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Steven L Kitz

from Tallmadge, OH
Age ~71

Steven Kitz Phones & Addresses

  • 821 Martindale Dr, Tallmadge, OH 44278 (330) 630-9248
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH
  • Uniontown, OH
  • Akron, OH
  • 821 Martindale Dr, Tallmadge, OH 44278

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Steven Kitz

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Us Patents

Anvil With Vacuum Width Adjustment

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US Patent:
8561511, Oct 22, 2013
Filed:
Sep 1, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/217988
Inventors:
Daniel Ray Downing - Uniontown OH, US
David Michael Dejacimo - Louisville OH, US
Dennis Alan Lundell - Akron OH, US
Steven Leonard Kitz - Tallmadge OH, US
Mark Alan Thompson - North Canton OH, US
Assignee:
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company - Akron OH
International Classification:
B26D 7/01
US Classification:
83100, 83152, 83177, 83469, 83658
Abstract:
A method and apparatus is provided for cutting an elastomeric laminate that may include a layer of reinforcement cords, into a desired length without cutting through the cords. The method includes the step of cutting through the gum portion of the elastomeric composite material at a desired skive angle, and then opening up the skived cut. Next, the cord reinforcement layer is cut without severing the reinforcement cords. An elastomeric composite strip cut to the desired length is produced and has cut ends. One of the cut ends has the gum portion cut at a desired skive angle adjacent an overhang portion of the reinforcement layer. The opposite end of the elastomeric composite segment also has a skived portion to mate with the skived portion of the first cut end, and a gap in the cord ply to mate with the cord overhang of the first end, resulting in a splice. An improved anvil having independently controlled vacuum zones and adjustable width vacuum zones is also provided, as well as improved cutting mechanisms.

Cover Plate For Tire Building Drum

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US Patent:
20060000554, Jan 5, 2006
Filed:
Jun 30, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/881117
Inventors:
Steven Kitz - Tallmadge OH, US
Steven Lake - North Canton OH, US
Steven Phippen - Napanee, CA
International Classification:
B29D 30/24
US Classification:
156417000, 156414000
Abstract:
The invention provides in a first aspect a tire building drum comprising a plurality of segments in a cylindrical array, a cover plate mounted over the segments, wherein the cover plate has one or more ribs aligned with the longitudinal axis of the cover plate. The invention provides in another aspect a cover plate for use with a tire building drum, the cover plate comprising an upper surface and one or more longitudinal ribs connected to the upper surface.

Apparatus For Cutting Elastomeric Materials

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US Patent:
20060070504, Apr 6, 2006
Filed:
Jul 7, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/176160
Inventors:
Daniel Downing - Hartville OH, US
David Dejacimo - Louisville OH, US
Dennis Lundell - Akron OH, US
Steven Kitz - Tallmadge OH, US
Mark Thompson - North Canton OH, US
International Classification:
B26D 1/04
US Classification:
083451000, 083614000
Abstract:
A method and apparatus is provided for cutting an elastomeric laminate that may include a layer of reinforcement cords, into a desired length without cutting through the cords. The method includes the step of cutting through the gum portion of the elastomeric composite material at a desired skive angle, and then opening up the skived cut. Next, the cord reinforcement layer is cut without severing the reinforcement cords. An elastomeric composite strip cut to the desired length is produced and has cut ends. One of the cut ends has the gum portion cut at a desired skive angle adjacent an overhang portion of the reinforcement layer. The opposite end of the elastomeric composite segment also has a skived portion to mate with the skived portion of the first cut end, and a gap in the cord ply to mate with the cord overhang of the first end, resulting in a splice. An improved anvil having independently controlled vacuum zones is also provided, as well as improved cutting mechanisms.

Apparatus For Cutting Elastomeric Materials

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US Patent:
20090173199, Jul 9, 2009
Filed:
Mar 18, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/406134
Inventors:
Daniel Ray Downing - Hartville OH, US
David Michael Dejacimo - Louisville OH, US
Dennis Alan Lundell - Akron OH, US
Steven Leonard Kitz - Tallmadge OH, US
Mark Alan Thompson - North Canton OH, US
International Classification:
B26D 7/02
US Classification:
83460
Abstract:
A method and apparatus is provided for cutting an elastomeric laminate that may include a layer of reinforcement cords, into a desired length without cutting through the cords. The method includes the step of cutting through the gum portion of the elastomeric composite material at a desired skive angle, and then opening up the skived cut. Next, the cord reinforcement layer is cut without severing the reinforcement cords. An elastomeric composite strip cut to the desired length is produced and has cut ends. One of the cut ends has the gum portion cut at a desired skive angle adjacent an overhang portion of the reinforcement layer. The opposite end of the elastomeric composite segment also has a skived portion to mate with the skived portion of the first cut end, and a gap in the cord ply to mate with the cord overhang of the first end, resulting in a splice. An improved anvil having independently controlled vacuum zones is also provided, as well as improved cutting mechanisms.

Split Ply Tires And Bead Area Monocomponents

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US Patent:
20130037195, Feb 14, 2013
Filed:
Aug 10, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/206603
Inventors:
Douglas Raymond Weaver - Uniontown OH, US
Steven Leonard Kitz - Tallmadge OH, US
Assignee:
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY - Akron OH
International Classification:
B60C 15/04
B60C 9/18
B32B 3/00
B29D 30/08
B32B 3/02
B60C 15/06
B29D 30/48
US Classification:
152541, 156136, 156117, 428 641, 428221, 428174
Abstract:
An intermediate article of manufacture formed as a first stage bead area subassembly for a split ply pneumatic tire carcass is disclosed. The bead area subassembly has an annular bead core; a bead apex; a ply strip; and preferably a sidewall affixed to the ply strip. The subassembly is formed into a disk-shaped bead area monocomponent. The ply strip is wrapped about the bead core and the apex to form a ply turnup and both the ply strip and the ply turnup extend radially outwardly from the bead core. The bead area subassembly when formed into the disk-shaped bead area monocomponent is placed on an annular holder device. The combination of the bead area monocomponent on the holder device can be stacked for storage and latter assembly into a split ply carcass. Preferably, the ply turnup can be oriented extending inside or axially inward of the bead core on final assembly to form a split ply tire having axially inside turnups. In the preferred embodiment the ply strip is reinforced by radially extending ply cords.

Marking Apparatus

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US Patent:
45066272, Mar 26, 1985
Filed:
Feb 13, 1984
Appl. No.:
6/579918
Inventors:
Joe P. Boone - Lawton OK
William J. Head - Ravenna OH
Steven L. Kitz - Uniontown OH
Assignee:
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company - Akron OH
International Classification:
B05C 502
US Classification:
118708
Abstract:
A marking apparatus that is useful for marking a line upon a ridge protruding from a surface of a continuously passing elongated article is disclosed. A stylus member of the marking apparatus has a notch in its foot, through which the ridge on the article passes. A tracking arm member is pivotally attached to a bar member, and supports the stylus member, so that the stylus member can follow the track of the ridge even if the article wanders from side to side as it passes the marking apparatus. Marking fluid, stored in a reservoir, passes through a hollow tube and a bore through the stylus member which communicates with the notch in the foot of the stylus member.

Split Ply Tires And Bead Area Monocomponents

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US Patent:
20150210027, Jul 30, 2015
Filed:
Apr 3, 2015
Appl. No.:
14/678397
Inventors:
- Akron OH, US
Steven Leonard Kitz - Tallmadge OH, US
International Classification:
B29D 30/32
B29D 30/06
B29D 30/72
Abstract:
An intermediate article of manufacture formed as a first stage bead area subassembly for a split ply pneumatic tire carcass is disclosed. The bead area subassembly has an annular bead core; a bead apex; a ply strip; and preferably a sidewall affixed to the ply strip. The subassembly is formed into a disk-shaped bead area monocomponent. The ply strip is wrapped about the bead core and the apex to form a ply turnup and both the ply strip and the ply turnup extend radially outwardly from the bead core. The bead area subassembly when formed into the disk-shaped bead area monocomponent is placed on an annular holder device.
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