Patents by Inventor Wayne Willkom

Wayne Willkom 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).

  • Lightweight tire support and composition and method for making a tire support
    Publication number: 20050033009
    Abstract: A polyurethane-polymer composition suitable for preparing a lightweight tire support includes at least one isocyanate, at least one polyol, and at least one chain extender. A polyurethane-polymer composition can also include an additive such as a catalyst, a filler, a surfactant, a colorant, and a mold-release agent. A lightweight tire support can be prepared from a polyurethane-polymer composition by, for example, reaction injection molding. Such a tire support desirably has temperature stability and load-bearing capability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Alan Schrock, Ralph Priester, Wayne Willkom, Robert O'Neill, Martin Cornell, Christopher Christenson