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EP0212538A2
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Tire having decorative applique and process for making same
Assignee: Bridgestone Firestone Inc
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Filing: 1986-08-12
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2006-08-12
Abstract
Abstract A polymeric paint applique (14) is transferred from a substrate (12) to the sidewall of a tire during the curing process. Upon curing, the bond between the tire and the applique (14) is significantly greater than that between the substrate (12) and the applique. The substrate (12) may remain in tact with the applique (14) bonded to the tire sidewall until the tire is put into use, serving as a protective layer for the applique (14).
Inventors
- 👤 Lynn A. Bryant
- 👤 Thomas W. Bell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:07
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C13/00; B60C13/04; B29; B29D; B29D30/00; B29D30/06; B29D30/72; B29D2030/726
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
An assembly for applying a decorative applique to the sidewall of a tire, comprising: a substrate; and a decal adhered upon a portion of said substrate; said decal and substrate being adapted for receipt by a tire mold during curing of the tire, said decal having a greater characteristic adherence for said tire than for said substrate after curing; and said decal comprises a paint selectively deposited upon said substrate
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
An assembly for applying a decorative applique to the sidewall of a tire, comprising: a substrate; and a decal adhered upon a portion of said substrate; said decal and substrate being adapted for receipt by a tire mold during curing of the tire, said decal having a greater characteristic adherence for said tire than for said substrate after curing; and said decal comprises a paint selectively deposited upon said substrate
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly as recited in claim 1 wherein said paint comprises a thermoplastic elastomer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly as recited in claim 2 wherein said paint has a base taken from the group of hydrogenated styrene butadiene copolymers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly as recited in claim 1 wherein said paint is deposited upon said substrate to a thickness of 0.001-0.010 inch and said substrate is temperature stable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
99 words
The process of imparting a decorative applique to a tire, comprising the steps of : depositing a coating on selected areas of a substrate to form a decal assembly; placing said decal assembly in a tire mold receiving therein a green tire for curing; closing said mold and thereby bringing said coating of said decal assembly into contacting engagement with said green tire; and maintaining said tire and decal assembly within said closed mold at an elevated temperature and pressure for a period of time sufficient to cure said green tire and thereby adhering said coating to said tire.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
99 words
The process of imparting a decorative applique to a tire, comprising the steps of : depositing a coating on selected areas of a substrate to form a decal assembly; placing said decal assembly in a tire mold receiving therein a green tire for curing; closing said mold and thereby bringing said coating of said decal assembly into contacting engagement with said green tire; and maintaining said tire and decal assembly within said closed mold at an elevated temperature and pressure for a period of time sufficient to cure said green tire and thereby adhering said coating to said tire.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process according to claim 5 wherein said coating comprises a paint selectively deposited upon said substrate by masking said substrate and is a thermoplastic elastomer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
The process according to claim 5 which further includes the step of removing said substrate from said coating after said tire is cured, said coating remaining adhered to said tire and the step of removing said tire from said mold after curing and maintaining said substrate upon said coating until such time as said tire is put into use.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
66 words
The tire applique, comprising: a substrate; and a coating adhered to selected portions of said substrate; said substrate having said coating thereon being adapted for receipt by a tire curing mold wherein tires are cured under elevated temperature and pressure, said coating having a greater affinity for adherence to a tire than to said substrate after being maintained in contacting engagement with the tire during curing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
66 words
The tire applique, comprising: a substrate; and a coating adhered to selected portions of said substrate; said substrate having said coating thereon being adapted for receipt by a tire curing mold wherein tires are cured under elevated temperature and pressure, said coating having a greater affinity for adherence to a tire than to said substrate after being maintained in contacting engagement with the tire during curing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The tire applique according to claim 8 wherein said coating is a polymeric paint and said polymeric paint comprises a thermoplastic elastomer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The tire applique according to claim 9 wherein said polymeric paint has a thickness upon said substrate of 0.001-0.010 inch.
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