US3222724A
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Apparatus for shaping and curing tires
Assignee: McNeil Corp
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Filing: 1963-11-22
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Granted: 1965-12-14
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Expires: 1983-11-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leslie E Soderquist
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:55
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D30/00; B29D30/06; B29D30/0601
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A MECHANISM FOR CONTROLLING THE SHAPING OF UNVULCANIZED TIRE BANDS IN A PRESS HAVING RELATIVELY MOVABLE MOLD SECTIONS, COMPRISING, A SENSING ARM ROTATABLY MOVABLE IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF A SHAPING BAND WHILE SAID BAND IS BEING SHAPED AND BEFORE MATING ENGAGEMENT OF SAID MOLD SECTIONS, A TRANSMISSION MEANS CORRELATING THE APPROACHING MOVEMENT OF SAID MOLD SECTIONS WITH THE SHAPING OF SAID BAND, A CONTROL CAM IN SAID TRANSMISSION MEANS HAVING A CONTOUR SURFACE WITH A CONFIGURATION PRESELECTED ACCORDING TO THE CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF SAID BAND, SAID CONTROL CAM BEING OPERATIVE TO PROGRAM TO MOVEMENT OF SAID SENSING ARM AHEAD AND AWAY FROM SAID SHAPING BAND, ARM SENSOR MEANS CARRIED BY SAID ARM FOR INTERRUPTING SAID BAND SHAPING UPON CONTACT OF SAID BAND WITH SAID ARM, CAM MEANS CARRIED BY SAID TRANSMISSION MEANS, AND SWITCH MEANS SEQUENTIALLY ACTUATED BY SAID CAM MEANS TO CONTROL THE APPROACHING MOVEMENT OF SAID MOLD SECTIONS AND ENERGIZE SAID ARM SENSOR MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A MECHANISM FOR CONTROLLING THE SHAPING OF UNVULCANIZED TIRE BANDS IN A PRESS HAVING RELATIVELY MOVABLE MOLD SECTIONS, COMPRISING, A SENSING ARM ROTATABLY MOVABLE IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF A SHAPING BAND WHILE SAID BAND IS BEING SHAPED AND BEFORE MATING ENGAGEMENT OF SAID MOLD SECTIONS, A TRANSMISSION MEANS CORRELATING THE APPROACHING MOVEMENT OF SAID MOLD SECTIONS WITH THE SHAPING OF SAID BAND, A CONTROL CAM IN SAID TRANSMISSION MEANS HAVING A CONTOUR SURFACE WITH A CONFIGURATION PRESELECTED ACCORDING TO THE CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF SAID BAND, SAID CONTROL CAM BEING OPERATIVE TO PROGRAM TO MOVEMENT OF SAID SENSING ARM AHEAD AND AWAY FROM SAID SHAPING BAND, ARM SENSOR MEANS CARRIED BY SAID ARM FOR INTERRUPTING SAID BAND SHAPING UPON CONTACT OF SAID BAND WITH SAID ARM, CAM MEANS CARRIED BY SAID TRANSMISSION MEANS, AND SWITCH MEANS SEQUENTIALLY ACTUATED BY SAID CAM MEANS TO CONTROL THE APPROACHING MOVEMENT OF SAID MOLD SECTIONS AND ENERGIZE SAID ARM SENSOR MEANS.
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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) | 1968-12-13 | 1969-06-14 | 1969-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-13 | 1973-06-14 | 1973-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-13 | 1977-06-14 | 1977-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |