Patents by Inventor Thomas Holden Hoopes

Thomas Holden Hoopes 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).

  • Rubber compound containing an organothiosulfate and a bismaleimide
    Patent number: 7417084
    Abstract: A rubber composition including one or more bismaleimides and/or organothiosulfates, while at the same time having a reduced amount of sulfur, provides for excellent final rubber vulcanizate physical properties, including improved adhesion to metal reinforcement. The composition may be used to form several products, for example, coated metal, coated wire, coated cord, tires, hoses, belts, and shoe soles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Thomas Holden Hoopes