US3141794A
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Painter's mask for pneumatic tires
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-03-24
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Granted: 1964-07-21
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Expires: 1981-03-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl V Horner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:55
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B12/00; B05B12/16; B05B12/20; B05B12/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A PAINTER''S MASK FOR PNEUMATIC TIRES MOUNTED ON RIMS COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT THIN MASKING RING OF A SIZE TO COVER THE PORTION OF THE TIRE TO BE MASKED, SAID RING HAVING AN INNER EDGE CURVED TO PROVIDE A STIFFENING EFFECT AND SNUGLY TO ENGAGE THE TIRE AND TO FIT CLOSE TO THE RIM ON WHICH THE TIRE IS MOUNTED, THE OUTER EDGE OF SAID RING LIKEWISE BEING OF A CONFIGURATION TO PROVIDE A STIFFENING EFFECT, THE RING BEING OF SUCH FLEXIBILITY THAT PRESSURE ON OPPOSITE PORTIONS WILL CAUSE IT TO FLEX INTO MORE INTIMATE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE TIRE TO WHICH IT IS APPLIED, MEANS FOR FASTENING SAID RING TO THE TIRE COMPRISING MULTIPLE ELASTIC MEMBERS EACH HAVING SPACED ENDS AND AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION, MEANS FOR ANCHORING THE SPACED ENDS OF ONE ELASTIC MEMBER ON SAID MASKING RING IN OPPOSITION TO THE SPACED ENDS OF ANOTHER OF SAID ELASTIC MEMBERS LIKEWISE ANCHORED TO SAID MASKING RING, AND A HOOK CONNECTED TO THE INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF EACH ELASTIC MEMBER AND ENGAGEABLE WITH THE TIRE IN A MANNER THAT THE ELASTIC MEMBER RETAINS TENSION UPON THE MASKING RING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A PAINTER''S MASK FOR PNEUMATIC TIRES MOUNTED ON RIMS COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT THIN MASKING RING OF A SIZE TO COVER THE PORTION OF THE TIRE TO BE MASKED, SAID RING HAVING AN INNER EDGE CURVED TO PROVIDE A STIFFENING EFFECT AND SNUGLY TO ENGAGE THE TIRE AND TO FIT CLOSE TO THE RIM ON WHICH THE TIRE IS MOUNTED, THE OUTER EDGE OF SAID RING LIKEWISE BEING OF A CONFIGURATION TO PROVIDE A STIFFENING EFFECT, THE RING BEING OF SUCH FLEXIBILITY THAT PRESSURE ON OPPOSITE PORTIONS WILL CAUSE IT TO FLEX INTO MORE INTIMATE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE TIRE TO WHICH IT IS APPLIED, MEANS FOR FASTENING SAID RING TO THE TIRE COMPRISING MULTIPLE ELASTIC MEMBERS EACH HAVING SPACED ENDS AND AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION, MEANS FOR ANCHORING THE SPACED ENDS OF ONE ELASTIC MEMBER ON SAID MASKING RING IN OPPOSITION TO THE SPACED ENDS OF ANOTHER OF SAID ELASTIC MEMBERS LIKEWISE ANCHORED TO SAID MASKING RING, AND A HOOK CONNECTED TO THE INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF EACH ELASTIC MEMBER AND ENGAGEABLE WITH THE TIRE IN A MANNER THAT THE ELASTIC MEMBER RETAINS TENSION UPON THE MASKING RING.
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) | 1967-07-21 | 1968-01-20 | 1968-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-21 | 1972-01-20 | 1972-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-21 | 1976-01-20 | 1976-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |