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Tread-locking wheel
Assignee: UNLIMITED PLASTIC TECHNOLOGIES Inc
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Filing: 2000-08-01
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Granted: 2002-10-22
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Expires: 2020-08-01
Abstract
Abstract A wheel system for securely mounting a tire thereon. The assembly includes a wheel having a rim with radially outward extending slots. A tire with radially inward extending protuberances mates with the radially extending members for securely mounting the tire to the wheel. The mating of protuberances with the members limits radial deflection and rotational movement of the tire about the rim. Axial movement of the tire relative to the rim is limited by the inner surface of the sidewall of the tire abutting the ends of the radially extending slots. In one embodiment, the wheel is composed of material having elastic properties for absorbing shock.
Inventors
- 👤 Robb Owen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:45
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C7/00; B60C7/24; B60B; B60B15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 71
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
An assembly comprising a tire in mounting relationship to a wheel, said tire having a first and second inner sidewall surface, a tread surface, a rim surface, a plurality of “T”-shaped protuberances radially extending from said rim surface, and a sidewall width defined between the first and second inner sidewall surfaces; said wheel comprising: a rim having a mounting surface; a plurality of a pair of alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction a distance no greater than the sidewall width of said tire; and a respective slot defined by each said pair of alternately “L”-shaped members and inverse “L”-shaped members, each said slot adaptedly dimensioned for slidingly receiving a respective one of said plurality of “T”-shaped protuberances of said tire and having a respective first and second slot ends.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
An assembly comprising a tire in mounting relationship to a wheel, said tire having a first and second inner sidewall surface, a tread surface, a rim surface, a plurality of “T”-shaped protuberances radially extending from said rim surface, and a sidewall width defined between the first and second inner sidewall surfaces; said wheel comprising: a rim having a mounting surface; a plurality of a pair of alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction a distance no greater than the sidewall width of said tire; and a respective slot defined by each said pair of alternately “L”-shaped members and inverse “L”-shaped members, each said slot adaptedly dimensioned for slidingly receiving a respective one of said plurality of “T”-shaped protuberances of said tire and having a respective first and second slot ends.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members extend substantially normal to said rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the distance each said pair of alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members extend axially is substantially equal to the sidewall width of said tire such that said respective first and second slot ends thereof abut the first and second inner sidewall surfaces of said tire, respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The assembly of claim 1 , wherein said wheel further comprising: a hub encircled by said rim; and a plurality of spokes radially extending from and attaching said hub to said rim.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly of claim 4 wherein said plurality of spokes are formed of material having elastic properties which absorbs shock.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
The assembly of claim 5 wherein said material is polyethylene.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
178 words
An assembly comprising a tire in mounting relationship to a wheel, said tire having a first and second inner sidewall surface, a tread surface, a rim surface, a plurality of “T”-shaped protuberances radially extending from said rim surface, and a sidewall width defined between the first and second inner sidewall surfaces; said wheel comprising: an outer rim and an inner rim, said outer rim rotationally disposed about said inner rim, said outer rim having a mounting surface; a plurality of outer spokes radially extending from and attaching said inner rim to said outer rim; a plurality of a pair of alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction a distance no greater than the sidewall width of said tire; and a respective slot defined by each said pair of alternately “L”-shaped members and inverse “L”-shaped members, each said slot adaptedly dimensioned for slidingly receiving a respective one of said plurality of “T”-shaped protuberances of said tire and having a respective first and second slot ends.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
178 words
An assembly comprising a tire in mounting relationship to a wheel, said tire having a first and second inner sidewall surface, a tread surface, a rim surface, a plurality of “T”-shaped protuberances radially extending from said rim surface, and a sidewall width defined between the first and second inner sidewall surfaces; said wheel comprising: an outer rim and an inner rim, said outer rim rotationally disposed about said inner rim, said outer rim having a mounting surface; a plurality of outer spokes radially extending from and attaching said inner rim to said outer rim; a plurality of a pair of alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction a distance no greater than the sidewall width of said tire; and a respective slot defined by each said pair of alternately “L”-shaped members and inverse “L”-shaped members, each said slot adaptedly dimensioned for slidingly receiving a respective one of said plurality of “T”-shaped protuberances of said tire and having a respective first and second slot ends.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assembly of claim 7 wherein said “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members extend substantially normal to said outer rim.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
The assembly of claim 7 wherein the distance each said pair of alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members extend axially is substantially equal to the sidewall width of said tire such that said respective first and second slot ends thereof abut the first and second inner sidewall surfaces of said tire, respectively.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
The assembly of claim 7 , wherein said wheel further comprising: a hub encircled by said inner rim; and a plurality of inner spokes radially extending from and attaching said hub to said inner rim.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly of claim 7 wherein said plurality of outer spokes are formed of material having elastic properties which absorbs shock.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
10 words
The assembly of claim 11 wherein said material is polyethylene.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
139 words
A tire mounting system, the system comprising: a tire having a first and second inner sidewall surface, a tread surface, and a rim surface; a sidewall width defined between said first and second inner sidewall surfaces; a plurality of “T”-shaped protuberances extending radially from said rim surface of said tire; a rim having a mounting surface; a plurality of a pair of alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction a distance no greater than said sidewall width; a slot defined by said pair of alternately “L”-shaped members and inverse “L”-shaped members, said slot adaptedly dimensioned for slidingly receiving said “T”-shaped protuberances and having a first and second slot ends; and said tire mounted to said rim such that said “T”-shaped protuberances mate in said slots.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
139 words
A tire mounting system, the system comprising: a tire having a first and second inner sidewall surface, a tread surface, and a rim surface; a sidewall width defined between said first and second inner sidewall surfaces; a plurality of “T”-shaped protuberances extending radially from said rim surface of said tire; a rim having a mounting surface; a plurality of a pair of alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction a distance no greater than said sidewall width; a slot defined by said pair of alternately “L”-shaped members and inverse “L”-shaped members, said slot adaptedly dimensioned for slidingly receiving said “T”-shaped protuberances and having a first and second slot ends; and said tire mounted to said rim such that said “T”-shaped protuberances mate in said slots.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The tire mounting system of claim 13 wherein said “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members extend substantially normal to said rim.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
44 words
The tire mounting system of claim 13 wherein said distance said pair of alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members extend axially is substantially equal to said sidewall width such that said first and second slot ends abut said first and second inner sidewall surfaces.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
31 words
The tire mounting system of claim 13 , further comprising: a hub encircled by said rim; and a plurality of spokes radially extending from and attaching said hub to said rim.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
The tire mounting system of claim 15 wherein said plurality of spokes are formed of material having elastic properties which absorbs shock.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
12 words
The tire mounting system of claim 17 wherein said material is polyethylene.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
165 words
A tire mounting system, the system comprising: a tire having a first and second inner sidewall surface, a tread surface, and a rim surface; a sidewall width defined between said first and second inner sidewall surfaces; a plurality of “T”-shaped protuberances extending radially from said rim surface of said tire; an inner rim and an outer rim, said outer rim having a mounting surface; a plurality of outer spokes radially extending from and attaching said inner rim to said outer rim; a plurality of a pair of alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction a distance no greater than the sidewall width; a slot defined by said pair of alternately “L”-shaped members and inverse “L”-shaped members, said slot adaptedly dimensioned for slidingly receiving said “T”-shaped protuberances and having a first and second slot ends; and said tire mounted to said outer rim such that said “T”-shaped protuberances mate in said slots.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
165 words
A tire mounting system, the system comprising: a tire having a first and second inner sidewall surface, a tread surface, and a rim surface; a sidewall width defined between said first and second inner sidewall surfaces; a plurality of “T”-shaped protuberances extending radially from said rim surface of said tire; an inner rim and an outer rim, said outer rim having a mounting surface; a plurality of outer spokes radially extending from and attaching said inner rim to said outer rim; a plurality of a pair of alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction a distance no greater than the sidewall width; a slot defined by said pair of alternately “L”-shaped members and inverse “L”-shaped members, said slot adaptedly dimensioned for slidingly receiving said “T”-shaped protuberances and having a first and second slot ends; and said tire mounted to said outer rim such that said “T”-shaped protuberances mate in said slots.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tire mounting system of claim 19 wherein said “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members extend substantially normal to said outer rim.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
45 words
The tire mounting system of claim 20 wherein said distance said pair of alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members extend axially is substantially equal to the sidewall width such that said first and second slot ends abut said first and second inner sidewall surfaces, respectively.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
33 words
The tire mounting system of claim 19 further comprising: a hub encircled by said inner rim; and a plurality of inner spokes radially extending from and attaching said hub to said inner rim.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
23 words
The tire mounting system of claim 19 wherein said plurality of outer spokes are formed of material having elastic properties which absorbs shock.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
12 words
The tire mounting system of claim 23 wherein said material is polyethylene.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
10 words
The assembly of claim 7 further comprising a hub cap.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
12 words
The tire mounting system of claim 19 further comprising a hub cap.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
162 words
