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Tread with concealed cavities comprising a wear indicator having improved visibility

US11298985B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2016
Grant dateApr 12, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/30
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tire comprising a tread, this tread comprising at least one channel and at least one wear indicator that is disposed on the bottom of the channel. The wear indicator has a contact face which is intended to come into contact with a road surface when the tire reaches a wear limit. The contact face has a texture that contrasts with the bottom of the channel.

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