Patents by Inventor Curtis Barron

Curtis Barron 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).

  • Ball hitch tip out plug, triangle leg tip out plug, combination, and tip out plug tool
    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
  • BALL HITCH TIP OUT PLUG, TRIANGLE LEG TIP OUT PLUG, COMBINATION, AND TIP OUT PLUG TOOL
    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