David V Leary

US Patent:

39921603, Nov 16, 1976

Filed:

Jun 27, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/483584

Inventors:

Alfred Marzocchi - Cumberland RI
David E. Leary - Cumberland RI

Assignee:

Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation - Toledo OH

International Classification:

B22F 300
B22F 104

US Classification:

291825

Abstract:

A composite article and method for making the same where the exterior surface of glass particles are coated with a metal. The metal coated glass particles are reduced to smaller, particular form and glass fibers are added to the reduced metal coated glass particles. The particles and glass fibers are formed under pressure to a given shape and the resulting shape is sintered to form a permanently-shaped article.

US Patent:

39736130, Aug 10, 1976

Filed:

Dec 12, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/532422

Inventors:

Alfred Marzocchi - Cumberland RI
David E. Leary - Cumberland RI

Assignee:

Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation - Toledo OH

International Classification:

B60C 918

US Classification:

152361FP

Abstract:

An improved tire reinforcement construction is disclosed. The construction includes a folded one-piece reinforced tread ply or belt, resulting in a two-ply belt structure. Elastomeric spacer members may be included in the vicinity of the folds to increase the radius of curvature at the folds. This construction simplifies belted tire assembly and results in improved tire wear characteristics. Glass fiber reinforced material is particularly suited for the folded belt.