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Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin

Raymond Balzer

Preston Butler Kemp, Jr

Larry S Satterfield

Michael D Petrovich

Eric Rivers

David Kevin Stafford

Cecil B Young

Almira Aleckovic

Michael Petrovich

A transporter and a method are provided for retrieving at least one reinforcing ply and conforming the at least one reinforcing ply to a forming surface of a rotatable forming drum having one or more tire components disposed thereon.

Extended ply pose processes and systems and devices therefor

The present invention provides a tire monitor apparatus and monitored vehicle tire. A module which monitors tire information is supported by a rubber ply affixed to the inside surface of the tire. The module has electrical components for monitoring tire information by collecting, storing and/or reading information about the tire. A retainer assembly is used to secure the module to the rubber ply such that the module is support within the tire's cavity. The module is mounted to be removed, exchanged, etc. In one embodiment, the monitor module may be isolated from tire loads such that the durability of the monitoring system is improved. The fastener assembly has first parts carried by the rubber ply and second fastener parts built into the module. The first and second fastener parts cooperate to support said module from said rubber ply. The first part may be in the form of a shaft or stem having an axial length which allows the module to be retained at an offset distance from the ply and tire. A damping element may also be used to limit movement and vibrations of the module, all of which adds to the reliability and life of the monitor.

Tire module attachment mount

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Easley, SC, United States of America

Raymond Balzer