Patents by Inventor Dan Shipley

Dan Shipley 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).

  • Method and apparatus for protecting innerliner splice of a green tire
    Publication number: 20060288931
    Abstract: A method of creating an air barrier on both sides of an innerliner splice on the inside surface of a green tire when a bladder release lubricant is being applied thereto to prevent contamination of the splice. High pressure air is directed through air nozzles on both sides of the innerliner splice just prior to and during the application of the lubricant. A pressure sensor detects high or low air pressure during the creation of the air barriers to stop the spray of lubricant should either situation be detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Hawkins, Dan Shipley