Patents by Inventor Tim Dietz
Tim Dietz 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).
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Publication number: 20240131868Abstract: A tire includes a tread portion; a pair of bead portions; a pair of sidewall portions, each of which extend between the tread portion and a respective bead portion; a carcass that extends from one bead portion to the other, through the sidewall portions and tread portion; and an inner surface that defines a tire cavity; wherein the tread portion comprises a belt disposed outside of the carcass in a radial direction of the tire, the belt comprising one or more belt plies that extend in an axial direction of the tire; wherein each sidewall portion comprises an intermediate layer arranged inward in the tire radial direction from the carcass, wherein each intermediate layer comprises an outer edge that overlaps the belt and an inner edge arranged in the sidewall portion or bead portion; wherein the tire further comprises an inner layer arranged inward in the tire radial direction from the tread portion, the inner layer having a thickness in the radial direction defined by the carcass and inner surface; and whereiType: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Axel WILDGRUBE, Niklas DIETZ, Tim MACKENROTH, Junya SUENO
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Patent number: 6568490Abstract: A method for manufacturing drill bits in segments, using a single key which is nowhere concave in its axial profile to position all three segments together for welding; and drill bits so made.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2000Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Tso, Mark Brookes, Tim Dietz
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Publication number: 20010003788Abstract: A floating mass transducer for improving hearing in a hearing impaired person is provided. The floating mass transducer (100) may be implanted or mounted externally for producing-vibrations in a vibratory structure of an ear. In an exemplary embodiment, the floating mass transducer comprises a magnet assembly (12) and a coil (14) secured inside a housing (10) which is fixed to an ossicle of a middle ear. The coil is more rigidly secured to the housing than the magnet. The magnet assembly and coil are configured such that conducting alternating electrical current through the coil results in vibration of the magnet assembly and coil relative to one another. The vibration is caused by the interaction of the magnetic fields of the magnet assembly and coil. Because the coil is more rigidly secured to the housing than the magnet assembly, the vibrations of the coil cause the housing to vibrate. The vibrations of the housing are conducted to the oval window of the ear via the ossicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2000Publication date: June 14, 2001Inventors: Geoffrey R. Ball, James M. Culp, Craig Mar, Tim Dietz, John D. Salisbury
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Patent number: 6190305Abstract: A floating mass transducer for improving hearing in a hearing impaired person is provided. The floating mass transducer (100) may be implanted or mounted externally for producing vibrations in a vibratory structure of an ear. In an exemplary embodiment, the floating mass transducer comprises a magnet assembly (12) and a coil (14) secured inside a housing (10) which is fixed to an ossicle of a middle ear. The coil is more rigidly secured to the housing than the magnet. The magnet assembly and coil are configured such that conducting alternating electrical current through the coil results in vibration of the magnet assembly and coil relative to one another. The vibration is caused by the interaction of the magnetic fields of the magnet assembly and coil. Because the coil is more rigidly secured to the housing than the magnet assembly, the vibrations of the coil cause the housing to vibrate. The vibrations of the housing are conducted to the oval window of the ear via the ossicles.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1998Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Symphonix Devices, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey R. Ball, James M. Culp, Craig Mar, Tim Dietz, John D. Salisbury
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Patent number: 5857958Abstract: A floating mass transducer for improving hearing in a hearing impaired person is provided. The floating mass transducer (100) may be implanted or mounted externally for producing vibrations in a vibratory structure of an ear. In an exemplary embodiment, the floating mass transducer comprises a magnet assembly (12) and a coil (14) secured inside a housing (10) which is fixed to an ossicle of a middle ear. The coil is more rigidly secured to the housing than the magnet. The magnet assembly and coil are configured such that conducting alternating electrical current through the coil results in vibration of the magnet assembly and coil relative to one another. The vibration is caused by the interaction of the magnetic fields of the magnet assembly and coil. Because the coil is more rigidly secured to the housing than the magnet assembly, the vibrations of the coil cause the housing to vibrate. The vibrations of the housing are conducted to the oval window of the ear via the ossicles.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1996Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignee: Symphonix Devices, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey R. Ball, James M. Culp, Craig Mar, Tim Dietz, John D. Salisbury
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Patent number: 5800336Abstract: A floating mass transducer for assisting hearing in a person is provided. Inertial vibration in the floating mass transducer (100) produces vibrations in the inner ear. In an exemplary embodiment, the floating mass transducer comprises a magnet assembly (12) and a coil (14) secured inside a housing (10) which is attached to bone within the middle ear. The coil is more rigidly secured to the housing than the magnet. The magnet assembly and coil are configured such that conducting alternating electrical current through the coil results in vibration of the magnet assembly and coil relative to one another. The vibration is caused by the interaction of the magnetic fields of the magnet assembly and coil. Because the coil is more rigidly secured to the housing than the magnet assembly, the vibrations of the coil cause the housing to vibrate. The floating mass transducer may generate vibrations in the inner ear by being attached to the skull or through a mouthpiece.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 1996Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Assignee: Symphonix Devices, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey R. Ball, Craig Mar, Tim Dietz, Bob H. Katz, Dan Wallace
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Patent number: 5624376Abstract: A floating mass transducer for improving hearing in a hearing impaired person is provided. The floating mass transducer (100) may be implanted or mounted externally for producing vibrations in a vibratory structure of an ear. In an exemplary embodiment, the floating mass transducer comprises a magnet assembly (12) and a coil (14) secured inside a housing (10) which is fixed to an ossicle of a middle ear. The coil is more rigidly secured to the housing than the magnet. The magnet assembly and coil are configured such that conducting alternating electrical current through the coil results in vibration of the magnet assembly and coil relative to one another. The vibration is caused by the interaction of the magnetic fields of the magnet assembly and coil. Because the coil is more rigidly secured to the housing than the magnet assembly, the vibrations of the coil cause the housing to vibrate. The vibrations of the housing are conducted to the oval window of the ear via the ossicles.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 1995Date of Patent: April 29, 1997Assignee: Symphonix Devices, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey R. Ball, James M. Culp, Craig Mar, Tim Dietz, John D. Salisbury
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Patent number: D361543Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1993Date of Patent: August 22, 1995Assignee: Huffy CorporationInventors: Paul Haney, Tim Dietz