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US3104693A
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Rubber tire tread grooves and patterns
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-01-25
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Granted: 1963-09-24
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Expires: 1980-01-25
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Bolenbach Adolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C11/00; B60C11/03; B60C11/0306; B60C11/0309; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S152/00; Y10S152/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A TIRE HAVING A RUBBER TREAD SURFACE, AN ENDLESS SERIES OF TRANSVERSE GROOVES IN SAID SURFACE, SAID GROOVES BEING V-SHAPED IN CROSS SECTION WITH THE OPEN END RADIALLY OUTWARD, ONE SURFACE OF EACH GROOVE EXTENDING RADIALLY OUTWARD, THE ANGULAR RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SIDES OF THE GROOVES AND THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION BEING SUCH THAT AS THE TREAD CONTACTS THE GROUND SURFACE DURING ROTATION, THE EDGES OF THE GROOVES ADJACENT THE RADIAL SURFACE STRIKE FIRST, CAUSING THE GROOVES TO CLOSE FIRMLY TO THEREBY CLEAR WATER AND SLUSH FROM THE TREAD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A TIRE HAVING A RUBBER TREAD SURFACE, AN ENDLESS SERIES OF TRANSVERSE GROOVES IN SAID SURFACE, SAID GROOVES BEING V-SHAPED IN CROSS SECTION WITH THE OPEN END RADIALLY OUTWARD, ONE SURFACE OF EACH GROOVE EXTENDING RADIALLY OUTWARD, THE ANGULAR RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SIDES OF THE GROOVES AND THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION BEING SUCH THAT AS THE TREAD CONTACTS THE GROUND SURFACE DURING ROTATION, THE EDGES OF THE GROOVES ADJACENT THE RADIAL SURFACE STRIKE FIRST, CAUSING THE GROOVES TO CLOSE FIRMLY TO THEREBY CLEAR WATER AND SLUSH FROM THE TREAD.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-09-23 | 1967-03-25 | 1967-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-23 | 1971-03-25 | 1971-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-23 | 1975-03-25 | 1975-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |