Abstract: An in-tire vehicle tire sensor assembly is adapted for residing inside a pneumatic tire mounted on a wheel rim of a motor vehicle. A flexible mounting cable is secured to the sensor assembly, and adapted for extending circumferentially within an annular space formed between the tire and wheel rim. A counterweight is secured to the mounting cable a spaced distance from the sensor assembly.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 23, 2022
Date of Patent:
September 19, 2023
Assignee:
ITIRE, LLC
Inventors:
Alan C. Lesesky, Samuel Duke Drinkard, Ryan D. Parks
Abstract: A direct tire data collection and communication device is adapted for use in a pneumatic vehicle tire. The device incorporates a tire-mounted electronics module comprising a microcontroller, and at least one tire property sensor in electronic communication with the microcontroller and capable of measuring at least one operational property of the vehicle tire. The threshold operational property value defines a positive tire safety condition and a negative tire safety condition. The electronics module calculates accumulated travel data of the vehicle tire while in the negative tire safety condition. A transmitter transmits the travel data to an electronic remote terminal.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 27, 2023
Publication date:
July 20, 2023
Applicant:
ITIRE, LLC
Inventors:
Alan C. Lesesky, George B. Waites, JR., Samuel Duke Drinkard
Abstract: A wireless vehicle data communications device is adapted for mounting on a wheel hub assembly of a vehicle. The vehicle data communications device includes a housing, a microprocessor located inside the housing, a signal transmitting device, and a signal receiving device. A self-generating electrical power supply is located within the housing and functions to supply electrical power to components of the vehicle data communications device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 10, 2022
Date of Patent:
January 3, 2023
Assignee:
ITIRE, LLC
Inventors:
Alan Clyde Lesesky, Samuel Duke Drinkard
Abstract: A mechanical gauge includes a stock panel with a first measurement scale, and a slide movably arranged relative to the stock panel. The first measurement scale has a series of marks spaced apart at regular intervals within a region of interest. The slide includes a second measurement scale adapted to selectively overlie the first measurement scale within the region of interest. The second measurement scale has a second series of marks spaced apart at regular intervals corresponding to the first series of marks of the first measurement scale. An elongated measurement probe is affixed to the slide and adapted for selectively extending into a groove formed in the tread of the vehicle tire.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 22, 2022
Date of Patent:
December 27, 2022
Assignee:
ITIRE, LLC
Inventors:
Alan C. Lesesky, Samuel Duke Drinkard, Ryan D. Parks, Roy Stephens Osborne, Jr., Steven A. Osborne
Abstract: A wireless vehicle data communications device is adapted for mounting on a wheel hub assembly of a vehicle. The vehicle data communications device includes a housing, a microprocessor located inside the housing, a signal transmitting device, and a signal receiving device. A self-generating electrical power supply is located within the housing and functions to supply electrical power to components of the vehicle data communications device.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 10, 2022
Publication date:
August 25, 2022
Applicant:
ITIRE, LLC
Inventors:
Alan Clyde Lesesky, Samuel Duke Drinkard
Abstract: An in-tire vehicle tire sensor assembly is adapted for residing inside a pneumatic tire mounted on a wheel rim of a motor vehicle. A flexible mounting cable is secured to the sensor assembly, and adapted for extending circumferentially within an annular space formed between the tire and wheel rim. A counterweight is secured to the mounting cable a spaced distance from the sensor assembly.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 27, 2021
Date of Patent:
August 23, 2022
Assignee:
ITIRE, LLC
Inventors:
Alan C. Lesesky, Samuel Duke Drinkard, Ryan D. Parks
Abstract: A mechanical gauge includes a stock panel with a first measurement scale, and a slide movably arranged relative to the stock panel. The first measurement scale has a series of marks spaced apart at regular intervals within a region of interest. The slide includes a second measurement scale adapted to selectively overlie the first measurement scale within the region of interest. The second measurement scale has a second series of marks spaced apart at regular intervals corresponding to the first series of marks of the first measurement scale. An elongated measurement probe is affixed to the slide and adapted for selectively extending into a groove formed in the tread of the vehicle tire.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 22, 2022
Publication date:
June 2, 2022
Applicant:
ITIRE, LLC
Inventors:
Alan C. Lesesky, Samuel Duke Drinkard, Ryan D. Parks, Roy Stephens Osborne, JR., Steven A. Osborne
Abstract: A wireless vehicle data communications device is adapted for mounting on a wheel hub assembly of a vehicle. The vehicle data communications device includes a housing, a microprocessor located inside the housing, a signal transmitting device, and a signal receiving device. A self-generating electrical power supply is located within the housing and functions to supply electrical power to components of the vehicle data communications device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 24, 2021
Date of Patent:
May 10, 2022
Assignee:
ITIRE, LLC
Inventors:
Alan Clyde Lesesky, Samuel Duke Drinkard
Abstract: A mechanical gauge includes a stock panel with a first measurement scale, and a slide movably arranged relative to the stock panel. The first measurement scale has a series of marks spaced apart at regular intervals within a region of interest. The slide includes a second measurement scale adapted to selectively overlie the first measurement scale within the region of interest. The second measurement scale has a second series of marks spaced apart at regular intervals corresponding to the first series of marks of the first measurement scale. An elongated measurement probe is affixed to the slide and adapted for selectively extending into a groove formed in the tread of the vehicle tire.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 16, 2019
Date of Patent:
February 22, 2022
Assignee:
ITIRE, LLC
Inventors:
Alan C. Lesesky, Samuel Duke Drinkard, Ryan D. Parks, Roy Stephens Osborne, Jr., Steven A. Osborne
Abstract: A wireless vehicle data communications device is adapted for mounting on a wheel hub assembly of a vehicle. The vehicle data communications device includes a housing, a microprocessor located inside the housing, a signal transmitting device, and a signal receiving device. A self-generating electrical power supply is located within the housing and functions to supply electrical power to components of the vehicle data communications device.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 24, 2021
Publication date:
December 9, 2021
Applicant:
ITIRE, LLC
Inventors:
Alan Clyde Lesesky, Samuel Duke Drinkard
Abstract: A wireless vehicle data communications device is adapted for mounting on a wheel hub assembly of a vehicle and incorporates a self-generating electrical power supply. The vehicle data communications device includes a housing, a microprocessor located inside the housing, a signal transmitting device, a signal receiving device, an electric generator, and an energy storage and supply medium. The housing is adapted to rotate simultaneously with the wheel hub assembly when the vehicle is in motion. Rotation of the housing relative to the components carrier induces an electric current.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 28, 2020
Date of Patent:
August 24, 2021
Assignee:
ITIRE, LLC
Inventors:
Alan Clyde Lesesky, Samuel Duke Drinkard
Abstract: A direct tire data collection and communication device is adapted for use in a pneumatic vehicle tire. The device incorporates a tire-mounted electronics module comprising a microcontroller, and at least one tire property sensor in electronic communication with the microcontroller and capable of measuring at least one operational property of the vehicle tire. The threshold operational property value defines a positive tire safety condition and a negative tire safety condition. The electronics module calculates accumulated travel data of the vehicle tire while in the negative tire safety condition. A transmitter transmits the travel data to an electronic remote terminal.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 21, 2021
Publication date:
August 19, 2021
Applicant:
ITIRE, LLC
Inventors:
Alan C. Lesesky, George B. Waites, JR., Samuel Duke Drinkard
Abstract: A combination vehicle tire sensor assembly and in-tire wheel balancer is adapted for residing inside a pneumatic tire mounted on a wheel rim of a motor vehicle. The combination includes a flexible mounting cable secured to the sensor assembly, and adapted for extending circumferentially within an annular space formed between the tire and wheel rim. A counterweight is secured to the mounting cable inside the pneumatic tire a spaced distance from the sensor assembly. A substantially hollow balancer belt resides inside the pneumatic tire adjacent the sensor assembly and counterweight, and defines a circumferentially-extending exterior groove designed for receiving and locating the mounting cable, and a circumferentially-extending interior cavity adapted for loosely containing a wheel-balancing medium.
Abstract: A mechanical gauge includes a stock panel with a first measurement scale, and a slide movably arranged relative to the stock panel. The first measurement scale has a series of marks spaced apart at regular intervals within a region of interest. The slide includes a second measurement scale adapted to selectively overlie the first measurement scale within the region of interest. The second measurement scale has a second series of marks spaced apart at regular intervals corresponding to the first series of marks of the first measurement scale. An elongated measurement probe is affixed to the slide and adapted for selectively extending into a groove formed in the tread of the vehicle tire.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 16, 2019
Publication date:
April 22, 2021
Applicant:
ITIRE, LLC
Inventors:
Alan C. Lesesky, Samuel Duke Drinkard, Ryan D. Parks, Steve R. Osborne, Steven A. Osborne
Abstract: A wireless vehicle data communications device is adapted for mounting on a wheel hub assembly of a vehicle and incorporates a self-generating electrical power supply. The vehicle data communications device includes a housing, a microprocessor located inside the housing, a signal transmitting device, a signal receiving device, an electric generator, and an energy storage and supply medium. The housing is adapted to rotate simultaneously with the wheel hub assembly when the vehicle is in motion. Rotation of the housing relative to the components carrier induces an electric current.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 28, 2020
Publication date:
November 12, 2020
Applicant:
ITIRE, LLC
Inventors:
Alan Clyde Lesesky, Samuel Duke Drinkard
Abstract: A wireless vehicle data communications device is adapted for mounting on a wheel hub assembly of a vehicle and incorporates a self-generating electrical power supply. The vehicle data communications device includes a housing, a microprocessor located inside the housing, a signal transmitting device, a signal receiving device, an electric generator, and an energy storage and supply medium. The housing is adapted to rotate simultaneously with the wheel hub assembly when the vehicle is in motion. The electric generator include a plurality of wire coils and magnets. One of the wire coils and magnets is attached to an independently influenced components carrier, and the other of the wire coils and magnets is designed to rotate substantially simultaneously with the housing. The wire coils and magnets are arranged such that rotation of the housing relative to the components carrier generates a magnetic field and induces an electric current.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 25, 2017
Date of Patent:
July 28, 2020
Assignee:
ITIRE, LLC
Inventors:
Alan Clyde Lesesky, Samuel Duke Drinkard
Abstract: A combination vehicle tire sensor assembly and in-tire wheel balancer is adapted for residing inside a pneumatic tire mounted on a wheel rim of a motor vehicle. The combination comprises a flexible mounting cable secured to the sensor assembly, and adapted for extending circumferentially within an annular space formed between the tire and wheel rim. A counterweight is secured to the mounting cable inside the pneumatic tire a spaced distance from the sensor assembly. A substantially hollow balancer belt resides inside the pneumatic tire adjacent the sensor assembly and counterweight, and defines a circumferentially-extending exterior groove designed for receiving and locating said mounting cable, and a circumferentially-extending interior cavity adapted for loosely containing a wheel-balancing medium.
Abstract: A combination vehicle tire sensor assembly and in-tire wheel balancer is adapted for residing inside a pneumatic tire mounted on a wheel rim of a motor vehicle. The combination includes a flexible mounting cable secured to the sensor assembly, and adapted for extending circumferentially within an annular space formed between the tire and wheel rim. A counterweight is secured to the mounting cable inside the pneumatic tire a spaced distance from the sensor assembly. A substantially hollow balancer belt resides inside the pneumatic tire adjacent the sensor assembly and counterweight, and defines a circumferentially-extending exterior groove designed for receiving and locating said mounting cable, and a circumferentially-extending interior cavity adapted for loosely containing a wheel-balancing medium.
Abstract: A wireless vehicle data communications device is adapted for mounting on a wheel hub assembly of a vehicle and incorporates a self-generating electrical power supply. The vehicle data communications device includes a housing, a microprocessor located inside the housing, a signal transmitting device, a signal receiving device, an electric generator, and an energy storage and supply medium. The housing is adapted to rotate simultaneously with the wheel hub assembly when the vehicle is in motion. The electric generator include a plurality of wire coils and magnets. One of the wire coils and magnets is attached to an independently influenced components carrier, and the other of the wire coils and magnets is designed to rotate substantially simultaneously with the housing. The wire coils and magnets are arranged such that rotation of the housing relative to the components carrier generates a magnetic field and induces an electric current.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 25, 2017
Publication date:
April 25, 2019
Applicant:
ITIRE, LLC
Inventors:
Alan Clyde Lesesky, Samuel Duke Drinkard
Abstract: A smart tag assembly is designed for mounting on an object to be tracked. The smart tag assembly comprises a multiple layer RFID laminate adapted for electronically storing and processing data, and wireless communicating data when interrogated by an RFID reader. The laminate comprises an RFID inlay including a microchip and antenna formed with a substrate, and laminated between an outside label cover and backing. A low-profile tag carrier defines a recessed pocket designed for receiving and holding the RFID laminate, and has a generally concave outside surface adapted for residing against a generally convex surface of the object to be tracked.