Patents by Inventor James J. Kuhel, JR.

James J. Kuhel, JR. 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).

  • Modified High-Cis Polybutadiene Polymer, Related Methods And Rubber Compositions
    Publication number: 20220144974
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a process for preparing a modified high-cis polybutadiene polymer, a modified high-cis polybutadiene polymer, and tire components made using the modified high-cis polybutadiene polymer. The processes make use of a functionalizing compound of formula (I) to prepare the modified high-cis polybutadiene from a quantity of 1,3-butadiene monomer using a specified catalyst system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Cicerchi, Terrence E. Hogan, James J. Kuhel, JR.