Patents by Inventor Benoit Marie Foucher

Benoit Marie Foucher 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).

  • Tread having a gradient of properties for improving irregular wear
    Patent number: 8720508
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to treads having a configuration and/or properties for improving or preventing irregular wear on the tread of a tire, and, more specifically, to a tire that has a tread with a gradient of properties that helps to prevent or improve irregular wear, especially suitable for tires that are free rolling such as steer or trailer tires used on trucks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignees: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A., Societe de Technologie Michelin
    Inventors: Paul Andrew Mayni, David Pressley, Benoit Marie Foucher