Wheel including tread coupled to rim
US8037911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/322
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Wheels and methods of making wheels are disclosed including an inner portion and a tread mechanically coupled to the inner portion. The tread may be mechanically coupled to the inner portion on an inside and an outside of the wheel. The inner portion may include a rim including a plurality of apertures. The inner portion may be high density polyethylene and the tread may be thermoplastic elastomer.
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