Patents by Inventor John R. Russo, II

John R. Russo, II 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).

  • Bead-apex assembly systems
    Patent number: 10456807
    Abstract: A bead-apex assembly system comprising a bead forming system and an apex application system. In one embodiment, a supporting assembly is located at least partially between the bead forming system and the apex application system, and the supporting assembly is adapted to move an annular bead ring from the bead forming system to the apex application system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignees: Bartell Machinery Systems, L.L.C., The Steelastic Company LLC
    Inventors: John R. Russo, II, Christopher L. Johnson, Paul D. Gatley, Marek J. Kos, Eric W. Gorham, Mark Marabito, Thomas D. Miller, Rosemarie Fisher, Donald L. Matthews
  • BEAD-APEX ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE TIRE
    Publication number: 20180065424
    Abstract: In one general aspect, the present disclosure provides a bead-apex assembly for a vehicle tire. The bead-apex assembly may include a bead with an outer diameter surface, and an apex with a first layer and a second layer, the first layer having an inner diameter located adjacent to the outer diameter surface of the bead, and the second layer having an inner diameter located adjacent to an outer diameter of the first layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: Bartell Machinery Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventors: John R. Russo, II, Kevin Richard Razy, Paul David Gatley
  • BEAD-APEX ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20160144398
    Abstract: A bead-apex assembly system comprising a bead forming system and an apex application system. In one embodiment, a supporting assembly is located at least partially between the bead forming system and the apex application system, and the supporting assembly is adapted to move an annular bead ring from the bead forming system to the apex application system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicants: BARTELL MACHINERY SYSTEMS, L.L.C., THE STEELASTIC COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: John R. Russo, II, Christopher L. Johnson, Paul D. Gatley, Marek J. Kos, Eric W. Gorham, Mark Marabito, Thomas D. Miller, Rosemarie Fisher, Donald L. Matthews
  • Systems and methods for gripping and handling a bead apex
    Patent number: 9126340
    Abstract: A system for handling a bead apex comprises a first jaw having open and closed states, which is configured to engage a first surface of a bead apex in the closed state. The system further comprises a second jaw having open and closed states, and a plurality of grippers coupled to the second jaw. Selected ones of the plurality of grippers are configured to engage a second surface of the bead apex in the closed state of the second jaw. Further, at least one of the plurality of grippers comprises a tapered end surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Bartell Machinery Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Paul D Gatley, Kevin R Razy, John R Russo, II
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GRIPPING AND HANDLING A BEAD APEX
    Publication number: 20150108780
    Abstract: A system for handling a bead apex comprises a first jaw having open and closed states, which is configured to engage a first surface of a bead apex in the closed state. The system further comprises a second jaw having open and closed states, and a plurality of grippers coupled to the second jaw. Selected ones of the plurality of grippers are configured to engage a second surface of the bead apex in the closed state of the second jaw. Further, at least one of the plurality of grippers comprises a tapered end surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Paul D. Gatley, Kevin R. Razy, John R. Russo, II