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Tire sidewall grinder and cleaner machine
Assignee: Goodrich Corp
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Filing: 1962-12-21
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Granted: 1964-06-23
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Expires: 1982-12-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph F Cooper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:53
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D30/00; B29D30/06; B29D30/0601; B29D30/0633; B24; B24B; B24B5/00; B24B5/36; B24B5/366; B29D30/72; B29D2030/0634; B29D2030/0635
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
IN A TIRE SIDEWALL ABRADING AND CLEANING APPARATUS HAVING TELESCOPING AND ROTATABLE TIRE MOUNTING MEMBERS TO ROTATABLY MOUNT AND INFLATE A TIRE WITH ITS SIDEWALLS FLATTENED IN PLANES PERPENDICULAR TO THE AXIS OF SAID TIRE, AND AT LEAST ONE ROTATABLE TIRE SIDEWALL ABRADING AND CLEANING MEMBER FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH A FLATTENED SIDEWALL OF A TIRE MOUNTED ON AND ROTATED BY SAID MOUNTING MEMBERS; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A FIRST SUPPORT MEANS MOVABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE PLANE OF A FLATTENED SIDEWALL OF A TIRE MOUNTED ON SAID MOUNTING MEMBERS; (B) A SECOND SUPPORT MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID FIRST SUPPORT MEANS; (C) MEANS TO MOVE SAID SECOND SUPPORT MEANS RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST SUPPORT MEANS; (D) MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID ABRADING AND CLEANING MEMBER ON SAID SECOND SUPPORT MEANS; AND (E) MEANS TO MOVE SAID ABRADING AND CLEANING MEMBER EFFECTING A VARIATION IN THE ORIENTATION OF THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID ABRADING AND CLEANING MEMBER WITH RESPECT TO SAID SECOND SUPPORT MEANS;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
IN A TIRE SIDEWALL ABRADING AND CLEANING APPARATUS HAVING TELESCOPING AND ROTATABLE TIRE MOUNTING MEMBERS TO ROTATABLY MOUNT AND INFLATE A TIRE WITH ITS SIDEWALLS FLATTENED IN PLANES PERPENDICULAR TO THE AXIS OF SAID TIRE, AND AT LEAST ONE ROTATABLE TIRE SIDEWALL ABRADING AND CLEANING MEMBER FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH A FLATTENED SIDEWALL OF A TIRE MOUNTED ON AND ROTATED BY SAID MOUNTING MEMBERS; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A FIRST SUPPORT MEANS MOVABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE PLANE OF A FLATTENED SIDEWALL OF A TIRE MOUNTED ON SAID MOUNTING MEMBERS; (B) A SECOND SUPPORT MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID FIRST SUPPORT MEANS; (C) MEANS TO MOVE SAID SECOND SUPPORT MEANS RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST SUPPORT MEANS; (D) MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID ABRADING AND CLEANING MEMBER ON SAID SECOND SUPPORT MEANS; AND (E) MEANS TO MOVE SAID ABRADING AND CLEANING MEMBER EFFECTING A VARIATION IN THE ORIENTATION OF THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID ABRADING AND CLEANING MEMBER WITH RESPECT TO SAID SECOND SUPPORT MEANS;
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-23 | 1967-12-23 | 1968-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-12-23 | 1972-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-23 | 1975-12-23 | 1976-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |