Tire tread with sipes and a method for the manufacture of a tire tread with sipes
US9403332B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D2030/685
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire with certain tread features and a method for manufacturing the tread for such a tire are provided. More particularly, a tire and method for manufacturing a tire having a tread portion with sipes that can be of minimal thickness and varying geometries, densities, and profiles may be provided. The sipes can also be hidden until after a period of tread wear has occurred.
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