Addition members for rubber articles
US4317479A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 1980 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T152/10027
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The combination of detachable addition members with rubber articles, and particularly for tire sidewalls, wherein each article has a circumferentially discontinuous first coupling portion adapted to operatively interact with a second coupling portion on the addition member for securing the member to the article. Preferably a plurality of addition members are utilized and interact with a plurality of independent circumferentially discontinuous first coupling portions. The addition members may take a variety of geometric shapes and can be used for decorative, utilitarian and safety-enhancing purposes. Removably securing the addition members to the rubber articles permits easy ready changes and individualized replacement.
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