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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 09, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 16, 2011
Applicants:
Steven M. Cron, Greenville, SC (US);
Michael Edward Dotson, Greenville, SC (US);
Kevin C. Miles, Clemson, SC (US);
Timothy Brett Rhyne, Greenville, SC (US);
Inventors:
Steven M. Cron, Greenville, SC (US);
Michael Edward Dotson, Greenville, SC (US);
Kevin C. Miles, Clemson, SC (US);
Timothy Brett Rhyne, Greenville, SC (US);
Assignees:
Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, Clermont-Ferrand, FR;
Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A., Granges-Paccot, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60C 7/14 (2006.01); B29D 30/02 (2006.01); B60B 9/26 (2006.01); B60C 7/22 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60C 7/14 (2013.01); B29D 30/02 (2013.01); B60B 9/26 (2013.01); B60C 7/22 (2013.01); B60C 2007/107 (2013.04); B60C 2007/146 (2013.04);
Abstract
An improved spoke edge geometry for a non-pneumatic or hybrid tire. The spoke edge geometry possesses a reduced cross-section that reduces the bending stresses locally and allows a unique mold construction that changes the placement and orientation of potential flash.