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Akron, OH, United States of America

Dong Kwang Kim

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: The Goodyear & Tire Rubber Company. Active years: 1984-2004.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Dong Kwang Kim. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/dong-kwang-kim

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 16

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 143(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal16 out of 7,061 
 
The Goodyear & Tire Rubber Company
 patents

Years Active: 1984-2004

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16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6691758 - Tires with high strength reinforcement (2004-02-17),
2. 6273160 - Tires with high strength reinforcement (2001-08-14),
3. 6247514 - Tires with high strength reinforcement (2001-06-19),
4. 6146760 - High strength cord (2000-11-14),
5. 6099797 - Steel tire cord with high tensile strength (2000-08-08),
6. 5858137 - Radial tires having at least two belt plies reinforced with steel (1999-01-12),
7. 5648153 - Tires with high strength reinforcement (1997-07-15),
8. 5616197 - Tires with high strength reinforcement (1997-04-01),
9. 5490551 - Radial tires containing steel monofilament in the carcass ply (1996-02-13),
10. 5229069 - High strength alloy steels for tire reinforcement (1993-07-20),
11. 5189897 - Method and apparatus for wire drawing (1993-03-02),
12. 5167727 - Alloy steel tire cord and its heat treatment process (1992-12-01),
13. 5066455 - Alloy steel wires suitable for tire cord applications (1991-11-19),
14. 4960473 - Process for manufacturing steel filament (1990-10-02),
15. 4545834 - Method of making and using ternary alloy coated steel wire (1985-10-08),

Title: Innovations by Dong Kwang Kim in Tire Reinforcement

Introduction

Dong Kwang Kim is a prominent inventor based in Akron, OH (US), known for his significant contributions to tire technology. He holds a total of 16 patents, showcasing his expertise and innovative spirit in the field of tire reinforcement.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Dong Kwang Kim has developed tires with high strength reinforcement. One of his notable inventions involves a strip of tire ply stock that is reinforced with steel cords. These steel cords are constructed from high strength wire filament, which has a tensile strength of at least -2000×D+4400 MPa, where D represents the filament diameter in mm. Additionally, he has created tires that utilize high tensile reinforcement, achieving a value of at least 1240 N (280 lbs) for U+T type cord and at least 2000 N (450 lbs) for bunched type cord.

Career Highlights

Dong Kwang Kim is currently employed at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where he continues to innovate and improve tire technology. His work has significantly impacted the industry, leading to advancements in tire durability and performance.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Dong Kwang Kim has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Robert M. Shemenski and Farrel Bruce Helfer. These collaborations have contributed to the development of cutting-edge tire technologies.

Conclusion

Dong Kwang Kim's innovative work in tire reinforcement has established him as a key figure in the industry. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing tire performance and safety, making a lasting impact on the field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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