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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 2021
Filed:
Jan. 10, 2019
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, Llc, Nashville, TN (US);
Thomas A. Sams, Hartville, OH (US);
Craig R. Balnis, Aberdeen, NC (US);
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, Nashville, TN (US);
Abstract
Methods for increasing the read range of an electronic communication module within a tire and methods for improving the read range of an electronic communication module within a tire are provided herein. As discussed further herein, the read range can be increased by applying strain to the tire without abrading its tread, resulting in an increase in read range of 20% or more. Similarly, the read range can be improved by applying strain to the tire without circumferentially contacting the outer surface of its tread, resulting in an increase in the same-distance-signal-strength of 5% or more. Also provided are tires made according to the disclosed methods.