Pneumatic tire
US7249620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T152/10027
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire with a changing tread pattern is formed by first forming a tire having a tread, the tread having at least one circumferential or lateral groove. A wearable filler, having a configuration corresponding to at least a portion of the circumferential or lateral groove formed in the tire, is located in the radially outer portion of the circumferential or lateral groove or a portion of the circumferential or lateral groove, and secured within the grooves so as to create a groove void radially inward of the wearable filler, the void being exposed upon wear of the tire tread.
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