Larry V Rogers

US Patent:

7438366, Oct 21, 2008

Filed:

Feb 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/346465

Inventors:

David L. Machamer - Malvern PA, US
Larry K. Rogers - Bordentown NJ, US
Jinjun Wang - Plainsboro NJ, US

Assignee:

Hutchinson SA. - Paris

International Classification:

B60B 25/00
B60C 15/02

US Classification:

301 35629, 301 101, 152396

Abstract:

A replacement wheel, wheel disc or object is adapted to substantially replicate a mounting pad pattern of a wheel, wheel disc or object to be replaced. An annular arrangement of raised mounting pads provides a pattern of mounting pads proximate a circle of a given diameter to substantially replicate the mounting pad pattern of the to-be-replaced wheel disc or objects Mounting pads may be provided on an annular member having an inner diameter less than the given diameter of a circle at which the mounting pad pattern of the to-be-replaced wheel disc or object is located and having an outer diameter greater than the given diameter. Mounting pads may be provided by inserts.

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:

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:

20050236081, Oct 27, 2005

Filed:

Apr 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/832270

Inventors:

Olivier Marsaly - Washington Crossing PA, US
Jinjun Wang - Piscataway NJ, US
Larry Rogers - Princeton NJ, US

International Classification:

B60C007/24

US Classification:

152396000

Abstract:

A multi-part automotive wheel comprises first and second wheel discs having first and second mating surfaces, respectively, where the first and second discs are to be joined to each other. An annular radial groove is disposed on one of the first and second surfaces for receiving an O-ring for sealing the first surface in respect of the second surface. The groove includes a substantially radial basewall and first and second sidewalls which extend from the basewall toward an intermediate section and from the section toward both edges of the groove, the edges defining a radial groove opening which is smaller than a distance between the sidewalls at the section such that an O-ring having a larger cross-sectional diameter larger than the opening will be retained within the groove prior to the discs being joined together. The basewall merges with the first and second sidewalls with rounded corners to reduce concentration of stress at the corners.

US Patent:

20140034203, Feb 6, 2014

Filed:

May 16, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/896052

Inventors:

- , unknown
Christopher R. Renson - Langhome PA, US
Peter K. Hobe - Levittown PA, US
Larry K. Rogers - Georgetown KY, US
Olivier Marsaly - Princeton NJ, US

International Classification:

B60C 29/02

US Classification:

152427

Abstract:

This invention describes a system to maintain equal pressure in a pair of dual tires, and also incorporates a valve mechanism that will prevent one dual wheel tire from going flat in the event the other dual wheel tire experiences a rapid air loss. Dual wheels are typically mounted on the vehicle hub with both wheel disc faces in direct contact with each other. To ensure equal pressure in both tires, this invention has air passageways machined into the wheels such that the air passageways meet at the interface between the wheels where the wheel disc faces are in direct contact. These junctions are sealed by a rubber seal or gasket. Both tires can then be inflated or deflated simultaneously through a standard air valve located on either wheel. Where a dual wheel arrangement requires the use of an intermediate piece between the dual wheels, air passageways can connect the two-piece wheels via intermediate air passageways going through the common intermediate piece. A dual pressure equalizing valve is connected to the air passageways and embedded into the wheels or intermediate piece.

US Patent:

20150042148, Feb 12, 2015

Filed:

Aug 13, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/387866

Inventors:

Lars Johan RESARE - Ewing NJ, US
Brian T. GRAHAM - Succasunna NJ, US
Charles TABONE - North Tonawanda NY, US
Larry K. ROGERS - Georgetown KY, US
Ian N. BAKST - Ewing NJ, US

International Classification:

B60B 7/02
B60B 11/10

US Classification:

301 361, 301 37101

Abstract:

The Dual Tire Shield of the invention mounts between dual tires and helps to prevent debris from getting into the gap between dual tires and/or damaging the tires when it does so. In some embodiments it can also serve as a runflat for dual tires. Debris can become wedged between the sidewalls of dual tires that face each other, or “inner sidewalls” of such tires. The dual tire shield prevents debris from getting stuck between the inner sidewalls of the dual tires and thereby prevents flats caused by sidewall puncture or bead de-seating due to such debris. The device accomplishes this by: Blocking debris from entering the gap between duals and/or prevent debris from being wedged in the gap; keeping such debris from contact with one or both of the tires even if wedged therebetween; and/or ejecting debris from between the tires. Further, the dual tire shield may be made rigid enough and/or include rigid portions so as to act as a runflat in case a tire goes flat regardless of the reason.

Address:

19220 Space Ctr Blvd Apt 1311, Houston, TX 77058

Phone:

2819579917

VIN:

4T1BB46KX7U016918

Make:

TOYOTA

Model:

CAMRY HYBRID

Year:

2007