Resilient tires and wheels – Tires – resilient – Patches
Patent
1980-08-19
1982-03-02
Kimlin, Edward C.
Resilient tires and wheels
Tires, resilient
Patches
156 75, 156116, 428 31, 40587, 301 37ST, B60C 1300
Patent
active
043174795
ABSTRACT:
The combination of detachable addition members with rubber articles, and particularly for tire sidewalls, wherein each article has a circumferentially discontinuous first coupling portion adapted to operatively interact with a second coupling portion on the addition member for securing the member to the article. Preferably a plurality of addition members are utilized and interact with a plurality of independent circumferentially discontinuous first coupling portions. The addition members may take a variety of geometric shapes and can be used for decorative, utilitarian and safety-enhancing purposes. Removably securing the addition members to the rubber articles permits easy ready changes and individualized replacement.
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Boland Lois E.
Kimlin Edward C.
Ruf Ernst H.
The Firestone Tire & Rubber & Company
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