Patents by Inventor Michelle A. Correll

Michelle A. Correll 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).

  • Tire former bladder and method for making same
    Patent number: 8071190
    Abstract: A multi layered tire former bladder and a method for making the bladder is described. The multi layered bladder includes a elastomeric bladder having an outer surface and an inner surface; a release coating on the outer surface of the bladder; and at least two fabric reinforcing plies which include a first outer ply embedded in the bladder below the outer surface and an inner surface fabric ply at the inner surface of the bladder. In the method of making the bladder an air dried release coating is applied to the outer elastomeric surface of the bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC
    Inventors: Hao Wang, Jason Smith, John D. Rensel, Michelle A. Correll, Mark McEwen, James C. Updegraff
  • Tire Former Bladder and Method for Making Same
    Publication number: 20080053621
    Abstract: A multi layered tire former bladder and a method for making the bladder is described. The multi layered bladder includes a elastomeric bladder having an outer surface and an inner surface; a release coating on the outer surface of the bladder; and at least two fabric reinforcing plies which include a first outer ply embedded in the bladder below the outer surface and an inner surface fabric ply at the inner surface of the bladder. In the method of making the bladder an air dried release coating is applied to the outer elastomeric surface of the bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Hao Wang, Jason Smith, John D. Rensel, Michelle A. Correll, Mark McEwen, James C. Updegraff