Patents by Inventor Michael C. Allaman

Michael C. Allaman 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).

  • Carcass band end trimmer
    Patent number: 4267754
    Abstract: Apparatus for trimming the end portion of a pneumatic tire carcass ply when the ply is mounted on a carcass building drum includes a cutting tool movable radially with respect to the drum and a backing roller that swings in and out of a position behind the end portion of the carcass ply. The backing roller thus provides a firm back-up for the cutting tool while it is cutting the carcass ply, but the roller can be swung to and out-of-the way position while other operations are performed on the carcass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1981
    Assignee: The General Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Michael C. Allaman, Leo T. Bailey, Richard E. Hudgins