James Lloyd Stone

US Patent:

20120095587, Apr 19, 2012

Filed:

Jun 11, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/378485

Inventors:

Verner Steve Nicholas - Pelzer SC, US
Jean-Baptisle Rousseau - Saint-Bonnet-Pres-Riom, FR
James Edward Stone - Greenville SC, US

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

700110

Abstract:

A system and method for reducing the magnitude of one or more harmonics of one or more uniformity parameters in a cured tire involves selective removal of tire material at one or more track/area locations along first and second bead profiles. Selective removal may occur via ablation at the bead seat, low flange and/or high flange zones to correct for a selected number of harmonics of such parameters as radial, lateral and tangential force variation. Ablation patterns are calculated and implemented on first and second tire beads to achieve desired levels of force reduction at selected angular locations (within the expanse from 0-360 degrees along each tire bead). Ablation patterns may be calculated for implementation at fixed or varied tire rotational speeds and/or fixed or varied levels of laser power.

US Patent:

61962880, Mar 6, 2001

Filed:

Dec 15, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/990423

Inventors:

Robert C. Radulescu - Simpsonville SC
David Alan Weston - Taylors SC
James Edward Stone - Charlotte NC

Assignee:

Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.

International Classification:

B60C 1104
B60C 1112
B60C10500

US Classification:

15220917

Abstract:

The present invention provides a truck tire with a siping geometry to protect the main ribs of the tire's tread by delaying the onset of irregular wear and the growth thereof. The improved tire tread comprises a plurality of main ribs formed by grooves extending generally circumferentially around an outer surface of the tire forming a tread width for contacting the supporting surface. A plurality of sipes, positioned on both lateral edges of each one of the main ribs, provide protection for the main ribs to delay the onset of irregular wear. A pitch length and a sipe length are both selected to be within a certain range of values, as well as a ratio of the sipe length to the pitch length is selected. The sipes are preferably narrow in width having a maximum width dimension of about 0. 40 millimeter.

US Patent:

20190009624, Jan 10, 2019

Filed:

Dec 29, 2016

Appl. No.:

16/067600

Inventors:

- Clermont-Ferrand, FR
James Edward STONE - Pelzer SC, US

Assignee:

Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin - Clermont-Ferrand

International Classification:

B60C 25/05
B60C 7/24
B60C 7/18
B60B 9/26

Abstract:

An apparatus and method of assembling a radially outer portion of a nonpneumatic wheel onto a hub () having a plurality of slots () extending along an axis, each of the slots () arranged in a frustoconical orientation extending from the first end () to the second end () such that the distance between the slots is greater at the first end than at the second end.

US Patent:

20190001768, Jan 3, 2019

Filed:

Dec 29, 2016

Appl. No.:

16/067596

Inventors:

- Switzerland, CH
James Edward STONE - Pelzer SC, US

International Classification:

B60C 25/05

Abstract:

An apparatus for assembling a radially outer portion of a nonpneumatic wheel onto a hub having a plurality of slots extending along an axis, each of the slots arranged in a frustoconical orientation extending from the first end to the second end such that the distance between the slots is greater at the first end than at the second end.

US Patent:

20170001394, Jan 5, 2017

Filed:

Dec 6, 2013

Appl. No.:

15/101507

Inventors:

JOSEPH NICHOLAS BROWN IV - Simpsonville SC, US
James Edward Stone - Pelzer SC, US

International Classification:

B29D 30/06
B29C 69/02
B29C 33/00

Abstract:

Modifiable molds, methods and systems are provided for optimizing force variation harmonics in concert with the intentional variation of elements to attain an overall average aligning force.

US Patent:

20150375378, Dec 31, 2015

Filed:

Jan 5, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/589672

Inventors:

- Clayton NC, US
James Ryan Stone - Clayton NC, US
Stephen Andrew Miller - Clayton NC, US

International Classification:

B25B 23/10
B25B 23/12
B25B 23/00

Abstract:

An apparatus for rapid installation of threaded fasteners is provided. The apparatus includes a drive portion configured for being received by a rotary tool, a bit holder extending from the drive portion and configured for receiving a tool bit, the bit holder defining an elongate portion, and a sleeve configured for translatable movement along the elongate portion. The sleeve has a first extended position in which an end of the sleeve extends substantially beyond the tool bit and a retraction position in which the sleeve does not enclose the tool bit. A spring biases the sleeve into the extended position. Pressing of an end of the sleeve against a working surface imparts translation of the sleeve in a direction from the extended position towards the retracted position.

US Patent:

20150246466, Sep 3, 2015

Filed:

Dec 6, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/426874

Inventors:

Joseph Nicholas Brown - Mauldin SC, US
James Edward Stone - Greer SC, US
Richard T Janczak - Simpsonville SC, US

International Classification:

B29C 33/30
B29D 30/06

Abstract:

Molds, methods and systems are provided for adjusting one or more plysteer parameters in a tire having a tread formed from a mold.

Address:

420 Bloomsbury Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609

Phone:

9197829306

VIN:

WBAVA33527PG39204

Make:

BMW

Model:

3 SERIES

Year:

2007