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Flexible guide for tire repair

US9561628B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2010
Grant dateFeb 7, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2030/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for preparing a portion of a tire for repair includes the steps of providing a template having a pair of guide edges, securing the template to an interior surface of the tire, providing a tool for forming a discontinuity in the interior surface of the tire, forming a discontinuity in the interior surface of the tire, with the tool, along the guide edges of the template, and removing the template from the tire.

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