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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2008
Filed:
Jun. 02, 2004
Pierre Robert, Perignat-les Sarlieve, FR;
Jean-michel Favrot, Cournon-d'Auvergne, FR;
Philippe Laubry, Greer, SC (US);
Fanny Barbotin, Clermont-Ferrand, FR;
Pierre Robert, Perignat-les Sarlieve, FR;
Jean-Michel Favrot, Cournon-d'Auvergne, FR;
Philippe Laubry, Greer, SC (US);
Fanny Barbotin, Clermont-Ferrand, FR;
Michelin Recherche Et Technique S.A., Granges-Paccot, CH;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a cross-linkable or cross-linked rubber composition having improved hysteresis properties in the cross-linked state which is useful for the manufacture of treads for tires. The rubber composition of the present invention comprises at least one diene elastomer having a molar ratio of units originating from conjugated dienes which is greater than 30% and comprising carboxylic acid functions along its chain, and a reinforcing inorganic filler. The present invention further relates to a process for preparing such a cross-linkable or cross-linked rubber composition as well as to a tire having reduced rolling resistance and a tread for a tire where the tread comprises the rubber composition of the present invention.