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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 03, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 02, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Jeffery Dwight Lofgren, Lincoln, NE (US);
Frank Joseph Feuerborn, Lincoln, NE (US);
Assignee:
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16G 1/06 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16G 1/06 ;
Abstract
An electrically conductive article ( ) which maintains the conductive property over an extended use life is comprised of an electrically conductive thermoplastic layer ( ) on the surface which is in contact with another article. When forming belts for synchronous drive systems, in addition to maintaining the electrical properties, the conductive layer exhibits high abrasion resistance and good tooth formation. A bonding layer ( ) may be provided between the article body and the conductive layer ( ).