Patents by Inventor John R. Tolan

John R. Tolan 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).

  • Pull roll apparatus
    Patent number: 4073420
    Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the transfer of a continuous cord including a first roll means, drive means for the first roll means, a second roll means pivotably mounted adjacent the first roll means, position-detecting control means operatively connected to the second roll means and means for changing the speed of the drive means in response to changes in the control means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1978
    Assignee: Milliken Research Corporation
    Inventor: John R. Tolan
  • Adjustable traverse tire belt winding apparatus
    Patent number: 4061524
    Abstract: Apparatus for forming a tire reinforcing belt by positioning continuous cord on a movable support surface in a zigzag pattern including a traversing guide member, drive means for moving the support surface and for traversing the guide member, cam means operatively connecting the drive means and the guide member, and moving means for changing the position of the guide member and the cam means with respect to the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1977
    Assignee: Milliken Research Corporation
    Inventor: John R. Tolan
  • Tension equalizer
    Patent number: 4049168
    Abstract: Apparatus for coordinating the transfer of two continuous cords or strips includes a first roll for delivering a first cord or strip, a second roll for delivering a second cord or strip, a drive for the first roll, a drive capable of operating the second roll at speeds different from that of the first roll, and a tension-detecting control arrangement for detecting changes in the tension of the cord or strip being delivered by the first roll and changing the speed of the second roll in response thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1977
    Assignee: Milliken Research Corporation
    Inventors: Leon J. Cole, John R. Tolan
  • Cutter
    Patent number: 4015498
    Abstract: Cutting apparatus including an anvil portion having a slot therethrough, a rotatable knife portion disposed within the anvil, anvil support means swingable from an operating position to a rest position, positioning means for moving the anvil support means into an operating position and knife actuating means for rotating the knife within the anvil when the anvil is in an operating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1977
    Assignee: Milliken Research Corporation
    Inventors: Edwin E. Mallory, John R. Tolan