A wheel for mounting a tire, the tire having a first and second inner sidewall surface, a tread surface, a rim surface from which a plurality of protuberances radially extend, each protuberance having a respective form, and a sidewall width defined between the first and second inner sidewall surfaces; the wheel comprising: a rim having a mounting surface; and a plurality of members extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, each said members having an rotational width, each said members having a respective first and second end; said members being configured to define at least one attachment means adapted for attaching said rim to the tire and being provided in a form having a complementary mating-type correspondence with the form of a respective one of said plurality of protuberances, each said attachment means having an attachment means rotational width, the rotational width of each said member being no greater than the rotational width of the respective attachment means associated therewith.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
162 words
A wheel for mounting a tire, the tire having a first and second inner sidewall surface, a tread surface, a rim surface from which a plurality of protuberances radially extend, each protuberance having a respective form, and a sidewall width defined between the first and second inner sidewall surfaces; the wheel comprising: a rim having a mounting surface; and a plurality of members extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, each said members having an rotational width, each said members having a respective first and second end; said members being configured to define at least one attachment means adapted for attaching said rim to the tire and being provided in a form having a complementary mating-type correspondence with the form of a respective one of said plurality of protuberances, each said attachment means having an attachment means rotational width, the rotational width of each said member being no greater than the rotational width of the respective attachment means associated therewith.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
16 words
The wheel of claim 27 wherein said plurality of members extend substantially normal to said rim.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
22 words
The wheel of claim 27 wherein each said members extends in an axial direction a distance no greater than the sidewall width.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
13 words
The wheel of claim 27 wherein each said attachment means comprises a slot.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
179 words
A tire mounting system, the system comprising: a tire having a first and second inner sidewall surface, a tread surface, and a rim surface; a sidewall width defined between said first and second inner sidewall surfaces; a plurality of protuberances extending radially from said rim surface of said tire, each protuberance having a respective form; a rim having a mounting surface; a plurality of members extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, each said members having an annular width, each said members having a respective first and second end; said members being configured to define at least one attachment means adapted for attaching said tire to said rim and being provided in a form having a complementary mating-type correspondence with the form of a respective one of said plurality of protuberances, each said attachment means having an attachment means annular width, the annular width of each said member being no greater than the annular width of the respective attachment means associated therewith; said tire mounted to said rim such that said protuberances mate with said attachment means.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
179 words
A tire mounting system, the system comprising: a tire having a first and second inner sidewall surface, a tread surface, and a rim surface; a sidewall width defined between said first and second inner sidewall surfaces; a plurality of protuberances extending radially from said rim surface of said tire, each protuberance having a respective form; a rim having a mounting surface; a plurality of members extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, each said members having an annular width, each said members having a respective first and second end; said members being configured to define at least one attachment means adapted for attaching said tire to said rim and being provided in a form having a complementary mating-type correspondence with the form of a respective one of said plurality of protuberances, each said attachment means having an attachment means annular width, the annular width of each said member being no greater than the annular width of the respective attachment means associated therewith; said tire mounted to said rim such that said protuberances mate with said attachment means.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
18 words
The tire mounting system of claim 31 wherein said plurality of members extend substantially normal to said rim.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
24 words
The tire mounting system of claim 31 wherein each said members extends in an axial direction a distance no greater than the sidewall width.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
13 words
The wheel of claim 31 wherein each said attachment means comprises a slot.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
57 words
A wheel article for use in mounting a tire, said article comprising: a first rim having a mounting surface; and at least one pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members cooperatively defining a slot therebetween, and extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction along said mounting surface.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
57 words
A wheel article for use in mounting a tire, said article comprising: a first rim having a mounting surface; and at least one pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members cooperatively defining a slot therebetween, and extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction along said mounting surface.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
94 words
A wheel article for use in mounting a tire, said article comprising: a first rim having a mounting surface; and at least one pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members cooperatively defining a slot therebetween, and extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction along said mounting surface, each tire attachment feature defining a respective “T”-shaped projection, the slot of each respective pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members being adapted for matability with the “T”-shaped projection of a respective tire attachment feature.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
94 words
