Brian J Meliska

US Patent:

8176957, May 15, 2012

Filed:

Jul 20, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/506169

Inventors:

Ali Manesh - Chicago IL, US
Michael John Tercha - Weston WI, US
Brian Meliska - Weston WI, US
Fidelis Ceranski - Marathon WI, US
Glenn Howland - Kronenwetter WI, US
Louie Stark - Mosinee WI, US
Karen Hauch - Wausau WI, US
Todd Petersen - Ringle WI, US

Assignee:

Resilient Technologies, LLC. - Wausau WI

International Classification:

B60C 7/00

US Classification:

152326, 152301, 152 7

Abstract:

A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, curved, oriented, and comprised of varying thicknesses of material which facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a wheel and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface can assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load.

US Patent:

20090283185, Nov 19, 2009

Filed:

Mar 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/691968

Inventors:

Ali Manesh - Chicago IL, US
Mike Tercha - Weston WI, US
Olukemi Ayodeji - Wausau WI, US
Brian Anderson - Wausau WI, US
Brian J. Meliska - Weston WI, US
Fidelis Ceranski - Marathon WI, US

International Classification:

B60B 9/00

US Classification:

152 11

Abstract:

A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner surface, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a hub and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface may assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load. Since the tire is non-pneumatic, it may be easier to maintain and may have a longer life than standard pneumatic tires since it eliminates the possibility of blowouts, flat tires, or tires operating with low air pressure. By virtue of the portion of the tire in the footprint region not bearing a significant portion of the load, non-pneumatic tire may also exhibit a more comfortable ride subject to less noise and vibration and improved handling capabilities.

US Patent:

20110024008, Feb 3, 2011

Filed:

Jul 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/510833

Inventors:

Ali Manesh - Chicago IL, US
Michael John Tercha - Weston WI, US
Brian Meliska - Weston WI, US
Fidelis Ceranski - Marathon WI, US
Glenn Howland - Kronenwetter WI, US
Louie Stark - Mosinee WI, US
Karen Hauch - Wausau WI, US
Todd Petersen - Ringle WI, US

International Classification:

B60C 7/10
B29D 30/00
B60B 15/04

US Classification:

152 5, 156123, 152246

Abstract:

A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension. The tire can comprise a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and a web having a plurality of web elements. The tire can further comprise a layer or layers fabric material acting as a bonding agent to bond tire components together.

US Patent:

20110079335, Apr 7, 2011

Filed:

Jul 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/839236

Inventors:

Ali Manesh - Chicago IL, US
Michael John Tercha - Weston WI, US
Brian Meliska - Weston WI, US
Fidelis Ceranski - Marathon WI, US
Glenn Howland - Kronenwetter WI, US
Louie Stark - Mosinee WI, US
Karen Hauch - Wausau WI, US
Todd Petersen - Ringle WI, US

Assignee:

RESILIENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Wausau WI

International Classification:

B60C 7/00

US Classification:

152310

Abstract:

A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, curved, oriented, and comprised of varying thicknesses of material which facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a wheel and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface can assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load.

US Patent:

20110146872, Jun 23, 2011

Filed:

Nov 17, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/948657

Inventors:

Mike Tercha - Weston WI, US
Karen Hauch - Wausau WI, US
Glenn Howland - Kronenwetter WI, US
Todd Petersen - Ringle WI, US
Fidelis Ceranski - Marathon WI, US
Louie Stak - Mosinee WI, US
Brian Meliska - Weston WI, US

Assignee:

RESILIENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. - Wausau WI

International Classification:

B60C 17/06
B29D 30/06

US Classification:

152520, 264259

Abstract:

A run-flat device, which is inserted into pneumatic tires to allow mobility in the event of pressure loss in the pneumatic tire, can comprise an inner ring, outer ring, and an interconnected web connecting the two. The run-flat device can support an applied load by working in tension and compression.

US Patent:

20110180194, Jul 28, 2011

Filed:

Sep 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

13/121508

Inventors:

Brian Anderson - Wausau WI, US
Mike Tercha - Weston WI, US
Ali Manesh - Chicago IL, US
Karen Hauch - Wausau WI, US
Glenn Howland - Kronenwetter WI, US
Todd Petersen - Ringle WI, US
Fidelis Ceranski - Marathon WI, US
Louis Stark - Mosinee WI, US
Brian Meliska - Weston WI, US

Assignee:

RESILIENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Wausau WI

International Classification:

B60C 17/06

US Classification:

152520

Abstract:

A run-flat device, which is inserted into pneumatic tires to allow mobility in the event of pressure loss in the pneumatic tire, can comprise an inner ring, outer ring, and an interconnected web connecting the two. The run-flat device can support an applied load by working in tension and compression.

US Patent:

20120234445, Sep 20, 2012

Filed:

Dec 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/333721

Inventors:

Ali Manesh - Chicago IL, US
Mike Tercha - Wausau WI, US
Brian Anderson - Wausau WI, US
Brian J. Meliska - Wausau WI, US
Fidelis Ceranski - Wausau WI, US

Assignee:

RESILIENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. - Wausau WI

International Classification:

B60C 7/10

US Classification:

152310, 152328

Abstract:

A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a wheel and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface can assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load.

US Patent:

20120241062, Sep 27, 2012

Filed:

Dec 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/333834

Inventors:

Ali Manesh - Chicago IL, US
Mike Tercha - Wausau WI, US
Olukemi Ayodeji - Wausau WI, US
Brian Anderson - Wausau WI, US
Brian J. Meliska - Wausau WI, US
Fidelis Ceranski - Wausau WI, US

Assignee:

Resilient Technologies LLC. - Wausau WI

International Classification:

B60C 7/10

US Classification:

152311, 152328

Abstract:

A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension comprising a generally annular inner surface, a generally annular outer ring, and an interconnected web having a plurality of web elements and comprising a plurality of generally polygonal openings. Web elements are sized, oriented and comprised of a material that facilitates buckling when subjected to a compressive load. By buckling, those elements in a deformed portion of the tire between a hub and a footprint region where the tire contacts a surface may assume a significantly reduced portion of the load, if any. This causes web elements in other portions of the interconnected web to operate in tension to support the load. With the portion of the tire in the footprint region not bearing a significant portion of the load, non-pneumatic tire may exhibit a more comfortable ride subject to less noise and vibration and improved handling capabilities.