Patents by Inventor Vernell Johnson

Vernell Johnson 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).

  • Tire with fluorescent tread and tread wear indicators
    Patent number: 6709138
    Abstract: A safety tire with illumination including a tire adapted for operative positioning on a vehicle. The tire has a plurality of treads extending circumferentially around a perimeter thereof, and annular recesses between the treads. Fluorescently colored rubber is disposed within the annular recesses of the plurality of treads of the tire. Fluorescently colored steel belts of a contrasting color extend within the treads to indicate when the tire is unduly worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Inventor: Vernell Johnson