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Run-flat device

US9108470B2 · kind B2 · utility

30Cited by

194References

9Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Polaris Industries Inc. · US

Inventors

Mike Tercha · Wausau, US
Karen Hauch · Wausau, US
Glenn Howland · Kronenwetter, US
Todd Petersen · Ringle, US
Fidelis Ceranski · Marathon, US
Louie Stark · Mosinee, US
Brian Meliska · Weston, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 17, 2010
Grant date	Aug 18, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 4, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60C17/061
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A run-flat device, which is inserted into pneumatic tires to allow mobility in the event of pressure loss in the pneumatic tire, can comprise an inner ring, outer ring, and an interconnected web connecting the two. The run-flat device can support an applied load by working in tension and compression.

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