Patents by Inventor Lori L. Shultz

Lori L. Shultz 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).

  • Keratin in rubber applications
    Patent number: 8841361
    Abstract: A rubber composition includes an elastomer having an elongation at break (Eb) of about 50% or more according to ASTM-D 412 at 25° C., a water-insoluble keratin, and a reinforcing filler. A tire component including the composition and a method for making the composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Bridgestone Corporation
    Inventors: William L. Hergenrother, Lori L. Shultz, Chenchy Jeffrey Lin
  • Keratin in Rubber Applications
    Publication number: 20120329916
    Abstract: A rubber composition includes an elastomer having an elongation at break (Eb) of about 50% or more according to ASTM-D 412 at 25° C., a water-insoluble keratin, and a reinforcing filler. A tire component including the composition and a method for making the composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: William L. Hergenrother, Lori L. Shultz, Chenchy Jeffrey Lin