Patents by Inventor Thierry F. E. Materne

Thierry F. E. Materne 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).

  • Silica reinforced rubber composition and use in tires
    Patent number: 5580919
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparation of a rubber composition containing silica reinforcement through the utilization of a high purity organosilane disulfide.Pneumatic tires having treads prepared by such process are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Giorgio Agostini, Uwe E. Frank, Thierry F. E. Materne, Friedrich Visel, Ren e J. Zimmer
  • Process for the preparation of organosilicon disulfide compounds
    Patent number: 5440064
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of organo silicon disulfide compounds. The process involves oxidizing a mercaptoalkoxysilane in the presence of manganese dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Giorgio Agostini, Leon E. E. Christiaens, Uwe E. Frank, Thierry F. E. Materne, Vincent L. A. Tadino, Friedrich Visel, Rene J. Zimmer