Patents by Inventor Christopher D. Ellis

Christopher D. Ellis 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).

  • Pivoted dual roller tire sidewall and body ply stitcher unit and method for stitching thereof
    Patent number: 11034111
    Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a pivoted dual roller tire sidewall and body ply stitching apparatus for stitching tire components, the apparatus including a first roller having a toroidal shape and connected to a first supporting arm, a second roller having a toroidal shape and connected to a second supporting arm and a supporting member connected to the first roller, the second roller and a third supporting arm wherein the second supporting arm is longer than the first supporting arm and the first roller and the second roller are configured to pivot on the supporting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
    Inventors: Sandro Daidoji, Christopher D. Ellis, Phillip T. Brasher, Jr., Jason J. Para, Blair Kim
  • Pivoted Dual Roller Tire Sidewall And Body Ply Stitcher Unit And Method For Stitching Thereof
    Publication number: 20190126579
    Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a pivoted dual roller tire sidewall and body ply stitching apparatus for stitching tire components, the apparatus including a first roller having a toroidal shape and connected to a first supporting arm, a second roller having a toroidal shape and connected to a second supporting arm and a supporting member connected to the first roller, the second roller and a third supporting arm wherein the second supporting arm is longer than the first supporting arm and the first roller and the second roller are configured to pivot on the supporting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Sandro Daidoji, Christopher D. Ellis, Phillip T. Brasher, JR., Jason J. Para, Blair Kim