Patents by Inventor Rene Falvard

Rene Falvard 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).

  • Drum for tire assembly
    Patent number: 6000454
    Abstract: A drum is provided for building of a tire. The drum includes a central sh supporting two plates mounted axially and sliding thereon and a plurality of rods are articulably mounted on each plate. The rods of each plate are covered by a sleeve and a membrane is connected to each of the sleeves. A mantle covers the assembly to provide a surface on which the tire is progressively constructed. A process for assembling a tire with the drum is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin-Michelin & CIE
    Inventors: Didier Barody, Rene Falvard, Francois Molinero
  • Ply turn-up device for tire building drum
    Patent number: 5407521
    Abstract: The device comprises a ply turn-up bladder 1 capable of moving axially tods the center of the drum 3 in the manner of a caterpillar. It's movement is controlled by the inflation of a thrust bladder 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin Michelin & Cie
    Inventor: Rene Falvard