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Method and apparatus for marking tires
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-12
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Granted: 1981-03-17
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Expires: 1999-09-12
Abstract
Abstract A tire applique comprising a laminate material of first, second and third layers, the first layer being a vulcanizable rubber latex coating or other elastomer, the second layer being a stamping material secured to the first layer, and the third layer being a data material hot stamped to the second layer. The tire applique is vulcanized or otherwise adhered to a tire surface to provide identification material for the tire.
Inventors
- 👤 James H. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:05
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C13/00; B60C13/001; B29; B29D; B29D30/00; B29D30/06; B29D30/72; B29D2030/728; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24612; Y10T428/2462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A tire applique which comprises a laminate material including at least first, second and third layers arranged consecutively, the first layer comprising a vulcanizable rubber latex coating providing for a securement of said applique to a tire surface at a selected location, the second layer comprising a stamping material secured to the first layer and including depressions, and the third layer comprising a data material received within the depressions in the second layer, whereby mounting of said applique to a tire surface provides a marking of the tire with desired data.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A tire applique which comprises a laminate material including at least first, second and third layers arranged consecutively, the first layer comprising a vulcanizable rubber latex coating providing for a securement of said applique to a tire surface at a selected location, the second layer comprising a stamping material secured to the first layer and including depressions, and the third layer comprising a data material received within the depressions in the second layer, whereby mounting of said applique to a tire surface provides a marking of the tire with desired data.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tire applique of claim 1 in which the first layer comprises uncured, cushion gum rubber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The tire applique of claim 1 in which the second layer comprises an elastomeric material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The tire applique of claim 1 and which further includes a backing layer removably secured to the first layer of said laminate material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The tire applique of claim 1 in which the third layer comprises a foil leaf material hot stamped into the second layer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The tire applique of claim 5 in which the second layer comprises an elastomeric material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tire applique of claim 6 in which the first layer comprises uncured, cushion gum rubber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
115 words
A combination of a tire and a tire applique which comprises: a tire having a surface; a laminate material secured to the surface of said tire; and means for securing said laminate material to the surface of said tire; said laminate material including at least first, second and third layers arranged consecutively, the first layer comprising an elastomeric material adapted for securement to the tire surface, the second layer comprising a stamping material secured to the first layer and including depressions, and the third layer comprising a data material received within the depressions in the second layer, whereby mounting of said applique to a tire surface provides a marking of the tire with desired data.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
115 words
A combination of a tire and a tire applique which comprises: a tire having a surface; a laminate material secured to the surface of said tire; and means for securing said laminate material to the surface of said tire; said laminate material including at least first, second and third layers arranged consecutively, the first layer comprising an elastomeric material adapted for securement to the tire surface, the second layer comprising a stamping material secured to the first layer and including depressions, and the third layer comprising a data material received within the depressions in the second layer, whereby mounting of said applique to a tire surface provides a marking of the tire with desired data.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 8 in which the third layer of said laminate material comprises a foil leaf material hot stamped to the second layer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 9 in which the first layer comprises a vulcanizable rubber latex coating.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
118 words
A process for marking a tire which comprises: a. providing a laminate material including at least first, second and third layers arranged consecutively, the first layer comprising an elastomeric material adapted for securement of the tire surface, the second layer comprising a stamping material secured to the first layer and including depressions, and the third layer comprising a data material received within the depressions in the second layer, whereby mounting of said laminate material to a tire surface provides a marking of the tire with desired data; b. buffing the tire surface; c. applying a suitable solvent to the tire surface; and d. pressing the first layer of the laminate material onto the prepared surface of the tire.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
118 words
A process for marking a tire which comprises: a. providing a laminate material including at least first, second and third layers arranged consecutively, the first layer comprising an elastomeric material adapted for securement of the tire surface, the second layer comprising a stamping material secured to the first layer and including depressions, and the third layer comprising a data material received within the depressions in the second layer, whereby mounting of said laminate material to a tire surface provides a marking of the tire with desired data; b. buffing the tire surface; c. applying a suitable solvent to the tire surface; and d. pressing the first layer of the laminate material onto the prepared surface of the tire.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process of claim 11 in which the data material of the third layer is hot stamped onto the stamping material of the second layer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 12 in which the data material comprises a foil leaf material hot stamped to the second layer.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
The process of claim 11 in which step a. comprises providing a laminate material including a backing layer secured to the first layer, the process further including, prior to step d. the step of removing the backing layer from the first layer.
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