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Steel cord for reinforcing elastomeric articles

US6272830A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2000
Grant dateAug 14, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S57/902
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A steel cord (10) for reinforcing elastomeric articles. The steel cord (10) having a plurality of strands (14). Each strand (14) having a core (20) and a sheath (22). The sheath (22) being a plurality of steel filaments that are helically wrapped about the core (20). A first strand (16) extending longitudinally through the center of the steel cord (10). The remaining strands (18) being helically wrapped about the first strand (16). The core (20) of the first strand (16) being a plurality of filaments twisted together. In a preferred embodiment, the core (20) of the first strand 16 being three filaments twisted together.

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