US5229183A
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Drum protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-02-03
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Granted: 1993-07-20
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Expires: 2012-02-03
Abstract
Abstract A method of manufacturing a protective member for a drum from a supply of used tires. A first used tire is obtained from a source and the sidewalls are removed to define a first cylindrical tread section. The first cylindrical tread section is severed to form a first strip. A second tire is obtained from the source and the sidewall removed to define a second cylindrical tread section. The second cylindrical tread section is severed to form a second strip. The first and second strips are thereafter joined together to form a unitary structure. A plurality of substantially rectangular members are cut from the sidewalls of either the first or second used tire. The plurality of rectangular members are attached to the unitary structure to form cleats. The cleats are fixed to a floor to position said unitary structure around the drum and hold the drum in a stationary position.
Inventors
- 👤 Gilbert R. Eastman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:25
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/16; B60P7/08; B60P7/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/24273; Y10T428/24322; Y10T428/24331
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
In combination a protective member and a drum, said protective member securing said drum to a deck of a vehicle, said combination comprising: a first cylindrical strip of pliable material having a first end and a second end, said first strip having a uniform thickness with a plurality of reinforcing chords retained in a rubber matrix that extend from said first end to said second end; a second cylindrical strip of pliable material having a first end and a second end, said second strip having a uniform thickness with a plurality of reinforcing chords retained in a rubber matrix that extend from said first end to said second end; means joining said first strip to said second strip to form a unitary structure, said unitary structure being positioned around the drum; and a plurality of cleats secured to said unitary structure, said cleat being adapted to be fixed to the deck to hold the drum in a stationary position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
In combination a protective member and a drum, said protective member securing said drum to a deck of a vehicle, said combination comprising: a first cylindrical strip of pliable material having a first end and a second end, said first strip having a uniform thickness with a plurality of reinforcing chords retained in a rubber matrix that extend from said first end to said second end; a second cylindrical strip of pliable material having a first end and a second end, said second strip having a uniform thickness with a plurality of reinforcing chords retained in a rubber matrix that extend from said first end to said second end; means joining said first strip to said second strip to form a unitary structure, said unitary structure being positioned around the drum; and a plurality of cleats secured to said unitary structure, said cleat being adapted to be fixed to the deck to hold the drum in a stationary position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 wherein said means joining said first strip to said second strip includes: a plurality of staples that extend through said first and second strips to form said unitary structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 wherein said means joining said first strip to said second strip includes: an adhesive applied to at least one surface of said first and second strips, said adhesive holding said first and second strips in a desired alignment to form said unitary structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 further including: a cover that surrounds said unitary structure, said cover having a plurality of openings therein which allow said plurality of cleats to extend outside of said cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination as recited in claim 4 wherein said cover further includes: an adjustable strap for positioning said unitary structure around said drum prior to the fixing of said cleats to the deck.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination as recited in claim 4 wherein said cover further includes: a zipper which allows for ease in placing and removing said cover on said unitary structure.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
204 words
A method of manufacturing a protective member for a drum from used tires comprising the steps of: obtaining a first tire from a source of supply, said first tire having a first tread section with first and second sidewalls extending therefrom; removing said first and second sidewalls from said first tread section to create a first cylindrical member; cutting said first cylindrical member to obtain a first strip having a first end and a second end; obtaining a second tire from a source of supply, said second tire having a second tread section with first and second sidewalls extending therefrom; removing said first and second sidewalls from said second tread section to create a second cylindrical member; cutting said second cylindrical member to obtain a second strip having a first end and a second end; joining said first strip to said second strip to define a unitary structure; cutting a plurality of substantially rectangular members from any of said sidewalls of either said first or second tires; and attaching said plurality of rectangular members to said unitary structure to form cleats, said cleats being attached to a floor to position said unitary structure around a drum and hold said drum in a stationary position.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
204 words
A method of manufacturing a protective member for a drum from used tires comprising the steps of: obtaining a first tire from a source of supply, said first tire having a first tread section with first and second sidewalls extending therefrom; removing said first and second sidewalls from said first tread section to create a first cylindrical member; cutting said first cylindrical member to obtain a first strip having a first end and a second end; obtaining a second tire from a source of supply, said second tire having a second tread section with first and second sidewalls extending therefrom; removing said first and second sidewalls from said second tread section to create a second cylindrical member; cutting said second cylindrical member to obtain a second strip having a first end and a second end; joining said first strip to said second strip to define a unitary structure; cutting a plurality of substantially rectangular members from any of said sidewalls of either said first or second tires; and attaching said plurality of rectangular members to said unitary structure to form cleats, said cleats being attached to a floor to position said unitary structure around a drum and hold said drum in a stationary position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
A method of manufacturing a protective member for a drum from used tires as recited in claim 7 wherein said step of joining includes: applying an adhesive material to at least one of said first and second strips to hold said unitary structure together.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method of manufacturing a protective member for a drum from used tires as recited in claim 7 wherein said step of joining includes: stapling said first and second strips together to hold said unitary structure together.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method of manufacturing a protective member for a drum from used tires as recited in claim 7 further including the step of: placing a cover around said unitary structure.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
A method of manufacturing a protective member for a drum from used tires as recited in claim 10 further including the step of: attaching a strap to said cover, said strap being adjustable such that said unitary structure can be positioned around various size drums.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
A method of manufacturing a protective member for a drum from used tires as recited in claim 11 further including the step of: placing a zipper in said cover to facilitate ease in the placement on said unitary structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
143 words
A protective member for a drum, said protective member comprising: a first cylindrical strip of pliable material having a first end and a second end, said first strip having a thickness with a plurality of reinforcing chords retained in a rubber matrix that extend from said first end to said second end; a second cylindrical strip of pliable material having a first end and a second end, said second strip having a thickness with a plurality of reinforcing chords retained in a rubber matrix that extend from said first end to said second end; means joining said first strip coextensively to said second strip whereby said first strip is located on top of said second strip to form a unitary structure; and fastener means for securing said unitary structure around the drum, said unitary structure absorbing any impact forces directed at the drum.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
143 words
A protective member for a drum, said protective member comprising: a first cylindrical strip of pliable material having a first end and a second end, said first strip having a thickness with a plurality of reinforcing chords retained in a rubber matrix that extend from said first end to said second end; a second cylindrical strip of pliable material having a first end and a second end, said second strip having a thickness with a plurality of reinforcing chords retained in a rubber matrix that extend from said first end to said second end; means joining said first strip coextensively to said second strip whereby said first strip is located on top of said second strip to form a unitary structure; and fastener means for securing said unitary structure around the drum, said unitary structure absorbing any impact forces directed at the drum.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
The protective member as recited in claim 13 wherein said means joining said first strip to said second strip includes: a plurality of staples that extend through said first and second strips to form said unitary structure.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
51 words
The protective member as recited in claim 13 wherein said means joining said first strip to said second strip includes: an adhesive applied to at least one surface of said first and second strips, said adhesive holding said first and second strips in a desired alignment to form said unitary structure.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
37 words
The protective member as recited in claim 13 further including: a plurality of cleats secured to said unitary structure, said cleats being adapted to be fixed to a floor to hold the drum in a stationary position.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
44 words
The protective member as recited in claim 13 wherein said fastener means includes: a cover that surrounds said unitary structure, said cover having a first strap adjustably joined to a second strap to hold said unitary structure in a fixed position on the drum.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
57 words
The protective member as recited in claim 13 wherein said fastener means includes: a first strap attached to said first end of said first strip; a second strap attached to said second end of said first strip; and buckle means for attaching said first strap to said second strap to secure said unitary structure to the drum.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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