US3865663A
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Patterned rubber article and a process for making the same
Assignee: Bridgestone Corp
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Filing: 1973-05-21
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Granted: 1975-02-11
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Expires: 1993-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A process for making a patterned rubber article, by overlaying a transparent unvulcanized thin rubber film on a semi-finished rubber body, painting a desired pattern on the surface of the body or on the body-facing surface of the rubber film, the pattern being drawn by a paint containing a vehicle enhancing the adhesion of the paint to the rubber body, and thereafter vulcanizing the rubber body together with the rubber film.
Inventors
- 👤 Takeshi Oka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:42
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D30/00; B29D30/06; B29D30/52; B60; B60C; B60C13/00; B60C13/001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S152/00; Y10S152/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A TIRE HAVING COLORED MARKS ON THE SIDE WALL PORTIONS THEREOF COMPRISING A. APPLYING THE COLORED MARKS AS RUBBER PAINT ON ONE SIDE OF A SUBSTANTIALLY TRANSPARENT FILM OF A THICKNESS NOT EXCEEDING 1.0 MM AND MAE OF UNVULCANIZED SYNTHETIC RUBBER, UNVULCANIZED NATURAL RUBBER OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, B. DIRECTLY CONTACTING THE THUS MARKED SIDE OF THE TRANSPARENT FILM WITH THE SURFACE OF THE SIDE WALL PORTIONS OF A TREAD RUBBER STRIP EXTRUDED BY A TIRE TREAD EXTRUDER, C. FORMING A SEMIPROCESSED TIRE BY USING SAID TREAD RUBBER STRIP WITH SAID TRANSPARENT FILM HAVING SAID COLORED MARKS DIRECTLY CONTACTED THEREON AND D. VULCANIZING THE ASSEMBLY IN A VULCANIZING MOLD TO FORM THE TIRE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A TIRE HAVING COLORED MARKS ON THE SIDE WALL PORTIONS THEREOF COMPRISING A. APPLYING THE COLORED MARKS AS RUBBER PAINT ON ONE SIDE OF A SUBSTANTIALLY TRANSPARENT FILM OF A THICKNESS NOT EXCEEDING 1.0 MM AND MAE OF UNVULCANIZED SYNTHETIC RUBBER, UNVULCANIZED NATURAL RUBBER OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, B. DIRECTLY CONTACTING THE THUS MARKED SIDE OF THE TRANSPARENT FILM WITH THE SURFACE OF THE SIDE WALL PORTIONS OF A TREAD RUBBER STRIP EXTRUDED BY A TIRE TREAD EXTRUDER, C. FORMING A SEMIPROCESSED TIRE BY USING SAID TREAD RUBBER STRIP WITH SAID TRANSPARENT FILM HAVING SAID COLORED MARKS DIRECTLY CONTACTED THEREON AND D. VULCANIZING THE ASSEMBLY IN A VULCANIZING MOLD TO FORM THE TIRE.
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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) | 1978-02-10 | 1978-08-12 | 1979-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-10 | 1982-08-12 | 1983-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-10 | 1986-08-12 | 1987-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |