Electrical conductive gum strip
US11376897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C19/088
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pneumatic tire is described as having one or more electrical conductive strips for discharging electrical build up in the tire. The electrical conductive strips provide a static electricity conductive path from the tire rim to a ground-contacting surface. The strips are arranged around the outer surface of the tire from a first bead portion to a second bead portion. The strips can lay over the outer surface of the sidewalls and the tire tread. As positioned over the tire tread, a portion of the electrical conductive strip remains in contact with the ground as the tread wears during use to provide continued dissipation of static electricity away from the tire.
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