Jean-Claude Lucien Girard

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: The Goodyear & Tire Rubber Company. Active years: 2004-2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Jean-Claude Lucien Girard. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/jean-claude-lucien-girard

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 27.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 27(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

11 out of 7,061

The Goodyear & Tire Rubber Company

patents

Years Active: 2004-2013

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11 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 8578994 - Applicator head for tire cord construction (2013-11-12),

2. 7833374 - Radially expansible tire assembly drum and method for forming tires (2010-11-16),

3. 7753098 - Spring loaded tooling head and method for tire cord application (2010-07-13),

4. 7736454 - Method for incorporating an annular antenna and electronics into a tire (2010-06-15),

5. 7686053 - Cord tensioning and feed mechanism for a tire cord applicator head (2010-03-30),

6. 7628599 - Self-locking tire mold apparatus (2009-12-08),

7. 7459117 - Method for curing tires using a self-locking tire mold (2008-12-02),

8. 7384499 - Apparatus for tread belt assembly (2008-06-10),

9. 7195047 - Tire manufacturing module and method of manufacturing tires (2007-03-27),

10. 6854963 - Radially expandable bead molding ring for a tire mold (2005-02-15),

11. 6702977 - Expandable bead molding ring for a tire mold (2004-03-09),

Title: **Jean-Claude Lucien Girard: Innovator in Tire Technology**

Introduction

Jean-Claude Lucien Girard, based in Copley, OH, has made significant contributions to the field of tire technology, evidenced by his impressive portfolio of 11 patents. His innovations are primarily focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of tire construction processes.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions, Jean-Claude has developed an "Applicator head for tire cord construction". This innovative tooling head is designed for the construction of a tire cord to an annular surface, featuring two rollers that engage the surface in alternating directions. The design includes a guide tube that enhances the precision of cord placement by offsetting the exit point to the extremities of the rollers.

Another notable patent is the "Radially expansible tire assembly drum and method for forming tires". This method involves a sophisticated process of building a tire carcass onto an expanded building drum core. It outlines a sequence of steps from transferring a breaker and tread package to a mold to curing the uncured tire assembly, ultimately resulting in a finished product.

Career Highlights

Jean-Claude is associated with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, a leading player in the tire manufacturing industry. His work has played a crucial role in advancing tire technology and ensuring high-quality production processes.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Jean-Claude has collaborated with other talented individuals, including coworkers like Andres Ignacio Delgado and Mark Anthony Sieverding. These partnerships have fostered an environment of innovation and led to the successful development of various tire technologies.

Conclusion

Jean-Claude Lucien Girard's dedication to innovation in tire technology is evident through his numerous patents and contributions to The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. His advancements provide valuable insights into tire manufacturing processes and continue to shape the future of the industry.

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]