A wheel article for use in mounting a tire, said article comprising: a first rim having a mounting surface; and at least one pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members cooperatively defining a slot therebetween, and extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction along said mounting surface, each tire attachment feature defining a respective “T”-shaped projection, the slot of each respective pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members being adapted for matability with the “T”-shaped projection of a respective tire attachment feature.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
92 words
A wheel article for use in mounting a tire, said article comprising: a first rim having a mounting surface; and at least one pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members cooperatively defining a slot therebetween, and extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction along said mounting surface, the slot of each respective pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members having a respective axial dimension substantially equal to a sidewall separation measure pertaining to a tire usable with said wheel article.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
92 words
A wheel article for use in mounting a tire, said article comprising: a first rim having a mounting surface; and at least one pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members cooperatively defining a slot therebetween, and extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction along said mounting surface, the slot of each respective pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members having a respective axial dimension substantially equal to a sidewall separation measure pertaining to a tire usable with said wheel article.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
29 words
The article as recited in claim 35 , further comprising: a hub encircled by said first rim; and a connection means to connect said hub with said first rim.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
95 words
A wheel article for use in mounting a tire, said article comprising: a first rim having a mounting surface; and at least one pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members cooperatively defining a slot therebetween, and extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction along said mounting surface; a hub encircled by said first rim; a connection means to connect said hub with said first rim; and said connection means including a plurality of spokes being formed of material having elastic properties capable of absorbing shock.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
95 words
A wheel article for use in mounting a tire, said article comprising: a first rim having a mounting surface; and at least one pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members cooperatively defining a slot therebetween, and extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction along said mounting surface; a hub encircled by said first rim; a connection means to connect said hub with said first rim; and said connection means including a plurality of spokes being formed of material having elastic properties capable of absorbing shock.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
83 words
A wheel article for use in mounting a tire, said article comprising: a first rim having a mounting surface; and at least one pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members cooperatively defining a slot therebetween, and extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction along said mounting surface; and a second rim disposed inwardly of and substantially concentric with said first rim; and a means to connect said first rim to said second rim.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
83 words
A wheel article for use in mounting a tire, said article comprising: a first rim having a mounting surface; and at least one pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members cooperatively defining a slot therebetween, and extending in a radial direction from said mounting surface, and extending in an axial direction along said mounting surface; and a second rim disposed inwardly of and substantially concentric with said first rim; and a means to connect said first rim to said second rim.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
28 words
The article as recited in claim 40 , wherein said connection means includes a plurality of spokes being formed of material having elastic properties capable of absorbing shock.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
28 words
The article as recited in claim 40 , further comprising: a hub encircled by said second rim; and a means to connect said hub with said second rim.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
134 words
A wheel article for use in mounting a tire, said tire including at least one tire attachment feature, each tire attachment feature having a respective attachment feature form, said article comprising: a rim having a mounting surface; and a plurality of members extending from said mounting surface, said members being configured to define a plurality of attachment means disposed annularly in spaced-apart relationship about said mounting surface said plurality of members comprising at least one pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped elements cooperatively defining a slot therebetween; each attachment means being adapted for use in attaching said wheel article to a tire usable with said wheel article, each attachment means having an attachment means form exhibiting a complementary mating-type correspondence with the respective attachment feature form of the respective tire attachment feature.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
134 words
A wheel article for use in mounting a tire, said tire including at least one tire attachment feature, each tire attachment feature having a respective attachment feature form, said article comprising: a rim having a mounting surface; and a plurality of members extending from said mounting surface, said members being configured to define a plurality of attachment means disposed annularly in spaced-apart relationship about said mounting surface said plurality of members comprising at least one pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped elements cooperatively defining a slot therebetween; each attachment means being adapted for use in attaching said wheel article to a tire usable with said wheel article, each attachment means having an attachment means form exhibiting a complementary mating-type correspondence with the respective attachment feature form of the respective tire attachment feature.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
45 words
The article as recited in claim 43 , wherein each tire attachment feature defining a “T”-shaped projection, the slot of each respective pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped elements being adapted for matability with the “T”-shaped projection of a respective tire attachment feature.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
