Tire
US8141606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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15Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C7/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire includes a plurality of helical springs. Each helical spring includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and an arching middle portion. Each helical spring is interlaced with at least one other helical spring thereby forming a laced toroidal structure extending about an entire circumference of the tire.
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