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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 23, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 15, 2009
Adib T. Chebli, Greer, SC (US);
Metodi L. Ikonomov, Moore, SC (US);
Adib T. Chebli, Greer, SC (US);
Metodi L. Ikonomov, Moore, SC (US);
Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A., Grages-Paccot, CH;
Abstract
A cable depth gauge and method for determining the depth of a cable embedded in a sidewall of a tire, the cable depth gauge comprising an elongate body having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having an indicator point set to reference a surface of the tire, the elongate body having a width to determine eligibility if the repair hole being examined meets the minimum size for the repair process and a first measuring region and a second measuring region located at the proximal end of the elongate body, the first measuring region and the second measuring region being at a known distance from the indicator point.