Patents by Inventor Robert W. Handlos

Robert W. Handlos 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).

  • Patent number: 11858003
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing the waste associated with the extraction of rubber from guayule shrubs are provided. Also provided is a portable local sub-station for reducing the transportation costs associated with the processing of guayule shrubs for the extraction of rubber. Use of the disclosed systems, methods and/or local sub-station can reduce transportation costs, reduce processing costs and reduce the downstream processing complexity associated with the extraction of rubber from guayule shrubs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Bridgestone Corporation
    Inventors: Yingyi Huang, Hiroshi Mouri, Robert W. Handlos, Jenny L. Sheaffer
  • Publication number: 20220184663
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing the waste associated with the extraction of rubber from guayule shrubs are provided. Also provided is a portable local sub-station for reducing the transportation costs associated with the processing of guayule shrubs for the extraction of rubber. Use of the disclosed systems, methods and/or local sub-station can reduce transportation costs, reduce processing costs and reduce the downstream processing complexity associated with the extraction of rubber from guayule shrubs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: Bridgestone Corporation
    Inventors: Yingyi Huang, Hiroshi Mouri, Robert W. Handlos, Jenny L. Sheaffer
  • Patent number: 11267019
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing the waste associated with the extraction of rubber from guayule shrubs are provided. Also provided is a portable local sub-station for reducing the transportation costs associated with the processing of guayule shrubs for the extraction of rubber. Use of the disclosed systems, methods and/or local sub-station can reduce transportation costs, reduce processing costs and reduce the downstream processing complexity associated with the extraction of rubber from guayule shrubs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Bridgestone Corporation
    Inventors: Yingyi Huang, Hiroshi Mouri, Robert W. Handlos, Jenny L. Sheaffer
  • Publication number: 20200055090
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing the waste associated with the extraction of rubber from guayule shrubs are. provided. Also provided is a portable local sub-station for reducing the transportation costs associated with the processing of guayule shrubs for the extraction of rubber. Use of the disclosed systems, methods and/or local sub-station can reduce transportation costs, reduce processing costs and reduce the downstream processing complexity associated with the extraction of rubber from guayule shrubs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Applicant: Bridgestone Corporation
    Inventors: Yingyi Huang, Hiroshi Mouri, Robert W. Handlos, Jenny L. Sheaffer
  • Patent number: 10471473
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing the waste associated with the extraction of rubber from guayule shrubs are provided. Also provided is a portable local sub-station for reducing the transportation costs associated with the processing of guayule shrubs for the extraction of rubber. Use of the disclosed systems, methods and/or local sub-station can reduce transportation costs, reduce processing costs and reduce the downstream processing complexity associated with the extraction of rubber from guayule shrubs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Bridgestone Corporation
    Inventors: Yingyi Huang, Hiroshi Mouri, Robert W. Handlos, Jenny L. Sheaffer
  • Publication number: 20150190848
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing the waste associated with the extraction of rubber from guayule shrubs are provided. Also provided is a portable local sub-station for reducing the transportation costs associated with the processing of guayule shrubs for the extraction of rubber. Use of the disclosed systems, methods and/or local sub-station can reduce transportation costs, reduce processing costs and reduce the downstream processing complexity associated with the extraction of rubber from guayule shrubs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Yingyi Huang, Hiroshi Mouri, Robert W. Handlos, Jenny L. Sheaffer
  • Publication number: 20140373995
    Abstract: A tire comprising a tread portion, a bead portion including a bead core, and a body ply including a turn-up portion positioned on an exterior of the tire, the turn-up portion of the body ply extending between said bead core and said tread and across a side portion of the tire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Robert W. Handlos, David G. Abdallah, JR., Maryangel G. Dunlavy, Kent D. Weatherwax