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Weight applicator for a wheel and method for utilizing the same

US8182639B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2009
Grant dateMay 22, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/18
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A weight applicator for a wheel of a tire-wheel assembly is disclosed. The weight applicator includes an arm portion and an applicator portion connected to the arm portion. The applicator includes a radially-extending flange portion. The radially-extending flange portion is connected to the arm portion. A first plunger portion is movably-connected to the radially-extending flange portion by one of more first radial arms. A method is also disclosed.

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