US3948094A
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Receiving fixture for tires of motor vehicle wheels
Assignee: Gebr Hofmann GmbH and Co KG Maschinenfabrik
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Filing: 1974-12-03
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1994-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A tire fixture which can hold tires having a variety of sizes for inflation with minimum air with a pair of opposed plates each having extending, flat tire engaging surfaces, preferably rubber covered, for gripping the tire. The surfaces may be truncated cones or may extend parallel to each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Herwig Honlinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:15
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01M; G01M17/00; G01M17/007; G01M17/02; G01M17/021; G01M1/00; G01M1/02; G01M1/04; G01M1/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A tire receiving and holding fixture having a pair of opposed mounting plates each having an extending flat tire engaging surface covered with an elastic material and formed as a truncated cone, said surfaces sloping toward each other for engaging opposing tire surfaces so as to accommodate a tire having a diameter within given limits and a plurality of rollers disposed about said plates for centering a tire held between said plates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A tire receiving and holding fixture having a pair of opposed mounting plates each having an extending flat tire engaging surface covered with an elastic material and formed as a truncated cone, said surfaces sloping toward each other for engaging opposing tire surfaces so as to accommodate a tire having a diameter within given limits and a plurality of rollers disposed about said plates for centering a tire held between said plates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
A fixture as in claim 1 wherein said material is rubber.
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) | 1979-04-06 | 1979-10-06 | 1980-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-06 | 1983-10-06 | 1984-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-06 | 1987-10-06 | 1988-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |