Patent · US Active

Winter tire

US10232672B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 4, 2016
Grant dateMar 19, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60C2011/133
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A winter tire includes a tread portion with a designated rotational direction. The tread portion is provided with at least one central block on a tire equator. The central block includes a first tapered portion. The first tapered portion includes an axial width gradually decreasing toward the rotational direction and a leading edge extending along an axial direction of the tire. The first tapered portion is provided with a hole for installing a stud pin.

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