Patents by Inventor Chris Ackerman

Chris Ackerman 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: 11220078
    Abstract: A combination of first and second plugs for a tire mold includes associated first and second receivers/jackets. Fasteners secure the receiver to an associated tire mold. A securing member extends from the receiver into the cavity of the first receiver to retain the first plug therein. The first plug is contoured and dimensioned for mating receipt in the first receiver cavity. The second plug is likewise contoured and dimensioned for mating receipt in the associated second receiver cavity, but will not be accepted in the first receiver. A tool is provided to facilitate insertion and removal of the first and second plugs, and limit the potential for damage to the associated tire mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
    Inventors: Steve Reigle, Chris Ackerman, Brett Badertscher, Curtis Barron, Kurt Utrup
  • Publication number: 20200180250
    Abstract: A combination of first and second plugs for a tire mold includes associated first and second receivers/jackets. Fasteners secure the receiver to an associated tire mold. A securing member extends from the receiver into the cavity of the first receiver to retain the first plug therein. The first plug is contoured and dimensioned for mating receipt in the first receiver cavity. The second plug is likewise contoured and dimensioned for mating receipt in the associated second receiver cavity, but will not be accepted in the first receiver. A tool is provided to facilitate insertion and removal of the first and second plugs, and limit the potential for damage to the associated tire mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Steve Reigle, Chris Ackerman, Brett Badertscher, Curtis Barron, Kurt Utrup
  • Publication number: 20100208376
    Abstract: A compact mirror device comprises a casing in which a flat mirror drawer, comprising a mirror, is fully or partially enclosed, a co-operating means on the mirror drawer and casing to enable slidable movement of the mirror drawer relative to the casing to expose the mirror to view, such co-operating means also preventing complete detachment of the mirror drawer from the casing. Magnets of opposing poles situated on both the mirror drawer and the casing securably hold the mirror drawer in a closed position relative to the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventor: Chris Ackerman