17 words
The article as recited in claim 43 , wherein each attachment means further comprises a respective slot.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
27 words
The article as recited in claim 45 , wherein the slot of each respective attachment means being suitable to receive the respective tire attachment feature associated therewith.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
36 words
The article as recited in claim 43 , wherein each tire attachment feature defining a radially extending projection element, each attachment means being adapted for matability with the projection element of a respective tire attachment feature.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
144 words
A wheel article for use in mounting a tire, said tire including at least one tire attachment feature each having a respective form each tire attachment feature defining a “T”-shaped projection, said article comprising: a rim having a mounting surface; and at least one attachment means extending from said mounting surface, each attachment means being adapted for use in attaching said wheel article to a tire usable with said wheel article each attachment means including a respective pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members cooperatively defining a slot therebetween; each attachment means having a form exhibiting a complementary mating-type relationship with the form of a respective tire attachment feature, the slot of each respective pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members of a corresponding attachment means being adapted for matability with the “T”-shaped projection of a respective tire attachment feature.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
144 words
A wheel article for use in mounting a tire, said tire including at least one tire attachment feature each having a respective form each tire attachment feature defining a “T”-shaped projection, said article comprising: a rim having a mounting surface; and at least one attachment means extending from said mounting surface, each attachment means being adapted for use in attaching said wheel article to a tire usable with said wheel article each attachment means including a respective pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members cooperatively defining a slot therebetween; each attachment means having a form exhibiting a complementary mating-type relationship with the form of a respective tire attachment feature, the slot of each respective pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members of a corresponding attachment means being adapted for matability with the “T”-shaped projection of a respective tire attachment feature.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
27 words
The article as recited in claim 48 , wherein the slot of each respective attachment means being suitable to receive the respective tire attachment feature associated therewith.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
36 words
The article as recited in claim 48 , wherein each tire attachment feature defining a radially extending projection element, each attachment means being adapted for matability with the projection element of a respective tire attachment feature.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
116 words
A wheel article for use in mounting a tire, said article comprising: a rim having a mounting surface; and at least one attachment means extending from said mounting surface, each attachment means being adapted for use in attaching said wheel article to a tire usable with said wheel article; each attachment means including a slot, each attachment means having an attachment means form exhibiting a complementary mating-type relationship with an attachment feature form of a respective attachment feature of a tire usable with said wheel article, each respective tire attachment feature defining a “T”-shaped projection, the slot of each respective attachment means being adapted for matability with the “T”-shaped projection of a respective tire attachment feature.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
116 words
A wheel article for use in mounting a tire, said article comprising: a rim having a mounting surface; and at least one attachment means extending from said mounting surface, each attachment means being adapted for use in attaching said wheel article to a tire usable with said wheel article; each attachment means including a slot, each attachment means having an attachment means form exhibiting a complementary mating-type relationship with an attachment feature form of a respective attachment feature of a tire usable with said wheel article, each respective tire attachment feature defining a “T”-shaped projection, the slot of each respective attachment means being adapted for matability with the “T”-shaped projection of a respective tire attachment feature.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
35 words
The article as recited in claim 51 , wherein each attachment means includes a respective pair of associated alternately “L”-shaped and inverse “L”-shaped members configured to define therebetween the slot of the respective attachment means.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
48 words
A tire article for use in mounting to a wheel, said article comprising: a first and second inner sidewall surfaces; a tread surface; a rim surface; and a plurality of projection elements extending radially from said rim surface, at least one said projection element defining a “T”-shaped form.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
48 words
A tire article for use in mounting to a wheel, said article comprising: a first and second inner sidewall surfaces; a tread surface; a rim surface; and a plurality of projection elements extending radially from said rim surface, at least one said projection element defining a “T”-shaped form.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
16 words
The article as recited in claim 53 , wherein each projection element defines a “T”-shaped form.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
37 words
The article as recited in claim 53 , wherein each projection element having a form exhibiting a complementary mating-type correspondence with the form of a respective wheel attachment feature of a wheel usable with said tire article.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
41 words
The article as recited in claim 55 , wherein each wheel attachment feature of a wheel usable with said tire article defining a respective slot, each projection element being adapted for matability with the slot of a respective wheel attachment feature.
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