Patents by Inventor Traian Benchea

Traian Benchea 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).

  • Radial tire/wheel assembly for high brake heat generated service
    Patent number: 5882450
    Abstract: A vehicle tire and wheel assembly for use in high brake heat generated service has an overall tire diameter (TD) of approximately 43 inches and an overall wheel diameter (WD) of approximately 24.5 inches to provide a ratio of approximately 1.76. The tire section height (H) is approximately 9.2 inches and the tire section width (W) is approximately 11.5 inches. The tire is of a radial construction containing steel reinforcing cords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
    Inventor: Traian Benchea
  • Radial tire/wheel assembly for high brake heat generated service
    Patent number: 5599409
    Abstract: A vehicle tire and wheel assembly for use in high brake heat generated service has an overall tire diameter (TD) of approximately 43 inches and an overall wheel diameter (WD) of approximately 24.5 inches to provide a ratio of approximately 1.76. The tire section height (H) is approximately 9.2 inches and the tire section width (W) is approximately 11.5 inches. The tire is of a radial construction containing steel reinforcing cords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
    Inventor: Traian Benchea
  • Radial tire/wheel assembly for high brake heat generated service
    Patent number: RE36686
    Abstract: A vehicle tire and wheel assembly for use in high brake heat generated service has an overall tire diameter (TD) of approximately 43 inches and an overall wheel diameter (WD) of approximately 24.5 inches to provide a ratio of approximately 1.76. The tire section height (H) is approximately 9.2 inches and the tire section width (W) is approximately 11.5 inches. The tire is of a radial construction containing steel reinforcing cords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
    Inventor: Traian Benchea