Patents by Inventor Mike Tercha

Mike Tercha 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).

  • Publication number: 20210323352
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire and hub assembly includes an inner ring having an axis of rotation, a deformable outer ring, and a flexible web extending between the inner ring and the deformable outer ring. The assembly further includes a hollow, metal cylinder coupled to the inner ring. The hollow, metal cylinder has a flanged portion extending towards an interior portion of the hollow, metal cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Karen Schlei, Brian Meliska, Louis Stark, Benjamin Knospe, Fidelis Ceranski, Glenn Howland
  • Patent number: 11014407
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire and hub assembly includes an inner ring having an axis of rotation, a deformable outer ring, and a flexible web extending between the inner ring and the deformable outer ring. The assembly further includes a hollow, metal cylinder coupled to the inner ring. The hollow, metal cylinder has a flanged portion extending towards an interior portion of the hollow, metal cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Karen Schlei, Brian Meliska, Louis Stark, Benjamin Knospe, Fidelis Ceranski, Glenn Howland
  • Patent number: 10710411
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire includes an inner ring having an axis of rotation, a deformable outer ring, and a web extending between the inner ring and the deformable outer ring. The tire further includes a pair of sidewalls disposed at opposite ends of the non-pneumatic tire and covering the web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Karen Schlei, Brian Meliska, Louis Stark, Benjamin Knospe, Glenn Howland
  • Publication number: 20180361793
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire includes an inner ring having an axis of rotation, a deformable outer ring, and a web extending between the inner ring and the deformable outer ring. The tire further includes a pair of sidewalls disposed at opposite ends of the non-pneumatic tire and covering the web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Karen Schlei, Brian Meliska, Louis Stark, Benjamin Knospe, Glenn Howland
  • Publication number: 20180361792
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire includes an inner ring having an axis of rotation, a deformable outer ring, and a web extending between the inner ring and the deformable outer ring. The tire further includes a pair of sidewalls disposed at opposite ends of the non-pneumatic tire and covering the web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Karen Schlei, Brian Meliska, Louis Stark, Glenn Howland
  • Publication number: 20180361794
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire and hub assembly includes an inner ring having an axis of rotation, a deformable outer ring, and a flexible web extending between the inner ring and the deformable outer ring. The assembly further includes a hollow, metal cylinder coupled to the inner ring. The hollow, metal cylinder has a flanged portion extending towards an interior portion of the hollow, metal cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Karen Schlei, Brian Meliska, Louis Stark, Benjamin Knospe, Fidelis Ceranski, Glenn Howland
  • Patent number: 10086654
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a wheel and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface can assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
  • Patent number: 9108470
    Abstract: A run-flat device, which is inserted into pneumatic tires to allow mobility in the event of pressure loss in the pneumatic tire, can comprise an inner ring, outer ring, and an interconnected web connecting the two. The run-flat device can support an applied load by working in tension and compression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Mike Tercha, Karen Hauch, Glenn Howland, Todd Petersen, Fidelis Ceranski, Louie Stark, Brian Meliska
  • Patent number: 9004127
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner surface, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a hub and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface may assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load. With the portion of the tire in the footprint region not bearing a significant portion of the load, non-pneumatic tire may exhibit a more comfortable ride subject to less noise and vibration and improved handling capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Olukemi Ayodeji, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
  • Publication number: 20120241062
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner surface, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a hub and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface may assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load. With the portion of the tire in the footprint region not bearing a significant portion of the load, non-pneumatic tire may exhibit a more comfortable ride subject to less noise and vibration and improved handling capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Resilient Technologies LLC.
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Olukemi Ayodeji, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
  • Publication number: 20120234445
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a wheel and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface can assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: RESILIENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
  • Patent number: 8109308
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a wheel and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface can assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Resilient Technologies LLC.
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
  • Publication number: 20110180194
    Abstract: A run-flat device, which is inserted into pneumatic tires to allow mobility in the event of pressure loss in the pneumatic tire, can comprise an inner ring, outer ring, and an interconnected web connecting the two. The run-flat device can support an applied load by working in tension and compression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: RESILIENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Anderson, Mike Tercha, Ali Manesh, Karen Hauch, Glenn Howland, Todd Petersen, Fidelis Ceranski, Louis Stark, Brian Meliska
  • Publication number: 20110146872
    Abstract: A run-flat device, which is inserted into pneumatic tires to allow mobility in the event of pressure loss in the pneumatic tire, can comprise an inner ring, outer ring, and an interconnected web connecting the two. The run-flat device can support an applied load by working in tension and compression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: RESILIENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.
    Inventors: Mike Tercha, Karen Hauch, Glenn Howland, Todd Petersen, Fidelis Ceranski, Louie Stak, Brian Meliska
  • Publication number: 20100078111
    Abstract: A run-flat device, which is inserted into pneumatic tires to allow mobility in the event of pressure loss in the pneumatic tire, can comprise an inner ring, outer ring, and an interconnected web connecting the two. The run-flat device can support an applied load by working in tension and compression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: Resillient Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Anderson, Mike Tercha, Ali Manesh
  • Publication number: 20090283185
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner surface, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a hub and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface may assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load. Since the tire is non-pneumatic, it may be easier to maintain and may have a longer life than standard pneumatic tires since it eliminates the possibility of blowouts, flat tires, or tires operating with low air pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Olukemi Ayodeji, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
  • Publication number: 20080314486
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a wheel and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface can assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: Resilient Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
  • Patent number: D855015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
    Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Karen Schlei, Brian Meliska, Louis Stark, Fidelis Ceranski, Glenn Howland