Patents by Inventor Wayne D. Maas

Wayne D. Maas 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 assembly with inner and outer tires having cooperating vent components
    Patent number: 5176764
    Abstract: A tire assembly comprising outer and inner tires having at least one vent and one plug is described. The vents and plugs mate in the assembly providing an air tight seal in the bead seal region of the tires. The vents or plugs permit air to escape from the outer tire if an attempt is made to mount the outer tire on a rim without a mating inner tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: John R. Abbott, Roger A. Fleming, Wayne D. Maas, David L. King