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Tyre with self-sealing layer

US8573271B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2008
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T152/10684
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Tubeless tire in the form of a torus open radially inwards with an outer wall and an inner wall, characterized in that at least part of the inner wall is covered with a self-sealing layer comprising a thermoplastic styrene (TPS) elastomer having a Shore 0 hardness of less than 35.

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