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Akron, OH, United States of America

Bridgestone/firestone Research, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 118

Trademarks = 20

Forward Citations = 1,747

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54 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal James G Guspodin (39 out of 119 patents)

silverMedal William B Allison (34 out of 40 patents)

bronzeMedal John J Regallis (14 out of 66 patents)

4.  Christopher T Baker (14 out of 19 patents)

5.  Andrea Fantanzo (14 out of 15 patents)

6.  Everett J Edwards (10 out of 10 patents)

7.  David M Reep (8 out of 25 patents)

8.  James M Kirby (6 out of 21 patents)

9.  Keith A Dumigan (6 out of 63 patents)

10.  Russell W Koch (6 out of 69 patents)

11.  Charles D Spragg (6 out of 20 patents)

12.  Timothy J Lassan (6 out of 51 patents)

13.  Paul B Wilson (5 out of 60 patents)

14.  Edward G Markow (5 out of 15 patents)

15.  Leonard F Blankenship (5 out of 22 patents)


Core Competencies:
Tire Tread
Run Flat Tire
Electronic Monitoring
Rubber Compositions
Pressure Sensor
Friction Testing
Mold Conversion
Pneumatic Tire
Band Element
Sensitive Electronics
Innerliner Preparation
Combination Monitoring Device

118 patents:

1. 6601280 - Method of converting a mold (2003-08-05),
2. 6386254 - Device to encapsulate a substrate containing sensitive electronic components and a pressure sensor pack (2002-05-14),
3. D455986 - Tire tread (2002-04-24),
4. D455681 - Tire tread (2002-04-17),
5. D455379 - Tire tread (2002-04-10),
6. D455378 - Tire tread (2002-04-10),
7. 6363986 - Band element and method for building same for a run flat banded tire (2002-04-02),
8. D454815 - Tire shoulder region (2002-03-27),
9. 6349587 - Portable universal friction testing machine and method (2002-02-26),
10. D453311 - Tire tread (2002-02-06),
11. D453310 - Tire tread (2002-02-06),
12. D452666 - Tire tread (2002-01-02),
13. D452201 - Tire tread (2001-12-19),
14. D451864 - Tire tread (2001-12-12),
15. D451445 - Tire tread (2001-12-05),
Company Overview
Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc., located in Akron, Ohio, specializes in tire technology, focusing on innovative solutions for the automotive industry. The organization is engaged in the development of advanced tire tread designs, run-flat tire systems, and electronic monitoring technologies that enhance safety and performance. Their research encompasses various core topics, including rubber compositions, pressure sensors, friction testing, and mold conversion, contributing to the evolution of pneumatic tire engineering.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

118 Patents

#8 in Akron, OH

#151 in Ohio

#3,273 in US

#6,740 in the World

Akron, OH (US)
Akron, OH, United States of America

Bridgestone/firestone Research, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,747

54 inventors:

goldMedal James G Guspodin (39 out of 119 patents)

silverMedal William B Allison (34 out of 40 patents)

bronzeMedal John J Regallis (14 out of 66 patents)

4.  Christopher T Baker (14 out of 19 patents)

5.  Andrea Fantanzo (14 out of 15 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Bridgestone/firestone Research, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/bridgestone-firestone-research

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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