US3107192A
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Apparatus for shaping tires
Assignee: Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
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Filing: 1960-03-16
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Granted: 1963-10-15
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Expires: 1980-03-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mcnenney William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:49
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D30/00; B29D30/06; B29D30/36; B29D30/08; B29D30/20; B29D30/32; B29D2030/3214
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
AN APPARATUS FOR SHAPING A GREEN TIRE CARCASS BUILT IN THE FORM OF A BAND COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED RIGID ANNULAR MEMBERS, EACH HAVING AN OUTER PERIPHERAL SURFACE ADAPTED TO SUPPORT ONE OF THE BEADS OF AN UNSHAPED GREEN TIRE CARCASS, SAID SURFACES BEING ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE BEADS TO PREVENT THE BEADS FROM MOVING AXIALLY OUTWARD AND FORMING WITH SAID BEADS AN ENCLOSED CHAMBER, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING A FLUID UNDER PRESSURE INTO SAID CHAMBER, A RIGID ANNULAR SUPPORT WITHIN SAID CHAMBER AND SECURED TO SAID ANNULAR MEMBERS, AN INFLATABLE ANNULUS POSITIONED ON EACH OF SAID SUPPORTS, SAID ANNULI LAYING RADIALLY INWARDLY OF THE BEADS OF SAID GREEN TIRE CARCASS WHEN UNINFLATED, MEANS TO INFLATE EACH ANNULUS, SAID ANNULI EACH HAVING AN EXPANSIBLE CIRCUMFERENTIAL WALL WHICH WHEN INFLATED ENGAGES THE RESPECTIVE TOE PORITON OF SAID BEADS TO SEAL THE SAME AGAINST LEAKAGE OF FLUID FROM THE CHAMBER AND EXERTS AN AXIALLY OUTWARD FORCE ON THE TOE AREA OF THE BEAD, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID ANNULAR MEMBERS TOGETHER AS FLUID IS INTRODUCED INTO SAID CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
176 words
AN APPARATUS FOR SHAPING A GREEN TIRE CARCASS BUILT IN THE FORM OF A BAND COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED RIGID ANNULAR MEMBERS, EACH HAVING AN OUTER PERIPHERAL SURFACE ADAPTED TO SUPPORT ONE OF THE BEADS OF AN UNSHAPED GREEN TIRE CARCASS, SAID SURFACES BEING ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE BEADS TO PREVENT THE BEADS FROM MOVING AXIALLY OUTWARD AND FORMING WITH SAID BEADS AN ENCLOSED CHAMBER, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING A FLUID UNDER PRESSURE INTO SAID CHAMBER, A RIGID ANNULAR SUPPORT WITHIN SAID CHAMBER AND SECURED TO SAID ANNULAR MEMBERS, AN INFLATABLE ANNULUS POSITIONED ON EACH OF SAID SUPPORTS, SAID ANNULI LAYING RADIALLY INWARDLY OF THE BEADS OF SAID GREEN TIRE CARCASS WHEN UNINFLATED, MEANS TO INFLATE EACH ANNULUS, SAID ANNULI EACH HAVING AN EXPANSIBLE CIRCUMFERENTIAL WALL WHICH WHEN INFLATED ENGAGES THE RESPECTIVE TOE PORITON OF SAID BEADS TO SEAL THE SAME AGAINST LEAKAGE OF FLUID FROM THE CHAMBER AND EXERTS AN AXIALLY OUTWARD FORCE ON THE TOE AREA OF THE BEAD, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID ANNULAR MEMBERS TOGETHER AS FLUID IS INTRODUCED INTO SAID CHAMBER.
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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) | 1966-10-14 | 1967-04-15 | 1967-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-14 | 1971-04-15 | 1971-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-14 | 1975-04-15 | 1975-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |