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Glow-in-the-dark tire sidewalls

US7112251B2 · kind B2 · utility

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41Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 25, 2004
Grant dateSep 26, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 25, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60C13/001
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a tire having a portion thereof such as a sidewall component that glows-in-the-dark due to the presence of a phosphorescent layer thereon. The present invention also relates to a tire having, and to a process for incorporating, a phosphorescent decal on the sidewall component. Very small amounts of phosphorescent material are used, resulting in a low cost safety tire.

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