Tire and method of selectively altering or controlling properties or characteristics thereof under varying conditions
US8899104B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T152/10522
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One exemplary embodiment includes a method comprising providing a tire having a component constructed and arranged to cause at least one portion of the tire to have a first stiffness or resistance to force exerted thereon under a first condition and a second stiffness or resistance to force exerted thereon under a second condition and selectively causing the first or second condition to occur.
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