Patents by Inventor Bernard Papin

Bernard Papin 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).

  • Apparatus and method for loading a tread press
    Patent number: 8308468
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for loading a tread press are provided. More specifically, the present invention provides for loading a tread band onto a tread press while suspending the tread band above the mold elements as the tread band is moved into the proper longitudinal position within the tread press. Lateral positioning can also be provided using the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignees: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, Michelin Recherche et Technique
    Inventors: Bernard Papin, Theophile Henry Louchart, William Gibbs Pike
  • Apparatus and method for loading a tread press
    Patent number: 8236228
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for loading a tread press are provided. More specifically, the present invention provides for loading a tread band onto a tread press while suspending the tread band above the mold elements as the tread band is moved into the proper longitudinal position within the tread press. Lateral positioning can also be provided using the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique
    Inventors: Bernard Papin, Theophile Henry Louchart, William Gibbs Pike
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOADING A TREAD PRESS
    Publication number: 20120177764
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for loading a tread press are provided. More specifically, the present invention provides for loading a tread band onto a tread press while suspending the tread band above the mold elements as the tread band is moved into the proper longitudinal position within the tread press. Lateral positioning can also be provided using the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE, S.A.
    Inventors: Bernard Papin, Theophile Henry Louchart, William Gibbs Pike
  • Apparatus and method for loading a tread press
    Publication number: 20070023963
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for loading a tread press are provided. More specifically, the present invention provides for loading a tread band onto a tread press while suspending the tread band above the mold elements as the tread band is moved into the proper longitudinal position within the tread press. Lateral positioning can also be provided using the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Bernard Papin, Theophile Louchart, William Pike