US3335776A
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Means for improving the traction of wheeled vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-08-23
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Granted: 1967-08-15
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Expires: 1985-08-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peterson Glen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:40
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C27/00; B60C27/06; B60C27/16; B60C27/18; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T152/00; Y10T152/10; Y10T152/10279
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
AN EXPENDABLE TRACTION DEVICE FOR AUTOMOBILE TIRES CONSISTING OF A LIGHT-WEIGHT LONG FLEXIBLE STRIP OF FABRIC COATED ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE WITH A PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE AND HAVING A NON-RUBBER TRACTIVE SURFACE ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE, SAID STRIP OF FABRIC BEING COMPRISED IN PART AT LEAST OF WOVEN FIBERS WHICH READILY WET WITH WATER, WHICH ARE GENERALLY HARDER THAN WATER, ICE AND SNOW BUT CONSIDERABLY SOFTER THAN SAND, GRAVEL, ASPHALT, PORTLAND CEMENT AND COMBINATION THEREOF, THE LENGTH OF SAID STRIP OF FABRIC BEING SUCH AS TO GENERALLY ENCOMPASS THE OUTER TRACTIVE SURFACE OF SAID TIRE, SAID TRACTIVE SURFACE BEING COMPRISED IN PART OF FOLDS FORMED IN SAID MATERIAL, SAID FOLDS PROTRUDING FROM ONE SURFACE OF SAID FLEXIBLE STRIP, SAID FOLD HAVING WEDGES WHICH ARE GENERALLY AS LONG AS THE FOLDS ARE WIDE AND WHICH ARE PLACED BETWEEN AT LEAST TWO LAYERS OF MATERIAL FORMING SAID FOLDS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
AN EXPENDABLE TRACTION DEVICE FOR AUTOMOBILE TIRES CONSISTING OF A LIGHT-WEIGHT LONG FLEXIBLE STRIP OF FABRIC COATED ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE WITH A PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE AND HAVING A NON-RUBBER TRACTIVE SURFACE ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE, SAID STRIP OF FABRIC BEING COMPRISED IN PART AT LEAST OF WOVEN FIBERS WHICH READILY WET WITH WATER, WHICH ARE GENERALLY HARDER THAN WATER, ICE AND SNOW BUT CONSIDERABLY SOFTER THAN SAND, GRAVEL, ASPHALT, PORTLAND CEMENT AND COMBINATION THEREOF, THE LENGTH OF SAID STRIP OF FABRIC BEING SUCH AS TO GENERALLY ENCOMPASS THE OUTER TRACTIVE SURFACE OF SAID TIRE, SAID TRACTIVE SURFACE BEING COMPRISED IN PART OF FOLDS FORMED IN SAID MATERIAL, SAID FOLDS PROTRUDING FROM ONE SURFACE OF SAID FLEXIBLE STRIP, SAID FOLD HAVING WEDGES WHICH ARE GENERALLY AS LONG AS THE FOLDS ARE WIDE AND WHICH ARE PLACED BETWEEN AT LEAST TWO LAYERS OF MATERIAL FORMING SAID FOLDS.
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) | 1970-08-14 | 1971-02-13 | 1971-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-14 | 1975-02-13 | 1975-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-14 | 1979-02-13 | 1979-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |