Tire including a continuous pressure membrane
US9004121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T152/10855
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Tire including a continuous pressure membrane. The tire includes a carcass, a rubber layer surrounding the carcass, and a belt. The carcass includes at least one continuous pressure membrane defining a generally U-shaped cross section. The pressure membrane includes a crown portion, a first sidewall portion, and a second sidewall portion connected with the first sidewall portion by the crown portion. The belt may be composed of at least one additional continuous pressure membrane adjacent the crown portion.
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