Patents by Inventor David Michael Westfall

David Michael Westfall 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).

  • Accoustic/vibration sensor and tire assembly and method of construction thereof
    Patent number: 8977422
    Abstract: A system maintains integrity of a vehicle, a wheel, and/or a tire. The system includes a sensor mounted to the wheel or the tire and a processor for receiving data from the sensor. The processor analyzes the data and forms a status estimation of the vehicle, the wheel, and the tire. The processor further transmits the status estimation and a recommendation for repair to an appropriate party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: David Michael Westfall