Patents by Inventor Claudio Battocchio

Claudio Battocchio 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: 9895855
    Abstract: A tire is described that includes a casing defining a cavity and equipped to receive an object, such as an electronic circuit, for example, through use of a two-part attachment, such as a touch-close attachment, of which a first part is fixed to a wall of the casing and a second part can be joined to the first part when placed in contact with the first part to keep the object on the casing in a service position. The first part of the attachment includes connection elements that are an integral part of the wall of the casing of the tire. The connection elements allow these two parts to have freedom to move relative to each other, thereby limiting the transmission of stresses, which affect the wall of the tire, to the object. The connection elements may be loops of flexible thread formed by the extremities of turns of a coiled thread integrated into the wall of the tire during the tire's manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN
    Inventors: Martine Borot, Claudio Battocchio, John David Adamson
  • Patent number: 9539777
    Abstract: A tire is described that includes a casing defining a cavity and equipped to receive an object, such as an electronic circuit, for example, through use of a two-part attachment, such as a touch-close attachment, of which a first part is fixed to a wall of the casing and a second part can be joined to the first part when placed in contact with the first part to keep the object on the casing in a service position. The first part of the attachment includes connection elements that are an integral part of the wall of the casing of the tire. The connection elements allow these two parts to have freedom to move relative to each other, thereby limiting the transmission of stresses, which affect the wall of the tire, to the object. The connection elements may be loops of flexible thread formed by the extremities of turns of a coiled thread integrated into the wall of the tire during the tire's manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignees: COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN, MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A.
    Inventors: Martine Borot, Claudio Battocchio, John David Adamson
  • Publication number: 20160375734
    Abstract: A tyre is described that includes a casing defining a cavity and equipped to receive an object, such as an electronic circuit, for example, through use of a two-part attachment, such as a touch-close attachment, of which a first part is fixed to a wall of the casing and a second part can be joined to the first part when placed in contact with the first part to keep the object on the casing in a service position. The first part of the attachment includes connection elements that are an integral part of the wall of the casing of the tyre. The connection elements allow these two parts to have freedom to move relative to each other, thereby limiting the transmission of stresses, which affect the wall of the tyre, to the object. The connection elements may be loops of flexible thread formed by the extremities of turns of a coiled thread integrated into the wall of the tyre during the tyre's manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: MARTINE BOROT, CLAUDIO BATTOCCHIO, JOHN DAVID ADAMSON
  • Patent number: 9413061
    Abstract: An electronic assembly, which is intended for installation in a tire, includes an electronic device and a transition layer. The electronic device includes an electronic member and at least one antenna fixed to a support of the electronic member. Each antenna includes a free part, which is free with respect to the support, joined to a fixing part, which fixes the antenna to the support. The transition layer is formed of a composition that includes 9 to 13 parts of sulfur per hundred parts by weight of elastomer. The transition layer coats at least a junction between the free part and the fixing part of each antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignees: COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN, MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A.
    Inventor: Claudio Battocchio
  • Publication number: 20150311583
    Abstract: The electronic assembly is intended for installation in a tyre. It comprises an electronic device (12) having an electronic member (16) and at least one antenna (14) fixed to a support (18) of the electronic member (16). The antenna (14) comprises a part (26) which is free with respect to the support (18), joined to a part (24) for fixing the antenna (14) to the support (20). The assembly comprises a transition layer, including a composition comprising 9 to 13 parts of sulphur per hundred parts by weight of elastomer, and coating at least the junction (28) between the free (26) and the fixing (24) parts of the antenna (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2012
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventor: CLAUDIO BATTOCCHIO
  • Publication number: 20140367026
    Abstract: A kit, which is usable for temporary attachment of an electronic device to a support of a tyre casing, includes: an attachment member and a separation element. The attachment member includes an adhesive mass for attaching the electronic device to the support. The separation element, which separates the adhesive mass from the support, is able to adhere to the adhesive mass. An adhesion between the adhesive mass and the separation element exceeds an adhesion between the adhesive mass and the support as a function of a variation of at least one parameter of the adhesive mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicants: MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A., COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN
    Inventors: Claudio Battocchio, Thierry Penot, Pierre Voissier
  • Publication number: 20140333492
    Abstract: The electronic assembly is intended for installation in a tyre. It comprises an electronic device (12) having an electronic member (16) and at least one antenna (14) fixed to a support (18) of the electronic member (16). The antenna (14) comprises a part (26) which is free with respect to the support (18), joined to a part (24) for fixing the antenna (14) to the support (20). The assembly comprises a transition layer, including a composition comprising 9 to 13 parts of sulphur per hundred parts by weight of elastomer, and coating at least the junction (28) between the free (26) and the fixing (24) parts of the antenna (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2012
