Patents by Inventor Glenn M. Root

Glenn M. Root 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).

  • Apparatus for, and method of, cleaning a selected surface portion of the interior liner of a tire
    Patent number: 4025981
    Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning a selected surface portion of the interior liner of a tire includes a frame; three cooperative fingers adapted to be spread apart to engage the beads of a tire and to spread such beads proximate the portion of the liner to be cleaned; a brush; actuators arranged to move the brush into engagement with the liner portion; a rotary actuator arranged to spray solvent on to the liner portion; and a drain insertable into the tire to withdraw dirty solvent therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1977
    Assignee: G.M. Root, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn M. Root, Ronald G. Root, Richard A. Root