US4072358A
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Compression molded cut-fiber reinforced plastic wheels
Assignee: Bridgestone Firestone Inc
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Filing: 1976-04-28
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Granted: 1978-02-07
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Expires: 1996-04-28
Abstract
Abstract A compression molded cut-fiber reinforced plastic wheel for pneumatic tires, tubeless and tube type, is prepared by compression molding, for example, a polyimide plastic containing about 65% by weight of cut glass fiber, the compression molded wheel being of increased dimension at points of maximum stress and said cut fibers being predominantly axially oriented.
Inventors
- 👤 Raouf A. Ridha
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:57
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B5/00; B60B5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A compression molded cut glass fiber reinforced plastic wheel, the rim, disc and hub portions of said wheel being uniformally and predominately axially reinforced by cut glass fibers located in planes parallel to the axis of said wheel, said cut glass fibers being from 1/8 inch to 1-1/2 inches in length and present in an amount within the range of 35% to to 75% on the weight of said plastic.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A compression molded cut glass fiber reinforced plastic wheel, the rim, disc and hub portions of said wheel being uniformally and predominately axially reinforced by cut glass fibers located in planes parallel to the axis of said wheel, said cut glass fibers being from 1/8 inch to 1-1/2 inches in length and present in an amount within the range of 35% to to 75% on the weight of said plastic.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A compression molded reinforced plastic wheel according to claim 1 wherein said plastic is a polyimide and said cut fiber is 1/4 inch in length and present at a weight percent of 65.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A compression molded reinforced plastic wheel according to claim 1 wherein said plastic contains said cut fibers 1 inch in length.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A compression molded reinforced plastic wheel according to claim 1 wherein said wheel is compression molded to an increased dimension at points of maximum stress.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
A compression molded cut glass fiber reinforced polyimide plastic wheel, the rim, disc and hub portions of said wheel being uniformally and predominately axially reinforced by cut glass fibers located in planes parallel to the axis of said wheel, said cut glass fibers being 1/4 inch in length and present in an amount of 65% on the weight of said polyimide plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
A compression molded cut glass fiber reinforced polyimide plastic wheel, the rim, disc and hub portions of said wheel being uniformally and predominately axially reinforced by cut glass fibers located in planes parallel to the axis of said wheel, said cut glass fibers being 1/4 inch in length and present in an amount of 65% on the weight of said polyimide plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
78 words
A compression molded cut glass fiber reinforced plastic wheel, the rim, disc and hub portions of said wheel being molded from a reinforced polyester sheet molding compound consisting essentially of polyester resin and 1 inch long cut glass fibers present in an amount of 65% on the weight of said resin, said rim, disc and hub portions being uniformally and predominately axially reinforced by said cut glass fibers located in planes parallel to the axis of said wheel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
78 words
A compression molded cut glass fiber reinforced plastic wheel, the rim, disc and hub portions of said wheel being molded from a reinforced polyester sheet molding compound consisting essentially of polyester resin and 1 inch long cut glass fibers present in an amount of 65% on the weight of said resin, said rim, disc and hub portions being uniformally and predominately axially reinforced by said cut glass fibers located in planes parallel to the axis of said wheel.
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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) | 1981-02-06 | 1981-08-08 | 1982-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-06 | 1985-08-08 | 1986-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-06 | 1989-08-08 | 1990-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |