Patents by Inventor Arthur W. Magee

Arthur W. Magee 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).

  • Patent number: 5185960
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for buffing a tread is described. The method comprises mounting a tread on an apparatus capable of bufffing the casing engaging surface of said tread, the apparatus buffing the tread such that the grooves are formed on the buffed tread surface. The grooves angularly intercept a tread edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Norbert Majerus, Arthur W. Magee, Michael D. Hickman, Gary C. Parrish, Timothy M. Rooney, Lawrence E. Chlebina
  • Patent number: 4946554
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for retreading a tire includes a mold segment (14) having open ends (16) and (18). A tire carcass (10) has a layer of uncured rubber (12) built up on the surface thereof. The mold (14) is disposed therearound with ribs (20) resting on the surface thereof. A semi-flexible cap (24) is disposed over the ends (16) and (18) which are separated by a gap (20). An elastic strap (26) is then wrapped about the assembly to secure the mold (14) to the built up tire carcass (10). An envelope (28) is then wrapped about the assembled tire carcass (10) to provide a radially inward force thereto. The whole assembly is then cured in a curing oven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Assignee: Long Mile Rubber Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur W. Magee, Richard D. Shockley, Michael E. Crawford
  • Patent number: 4792379
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for retreading a tire includes a mold segment (14) having open ends (16) and (18). A tire carcass (10) has a layer of uncured rubber (12) built up on the surface thereof. The mold (14) is disposed therearound with ribs (20) resting on the surface thereof. A semi-flexible cap (24) is disposed over the ends (16) and (18) which are separated by a gap (20). An elastic strap (26) is then wrapped about the assembly to secure the mold (14) to the built up tire carcass (10). An envelope (28) is then wrapped about the assembled tire carcass (10) to provide a radially inward force thereto. The whole assembly is then cured in a curing oven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Assignee: Long Mile Rubber Company
    Inventors: Arthur W. Magee, Richard D. Shockley, Michael E. Crawford
  • Patent number: 4756678
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hub replacement device for use in vehicle tire retreading processes. An envelope is sealed against the tire carcass sidewalls to provide an environmental seal of the new tread on the carcass crown during the vulcanization process. Three arcuate rigid plates, each with a pair of ribs, are installed between the carcass beads, for supporting the beads, a predetermined distance apart along a majority of the bead circumference. Integral with each support plate are pairs of opposing toggle clamps with hooked ends. A pair of annular discs are located on each side of the tire for applying a compressive force on the envelope against the carcass sidewalls. The annular discs are each equipped with pairs of anchor loops to which the hooked ends of the toggle clamps are releasably engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1988
    Assignee: Long Mile Rubber Company
    Inventor: Arthur W. Magee
  • Patent number: 4750958
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hub replacement device for use in vehicle tire retreading processes. An envelope (30) is sealed against the tire carcass sidewalls (22, 24) to provide an environmental seal of the new tread (54) on the carcass crown (50) during the vulcanization process. Three arcuate rigid plates (16, 18, 20), each with a pair of ribs (56, 58), are installed between the carcass beads (12, 14), for supporting the beads (12, 14), a predetermined distance apart along a majority of the bead circumference. Integral with each support plate (16, 18, 20) are pairs of opposing toggle clamps (32, 40) with hooked ends (36). A pair of annular discs (26, 28) are located on each side of the tire for applying a compressive force on the envelope (30) against the carcass sidewalls (22, 24). The annular discs (26, 28) are each equipped with pairs of anchor loops (42, 44) to which the hooked ends (36) of the toggle clamps (32,40) are releasably engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Assignee: Long Mile Rubber Company
    Inventor: Arthur W. Magee
  • Patent number: 4662834
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hub replacement device for use in vehicle tire retreading processes. An envelope (30) is sealed against the tire carcass sidewalls (22, 24) to provide an environmental seal of the new tread (54) on the carcass crown (50) during the vulcanization process. Three arcuate rigid plates (16, 18, 20), each with a pair of ribs (56, 58), are installed between the carcass beads (12, 14), for supporting the beads (12, 14), a predetermined distance apart along a majority of the bead circumference. Integral with each support plate (16, 18, 20) are pairs of opposing toggle clamps (32, 40) with hooked ends (36). A pair of annular discs (26, 28) are located on each side of the tire for applying a compressive force on the envelope (30) against the carcass sidewalls (22, 24). The annular discs (26, 28) are each equipped with pairs of anchor loops (42, 44) to which the hooked ends (36) of the toggle clamps (32,40) are releasably engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1987
    Assignee: Long Mile Rubber Company
    Inventor: Arthur W. Magee
  • Patent number: 4588460
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for retreading a tire includes a mold segment (14) having open ends (16) and (18). A tire carcass (10) has a layer of uncured rubber (12) built up on the surface thereof. The mold (14) is disposed therearound with ribs (20) resting on the surface thereof. A semi-flexible cap (24) is disposed over the ends (16) and (18) which are separated by a gap (20). An elastic strap (26) is then wrapped about the assembly to secure the mold (14) to the built up tire carcass (10). An envelope (28) is then wrapped about the assembled tire carcass (10) to provide a radially inward force thereto. The whole assembly is then cured in a curing oven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1986
    Assignee: Long Mile Rubber Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur W. Magee, Richard D. Shockley, Michael E. Crawford