Patents by Inventor Keith R. Gerhart

Keith R. Gerhart 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).

  • MOLDED ARTICLE EXTRACTOR AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20220168979
    Abstract: A tread extraction assembly is provided. The tread extraction assembly includes a base frame, a first clamping assembly, and a second clamping assembly. The base frame defines a leading edge. The first clamping assembly includes a first clamp movable relative to the base frame. The second clamping assembly is coupled to the base frame and includes a second clamp positioned proximate to the leading edge. The tread extraction assembly also includes a linear rail and a linear bearing. The first clamping assembly is coupled to the linear bearing and movable along the linear rail by a linear actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: BRIDGESTONE BANDAG, LLC
    Inventors: Steven W. Prunchak, John R. White, Keith R. Gerhart