US3278362A
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Apparatus for curving a built-up tire body to shape
Assignee: Continental AG
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Filing: 1964-09-28
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1984-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Johannes Gunter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:33
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D30/00; B29D30/06; B29D30/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CURVING A BUILT-UP HEAD-EQUIPPED TIRE BODY, WHICH INCLUDES: SPACED HOLDING MEANS AXIALLY ADJUSTABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER AND OPERABLE TO HOLD A HEAD-EQUIPPED BUILT-UP TIRE BODY THEREBETWEEN AT THE BEADS THEREOF, TWO SPACED CLAMPING MEANS ARRANGED WITHIN AND SUBSTANTIALLY COAXIALLY WITH REGARD TO SAID HOLDING MEANS, AN ANNULAR ELASTIC INFLATABLE BODY HAVING ITS MARGINAL PORTIONS HELD FIRMLY CLAMPED BY SAID CLAMPING MEANS AND TOGETHER THEREWITH FORMING A PART OF A CHAMBER ADAPTED TO RECEIVE PRESSURE FLUID FOR RADIALLY OUTWARDLY EXPANDING SAID ELASTIC INFLATABLE BODY FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH AND CURVING SAID TIRE BODY, SAID CLAMPING MEANS BEING AXIALLY MOVABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER WHILE SAID HOLDING MEANS MAINTAIN THEIR RESPECTIVE POSITIONS TO VARY THE WORKING PORTION OF SAID ANNULAR ELASTIC INFLATABLE BODY.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
124 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CURVING A BUILT-UP HEAD-EQUIPPED TIRE BODY, WHICH INCLUDES: SPACED HOLDING MEANS AXIALLY ADJUSTABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER AND OPERABLE TO HOLD A HEAD-EQUIPPED BUILT-UP TIRE BODY THEREBETWEEN AT THE BEADS THEREOF, TWO SPACED CLAMPING MEANS ARRANGED WITHIN AND SUBSTANTIALLY COAXIALLY WITH REGARD TO SAID HOLDING MEANS, AN ANNULAR ELASTIC INFLATABLE BODY HAVING ITS MARGINAL PORTIONS HELD FIRMLY CLAMPED BY SAID CLAMPING MEANS AND TOGETHER THEREWITH FORMING A PART OF A CHAMBER ADAPTED TO RECEIVE PRESSURE FLUID FOR RADIALLY OUTWARDLY EXPANDING SAID ELASTIC INFLATABLE BODY FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH AND CURVING SAID TIRE BODY, SAID CLAMPING MEANS BEING AXIALLY MOVABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER WHILE SAID HOLDING MEANS MAINTAIN THEIR RESPECTIVE POSITIONS TO VARY THE WORKING PORTION OF SAID ANNULAR ELASTIC INFLATABLE BODY.
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) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |