Modular weight systems for automobiles
US8186716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D49/0628
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Modular weight systems for improving tire traction of automobiles on road surfaces affected by inclement weather are disclosed. The modular weight systems include a plurality of tiles that are configured to releasably mate to one another, and to fit within the cargo space of a vehicle without significantly reducing utility or becoming dislodged during movement. The tiles generally weigh between twenty and two-hundred pounds each, and they may be filled or doped with heavy filler materials, such as sand, stone or shot.
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