Patents by Inventor Frank Jenkins

Frank Jenkins 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 having expandable tread portion
    Publication number: 20060191615
    Abstract: A tire structure including an air passage disposed in the side wall of a tire between a flex region of the side wall and the upper most portion of the turnip, and a valve coupled to the air passage adapted to selectively control the flow of air through said passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: John O'Brien, Jon Gerhardt, Frank Jenkins