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Akron, OH, United States of America

General Tire, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 27

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 301

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45 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Thomas A Williams (4 out of 10 patents)

Mark D Slingluff (3 out of 11 patents)

Neal G Sehm (2 out of 5 patents)

4. Robert L Brown (2 out of 52 patents)

5. William B Allison (2 out of 40 patents)

6. Joseph H Alexander (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Stanley L Radcliffe (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Eugene A Bator (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Martin N Robertson (2 out of 2 patents)

10. John E Anderson (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Thomas E Codispoti (2 out of 4 patents)

12. Richard W Loesch (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Dennis E Bible (2 out of 3 patents)

14. Gary P Zolton (2 out of 4 patents)

15. Dean E Rogers (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Tread Geometries

Tire Sidewall

Tread Noise

Radial Tire

Elastomeric Compositions

Pitch Sequencing

Cutting Method

Rubber Cure Rates

Automatic Servicer

Tire Cord

Aerodynamic Profile

Multicomponent Extrusions

27 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5394916 - Multiple tread geometries for reduced tire tread noise (1995-03-07),

2. D355877 - Vehicle tire (1995-02-28),

3. D355875 - Vehicle tire (1995-02-28),

4. 5392830 - Protective barrier for tire sidewall (1995-02-28),

5. 5379667 - Pinch cutting method and apparatus (1995-01-10),

6. 5318085 - Radial tire having reduced treadwear (1994-06-07),

7. 5314551 - Tire pitch sequencing for reduced tire tread noise (1994-05-24),

8. 5309965 - Multiple pitch sequence optimization (1994-05-10),

9. 5294663 - Tire tread compositions of isoprene-styrene/butadiene emulsion polymers (1994-03-15),

10. 5265508 - Ultrasonic cutting system for stock material (1993-11-30),

11. 5263284 - Method of simultaneously correcting excessive radial force variations (1993-11-23),

12. D335478 - Vehicle tire (1993-05-11),

13. D333452 - Vehicle tire (1993-02-23),

14. D333288 - Vehicle tire (1993-02-16),

15. D333287 - Vehicle tire (1993-02-16),

Company Overview

General Tire, Inc., headquartered in Akron, Ohio, specializes in the development and manufacturing of tires for various vehicles, including passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs. The company is recognized for its commitment to innovation in tire technology, focusing on enhancing performance, safety, and durability. With a strong emphasis on research and development, General Tire aims to meet the evolving needs of consumers and the automotive industry, ensuring reliable products that perform under diverse conditions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

27 Patents

#26 in Akron, OH

#549 in Ohio

#12,428 in US

#24,034 in the World

Akron, OH, United States of America

General Tire, Inc.

Forward Citations = 301

45 inventors:

Thomas A Williams (4 out of 10 patents)

Mark D Slingluff (3 out of 11 patents)

Neal G Sehm (2 out of 5 patents)

4. Robert L Brown (2 out of 52 patents)

5. William B Allison (2 out of 40 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: General Tire, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/general-tire

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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