Method of retreading a tire
US11345107B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C11/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tread for bonding to a tire carcass to form a retreaded tire having a length, a width, a top side and a bottom side. The tread also includes a central portion and a pair of wing portions extending laterally from the central portions. The top sides of each wing portion include one or more discontinuities having a longitudinal component and configured to resist deflection when subjected to a force from the bottom side and to deflect downwardly when subjected to a force from the top side. In particular embodiments, the one or more discontinuities are arranged within each wing portion are arranged within a thickened portion of each wing portion.
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