Patents by Inventor Maurice M. Taylor

Maurice M. Taylor 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).

  • Wheel and tire assembly having a bead seat angle in the range of 10 degree to 12 degree
    Patent number: 6598640
    Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a tire, having each bead seat angle in the range of 10 degree to 12 degree with respect to the axis of rotation, preferably 11 degree, and an aspect ratio of less than 60%, and a wheel rim, having a circumfurential well and a bead support surface angle also in the range of 10 degree to 12 degree, each bead support surface terminating in an upstanding flange overlapping a radially inner portion of the tire to support the sidewall of the tire. The flanges may be part circular in cross section defining a segment of approximately 135 degree, the radius of curvature being greater than 0.5 inches and preferably 0.75 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Titan Wheel International Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph Reynolds, Rich Coonce, Steve Ownby, Brent Taylor, Maurice M. Taylor, Joe Clerger, Dave Kuhl