Patents by Inventor George J. Burley

George J. Burley 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).

  • Stabilizer ply trimmer
    Patent number: 4887501
    Abstract: A trimming apparatus and method which may be used in conjunction with an automated tire assembly system which automatically trims the edges of the stabilizer ply member. The apparatus uses a rotary cutter angled with respect to the axis of the stabilizer ply member in order to produce a uniform cut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1989
    Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald O. Still, George J. Burley
  • Pivotable knife
    Patent number: 4858505
    Abstract: A means and method for applying a stabilizer ply to a tire building drum and more particularly a means and method for cutting and applying the stabilizer ply material and specifically means for cutting the stabilizer ply material between cords disposed therein and correcting for variations of the cord angles during the application process in order to provide an improved splice between the leading and trailing edges of the stabilizer ply material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Donald O. Still, Hubert T. Hovance, George J. Burley
  • Method for ply application
    Patent number: 4857123
    Abstract: A means and method for applying a stabilizer ply to a tire building drum and more particularly a means and method for cutting and applying the stabilizer ply material and specifically means for cutting the stabilizer ply material between cords disposed therein and correcting for variations of the cord angles during the application process in order to provide an improved splice between the leading and trailing edges of the stabilizer ply material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Assignee: The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Donald O. Still, Hubert T. Hovance, George J. Burley
  • Ply applicator
    Patent number: 4824515
    Abstract: A means and method for applying a stabilizer ply to a tire building drum and more particularly a means and method for cutting and applying the stabilizer ply material and specifically means for cutting the stabilizer ply material between cords disposed therein and correcting for variations of the cord angles during the application process in order to provide an improved splice between the leading and trailing edges of the stabilizer ply material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Assignee: The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Donald O. Still, Hubert T. Hovance, George J. Burley
  • Method of cutting elastomeric material
    Patent number: 4608890
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying a stabilizer ply to a tire building drum and more particularly an apparatus and method for cutting and applying the stabilizer ply material and specifically an apparatus for cutting the stabilizer ply material between cords disposed therein and correcting for variations of the cord angles during the application process in order to provide an improved splice between the leading and trailing edges of the stabilizer ply material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1986
    Assignee: The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Donald O. Still, Hubert T. Hovance, George J. Burley
  • Ply folding bladder
    Patent number: 4249979
    Abstract: There is disclosed an inflatable bladder for axially folding a ply at the shoulder of a drum, the body of which bladder carries ply-lifting fingers, as well as a ply-folding wedge in its surface. Inflating means causes the fingers and wedge, after initial expansion of the bladder, to establish and maintain fixed positions against the ply, whereupon the wedge turns a corner carrying the fabric with it. The method of operation is similarly disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1981
    Assignee: The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: George J. Burley