US3260782A
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Press for shaping and curing pneumatic tires
Assignee: McNeil Corp
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Filing: 1964-02-03
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Granted: 1966-07-12
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Expires: 1984-02-03
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
2026-11-05 17:21
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D30/00; B29D30/06; B29D30/0601; B29D30/0603; B29D30/0645
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A METHOD FOR REMOVING A CURED TIRE FROM A PRESS HAVING OPPOSED SEPARABLE MOLD SECTIONS AND A PERMANENT BAG CENTER MECHANISM CARRIED BY AND EXTENDING AXIALLY OF ONE OF THE MOLD SECTIONS, COMPRISING, OPENING THE PRESS BY RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF THE MOLD SECTIONS, STRIPPING THE CURE TIRE FROM THE MOLD SECTION CARRYING THE CENTER MECHANISM BY INCREASING THE EFFECTIVE DIAMETER OF THAT PORTION OF THE BAG WHICH IS ADJACENT THE OPPOSITED MOLD SECTION, THE DISCHARGING THE CURED TIRE AFTER DECREASING THE EFFECTIVE DIAMETER OF THE ENTIRE BAG.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
87 words
A METHOD FOR REMOVING A CURED TIRE FROM A PRESS HAVING OPPOSED SEPARABLE MOLD SECTIONS AND A PERMANENT BAG CENTER MECHANISM CARRIED BY AND EXTENDING AXIALLY OF ONE OF THE MOLD SECTIONS, COMPRISING, OPENING THE PRESS BY RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF THE MOLD SECTIONS, STRIPPING THE CURE TIRE FROM THE MOLD SECTION CARRYING THE CENTER MECHANISM BY INCREASING THE EFFECTIVE DIAMETER OF THAT PORTION OF THE BAG WHICH IS ADJACENT THE OPPOSITED MOLD SECTION, THE DISCHARGING THE CURED TIRE AFTER DECREASING THE EFFECTIVE DIAMETER OF THE ENTIRE BAG.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
170 words
IN A PRESS FOR THE SHAPING AND CURING OF TIRES AND HAVING OPPOSED SEPARABLE MOLD SECTIONS AND A PERMANENT BAG CENTER MACHANISM, THE BAG OF SAID CENTER MECHANISM BEING A DEFORMABLE AND RADIALLY DISTENSIBLE CYLINDER OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, A STATIONARY MEMBER LOCATED AXIALLY OF ONE OF SAID MOLD SECTIONS AND EXTENDING AWAY FROM BOTH OF SAID MOLD SECTIONS, AN ELONGATE SHAFT EXTENDING TOWARD THE OPPOSED MOLD SECTION FROM WITHIN SAID STATIONARY MEMBER, A FIRST ASSEMBLY CARRIED ON THE PROJECTING END OF SAID SHAFT FOR CLOSING ONE END OF SAID BAG, A SECOND ASSEMBLY EXTENDING RADIALLY OF SAID STATIONARY MEMBER FOR CLOSING THE OTHER END OF SAID BAG, A SLEEVE ENCLOSING A PORTION OF SAID SHAFT EXTERIORLY OF SAID BAG, RADIALLY MOVABLE ELEMENTS CARRIED ON THE SURFACE OF SAID FIRST ASSEMBLY WHICH IS FACING THE SECOND ASSEMBLY AND INTERIORLY OF SAID BAG, AND ACTUATOR MEANS ON SAID SLEEVE FOR SELECTIVELY MOVING SAID RADIALLY MOVABLE ELEMENTS TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVE DIAMETER OF THE PORTION OF SAID BAG ADJACENT THE FIRST ASSEMBLY.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
170 words
IN A PRESS FOR THE SHAPING AND CURING OF TIRES AND HAVING OPPOSED SEPARABLE MOLD SECTIONS AND A PERMANENT BAG CENTER MACHANISM, THE BAG OF SAID CENTER MECHANISM BEING A DEFORMABLE AND RADIALLY DISTENSIBLE CYLINDER OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, A STATIONARY MEMBER LOCATED AXIALLY OF ONE OF SAID MOLD SECTIONS AND EXTENDING AWAY FROM BOTH OF SAID MOLD SECTIONS, AN ELONGATE SHAFT EXTENDING TOWARD THE OPPOSED MOLD SECTION FROM WITHIN SAID STATIONARY MEMBER, A FIRST ASSEMBLY CARRIED ON THE PROJECTING END OF SAID SHAFT FOR CLOSING ONE END OF SAID BAG, A SECOND ASSEMBLY EXTENDING RADIALLY OF SAID STATIONARY MEMBER FOR CLOSING THE OTHER END OF SAID BAG, A SLEEVE ENCLOSING A PORTION OF SAID SHAFT EXTERIORLY OF SAID BAG, RADIALLY MOVABLE ELEMENTS CARRIED ON THE SURFACE OF SAID FIRST ASSEMBLY WHICH IS FACING THE SECOND ASSEMBLY AND INTERIORLY OF SAID BAG, AND ACTUATOR MEANS ON SAID SLEEVE FOR SELECTIVELY MOVING SAID RADIALLY MOVABLE ELEMENTS TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVE DIAMETER OF THE PORTION OF SAID BAG ADJACENT THE FIRST ASSEMBLY.
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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) | 1969-07-11 | 1970-01-10 | 1970-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-11 | 1974-01-10 | 1974-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-11 | 1978-01-10 | 1978-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |