US3708007A
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Pneumatic tire including belt cables
Assignee: Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
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Filing: 1970-10-28
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1990-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A radial ply pneumatic tire having a pair of folded belt plies which includes an inextensible cable extending circumferentially about the tire in the fold of each belt ply which is located adjacent the lateral edges of the tread.
Inventors
- 👤 D Roberts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:57
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C9/00; B60C9/18; B60C9/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A pneumatic tire having a profiled tread portion, a pair of annular inextensible beads, a carcass of tire cord fabric extending from bead to bead and having its radially inner ends turned up about said beads, a circumferentially extending inextensible flexible ring disposed beneath each lateral edge of said tread only, a belt comprising one ply of tire cord fabric folded about one said flexible ring and having both layers thereof extending laterally across said tread portion substantially to the other said flexible ring and a second ply of tire cord fabric folded about said other said flexible ring and having both layers thereof extending laterally across said tread portion substantially to said one said flexible ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A pneumatic tire having a profiled tread portion, a pair of annular inextensible beads, a carcass of tire cord fabric extending from bead to bead and having its radially inner ends turned up about said beads, a circumferentially extending inextensible flexible ring disposed beneath each lateral edge of said tread only, a belt comprising one ply of tire cord fabric folded about one said flexible ring and having both layers thereof extending laterally across said tread portion substantially to the other said flexible ring and a second ply of tire cord fabric folded about said other said flexible ring and having both layers thereof extending laterally across said tread portion substantially to said one said flexible ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A tire as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cord angle of the tire cord fabric in said carcass is between about 75* and 90*.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A tire as claimed in claim 2, wherein the cord angle of the tire cord fabric in said belts is between about 10* and 30*.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A tire as claimed in claim 2, wherein each said ring comprises a plurality of wire strands.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A tire as claimed in claim 3, wherein said ring is made of fiberglass.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
125 words
A pneumatic tire having a profiled tread portion; a pair of annular inextensible beads; a carcass of tire cord fabric extending from bead to bead and having its radially inner ends turned up and about said beads; a circumferentially extending inextensible flexible ring disposed generally beneath each lateral edge of said tread only; a belt including at least one ply of tire cord fabric extending circumferentially about said carcass and beneath said tread said ply having lateral portions which are respectively folded about said rings and each lateral portion extending laterally across said tread substantially to the respectively opposite ring; and an additional ply of tire cord fabric extending circumferentially about the tire disposed between said lateral portions and encased entirely between said lateral portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
125 words
A pneumatic tire having a profiled tread portion; a pair of annular inextensible beads; a carcass of tire cord fabric extending from bead to bead and having its radially inner ends turned up and about said beads; a circumferentially extending inextensible flexible ring disposed generally beneath each lateral edge of said tread only; a belt including at least one ply of tire cord fabric extending circumferentially about said carcass and beneath said tread said ply having lateral portions which are respectively folded about said rings and each lateral portion extending laterally across said tread substantially to the respectively opposite ring; and an additional ply of tire cord fabric extending circumferentially about the tire disposed between said lateral portions and encased entirely between said lateral portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A tire as claimed in claim 6, wherein the cord angle of the tire cord fabric in said carcass is between about 75* and 90* and the cord angle of the tire cord fabric in said belt is between about 10* and 30*.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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US3093181A
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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) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |