公开(公告)号：US08022817B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US12563811

申请日：2009-09-21

Applicant: Paul B. Wilson ,  Russell W. Koch ,  Robert J. Trew

Inventor： Paul B. Wilson ,  Russell W. Koch ,  Robert J. Trew

IPC: B60R25/10

CPC classification number: H01Q1/2241 ,  B29D2030/0072 ,  B29D2030/0077 ,  B60C23/0433 ,  B60C23/0493 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  Y10T29/49018

Abstract: The invention provides a monitoring device and tire combination wherein an antenna is mounted to the tire in a location spaced from the monitoring device. In one embodiment, the antenna may be mounted to the tire sidewall outside the body cords of the tire. The antenna may be mounted on the outer surface of the sidewall or embedded within the body of the sidewall. The antenna is connected to the monitoring device with a connector. The connector may be electrically coupled to the monitoring device or may be connected to the monitoring device with a plug and socket connection. When the antenna is outside the body cord, the connector may extend from the antenna through the bead filler, over the top of the turn up, or under the bead ring.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种监测装置和轮胎组合，其中在与监测装置间隔开的位置处将天线安装到轮胎上。 在一个实施例中，天线可以安装到轮胎的主体帘线外侧的轮胎胎侧。 天线可以安装在侧壁的外表面上或嵌入在侧壁的主体内。 天线通过连接器连接到监控设备。 连接器可以电耦合到监视装置，或者可以通过插头和插座连接连接到监视装置。 当天线在身体线外时，连接器可以从天线穿过胎圈填充物，在翻转的顶部或胎圈环下方延伸。

公开(公告)号：US07009506B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-07

申请号：US10192567

申请日：2002-07-09

Applicant: Paul B. Wilson ,  John D. Rensel ,  Russell W. Koch

Inventor： Paul B. Wilson ,  John D. Rensel ,  Russell W. Koch

IPC: B60C23/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/0493 ,  B29D2030/0072 ,  B29D2030/0077 ,  B60C23/04 ,  B60C23/0433

Abstract: A monitoring device and patch assembly includes a patch that removably and re-attachably holds the monitoring device. The patch is adapted to connect the monitoring device to a pneumatic tire when the monitoring device is held by the patch. The patch is configured to hold a monitoring device having a rounded outer surface. The patch holds the rounded monitoring device by having a resilient tube with an outlet having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the monitoring device. The monitoring device of the invention includes a feature that allows it to be removed from the patch.

公开(公告)号：US06966221B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-22

申请号：US10771615

申请日：2004-02-04

Applicant: Paul B. Wilson ,  John D. Rensel ,  Francis L. Merat ,  Gordon E. Hardman

Inventor： Paul B. Wilson ,  John D. Rensel ,  Francis L. Merat ,  Gordon E. Hardman

IPC: B60C23/04 ,  G01L19/08 ,  B60C23/02

CPC classification number: B60C23/0408 ,  B60C23/0433 ,  G01L19/083 ,  H01Q1/2241 ,  H01Q1/36 ,  H01Q9/0407 ,  H01Q13/08 ,  H01Q13/10

Abstract: A non-attached monitoring device includes monitoring assembly and an antenna configured to radiate signals from the monitoring assembly. The antenna is configured to radiate through the oriented attenuating body of the tire sidewall regardless of the position of the monitoring device with respect to the tire sidewall. In one embodiment, the antenna has a body that is looped back on itself. The body may be parallel to or perpendicular to the antenna ground plane. In another embodiment, a radiating slot antenna is configured to provide transmissions through the tire sidewall regardless of the position of the monitoring device.

Abstract translation: 一种非连接的监视设备包括监视组件和配置成辐射来自监视组件的信号的天线。 无论监视装置相对于轮胎侧壁的位置如何，天线被配置成辐射穿过轮胎侧壁的定向衰减体。 在一个实施例中，天线具有环绕自身的主体。 主体可以平行于或垂直于天线接地平面。 在另一个实施例中，辐射缝隙天线被配置成提供穿过轮胎侧壁的传输，而不管监视装置的位置如何。

公开(公告)号：US06477894B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-12

申请号：US09613130

申请日：2000-07-10

Applicant: Russell W. Koch ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Michelle R. Stalnaker

Inventor： Russell W. Koch ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Michelle R. Stalnaker

IPC: G01M1702

CPC classification number: B60C23/0493 ,  B29D2030/0072 ,  B29D2030/0077 ,  B60C5/14

Abstract: A method for preparing an innerliner of a pneumatic tire and adhering an electronic monitoring device to the innerliner includes the step of providing a patch having a cover and a layer of uncured rubber. The patch is placed at a selected area of the innerliner of a green tire before the green tire is cured. At least a portion of the patch is removed after the tire is cured to provide a prepared area at the selected area of the tire. The electronic monitoring device is then adhered to the prepared area.

Abstract translation: 一种制备充气轮胎的内衬并将电子监测装置粘附到内衬的方法包括提供具有盖和未固化橡胶层的贴剂的步骤。 在生轮胎固化之前，将补片放置在生胎的内衬层的选定区域。 在轮胎固化之后，去除补片的至少一部分，以在轮胎的选定区域提供准备的区域。 然后将电子监控装置粘贴到准备的区域。

公开(公告)号：US20230018741A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-19

申请号：US17946764

申请日：2022-09-16

Applicant: Terence E. Wei ,  Paul B. Wilson

Inventor： Terence E. Wei ,  Paul B. Wilson

IPC: B60C23/04 ,  B60C5/02 ,  B60C5/04

Abstract: A tire and membrane system includes a tire, an electronics package, and a membrane body attached to the electronics package. A width of the membrane body is less than 120% of a width of a tread of the tire. A length of the membrane body is less than 50% of a circumference of the tire. A bottom surface of the membrane body is configured to lie flat against an inner surface of the tire. The membrane body is not attached to the tire.

公开(公告)号：US20130081457A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：US13251311

申请日：2011-10-03

Applicant: Paul B. Wilson ,  John D. Rensel

Inventor： Paul B. Wilson ,  John D. Rensel

IPC: G01M17/02 ,  F16M13/02

CPC classification number: G01M17/02 ,  B29D2030/0072 ,  B60C23/0493

Abstract: A tire monitor assembly includes a rubber ply having a first side affixable to an interior surface of a tire. A pedestal extends from a second side of the rubber ply, wherein the pedestal has a top surface and at least one sidewall. The pedestal has a groove disposed in the at least one sidewall that extends along a perimeter of the pedestal, wherein the pedestal has a cavity disposed in the top surface, extending towards the rubber ply. The assembly further includes a tire monitoring device and a fastener connected to the tire monitoring device and further connected to the pedestal such that the fastener is disposed in at least one of the cavity and the groove.

Abstract translation: 轮胎监视器组件包括具有可固定到轮胎内表面的第一侧面的橡胶层。 基座从橡胶层的第二侧延伸，其中基座具有顶表面和至少一个侧壁。 基座具有设置在沿着基座的周边延伸的至少一个侧壁中的凹槽，其中基座具有设置在顶表面中的朝向橡胶层延伸的空腔。 组件还包括轮胎监测装置和连接到轮胎监测装置的紧固件，并进一步连接到基座，使得紧固件设置在空腔和凹槽中的至少一个中。

公开(公告)号：US08286473B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-16

申请号：US12943999

申请日：2010-11-11

Applicant: John D. Rensel ,  Paul B Wilson

Inventor： John D. Rensel ,  Paul B Wilson

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: B29D22/023 ,  B60G17/019 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/113 ,  B60G2400/52 ,  B60G2800/984 ,  B60T2240/03 ,  F16F9/0409 ,  F16F9/3292

Abstract: A sensor system for obtaining data from an air spring having elastomeric body with a plurality of wireless sensors embedded therein. The sensor length-scales range from nano- to micro-scale devices that are small enough to avoid becoming occlusions within the elastomeric body. The air spring may include a spring wall having an internally reinforced elastomeric body portion with the sensors embedded within. The air spring may include a spring wall having an unreinforced elastomeric body portion with the sensors embedded within. The sensors may be configured to provide data related to one or more of temperature, pressure, sidewall flex, stress, strain and other parameters. The sensors may be LCD sensors, and/or conductive polymer sensors, and/or bio-polymer sensors and/or polymer diodes suitable for sensing data during the operation of the air spring.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从具有弹性体的空气弹簧获取数据的传感器系统，其中嵌入有多个无线传感器。 传感器长度范围从纳米到微尺度的设备，其尺寸足够小以避免在弹性体内变成闭塞。 空气弹簧可以包括具有内部加强的弹性体部分的弹簧壁，传感器嵌入其中。 空气弹簧可以包括具有未被增强的弹性体部分的弹簧壁，传感器嵌入其中。 传感器可以被配置为提供与温度，压力，侧壁弯曲，应力，应变和其它参数中的一个或多个相关的数据。 传感器可以是LCD传感器，和/或导电聚合物传感器，和/或适于在空气弹簧的操作期间感测数据的生物聚合物传感器和/或聚合物二极管。

公开(公告)号：US20110271520A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-10

申请号：US13187218

申请日：2011-07-20

Applicant: Paul B. Wilson ,  Russell W. Koch ,  Robert J. Trew

Inventor： Paul B. Wilson ,  Russell W. Koch ,  Robert J. Trew

IPC: H01P11/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/2241 ,  B29D2030/0072 ,  B29D2030/0077 ,  B60C23/0433 ,  B60C23/0493 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  Y10T29/49018

Abstract: The invention provides a monitoring device and tire combination wherein an antenna is mounted to the tire in a location spaced from the monitoring device. In one embodiment, the antenna may be mounted to the tire sidewall outside the body cords of the tire. The antenna may be mounted on the outer surface of the sidewall or embedded within the body of the sidewall. The antenna is connected to the monitoring device with a connector. The connector may be electrically coupled to the monitoring device or may be connected to the monitoring device with a plug and socket connection. When the antenna is outside the body cord, the connector may extend from the antenna through the bead filler, over the top of the turn up, or under the bead ring.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种监测装置和轮胎组合，其中在与监测装置间隔开的位置处将天线安装到轮胎上。 在一个实施例中，天线可以安装到轮胎的主体帘线外侧的轮胎胎侧。 天线可以安装在侧壁的外表面上或嵌入在侧壁的主体内。 天线通过连接器连接到监控设备。 连接器可以电耦合到监视装置，或者可以通过插头和插座连接连接到监视装置。 当天线在身体线外时，连接器可以从天线穿过胎圈填充物，在翻转的顶部或胎圈环下方延伸。

公开(公告)号：US07739529B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-15

申请号：US11605825

申请日：2006-11-29

Applicant: Gordon E. Hardman ,  John W. Pyne ,  Molly A. Hardman ,  David A. Przygocki ,  David M. Coombs ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Ronald C. Grush ,  Philip B. Loudin ,  Brett W. Floyd

Inventor： Gordon E. Hardman ,  John W. Pyne ,  Molly A. Hardman ,  David A. Przygocki ,  David M. Coombs ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Ronald C. Grush ,  Philip B. Loudin ,  Brett W. Floyd

IPC: G06F1/00 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G08B26/00 ,  B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/02

CPC classification number: B60C23/0433 ,  B29D2030/0072 ,  B60C23/0442 ,  B60C23/0444 ,  B60C23/0452 ,  B60C23/0493

Abstract: A system for conserving battery life in a battery operated device such as a tire tag where there are several modes of operation. The typical mode is the deep sleep mode where the tag is generally inactive (no clock is running; however, an RC watchdog timer is running, which uses very little power). The tag spends most of its time in this low power mode. The tag periodically partially awakens to a lucid sleep mode (when the watchdog timer times out), initiates a low-speed clock, determines if it is time to enter a search mode by examining a search mode counter and, if it is not time, adjusts the search mode counter (e.g., decrements the counter by one), and returns to the deep sleep mode. The tag sleeps in the deep sleep mode most of its life in an effort to conserve battery power. During the deep sleep mode, because the clock oscillators are OFF, a deep sleep counter is adjusted (incremented or decremented) periodically (e.g., about every 18 ms) by an internal R/C oscillator. The internal watchdog timer (WDT) monitors the deep sleep counter and when the deep sleep counter, for example, contains a NULL value (all zeroes) the WDT wakes up the microcontroller (i.e., the WDT initiates the low-speed clock so that the tag cannot enter the lucid sleep mode). The tire tag delivers data at a slower or faster rate to achieve the important advantage of extending battery life. Also to extend battery life two oscillators are desirable because they allow two clock speeds. Having two clocks allows a designer to minimize use of the high-speed clock, thus conserving battery power.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在诸如轮胎标签的电池操作装置中节省电池寿命的系统，其中存在若干操作模式。 典型的模式是深度睡眠模式，其中标签通常是无效的（没有时钟运行;但是，RC看门狗定时器运行，使用的功率很小）。 该标签大部分时间在此低功耗模式下使用。 标签周期性部分唤醒到清醒睡眠模式（当看门狗定时器超时时），启动低速时钟，通过检查搜索模式计数器确定是否进入搜索模式的时间，如果不是时间， 调整搜索模式计数器（例如，将计数器递减1），并返回到深度睡眠模式。 标签睡眠深睡眠模式大部分时间是为了节省电池电量。 在深睡眠模式期间，由于时钟振荡器为OFF，所以通过内部R / C振荡器周期性地（例如大约每18ms）调整（递增或递减）深度睡眠计数器。 内部看门狗定时器（WDT）监视深度睡眠计数器，当深度睡眠计数器例如包含一个空值（全部为零）时，WDT唤醒微控制器（即，WDT启动低速时钟， 标签无法进入清醒模式）。 轮胎标签以较慢或更快的速率传送数据，以实现延长电池寿命的重要优点。 另外为了延长电池寿命，两个振荡器是可取的，因为它们允许两个时钟速度。 有两个时钟允许设计人员最大限度地减少使用高速时钟，从而节省电池电量。

公开(公告)号：US20100127845A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12694777

申请日：2010-01-27

Applicant: Gordon E. Hardman ,  John W. Pyne ,  Molly A. Hardman ,  David A. Przygocki ,  David M. Coombs ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Ronald C. Grush ,  Philip B. Loudin ,  Brett W. Floyd

Inventor： Gordon E. Hardman ,  John W. Pyne ,  Molly A. Hardman ,  David A. Przygocki ,  David M. Coombs ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Ronald C. Grush ,  Philip B. Loudin ,  Brett W. Floyd

IPC: B60C23/00 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04L27/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/0433 ,  B29D2030/0072 ,  B60C23/0442 ,  B60C23/0444 ,  B60C23/0452 ,  B60C23/0493

Abstract: A battery operated device includes a receiver for receiving a transmission that includes a postamble. A sensor, in a tire, measures a parameter of the tire and outputs data indicative of the parameter. A microprocessor is coupled to the receiver and the sensor. The microprocessor is configured to periodically partially awaken to determine whether the transmission is likely a forward link packet (FLP) by examining the postamble, and to transmit the data in a reverse link packet (RLP) in response to confirming that the transmission is a FLP.

Abstract translation: 电池供电装置包括用于接收包括后同步码的传输的接收机。 轮胎中的传感器测量轮胎的参数并输出表示参数的数据。 微处理器耦合到接收器和传感器。 微处理器被配置为周期性地部分地唤醒，以通过检查后同步码来确定传输是否可能是前向链路分组（FLP），并且响应于确认传输是FLP而在反向链路分组（RLP）中发送数据 。