Patents by Inventor Patrick Bernadot

Patrick Bernadot 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).

  • Sealing device and process for placing said device on a rim
    Patent number: 8826954
    Abstract: A sealing device forming an annular band intended to be associated with a rim for a wheel designed to accept a tire, the rim having a rim bottom extended by two flanges, the device being adapted to be fitted in such a way as to cover at least the rim bottom. The annular band comprises at least one elastomeric material comprising at least one copolymer thermoplastic elastomer containing blocks of polystirene and polyisobutylene, and a polybutene oil. Also disclosed is a mounted assembly having a wheel comprising a rim associated with a sealing device and of a tubeless tire. In addition, a method is disclosed for fitting a sealing device onto a rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignees: Michelin Recherche et Technigue S.A., Compagnie General des Etablissements Michelin
    Inventors: Vincent Abad, Patrick Bernadot, Emmanuel Custodero
  • Sealing Device and Process for Placing Said Device on a Rim
    Publication number: 20110181100
    Abstract: A sealing device forming an annular band intended to be associated with a rim for a wheel designed to accept a tire, the rim having a rim bottom extended by two flanges, the device being adapted to be fitted in such a way as to cover at least the rim bottom. The annular band comprises at least one elastomeric material comprising at least one copolymer thermoplastic elastomer containing blocks of polystirene and polyisobutylene, and a polybutene oil. Also disclosed is a mounted assembly having a wheel comprising a rim associated with a sealing device and of a tubeless tire. In addition, a method is disclosed for fitting a sealing device onto a rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicants: SOCIETE DE TECHNOLOGIE MICHELIN, MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A.
    Inventors: Vincent Abad, Patrick Bernadot, Emmanuel Custodero
  • Support for a tire tread
    Patent number: 7347236
    Abstract: A support for a tire tread band comprising an outer portion for contacting a tread and a base, wherein the base comprises a reinforcement framework having at least two plies of reinforcement elements. Each of the plies has mutually parallel reinforcement elements, and said elements are crossed from one ply to a next ply. The support further comprising a polymer material having a modulus greater than 30 MPa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique, S.A.
    Inventors: Patrick Bernadot, Sebastian Drap, Michael Cogne
  • Support for a tire tread
    Publication number: 20030168142
    Abstract: A support for a tire tread band comprising an outer portion for contacting a tread and a base, wherein the base comprises a reinforcement framework having at least two plies of reinforcement elements. Each of the plies has mutually parallel reinforcement elements, and said elements are crossed from one ply to a next ply. The support further comprising a polymer material having a modulus greater than 30 MPa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Patrick Bernadot, Sebastian Drap, Michael Cogne