US3663328A
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Balanced tire and balancing method
Assignee: ALEXANDER TUROCZI JR
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Filing: 1970-12-14
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1990-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A tire, balanced with respect to the wheel upon which it is mounted, utilizes a plurality of weights. These weights are in the form of indicia mounted upon the sidewalls of the tire, rather than upon the wheel, and are arcuately distributed to achieve both the required balance and a predetermined, highly visible, identifying and/or decorative effect which makes the tire readily recognizable and easily identifiable. An improved method of balancing a tire in accordance with the invention is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander Turoczi Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:32
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F15/00; F16F15/32; F16F15/324; B; B60; B60C; B60C19/00; B60C19/003; H; H10; H10P; H10P95/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
In a method of balancing a tire mounted upon a wheel, wherein a balancing device is used to indicate (a) the total amount of weight needed to correct imbalance and (b) the sector within which corrective weight must be confined, the improvement comprising: a. affixing a first predetermined number of indicia whose total weight is at least equal to the required corrective weight to a sidewall of said tire, said indicia being arcuately and evenly spaced within said sector; b. affixing other indicia, whose total weight equals the amount, if any, by which said added weight exceeds the correctiVe weight, on another generally coplanar portion of the same sidewall, said other indicia being arcuately and evenly spaced about the diametrically opposed continuation of the bisector of said sector; whereby said tire is simultaneously provided with balancing weights and with a highly visible, predetermined legend.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
In a method of balancing a tire mounted upon a wheel, wherein a balancing device is used to indicate (a) the total amount of weight needed to correct imbalance and (b) the sector within which corrective weight must be confined, the improvement comprising: a. affixing a first predetermined number of indicia whose total weight is at least equal to the required corrective weight to a sidewall of said tire, said indicia being arcuately and evenly spaced within said sector; b. affixing other indicia, whose total weight equals the amount, if any, by which said added weight exceeds the correctiVe weight, on another generally coplanar portion of the same sidewall, said other indicia being arcuately and evenly spaced about the diametrically opposed continuation of the bisector of said sector; whereby said tire is simultaneously provided with balancing weights and with a highly visible, predetermined legend.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said first indicia are of substantially equal weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the total weight of said first indicia equals the required corrective weight and where, consequently, no other indicia are utilized.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method of claim 3 wherein all of said indicia are divided into two groups, each group having an equal weight, one group of indicia being affixed to one sidewall of the tire and the other group being affixed to the other sidewall of the tire - both groups of indicia being positioned in overlying sectorial registration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method of claim 1 wherein all of said indicia are divided into two groups, each group having an equal weight, one group of indicia being affixed to one sidewall of the tire and the other group being affixed to the other sidewall of the tire - both groups of indicia being positioned in overlying sectorial registration.
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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) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |