Patents by Inventor Jean-Pierre Cowart Pompier

Jean-Pierre Cowart Pompier 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).

  • Patent number: 6758250
    Abstract: The present invention is a pneumatic tire and wheel system comprising: a wheel including a rim; mechanically secured to which is an annular insert and a pneumatic tire including an interior space; and a lubricant release system for release of lubricant into the interior space of the tire. The lubricant release system comprises: a sensor for sensing tire conditions; a transmitter for sending a first signal to; a computer for assessing the signal and sending a second signal to; an actuator mechanically secured to the wheel. The actuator includes: a receiver for receiving the signal; a reservoir for containing lubricant; an expulsion mechanism for expelling lubricant; and a power source for powering the expulsion mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
    Inventors: David Cowart, Jean-Pierre Cowart Pompier