Patents by Inventor Frank Joseph Feuerborn

Frank Joseph Feuerborn 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).

  • Reduced noise multi-ribbed power transmission belt
    Patent number: 7008341
    Abstract: A multi-ribbed power transmission belt has transverse grooves in the compression section which are oriented at angles other than perpendicular. The combination of longitudinal grooves and transverse grooves form a plurality of cogs on the belt surface, with a row of cogs being defined between adjacent transverse grooves. Each cog has a pitch length P extending from a location on the cog to the identical location on the longitudinally adjacent cog. The pitch lengths of the rows of cogs are randomized over the entire length of the belt to reduce the noise of the belt as it travels about its associated pulleys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: James John Wilson, Frank Joseph Feuerborn, Brian Dean Wegele, Tao Song
  • Power transmission belt
    Patent number: 6942928
    Abstract: An endless power transmission belt having (1) a tension section; (2) a cushion section; and (3) a load-carrying section disposed between said tension section and cushion section; and the belt containing an elastomeric composition comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of a rubber; and (b) from about 1 to about 175 parts by weight of wood flour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Frank Joseph Feuerborn, Darren Blaine Moncrief
  • Electrically conductive timing belt
    Patent number: 6770004
    Abstract: An electrically conductive article (1) which maintains the conductive property over an extended use life is comprised of an electrically conductive thermoplastic layer (8) on the surface which is in contact with another article. When forming belts for synchronous drive systems, in addition to maintaining the electrical properties, the conductive layer exhibits high abrasion resistance and good tooth formation. A bonding layer (9) may be provided between the article body and the conductive layer (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Jeffery Dwight Lofgren, Frank Joseph Feuerborn
  • Power transmission belt
    Publication number: 20030176539
    Abstract: An endless power transmission belt having
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Frank Joseph Feuerborn, Darren Blaine Moncrief
  • Reduced noise multi-ribbed power transmission belt
    Publication number: 20030017901
    Abstract: A multi-ribbed power transmission belt has transverse grooves in the compression section which are oriented at angles other than perpendicular. The combination of longitudinal grooves and transverse grooves form a plurality of cogs on the belt surface, with a row of cogs being defined between adjacent transverse grooves. Each cog has a pitch length P extending from a location on the cog to the identical location on the longitudinally adjacent cog. The pitch lengths of the rows of cogs are randomized over the entire length of the belt to reduce the noise of the belt as it travels about its associated pulleys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: James John Wilson, Frank Joseph Feuerborn, Brian Dean Wegele, Tao Song
  • Synchronous drive belt/pulley combination
    Patent number: 5704861
    Abstract: A synchronous drive belt/pulley combination wherein the lateral edges of the belt overhang the pulley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Frank Joseph Feuerborn