US3207648A
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Tire building apparatus
Assignee: Akron Standard Mold Co
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Filing: 1962-02-01
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Granted: 1965-09-21
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Expires: 1982-02-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L Shilts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:54
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D30/00; B29D30/06; B29D30/08; B29D30/20; B29D30/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A TIRE BUILDING DRUM COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) AN ARCUATE BASE MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ABOUT A CENTRAL AXIS; (B) ARCUATE WING MEMBERS REMOVABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID ARCUATE BASE MEMBER AND ADAPTED FOR AXIAL WIDTH-WISE ADJUSTMENT RELATIVE TO SAID BASE MEMBER TO FORM A CONTINUOUS TIRE BUILDING SURFACE; (C) ENDLESS EXTENSIBLE CLAMPING MEANS ENGAGING AN OUTER MARGINAL EDGE OF EACH OF SAID WING MEMBERS FOR MAINTAINING SAID WING MEMBERS IN ANY PREDETERNIMED POSITION ON SAID BASE MEMBER; (D) GUIDE MEANS DISPOSED ON SAID BASE MEMBER AND COACTING WITH SAID WING MEMBERS FOR RETAINING SAID WING MEMBERS IN ANY PREDETERMINED AXIAL POSITION ON SAID MEMBER, AND (E) INTERCHANGEABLE SPACER MEANS REMOVABLY SECURED ON SAID BASE MEMBER IN OVERLAPPING RELATION WITH RESPECT TO AN INNER MARGINAL EDGE OF SAID WING MEMBERS FOR MAINTAINING A SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUS TIRE BUILDING SURFACE FOR ANY PREDETERMINED AXIAL ADJUSTMENT OF SAID WING MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A TIRE BUILDING DRUM COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) AN ARCUATE BASE MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ABOUT A CENTRAL AXIS; (B) ARCUATE WING MEMBERS REMOVABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID ARCUATE BASE MEMBER AND ADAPTED FOR AXIAL WIDTH-WISE ADJUSTMENT RELATIVE TO SAID BASE MEMBER TO FORM A CONTINUOUS TIRE BUILDING SURFACE; (C) ENDLESS EXTENSIBLE CLAMPING MEANS ENGAGING AN OUTER MARGINAL EDGE OF EACH OF SAID WING MEMBERS FOR MAINTAINING SAID WING MEMBERS IN ANY PREDETERNIMED POSITION ON SAID BASE MEMBER; (D) GUIDE MEANS DISPOSED ON SAID BASE MEMBER AND COACTING WITH SAID WING MEMBERS FOR RETAINING SAID WING MEMBERS IN ANY PREDETERMINED AXIAL POSITION ON SAID MEMBER, AND (E) INTERCHANGEABLE SPACER MEANS REMOVABLY SECURED ON SAID BASE MEMBER IN OVERLAPPING RELATION WITH RESPECT TO AN INNER MARGINAL EDGE OF SAID WING MEMBERS FOR MAINTAINING A SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUS TIRE BUILDING SURFACE FOR ANY PREDETERMINED AXIAL ADJUSTMENT OF SAID WING MEMBERS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-09-20 | 1969-03-22 | 1969-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-20 | 1973-03-22 | 1973-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-20 | 1977-03-22 | 1977-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |