Metodi L Ikonomov

8442670, May 14, 2013

Nov 26, 2008

12/744078

Adib Chebli - Greer SC, US
John Hommerson - Simpsonville SC, US
Metodi Ikonomov - Moore SC, US

Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. - Granges-Paccot

G06F 19/00

700215, 264334

Automated treatment operations for preparing the inner surface of a tire for patch application is provided. One exemplary method includes the steps of locating the tire on a tire support, identifying a target area for preparing that is located on the inner surface of the tire, scanning the target area so as to acquire data regarding the inner surface of the tire at the target area, determining a treatment path using the data regarding the inner surface of the tire, treating the inside of the tire by removing material using a treatment tool, and positioning the treatment tool along the treatment path during the treating step.

20060040077, Feb 23, 2006

Aug 19, 2004

10/922004

Brian Wilson - Greer SC, US
Metodi Ikonomov - Moore SC, US

B65H 81/00
B32B 1/08

428036900, 156172000, 156173000, 156273900

A process for forming a reinforcement for a resilient, structurally supported wheel includes the steps of placing a supporting member, such as a stay, on a cylindrically shaped mandrel, winding a reinforcing wire on the mandrel over the supporting member while heating the wire to embed the wire in the supporting member, wherein, upon cooling, the wire is bonded to and supported by the supporting member to maintain a cylindrical shape

20110000600, Jan 6, 2011

Feb 22, 2008

12/918809

Adib Tony Chebli - Greer SC, US
Metodi Lubenov Ikonomov - Moore SC, US

MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A. - Granges-Paccot

B29C 65/62
B29C 73/04

156 64, 156 93, 156350

Methods, computer program products, and apparatus for stitching the interior surface of a tire, the steps of the method including rotating the tire about a central rotational axis, applying a force to maintain the tire in a substantially radial fixed position relative to a stitching wheel; applying a predetermined force to the interior surface of the tire with the stitching wheel, the stitching wheel contacting the interior surface of the tire while the tire is rotating; and, mechanically translating the stitching wheel laterally across the interior of the tire during tire rotation.

20110023669, Feb 3, 2011

Dec 6, 2007

12/746359

Adib Tony Chebli - Greer SC, US
Metodi Lubenov Ikonomov - Moore SC, US

B23D 61/12
B26D 3/00

83 13, 83835

An improved method and apparatus for removing a section from a tire is disclosed. The improved method and apparatus are configured so that one side of a saw blade used to cut a section from a tire is treated by dulling. The treatment allows for the removal of a section of a tire so cords embedded in various layers of the tire are protected from damage and the surface texture surrounding the removed section of the tire is adequate for repair.

20110101568, May 5, 2011

Nov 8, 2006

12/440969

Juan-Pablo Gallego - Samutprakarn, TH
Metodi L. Ikonomov - Moore SC, US
Carl R. Driver - Greer SC, US

B29C 33/44
B29C 33/00

264334, 425436 R, 425470

A method of automatically de-molding a tread from a mold is provided utilizing an automatic de-molding apparatus. The automatic de-molding device utilizes at least one anchor member that is inserted into the mold and automatically secures the tread to the de-molding apparatus wherein the mold is mechanically removed from the mold.

20120085159, Apr 12, 2012

Jun 15, 2009

13/378256

Adib T. Chebli - Greer SC, US
Metodi L. Ikonomov - Moore SC, US

MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A. - Granges-Paccott

G01M 17/02

73146

A cable depth gauge and method for determining the depth of a cable embedded in a sidewall of a tire, the cable depth gauge comprising an elongate body having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having an indicator point set to reference a surface of the tire, the elongate body having a width to determine eligibility if the repair hole being examined meets the minimum size for the repair process and a first measuring region and a second measuring region located at the proximal end of the elongate body, the first measuring region and the second measuring region being at a known distance from the indicator point.

20120107073, May 3, 2012

Jun 30, 2009

13/381136

Adib T. Chebli - Greer SC, US
Metodi L. Ikonomov - Moore SC, US

MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A. - Granges-Paccott

F16M 11/06
B65G 47/74

41422201, 269 56

A tire work station and system for selectively holding a tire having work performed thereon in a side orientation or a front orientation. The tire work station comprises a work platform mounted to a vertically adjustable pedestal having a first support system and a second support system. The first support system comprising a pair of tread rollers inclined at a first inclined angle A and further forming a second angle A with a pair of sidewall rollers. The sidewall rollers spaced apart to define a passageway for the tire in its front orientation. The second support system mounted between the pair of tread rollers, comprising a tread support surface at a first distance from a top surface of the work platform lower than a support surface of the pair of tread rollers at a second distance from the top surface of the work platform.

20120180560, Jul 19, 2012

Aug 31, 2009

13/389830

Adib Chebli - Greer SC, US
Metodi Ikonomov - Moore SC, US

G01M 17/02

73146

A method and apparatus for determining the depth of a metal feature in a rubber or elastomeric material is provided. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a method and apparatus for determining the depth of e.g., a metal cable in a tire. A sensor that changes state within range of the metal feature is used to determine the depth of such feature in the material without the necessity of deconstructing the material.