Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm John N. Hornickel
  • Tire components having improved tear strength
    Patent number: 6255372
    Abstract: A tire having improved tear strength including at least one component comprising a vulcanized elastomer from about 5 to about 50 parts by weight polypropylene per one hundred parts by weight elastomer, and from about 0.05 to about 2.0 parts by weight of an anhydride compatibilizing agent per one hundred parts by weight elastomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Bridgestone Corporation
    Inventors: Chen-Chy Lin, Hamada Tatsuro