Larry Rogers

US Patent:

7350408, Apr 1, 2008

Filed:

Nov 22, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/603936

Inventors:

Larry K. Rogers - Bordentown NJ, US

International Classification:

E01C 23/00

US Classification:

73146, 731465, 340442, 340444

Abstract:

This apparatus and system for integration of a sensor into a wheel includes sensors for monitoring temperature, pressure or other variables inside of an inflated tire that are mounted directly to or inside of a wheel for the tire, that are in communication with conditions in the tire's interior via ducts or channels in the wheel, and/or that are held in place by and between rim portions of a two piece wheel.

US Patent:

8006731, Aug 30, 2011

Filed:

Feb 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/709533

Inventors:

Lars Johan Resare - Trenton NJ, US
Olivier Marsaly - L'Isle Adam, FR
Larry K. Rogers - Bordentown NJ, US
Pascal Seradarian - Trenton NJ, US

Assignee:

Hutchinson S.A. - Paris

International Classification:

B60C 29/02

US Classification:

152416, 152415

Abstract:

This is an apparatus and system for integration of Central Tire Inflation (CTI) valve functionality directly into a wheel. The CTI valve may be attached to the wheel or integrated into the wheel. In addition, the CTI valve may have a valve body or the valve components can be installed directly into the wheel. An air passageway between the vehicle air source and the CTI valve and/or an air passageway from the CTI valve to the tire cavity can also be employed.

US Patent:

8069890, Dec 6, 2011

Filed:

Dec 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/317778

Inventors:

Lars Johan Resare - Ewing NJ, US
Michael G. Hartman - Lansdale PA, US
Larry K. Rogers - Bordentown NJ, US

Assignee:

Hutchinson S.A. - Paris

International Classification:

B60C 23/10

US Classification:

152417, 152416

Abstract:

A system and apparatus for installing a central tire inflation (CTI) valve containing member into the hub bore opening of a wheel so as to be in communication with an air passageway hub port in the vehicle hub. Preferably, the CTI valve containing member includes a CTI valve sealed to a hub bore manifold with the hub bore manifold being mounted to the wheel disc and/or the vehicle hub. The hub bore manifold seals against the vehicle hub and the wheel hub bore surface (and/or the front face of the wheel disc). An air passageway in the manifold runs from the vehicle hub port to the CTI valve, and other air passageway(s) connect the CTI valve to the tire interior, such that air can travels from the vehicle hub to and from the tire cavity by way of the manifold and CTI valve.

US Patent:

8122926, Feb 28, 2012

Filed:

Dec 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/317779

Inventors:

Larry K. Rogers - Bordentown NJ, US

Assignee:

Hutchinson, S.A. - Paris

International Classification:

B60C 29/00

US Classification:

152427, 152416

Abstract:

This CTI Valve manifold of this invention creates a wheel-manifold-CTI Valve combination such that an air passageway coming from the wheel hub through the manifold brings air to the valve, and an airway from the valve through the manifold provides air to the tire cavity, preferably via an air passageway in the wheel. The manifold also allows for the CTI valve to deflate the tire, a typical operational requirement for central tire inflation systems.

US Patent:

8333537, Dec 18, 2012

Filed:

May 22, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/454835

Inventors:

Larry K. Rogers - Bordentown NJ, US
Andy Y. Chen - Mount Laurel NJ, US

Assignee:

Hutchinson, SA - Paris

International Classification:

F16B 37/14

US Classification:

411 8, 411 14, 411337, 4113725, 4113726, 411429, 301 35622, 301 37374

Abstract:

This nut torque indicator cover includes a cover piece that is joined to an indicator piece. It is fastened to a nut/bolt assembly primarily by pressing it down onto and over the exposed threads of the bolt so that the indicator piece registers with the hex portion of the nut. A snap fit design is incorporated into the nut torque indicator cover such that the cover piece and indicator piece can rotate relative to each other. The cover piece fastens securely to the external threads of the bolt providing protection to the threads, while the indicator piece, secured by the hex flats of the nut, indicates the nut circumferential position, allowing an indication of any torque loss.

US Patent:

8333878, Dec 18, 2012

Filed:

Apr 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/799763

Inventors:

Pascal Seradarian - Princeton Junction NJ, US
Larry K. Rogers - Bordentown NJ, US
Dawn M. DiMarco - Newtown PA, US
Robert D. Holmers - Albany NH, US

Assignee:

Hutchinson, SA - Paris

International Classification:

C25D 13/06
C23C 28/04
C23F 17/00

US Classification:

204488, 204471, 204483, 204484, 204486, 204487, 204499, 204500, 204501, 204502

Abstract:

This invention teaches a method of coating a vehicle wheel to increase wear resistance which, in its preferred embodiment, includes the steps of providing a vehicle wheel and applying a wear resistant coating between/intermediate a primer and a topcoat. The wear resistant coating is applied to at least the tire bead flange of the vehicle wheel but may be applied to any area of the wheel. It is advantageously comprised of a MIL-P-53022B Type II lead and chromate free, corrosion inhibiting epoxy primer with an addition of 3% polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and is formulated in such a manner so as to allow “wet on wet” application over a cured MIL-P-53084 primer. This application method improves adhesion through surface to surface covalent reaction between the polymerization of polyurethane top coat and the polymerization of intermediate epoxy polyamide wear resistant coating. The wear resistant coating is of particular use with vehicle wheels made from cast or forged aluminum, but may also be used by itself over steel wheels that have been pretreated to TT-C-490. It may also be used over anodized, electrocoated, or DOD-P-15328 wash primed aluminum as a standalone non CARC wear resistant coating.

US Patent:

8479790, Jul 9, 2013

Filed:

Dec 5, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/310828

Inventors:

Lars Johan Resare - Ewing NJ, US
Michael G. Hartman - Lansdale PA, US
Larry K. Rogers - Bordentown NJ, US

Assignee:

Hutchinson, S.A. - Paris

International Classification:

B60C 23/10

US Classification:

152417, 152416

Abstract:

A central tire inflation system. The system includes a central tire inflation valve and a hub bore manifold. The hub bore manifold is connected to and surrounds the central tire inflation valve. The hub bore manifold defines first and second air passageways which are in communication with the central tire inflation valve. The hub bore manifold is configured for removable connection to a hub of a vehicle and is also configured to fit within a central opening of a wheel of the vehicle.

US Patent:

8505598, Aug 13, 2013

Filed:

May 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/786094

Inventors:

Olivier Marsaly - Princeton NJ, US
Larry K. Rogers - Bordentown NJ, US
Peter K. Hobe - Levittown PA, US

Assignee:

Hutchinson, S.A. - Paris

International Classification:

B60B 25/22

US Classification:

152405, 152427, 152396, 301 9511

Abstract:

The instant invention is a pressure release safety system for a multi-piece wheel rim and tubeless tire combination, teaching designs for automatically relieving/releasing pressure as part of its disassembly. In this invention, fastening elements used to hold together portions of a wheel rim are provided with a blocking device or devices that prevents loosening and/or removal of fastening elements until said blocking device is first moved from a blocking position, where movement of the blocking device from its blocking position directly or indirectly opens or requires the opening of a pressure relief channel or channels—allowing, enabling and effecting depressurization of the sealed pressure vessel. When applied in the context of a tubeless two-piece wheel/tire assembly, the invention advantageously may include a blocking or safety device (typically in the form of a ring) that covers all or a critical portion of the nuts/studs that hold the two piece wheel together. The act of removing the safety ring so as to access and remove the nuts from the studs to disassemble the wheel, opens an air channel in communication with the tire interior so as to allow pressure to escape from the tire interior.