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).
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Publication number: 20210323352Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Karen Schlei, Brian Meliska, Louis Stark, Benjamin Knospe, Fidelis Ceranski, Glenn Howland
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Patent number: 11014407Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS, LLCInventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Karen Schlei, Brian Meliska, Louis Stark, Benjamin Knospe, Fidelis Ceranski, Glenn Howland
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Patent number: 10710411Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLCInventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Karen Schlei, Brian Meliska, Louis Stark, Benjamin Knospe, Glenn Howland
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Publication number: 20180361793Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Karen Schlei, Brian Meliska, Louis Stark, Benjamin Knospe, Glenn Howland
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Publication number: 20180361792Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Karen Schlei, Brian Meliska, Louis Stark, Glenn Howland
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Publication number: 20180361794Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Karen Schlei, Brian Meliska, Louis Stark, Benjamin Knospe, Fidelis Ceranski, Glenn Howland
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Patent number: 10086654Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLCInventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
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Patent number: 9108470Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 17, 2010Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Mike Tercha, Karen Hauch, Glenn Howland, Todd Petersen, Fidelis Ceranski, Louie Stark, Brian Meliska
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Patent number: 9004127Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Olukemi Ayodeji, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
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Publication number: 20120241062Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Resilient Technologies LLC.Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Olukemi Ayodeji, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
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Publication number: 20120234445Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: RESILIENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
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Patent number: 8109308Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 26, 2008Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Resilient Technologies LLC.Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
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Publication number: 20110180194Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2009Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: RESILIENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Brian Anderson, Mike Tercha, Ali Manesh, Karen Hauch, Glenn Howland, Todd Petersen, Fidelis Ceranski, Louis Stark, Brian Meliska
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Publication number: 20110146872Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: RESILIENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.Inventors: Mike Tercha, Karen Hauch, Glenn Howland, Todd Petersen, Fidelis Ceranski, Louie Stak, Brian Meliska
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Publication number: 20100078111Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: Resillient Technologies, LLCInventors: Brian Anderson, Mike Tercha, Ali Manesh
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Publication number: 20090283185Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2007Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Olukemi Ayodeji, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
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Publication number: 20080314486Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: Resilient Technologies LLCInventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Brian Anderson, Brian J. Meliska, Fidelis Ceranski
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Patent number: D855015Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLCInventors: Ali Manesh, Mike Tercha, Karen Schlei, Brian Meliska, Louis Stark, Fidelis Ceranski, Glenn Howland