Bruce Raymond Hahn

TL;DR: In this article, the concept of functionalized lignin was introduced and rubber compositions which contain functionalized Lignin and products which have at least one component comprised of such rubber composition were defined.

TL;DR: In this paper, a method for making a tire comprising a foam noise damper (20) is disclosed, and the method comprises the steps of applying a silicone adhesive (22) to the innerliner surface to form an adhesive prepared surface, applying a solid foam noise (20), and curing the adhesive.

TL;DR: An elastomeric encasement comprising a rubber patch (10) containing a cavity (11) to releasably hold a device (17) for use in assisting operation of a pneumatic tire (2) is disclosed in this paper.

TL;DR: In this paper, a method and apparatus for preparing a tire surface for installation of a transponder apparatus of the type comprising a transPonder housing and an antenna, includes the steps: identifying a tire target surface having a footprint configured to receive the transponders, positioning the tire target surfaces in an accessible relationship to cleaning apparatus, and actuating the cleaning apparatus to substantially eliminate undesired surface agents from the tire surface.

TL;DR: A silica reinforced solventless adhesive composition or cushion comprises a blend of rubber, silica, a silica coupling agent, an optional tackifier, and low or nil amounts of carbon black as discussed by the authors.