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Claudio Battocchio
  • Publication number: 20140144564
    Abstract: A tyre is described that includes a casing defining a cavity and equipped to receive an object, such as an electronic circuit, for example, through use of a two-part attachment, such as a touch-close attachment, of which a first part is fixed to a wall of the casing and a second part can be joined to the first part when placed in contact with the first part to keep the object on the casing in a service position. The first part of the attachment includes connection elements that are an integral part of the wall of the casing of the tyre. The connection elements allow these two parts to have freedom to move relative to each other, thereby limiting the transmission of stresses, which affect the wall of the tyre, to the object. The connection elements may be loops of flexible thread formed by the extremities of turns of a coiled thread integrated into the wall of the tyre during the tyre's manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicants: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A., COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN
    Inventors: MARTINE BOROT, CLAUDIO BATTOCCHIO, JOHN DAVID ADAMSON
  • Patent number: 8685527
    Abstract: A member a support for a device includes a mass of rubber delimited by two substantially parallel opposite surfaces forming respectively a supporting surface and a surface for connection with a tire. The mass includes an opening arranged in the connecting surface delimiting a recess arranged in the mass, and the opening does not lead to outside of the connecting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignees: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, Michelin Recherche et Technique, S.A.
    Inventors: Bernard Cubizolle, Claudio Battocchio
  • Patent number: 8672003
    Abstract: An assembly of a tyre and a member fitted to the tyre respectively include complementary connecting portions. The connecting portion of the member is more flexible than that of the connecting portion of the tyre.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignees: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, Michelin Recherche et Technique, S.A.
    Inventors: Claudio Battocchio, Bernard Cubizolle
  • Patent number: 8636042
    Abstract: A tire is described that includes a casing defining a cavity and equipped to receive an object, such as an electronic circuit, for example, through use of a two-part attachment, such as a touch-close attachment, of which a first part is fixed to a wall of the casing and a second part can be joined to the first part when placed in contact with the first part to keep the object on the casing in a service position. The first part of the attachment includes connection elements that are an integral part of the wall of the casing of the tire. The connection elements allow these two parts to have freedom to move relative to each other, thereby limiting the transmission of stresses, which affect the wall of the tire, to the object. The connection elements may be loops of flexible thread formed by the extremities of turns of a coiled thread integrated into the wall of the tire during the tire's manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignees: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
    Inventors: Martine Borot, Claudio Battocchio, John David Adamson
  • Patent number: 8439090
    Abstract: A tire is described that includes a casing designed to be inflated to a service pressure and equipped to accept a functional object, such as an electronic circuit, for example, by means of a two-part fastener 10, such as a touch-close fastener, for example. A first part of the fastener is attached to a wall of the casing, while the second part can be joined to the first part when placed in contact with the first part to attach and keep the object on the casing when the tire is in service. The first part of the fastener includes a thin backing fixed to the wall of the casing and possessing a structural elongation capacity greater than or equal to that of the wall to which the thin backing is fixed. The presence of the thin backing does not significantly hinder the elongation of the wall of the casing when subjected to the stresses encountered during use of the tire and, where relevant, during its manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignees: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, Michelin Recherche et Technique, S.A.
    Inventors: John David Adamson, Claudio Battocchio, Martine Borot
  • Publication number: 20130112324
    Abstract: A vehicle tyre is described, which includes a rubber mass and a radiofrequency transponder. The rubber mass has a joining zone in a circumferential direction on an inner face of the tyre. The radiofrequency transponder forms an angle (?) with the joining zone about a main axis of the tyre, with the angle (?) being greater than or equal to 90°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicants: MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A., COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN
    Inventor: Claudio Battocchio
  • Patent number: 8261798
    Abstract: A polyurethaneurea system that includes in some embodiments Parts A and B reaction components for a polyurethaneurea, wherein an exemplary embodiment provides a Part A that comprises between 55 and 75 wt. % of an oligomeric polyol, between 3 and 7 wt. % of an aromatic diamine chain extender, and between 0.1 and 1.5% of a reactivity catalyst; Part B includes between 1 and 15 wt. % of a short aromatic diisocyanate and between 5 and 35 wt. % of an aromatic diisocyanate prepolymer that is the reaction product of a short aromatic diisocyanate and a diol. The polyurethaneurea system may further comprise an elastomer-surface activator comprising a second short aromatic diisocyanate and a second aromatic diisocyanate prepolymer, wherein at least one of the second diisocyanates may be the same as at least one of the diisocyanates of Part B.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Michelin Recherche ET Technique S.A.
    Inventors: Philippe Laubry, Pete Proner, Claudio Battocchio, Brian B. Hightower, S. Todd Martin
  • Publication number: 20110226401
    Abstract: An aeroplane tire that operates at an inflation pressure in excess of 12 bar includes a crown, two sidewalls, two beads, a carcass ply reinforcement anchored in the two beads and including at least one ply of textile reinforcements, a crown reinforcement, and an electronic component. The crown reinforcement includes, radially from inside outward, a working block that includes plies of textile reinforcement, and a protective block that includes reinforcements directed substantially circumferentially. The electronic component has elongate overall shape and includes a passive radio frequency identification device transponder equipped with two antennas forming a dipole. The electronic component is positioned in the tire under the crown, radially on an inside portion in relation to the carcass ply reinforcement, and directed in a substantially axial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicants: SOCIETE DE TECHNOLOGIE MICHELIN, MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A.
    Inventors: Claudio BATTOCCHIO, Arnaud BOURSIN
  • Publication number: 20100291345
    Abstract: A member forming a support for a device includes a mass of rubber delimited by two substantially parallel opposite surfaces forming respectively a supporting surface and a surface for connection with a tyre. The mass includes an opening arranged in the connecting surface delimiting a recess arranged in the mass, and the opening does not lead to outside of the connecting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicants: SOCIETE DE TECHNOLGIE MICHELIN, MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A.
    Inventors: Bernard Cubizolle, Claudio Battocchio
  • Publication number: 20100276043
    Abstract: An assembly of a tyre and a member fitted to the tyre respectively include complementary connecting portions. The connecting portion of the member is more flexible than that of the connecting portion of the tyre.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicants: SOCIETE DE TECHNOLOGIE MICHELIN, MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A.
    Inventors: Claudio Battocchio, Bernard Cubizolle
  • Publication number: 20100276563
    Abstract: A member forming a support for a device includes a connecting portion for connecting with a tyre and a supporting portion for supporting the device. The connecting portion includes a connecting surface for connecting with the tyre, an upper surface, and a peripheral edge. The peripheral edge is delimited by a joining surface between the mutually opposite upper and connecting surfaces, which converge on the joining surface at an angle (?) of between 9 and 15 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicants: SOCIETE DE TECHNOLGIE MICHELIN, MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A.
    Inventors: Bernard Cubizolle, Claudio Battocchio
  • Publication number: 20100230024
    Abstract: A tyre is described that includes a casing defining a cavity and equipped to receive an object, such as an electronic circuit, for example, through use of a two-part attachment, such as a touch-close attachment, of which a first part is fixed to a wall of the casing and a second part can be joined to the first part when placed in contact with the first part to keep the object on the casing in a service position. The first part of the attachment includes connection elements that are an integral part of the wall of the casing of the tyre. The connection elements allow these two parts to have freedom to move relative to each other, thereby limiting the transmission of stresses, which affect the wall of the tyre, to the object. The connection elements may be loops of flexible thread formed by the extremities of turns of a coiled thread integrated into the wall of the tyre during the tyre's manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Societe De Technologie Michelin
    Inventors: Martine Borot, Claudio Battocchio, John David Adamson
  • Publication number: 20080264541
    Abstract: A polyurethaneurea system that includes in some embodiments Parts A and B reaction components for a polyurethaneurea, wherein an exemplary embodiment provides a Part A that comprises between 55 and 75 wt. % of an oligomeric polyol, between 3 and 7 wt. % of an aromatic diamine chain extender, and between 0.1 and 1.5% of a reactivity catalyst; Part B includes between 1 and 15 wt. % of a short aromatic diisocyanate and between 5 and 35 wt. % of an aromatic diisocyanate prepolymer that is the reaction product of a short aromatic diisocyanate and a diol. The polyurethaneurea system may further comprise an elastomer-surface activator comprising a second short aromatic diisocyanate and a second aromatic diisocyanate prepolymer, wherein at least one of the second diisocyanates may be the same as at least one of the diisocyanates of Part B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Philippe Laubry, Pete Proner, Claudio Battocchio, Brian B. Hightower, S. Todd Martin