Patents by Inventor Jessica L. Placke

Jessica L. Placke 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).

  • Tire Tread Rubber Composition And Related Methods
    Publication number: 20220235207
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tire tread rubber compositions comprising a specified elastomer component, reinforcing silica filler, a combination of specified hydrocarbon resins, liquid plasticizer, and a cure package. The elastomer component includes styrene-butadiene rubber; polybutadiene; and natural rubber, polyisoprene, or a combination thereof. Also disclosed are methods for providing a tire tread having improved dry handling and wet traction performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
    Inventors: Jessica L. Placke, Kenny L. Howman, Anthony M. Unger, Jr., Adrian C. Stalnaker, Benjamin C. Galizio
  • Tire Tread Rubber Composition And Related Methods
    Publication number: 20220235205
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tire tread rubber compositions comprising a specified elastomer component, reinforcing silica filler, a specified hydrocarbon resin, liquid plasticizer, and a cure package. The elastomer component includes styrene-butadiene rubber; polybutadiene; and natural rubber, polyisoprene, or a combination thereof. Also disclosed are methods for providing a tire tread having improved dry handling performance while maintaining wet traction performance and wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis C. Boley, Kenny L. Howman, Benjamin C. Galizio, Jr., Jamie L. Whyte, Jessica L. Placke, Anthony M. Unger
  • Tire Tread Rubber Composition
    Publication number: 20210300118
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tire tread rubber compositions comprising a specified elastomer component, reinforcing silica filler, a specified hydrocarbon resin, oil, and a cure package. The elastomer component includes styrene-butadiene rubber; polybutadiene; and guayule natural rubber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony M. Unger, Adrian C. Stalnaker, Jessica L. Placke, Benjamin C. Galizio
  • Tire Tread Rubber Composition
    Publication number: 20210229496
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tire tread rubber compositions comprising a specified elastomer component, reinforcing silica filler, a specified hydrocarbon resin, oil, and a cure package. The elastomer component includes styrene-butadiene rubber; polybutadiene; and natural rubber, polyisoprene, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony M. Unger, Adrian C. Stalnaker, Jessica L. Placke, Benjamin C. Galizio