Apparatus and method for increasing the traction of vehicle wheels
US10106000B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49538
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire traction device can include a strap configured to extend around at least a portion of a vehicle tire; and a traction plate. The traction plate can have a lower surface adapted to sit on a circumferential portion of the vehicle tire, an upper surface opposite to the lower surface, a channel configured to receive the strap, and one or more paddles extending upward from the upper surface. Other features, embodiments, and kits, and related methods are also described.
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