Tire having sidewall protection
US8434534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C2200/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire suitable for off road use has blocks on its sidewalls that add thickness to the sidewall for added protection from debris tending to puncture the sidewalls. The blocks have sloping surfaces that protect the blocks from snagging or tearing from the sidewall. The blocks have surfaces designed to grip sides of ruts and are arranged in concentric patterns with overlapping for greater traction and good weight distribution when running at zero pressure.
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