Patents by Inventor Luca Bruschelli

Luca Bruschelli 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).

  • Patent number: 11993100
    Abstract: A motorcycle tyre has a tread band (8) comprising a plurality of grooves that form a tread pattern including a module (T) replicated along a circumferential direction of the tyre (1) and having a predetermined circumferential length (C1). The module (T) comprises a pair of circumferential grooves (20) arranged on opposite sides with respect to the equatorial plane (X-X) of the tyre (1). Such circumferential grooves (20) extend along the circumferential direction of the tyre (1) for only part of said predetermined circumferential length (C1) and define between them a central portion (A) of tread band (8) having a void to solid ratio substantially equal to zero and a predetermined axial width (A1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: PIRELLI TYRE S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mario Mariani, Luca Bruschelli, Giuliano Bonaccorsi, Matteo Torchiana
  • Patent number: 11970028
    Abstract: It is described a motorcycle tyre (100) intended to be fitted to a wheel of a motorcycle of the “supersport” segment, comprising an equatorial plane and a tread band extending in axial direction with a given axial development, wherein the tread band comprises a first annular portion made of a first elastomeric material, having a first dynamic shear storage modulus measured at 70° C., and at least one second annular portion made of a second elastomeric material, having a second dynamic shear storage modulus measured at 70° C., different form said first dynamic shear storage modulus measured at 70° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: PIRELLI TYRE S.p.A.
    Inventors: Pierangelo Misani, Luca Bruschelli, Giuliano Bonaccorsi
  • Publication number: 20220410627
    Abstract: A motorcycle tyre (1) is described comprising an equatorial plane (X-X) and a tread band (8) comprising a radially inner portion (13) and a radially outer portion (11) respectively comprising a first and a second vulcanized elastomeric material obtained by vulcanizing respective elastomeric materials comprising 100 phr of at least one elastomeric diene polymer, from 30 to 130 phr of at least one reinforcing filler comprising an amount greater than 75% or, respectively, equal to or greater than 80% of a white filler. In the tyre (1) the ratio R1 between the dynamic elastic modulus (E?) and the tandelta measured at a frequency of 10 Hz and at 70° C. of the first vulcanized elastomeric material is comprised between 27 and 35, whereas the ratio R2 between the dynamic elastic modulus (E?) and the tandelta measured at a frequency of 10 Hz and at 70° C. of the second vulcanized elastomeric material is comprised between 15 and 30, the ratio R1/R2 being greater than or equal to 1.1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Pirelli Tyre S.p.A.
    Inventors: Luca BRUSCHELLI, Nicola FORCONI, Mario MARIANI, Matteo TORCHIANA
  • Publication number: 20220388351
    Abstract: Motorcycle wheel tyre (1), comprising a carcass structure (2), a belt structure (6) arranged in a radially outer position with respect to the carcass structure (2) and a tread band (8) arranged in a radially outer position with respect to the belt structure (6). The tread band (8) comprises, in an axially inner annular portion thereof, a pair of circumferential grooves (20) arranged on opposite sides with respect to an equatorial plane (X-X) of the tyre (1). The carcass structure (2) comprises at least one carcass ply (3) having opposite end edges (3a) associated with respective annular reinforcing structures (4) to form respective beads (15). Each bead (15) comprises at least one reinforcing element (18) made of an elastomeric material having a rigidity in a circumferential direction greater than the rigidity in a radial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: Pirelli Tyre S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giuliano BONACCORSI, Luca BRUSCHELLI, Nicola FORCONI, Matteo TORCHIANA
  • Publication number: 20220048330
    Abstract: A motorcycle tyre has a tread band (8) comprising a plurality of grooves that form a tread pattern including a module (T) replicated along a circumferential direction of the tyre (1) and having a predetermined circumferential length (C1). The module (T) comprises a pair of circumferential grooves (20) arranged on opposite sides with respect to the equatorial plane (X-X) of the tyre (1). Such circumferential grooves (20) extend along the circumferential direction of the tyre (1) for only part of said predetermined circumferential length (C1) and define between them a central portion (A) of tread band (8) having a void to solid ratio substantially equal to zero and a predetermined axial width (A1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: Pirelli Tyre S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mario MARIANI, Luca BRUSCHELLI, Giuliano BONACCORSI, Matteo TORCHIANA
  • Publication number: 20220001699
    Abstract: A motorcycle tyre (1) has a tread band (1) comprising a plurality of grooves that form at least part of a tread pattern including a module (T) replicated along a circumferential direction and having a predetermined circumferential length (Cl). The module (T) comprises a pair of circumferential grooves (20) arranged on opposite sides with respect to the equatorial plane (X-X) of the tyre (1). Such circumferential grooves (20) extend along the circumferential direction for at least part of said predetermined circumferential length (Cl) and define between them a central annular portion (A) of tread band (8) having a void to solid ratio substantially equal to zero and a predetermined axial width (Al).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: Pirelli Tyre S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mario MARIANI, Luca BRUSCHELLI, Giuliano BONACCORSI
  • Patent number: 11059329
    Abstract: A motorcycle tyre intended to be fitted to the rear wheel of a motorcycle. The motorcycle tyre has a tread pattern with a high void-to-rubber ratio that provides a suitable draining. The tread pattern has pairs of primary grooves to carry out the draining function of the tyre, and arranged substantially according to the stress lines of the tyres to reduce the probability of triggering uneven wear. Also included are secondary grooves having a reduced dimension, in terms of both extension and width, arranged between the primary grooves to increase the grip of the tyre to the ground. Orientation of the secondary grooves increases stabilizing features against drift forces acting on the tyre, particularly in low or very low friction conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A.
    Inventors: Pierangelo Misani, Mario Mariani, Luca Bruschelli, Aline Ringis Pin
  • Patent number: 11040574
    Abstract: A tyre that can be fitted to the front of a motorcycle. The tyre has a high void-to-rubber ratio and includes grooves located asymmetrically across the equatorial plane of the tyre, arranged substantially orthogonally to the equatorial plane of the tyre at the equatorial plane itself. According to one aspect, the grooves are close to one another in the circumferential direction of the tyre to increase their number in a footprint area of the tyre.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A.
    Inventors: Pierangelo Misani, Mario Mariani, Luca Bruschelli, Aline Ringis Pin
  • Publication number: 20210122191
    Abstract: It is described a motorcycle tyre (100) intended to be fitted to a wheel of a motorcycle of the “supersport” segment, comprising an equatorial plane and a tread band extending in axial direction with a given axial development, wherein the tread band comprises a first annular portion made of a first elastomeric material, having a first dynamic shear storage modulus measured at 70° C., and at least one second annular portion made of a second elastomeric material, having a second dynamic shear storage modulus measured at 70° C., different form said first dynamic shear storage modulus measured at 70° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: Pirelli Tyre S.p.A.
    Inventors: Pierangelo MISANI, Luca BRUSCHELLI, Giuliano BONACCORSI
  • Patent number: 10919343
    Abstract: A motorcycle tyre with a low void-to-rubber ratio while providing a stiffness suitable for good performance on dry ground and on track. A tread band with grooves is arranged to provide a draining effect without structurally weakening the tread band. According to one aspect, the tread band has a tread pattern with two pairs of grooves having segments or portions that produce a warming effect when the compound of the tread band is cold. The tread band provides grip to the ground and limited local warming when the compound of the tread band is at the operating temperature or when driving on dry ground, to provide stiffness and readiness of response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A.
    Inventors: Luca Bruschelli, Mario Mariani, Giuliano Bonaccorsi
  • Patent number: 10576784
    Abstract: A tyre for motor vehicles, includes: a carcass structure; a belt structure applied in a position radially external to the carcass structure and a tread band; the tyre having a transverse curvature ratio of at least about 0.30, the carcass structure including at least one carcass layer including textile reinforcement elements obtained by means of cords having, in a load/elongation diagram, an elastic response of at least 55 N at an elongation of about 2%; and at least one tread portion comprising a cured elastomeric material obtained by curing an elastomeric compound including 100 phr of at least one elastomeric polymer, from 30 to 130 phr of at least one reinforcement filler including at least 60% of an inorganic material selected from among silica, alumina, silicates, hydrotalcite, calcium carbonate, kaolin, titanium dioxide and their mixtures, and from 1 to 35 phr of at least one resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A.
