Patents by Inventor Clayton BOHN, JR.
Clayton BOHN, JR. 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).
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Patent number: 11919339Abstract: A shear band that may be used e.g., in a non-pneumatic tire is provided. The shear band uses interlaced reinforcing elements positioned within a shear layer of elastomeric material. A variety of configurations may be used to create the interlaced positioning of the reinforcing elements including e.g., a horizontal diamond or vertical diamond configuration. The shear layer formed from a rubber composition having a very low hysteresis.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements MichelinInventors: Clifford Wilson, Clayton Bohn, Jr., Timothy Brett Rhyne, Steven M Cron
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Patent number: 11884104Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire is provided that has a hub with a central axis. A supporting structure is located outward from the hub in a radial direction, and a shear band is located outward from the supporting structure in the radial direction. Tread is located outward from the shear band in the radial direction. A static discharge element extends from a first radial end of the supporting structure to a second radial end of the supporting structure. The first radial end is located closer to the central axis than the second radial end in the radial direction. The static discharge element is electrically conductive to conduct electricity through the supporting structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements MichelinInventors: Brian Douglas Wilson, Ryan Michael Gaylo, Clayton Bohn, Jr., Paul Winston
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Patent number: 11701919Abstract: A non-pneumatic wheel having a hub, an outer tread band and a plurality of spokes connecting the hub with the outer tread band, each of the plurality of spokes having first and second spoke elements joined by a body comprised of an elastomer connecting the first spoke element to the second spoke element.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements MichelinInventors: Clifford Wilson, Clayton Bohn, Jr., Steven M Cron, Timothy Brett Rhyne
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Patent number: 11618282Abstract: A non-pneumatic wheel includes an outer band, a hub and a plurality of spokes formed from a polyamine material. Each of the plurality of spokes is displaced to create pretension in the radial direction under a design load and the displacement is equal to or greater than the predetermined deflection of the outer band. The plurality of spokes is made from a polyamide material having a conditioned tensile modulus between 600 MPa and 3000 MPa, an equilibrium moisture content of no more than 1.5%, and a fatigue failure resistance that can withstand at least 1 million cycles.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements MichelinInventors: Clayton Bohn, Jr., Steven M Cron, Damon Lee Christenbury, Ryan Michael Gaylo, Timothy Brett Rhyne
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Publication number: 20220347899Abstract: An injection molded composite comprising a first bonding surface of a diene rubber composition bonded to a second bonding surface of a polar thermoplastic elastomer composition. There may be no more than 25% of the bonding surfaces having an adhesive applied to them or alternatively, no adhesive is applied. Furthermore, the polar thermoplastic elastomer composition was injected against the first bonding surface to form the second bonding surface and the first bonding surface has an active halogen moiety.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2019Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Clayton BOHN, Jr., Patrick F KING
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Patent number: 11420474Abstract: A shear band that may be used e.g., in a non-pneumatic tire is provided. The shear band uses interlaced reinforcing elements positioned within a shear layer of elastomeric material. A variety of configurations may be used to create the interlaced positioning of the reinforcing elements including e.g., a horizontal diamond or vertical diamond configuration. The shear layer formed from a rubber composition having a very low hysteresis reinforced with silica.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements MichelinInventors: Clifford Wilson, Clayton Bohn, Jr., Timothy Brett Rhyne, Steven M Cron
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Patent number: 11370249Abstract: A non-pneumatic wheel having a hub (12), an outer tread band (200) and a plurality of spokes (100) connecting the hub (12) with the outer tread band (200), each of the plurality of spokes (10) having first and second support elements joined by a first elastomeric joint body (130) connecting the first support element to the second support element.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements MichelinInventors: Clifford Wilson, Clayton Bohn, Jr., Steven M Cron, Timothy Brett Rhyne
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Publication number: 20210362542Abstract: A non-pneumatic wheel includes an outer band, a hub and a plurality of spokes formed from a polyamine material. Each of the plurality of spokes is displaced to create pretension in the radial direction under a design load and the displacement is equal to or greater than the predetermined deflection of the outer band. The plurality of spokes is made from a polyamide material having a conditioned tensile modulus between 600 MPa and 3000 MPa, an equilibrium moisture content of no more than 1.5%, and a fatigue failure resistance that can withstand at least 1 million cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2017Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Clayton BOHN, Jr., Steven M CRON, Damon Lee CHRISTENBURY, Ryan Michael GAYLO, Timothy Brett RHYNE
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Publication number: 20210268834Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire is provided that has a hub with a central axis. A supporting structure is located outward from the hub in a radial direction, and a shear band is located outward from the supporting structure in the radial direction. Tread is located outward from the shear band in the radial direction. A static discharge element extends from a first radial end of the supporting structure to a second radial end of the supporting structure. The first radial end is located closer to the central axis than the second radial end in the radial direction. The static discharge element is electrically conductive to conduct electricity through the supporting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: BRIAN DOUGLAS WILSON, RYAN MICHAEL GAYLO, CLAYTON BOHN, JR., PAUL WINSTON
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Publication number: 20210237511Abstract: The present invention is directed to a moldable reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane and a non-pneumatic wheel made therefrom, a process for preparing the same and an non-pneumatic wheel obtained therefrom which exhibits a high modulus, low creep, and high fatigue life.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Mark Paul KUJAWSKI, Mihai MANITIU, Raymond A. NEFF, Clayton BOHN, Jr., Steven M. CRON, Damon Lee CHRISTENBURY, Rayn Michael GAYLO, Timothy Brett RHYNE
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Patent number: 11077633Abstract: A method of forming a non-pneumatic tire is provided that includes the steps of providing an outer shear band ring (12) that has an inner diameter. An intermediate section (14) is provided that has a supporting structure. An outer diameter (102) of the intermediate section (14) in the uncompressed state is greater than the inner diameter (70) of the outer shear band ring (12). The intermediate section is compressed from the uncompressed state to a compressed state, and is inserted inside of the outer shear band ring (12). Compression of the intermediate section is released when the intermediate section is inside of the outer shear band ring, and the intermediate section (14) moves from the compressed state to a state of interference fit with the outer shear band ring (12).Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements MichelinInventors: Eric Rivers, Clayton Bohn, Jr., Brian D Wilson
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Publication number: 20210094353Abstract: A shear band that may be used e.g., in a non-pneumatic tire is provided. The shear band uses interlaced reinforcing elements positioned within a shear layer of elastomeric material. A variety of configurations may be used to create the interlaced positioning of the reinforcing elements including e.g., a horizontal diamond or vertical diamond configuration. The shear layer formed from a rubber composition having a very low hysteresis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2017Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Clifford WILSON, Clayton BOHN, Jr., Timothy Brett RHYNE, Steven M CRON
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Patent number: 10926581Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire is provided that has a hub with a central axis. A supporting structure is located outward from the hub in a radial direction, and a shear band is located outward from the supporting structure in the radial direction. Tread is located outward from the shear band in the radial direction. A static discharge element extends from a first radial end of the supporting structure to a second radial end of the supporting structure. The first radial end is located closer to the central axis than the second radial end in the radial direction. The static discharge element is electrically conductive to conduct electricity through the supporting structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2016Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements MichelinInventors: Brian Douglas Wilson, Ryan Gaylo, Clayton Bohn, Jr., Paul Winston
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Publication number: 20200290398Abstract: A non-pneumatic wheel having a hub, an outer tread band and a plurality of spokes connecting the hub with the outer tread band, each of the plurality of spokes having first and second spoke elements joined by a body comprised of an elastomer connecting the first spoke element to the second spoke element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2018Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Clifford WILSON, Clayton BOHN, JR., Steven M CRON, Timothy Brett RHYNE
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Publication number: 20200276866Abstract: A non-pneumatic wheel having a hub (12), an outer tread band (200) and a plurality of spokes (100) connecting the hub (12) with the outer tread band (200), each of the plurality of spokes (10) having first and second support elements joined by a first elastomeric joint body (130) connecting the first support element to the second support element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Clifford WILSON, Clayton BOHN, Jr., Steven M CRON, Timothy Brett RHYNE
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Publication number: 20190322137Abstract: A shear band that may be used e.g., in a non-pneumatic tire is provided. The shear band uses interlaced reinforcing elements positioned within a shear layer of elastomeric material. A variety of configurations may be used to create the interlaced positioning of the reinforcing elements including e.g., a horizontal diamond or vertical diamond configuration. The shear layer formed from a rubber composition having a very low hysteresis reinforced with silica.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Clifford WILSON, Clayton BOHN, Jr., Timothy Brett RHYNE, Steven M CRON
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Publication number: 20190016077Abstract: A method of forming a non-pneumatic tire (10) is provided that includes the steps of providing an outer shear band ring (12), an intermediate section (14) with a supporting structure (16), and an inner shear band ring. The intermediate section (14) is positioned inside of the outer shear band ring (12) such that the outer shear band ring is located outward from the intermediate section in a radial direction of the tire. A hub (20) is positioned inside of the intermediate section such that the intermediate section (14) is located outward from the hub (20) in the radial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: BRIAN WILSON, ERIC RIVERS, CLAYTON BOHN, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180333984Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire is provided that has a hub with a central axis. A supporting structure is located outward from the hub in a radial direction, and a shear band is located outward from the supporting structure in the radial direction. Tread is located outward from the shear band in the radial direction. A static discharge element extends from a first radial end of the supporting structure to a second radial end of the supporting structure. The first radial end is located closer to the central axis than the second radial end in the radial direction. The static discharge element is electrically conductive to conduct electricity through the supporting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2016Publication date: November 22, 2018Applicant: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements MichelinInventors: Brian Douglas WILSON, Ryan GAYLO, Clayton BOHN, JR., Paul WINSTON