Patents by Inventor Douglas M. Terrill

Douglas M. Terrill 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).

  • Patent number: 6705369
    Abstract: A single piece valve extension support for vehicles with dualled tires and wheels using inflation valve extensions on the inner wheel. The valve extension support, made from a compressible elastomeric foam material, has an orifice through which the valve extension can pass. The valve extension support is inserted in the vent hole of the outer wheel, compressing the foam elastomeric material and generating an interference fit with the vent hole. The valve extension support is compressed around the valve extension passing through its' orifice. In this way, the valve extension support is able to dampen vibration that can lead to fatigue cracks in the inflation valve assembly, causing loss of air pressure in the inner dual tire and wheel assembly. Retention flanges on either side of the wheel prevent accidental removal of the valve extension support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Inventors: Vincent T. Russell, Douglas M. Terrill, David E. Kritzell