    Inventors: Luca Bruschelli, Francesco Gagliardi, Mario Mariani
  • Publication number: 20180304694
    Abstract: A tyre that can be fitted to the front of a motorcycle. The tyre has a high void-to-rubber ratio and includes grooves located asymmetrically across the equatorial plane of the tyre, arranged substantially orthogonally to the equatorial plane of the tyre at the equatorial plane itself. According to one aspect, the grooves are close to one another in the circumferential direction of the tyre to increase their number in a footprint area of the tyre.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Pierangelo MISANI, Mario MARIANI, Luca BRUSCHELLI, Aline RINGIS PIN
  • Publication number: 20180272807
    Abstract: A motorcycle tyre intended to be fitted to the rear wheel of a motorcycle. The motorcycle tyre has a tread pattern with a high void-to-rubber ratio that provides a suitable draining. The tread pattern has pairs of primary grooves to carry out the draining function of the tyre, and arranged substantially according to the stress lines of the tyres to reduce the probability of triggering uneven wear. Also included are secondary grooves having a reduced dimension, in terms of both extension and width, arranged between the primary grooves to increase the grip of the tyre to the ground. Orientation of the secondary grooves increases stabilizing features against drift forces acting on the tyre, particularly in low or very low friction conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Pierangelo MISANI, Mario MARIANI, Luca BRUSCHELLI, Aline RINGIS PIN
  • Publication number: 20180264886
    Abstract: A motorcycle tyre with a low void-to-rubber ratio while providing a stiffness suitable for good performance on dry ground and on track. A tread band with grooves is arranged to provide a draining effect without structurally weakening the tread band. According to one aspect, the tread band has a tread pattern with two pairs of grooves having segments or portions that produce a warming effect when the compound of the tread band is cold. The tread band provides grip to the ground and limited local warming when the compound of the tread band is at the operating temperature or when driving on dry ground, to provide stiffness and readiness of response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Luca BRUSCHELLI, Mario MARIANI, Giuliano BONACCORSI
  • Publication number: 20160332485
    Abstract: A tyre for motor vehicles, includes: a carcass structure; a belt structure applied in a position radially external to the carcass structure and a tread band; the tyre having a transverse curvature ratio of at least about 0.30, the carcass structure including at least one carcass layer including textile reinforcement elements obtained by means of cords having, in a load/elongation diagram, an elastic response of at least 55 N at an elongation of about 2%; and at least one tread portion comprising a cured elastomeric material obtained by curing an elastomeric compound including 100 phr of at least one elastomeric polymer, from 30 to 130 phr of at least one reinforcement filler including at least 60% of an inorganic material selected from among silica, alumina, silicates, hydrotalcite, calcium carbonate, kaolin, titanium dioxide and their mixtures, and from 1 to 35 phr of at least one resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A.
    Inventors: Luca BRUSCHELLI, Francesco GAGLIARDI, Mario MARIANI
  • Patent number: D792331
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Pirelli Tyre, S.p.A.
    Inventors: Luca Bruschelli, Mario Mariani, Giuliano Bonaccorsi
  • Patent number: D832772
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A.
    Inventors: Pierangelo Misani, Mario Mariani, Luca Bruschelli, Aline Ringis Pin
  • Patent number: D833373
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A.
    Inventors: Pierangelo Misani, Mario Mariani, Luca Bruschelli, Aline Ringis Pin
  • Patent number: D898657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: PIRELLI TYRE S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mario Mariani, Luca Bruschelli, Sandro Gallo
  • Patent number: D926670
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Pirelli Tyre S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mario Mariani, Luca Bruschelli, Vinicius Pecorari Coelho