Patents by Inventor Daniel G. Osborne

Daniel G. Osborne 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).

  • Tire with tread compound contacting belt cords
    Patent number: 6460585
    Abstract: A tire comprising a tread at least one radialIy outermost reinforcing layer of belt reinforcing textile cords arranged substantially at a zero angle with respect to the mid circumferential center plane perpendicular to the axis of the tire, a carcass a tread compound which is in direct contact with the radially outward side of the cords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Techniques, S.A.
    Inventors: Daniel G. Osborne, James Anderson, Tim Vance, Bernad Thevand, Pedro Costa Pereira
  • Pneumatic tire with cords directly contacting tread compound
    Patent number: 6425426
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pneumatic tire wherein the crown has a ply comprised of substantially circumferentially oriented cords which are spirally wound. The winding pitch p of said cords is greater than 2.5 times the cord diameter &PHgr;. The tread compound is applied directly on said cords. This arrangement facilitates tire fabrication and assures good adherence between the tread compound and the rest of the crown of the tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
    Inventors: Daniel G. Osborne, James R. Anderson
  • Tire structure for improved tread life
    Patent number: 5637162
    Abstract: A radial pneumatic tire comprises a pair of axially spaced apart beads. A radially reinforced carcass extends between and is secured at opposite end portions to the beads. The carcass includes a plurality of parallel extending reinforcing members. Each of the reinforcing members is disposed in a radial plane. A tread is located radially outward of a crown portion of the carcass. The tread is for engagement with a ground surface. A belt reinforcement package is disposed between the carcass and the tread. The carcass and belt package have particular profiles when the tire is properly inflated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
    Inventors: Timothy B. Rhyne, Daniel G. Osborne