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Tire including a continuous pressure membrane

US9004121B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2010
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2033

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  • 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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