US4258774A
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Reinforcement belt for a pneumatic tire
Assignee: PNEU UNIROYAL ENGLEBERT
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Filing: 1978-03-31
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Granted: 1981-03-31
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Expires: 1998-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A reinforcement belt for a pneumatic tire includes at least three superpositioned plies of filiform elements. A first ply having two free lateral edges has at least one lateral edge portion folded over to create a skirt with the balance of the first ply forming a main portion having an axial width substantially equal to the axial width of the reinforcement belt. The filiform elements in this first ply are of aromatic polyamide composition and have a high modulus of elasticity. A second ply extends parallel to the first ply over an axial distance at least equal to the axial spacing of the two free lateral edges of the first ply. The filiform elements in the second ply may be either of aromatic polyamide or steel composition. A third ply of filiform elements of steel extends into the median zone of the belt and has an axial width which is less than, equal to or greater than the distance separating the free edges of the first ply. Various orientations of the plies are disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Henri J. Mirtain
- 👤 Jacques Vervin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:03
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C9/00; B60C9/18; B60C9/26; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T152/00; Y10T152/10; Y10T152/10495; Y10T152/10765; Y10T152/10792
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A pneumatic tire including: a carcass having a crown region; a tread portion surrounding said crown region; and a tread reinforcement belt disposed circumferentially about said crown region, between said carcass and said tread, said reinforcement belt comprising: a first ply with two free lateral edges having two lateral edge portions folded radially outwardly over upon said first ply to form skirts with the balance of said first ply forming a main portion having an axial width substantially equal to the axial width of said reinforcement belt; a second ply extending parallel to said first ply having an axial width greater than the axial distance between said free edges of said first ply and disposed between said skirts and said main portion of said first ply; and a third ply extending at least into the median zone of said reinforcement belt and disposed between said second ply and said main portion of said first ply.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A pneumatic tire including: a carcass having a crown region; a tread portion surrounding said crown region; and a tread reinforcement belt disposed circumferentially about said crown region, between said carcass and said tread, said reinforcement belt comprising: a first ply with two free lateral edges having two lateral edge portions folded radially outwardly over upon said first ply to form skirts with the balance of said first ply forming a main portion having an axial width substantially equal to the axial width of said reinforcement belt; a second ply extending parallel to said first ply having an axial width greater than the axial distance between said free edges of said first ply and disposed between said skirts and said main portion of said first ply; and a third ply extending at least into the median zone of said reinforcement belt and disposed between said second ply and said main portion of said first ply.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
152 words
A pneumatic tire including: a carcass having a crown region; a tread portion surrounding said crown region; and a tread reinforcement belt disposed circumferentially about said crown region, between said carcass and said tread, said reinforcement belt comprising: a first ply with two free lateral edges having two lateral edge portions folded radially outwardly over upon said first ply to form skirts with the balance of said first ply forming a main portion having an axial width substantially equal to the axial width of said reinforcement belt; a second ply extending parallel to said first ply having an axial width greater than the axial distance between said free edges of said first ply and disposed between said skirts and said main portion of said first ply; and a third ply extending at least into the median zone of said reinforcement belt and disposed radially outwardly of said skirts of said first ply.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
152 words
A pneumatic tire including: a carcass having a crown region; a tread portion surrounding said crown region; and a tread reinforcement belt disposed circumferentially about said crown region, between said carcass and said tread, said reinforcement belt comprising: a first ply with two free lateral edges having two lateral edge portions folded radially outwardly over upon said first ply to form skirts with the balance of said first ply forming a main portion having an axial width substantially equal to the axial width of said reinforcement belt; a second ply extending parallel to said first ply having an axial width greater than the axial distance between said free edges of said first ply and disposed between said skirts and said main portion of said first ply; and a third ply extending at least into the median zone of said reinforcement belt and disposed radially outwardly of said skirts of said first ply.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The pneumatic tire in accordance with claim 1 or claim 2 wherein said third ply has an axial width greater than the axial distance between said free lateral edges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The pneumatic tire in accordance withh claim 1 or claim 2 having filiformm elements in said first ply composed of an aromatic polyamide having a modulus of elasticity in excess of 3,500 kg/sq. mm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pneumatic tire in accordance with claim 1 or claim 2 having filiform elements in said second ply composed of an aromatic polyamide.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The pneumatic tire in accordance with claim 1 or claim 2 having filiform elements in said second ply formed of steel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The pneumatic tire in accordance with claim 1 or claim 2 having filiform elements in said third ply formed of steel.
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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) | 1984-03-30 | 1984-09-29 | 1985-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-30 | 1988-09-29 | 1989-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-30 | 1992-09-29 | 1993-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |