US3216701A
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Tire spreading machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-09-01
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Granted: 1965-11-09
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Expires: 1984-09-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy C Badgett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:44
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D30/00; B29D30/06; B29D30/52; B29D30/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
APPARATUS FOR CLAMPING THE BEAD OF A TIRE COMPRISING: (A) TIRE SUPPORTING MEANS; (B) A PLURALITY OF TIRE BEAD ENGAGING LUGS NORMALLY GROUPED IN PROXIMITY TO EACH OTHER IN INOPERATIVE POSITION ABOUT AN AXIS ADJACENT THE AXIS OF A TIRE TO BE SUPPORTED BY SAID TIRE SUPPORTING MEANS; (C) MEANS FOR MOVING THE LUGS RADIALLY OUTWARDLY FROM THEIR INOPERATIVE POSITION ADJACENT THE AXIS OF A TIRE SUPPORTED ON THE TIRE SUPPORTING MEANS TO ENGAGE THE BEAD OF THE TIRE; (D) SAID MEANS FOR MOVING THE LUGS RADIALLY BEING CAPABLE OF PROVIDING CONTINUED RADIAL MOVEMENT TO REMAINING LUGS INTO BEAD CONTACT AFTER ONE OR MORE LUGS HAVING CONTACTED SAID BEAD WHEN THE AXIS OF THE TIRE DOES NOT COINCIDE WITH THE AXIS OF THE LUGS;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
APPARATUS FOR CLAMPING THE BEAD OF A TIRE COMPRISING: (A) TIRE SUPPORTING MEANS; (B) A PLURALITY OF TIRE BEAD ENGAGING LUGS NORMALLY GROUPED IN PROXIMITY TO EACH OTHER IN INOPERATIVE POSITION ABOUT AN AXIS ADJACENT THE AXIS OF A TIRE TO BE SUPPORTED BY SAID TIRE SUPPORTING MEANS; (C) MEANS FOR MOVING THE LUGS RADIALLY OUTWARDLY FROM THEIR INOPERATIVE POSITION ADJACENT THE AXIS OF A TIRE SUPPORTED ON THE TIRE SUPPORTING MEANS TO ENGAGE THE BEAD OF THE TIRE; (D) SAID MEANS FOR MOVING THE LUGS RADIALLY BEING CAPABLE OF PROVIDING CONTINUED RADIAL MOVEMENT TO REMAINING LUGS INTO BEAD CONTACT AFTER ONE OR MORE LUGS HAVING CONTACTED SAID BEAD WHEN THE AXIS OF THE TIRE DOES NOT COINCIDE WITH THE AXIS OF THE LUGS;
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) | 1968-11-08 | 1969-05-10 | 1969-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-08 | 1973-05-10 | 1973-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-08 | 1977-05-10 | 1977-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |