This class includes (1) spring wheels for land vehicles; (2)
resilient tires for land vehicle wheels; (3) patches for pneumatic
tires; (4) anti-skid devices for resilient tires; (5) devices for
securing tires to wheels, and (6) pneumatic tire inflating devices
combined with the vehicle or wheel or remaining with a particular
tire between periods of inflation, or designed to fill one tire
from another.
SECTION II - LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
For devices for giving a warning when the pressure within
a pneumatic tire is either raised above or reduced below normal;
(a) If mechanical, see Class 116, Signals and Indicators, subclass
34. This subclass includes such devices incorporated in pneumatic
tires but is not limited to devices on the tire or wheel. For devices
under (a) wherein a pressure gage is combined with a valved inflation
stem or valved filling chucks see Class 137, Fluid Handling, subclasses
227-246.23, and for other valves and other fluid handling devices
covered with a pressure gage see subclasses 551-559, particularly
subclass 557.
(b) If electrical, see Class 340, Communications: Electrical,
subclass 442-448. For devices under (b) wherein the invention is
in a circuit breaker, see Class 200, Electricity: Circuit Makers
and Breakers, subclasses 61.22-61.26. For devices under (b) wherein
the invention is in the electrical resistor combined with an inflation
sensing actuator, see Class 338, Electrical Resistors, subclass 37.
SECTION III - SUBCLASS REFERENCES TO THE CURRENT CLASS
Measuring and Testing,
subclasses 146 through 146.8for a pressure gauge in a tire or wheel installation,
and subclasses 700-756 for a pressure gauge of general utility.
Fluid Handling,
subclasses 223 through 234.5 for tire filling chucks and/or stems
(see Lines With Other Classes, above), and subclasses 355.16-355.28
for hose holders and hoses disclosed for inflating tires.
Fluent Material Handling, With Receiver or Receiver
Coacting Means, appropriate subclasses for filling with gas, particularly
subclass 38 for inflating tires with gas and water.
Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
subclasses 110.1 through 135and 394.1-421.8 for tire making processes and apparatus,
respectively.
Aeronautics and Astronautics,
subclass 103 for resilient aircraft tires and wheels having
fins, vanes, or other means to cause the wheel to be rotating when
the wheels strike the ground.
Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, appropriate subclasses for processes within the class definition,
for shaping or molding of plastic materials which may involve a
vulcanization step;
subclass 315 and 326 for specific processes employing a toroidal mold
bag or producing a toroidal product. Apparatus for reshaping, resizing
or vulcanizing a tire or tire tube is classified elsewhere.
Wheel Substitutes for Land Vehicles,
subclasses 124 through 142for spring wheels or resilient tires especially
modified to be used in flexible track apparatus for land vehicles.
To be placed in Class 305 the wheel as disclosed must include structure
which coacts with a flexible track, such as a flanged rim or a grooved
rim which structure is adapted to interengage with a portion of
a flexible track. Spring wheels or resilient tires which do not incorporate
such structure, even though disclosed as being flexible track supporting wheels,
are classified in Class 152.
Pumps, for air pumps, per se, and especially
subclasses 229 through 233for combinations of an inflating pump and a vehicle
which operates the pump but not operating to inflate the tire while
the vehicle is in motion.
Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating:
Apparatus,
subclasses 28.1 through 58.1for apparatus for reshaping, resizing or vulcanizing
a tire or tire tube.
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses for a stock material product in
the form of a single or plural layer web or sheet including strips,
strands or fibers, and especially
subclasses 105 through 113for a composite web or sheet in which elements
or constituents, (e.g., fibers, strands, etc.) in one layer are
disposed at an angle to those in another layer, and subclass 114
for such a web or sheet in which a parallel relationship exists between
the constituents of the layers.
Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers,
subclass 1 and indented subclasses, for tire making limited
to vulcanization alone or to vulcanization with mere preparation
therefor.
Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers,
subclass 166 for a composition containing a synthetic resin
or natural rubber having utility as a puncture sealant for a pneumatic
tire or for use in emergency repair of vehicular tires or to processes
of preparing said composition.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Wheels for land vehicles whereby the vehicle is resiliently
supported on the roadway by means within the wheel structure other
than a resilient tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. The spring wheel is combined with devices for lubricating
moving parts of the wheel or for oiling to prevent rusting of springs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Spring wheels in which the portion bearing upon the roadway
yields locally under load so that the wheel as a whole does not
retain its circular form.
Earth Working,
subclass 543 for a rolling earth working tool with spring teeth
and subclass 544 for a rolling earth working tool with spring mounted
teeth.
Wheel Substitutes for Land Vehicles,
subclass 6 for spring biased elements movably mounted on the
rim of a wheel forming ground engaging feet as the wheel rotates.
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. The resiliency of the spring wheel with deformable ground
engaging part is provided by combined springs of different types,
for example, leaf and coil.
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. The resiliency of the spring wheel with deformable ground
engaging part is provided by rubber or its equivalent.
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. The resiliency of the spring wheel with deformable ground
engaging part is provided by a chamber or chambers filled with fluid under
pressure greater than atmospheric, whether under load or not.
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. The pneumatic spring providing the resiliency of the deformable
grounding engaging part of the spring wheel forms a continuous ring
about the wheel center.
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. The annular pneumatic spring of the spring wheel with deformable
ground engaging part comprises an air chamber in free and unobstructed
communication with an annular resilient tire on the wheel so that
the pressure of the air in the chamber is applied to such tire.
The chamber may or may not be annular. The tire may be pneumatic
and the communication with the air chamber direct and continuous
throughout the rim zone of the tire so that the chamber formed by
the tire is combined with the air chamber to form a continuous single
chamber.
This subclass is indented under subclass 11. The leaf springs providing the resiliency of the deformable
ground engaging part of the spring wheel have their inner ends positively
secured in fixed relation to the wheel center. The outer ends may
or may not be secured but the springs are secured at no points but
their ends.
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. The coil springs providing the resiliency of the deformable
ground engaging part of the spring wheel are arranged with their
axes extending radially of the axis of the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. The radial coil springs providing the resiliency of the
deformable ground engaging part of the spring wheel are each combined
with a cylinder and piston, the coil being either enclosed within
the cylinder or encircling the assembled cylinder and piston.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. The radial coil springs providing the resiliency of the
deformable ground engaging part of the spring wheel have rods extending
through them lengthwise.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Spring wheels having an annular inflexible portion which
extends about the wheel outside of the springs. The springs are
located radially inwardly of the annulus and resiliently support the
annulus against radial motion relative to the wheel center.
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. The spring wheel with spring encircling rigid annulus is
provided with means independent of the springs whereby radial motion
of the rigid annulus relative to the wheel center is positively
limited.
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. The spring wheel with spring encircling rigid annulus is
provided with means to secure said rigid annulus rigidly to the
wheel center. This converts the spring wheel into a rigid wheel and
is for temporary use when springs are broken.
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. The spring encircling rigid annulus in the spring wheel
is resiliently supported against radial motion relative to the wheel
center by a flexible strap, bank, cable or chain extending about
the wheel. The flexible element is not a spring in the ordinary
sense of the term.
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. The spring encircling rigid annulus in the spring wheel
is resiliently supported against radial motion relative to the wheel
center by mechanism wherein thrust or tension is applied to the
springs laterally of the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 21. The lateral thrust or tension mechanism supporting the spring
encircling rigid annulus comprises devices wherein friction between two
moving elements is increased by spring pressure.
This subclass is indented under subclass 22. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by lateral thrust or tension mechanism involving combined
spring and friction devices, the springs are coil springs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. The lateral thrust or tension mechanism supporting the spring
encircling rigid annulus comprises combined coil springs and friction devices
so arranged that the springs are acted upon in both directions at
once transversely of the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 21. The lateral thrust or tension mechanism supporting the spring
encircling rigid annulus comprises coil springs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. The lateral thrust or tension mechanism supporting the spring
encircling rigid annulus comprises coil springs having rods extending through
them lengthwise.
This subclass is indented under subclass 21. The lateral thrust or tension mechanism supporting the spring
encircling rigid annulus comprises force transmitting balls.
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. The spring encircling rigid annulus in the spring wheel
is resiliently supported against radial motion relative to the wheel
center by devices wherein friction between two moving elements is
increased by spring pressure.
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. The spring encircling rigid annulus in the spring wheel
is resiliently supported against radial motion relative to the wheel
center by combined springs of different types, for example, rubber,
leaf and coil.
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by plural spring types, said types are limited to rubber
and pneumatic springs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by plural spring types, said types are limited to rubber
and leaf springs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by plural spring types, said types are limited to rubber
and coil springs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by plural spring types limited to rubber and coil springs,
the rubber spring forms a continuous ring about the wheel center.
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by plural spring types, said types are limited to pneumatic
and leaf springs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by plural spring types, said types are limited to pneumatic
and coil springs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by plural spring types limited to pneumatic and coil springs,
the pneumatic spring forms a continuous ring about the wheel center.
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by plural spring types, said types are limited to leaf
and coil springs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by leaf and coil springs only the leaf springs have their
centers positively secured in fixed relation to the rigid annulus
or to the wheel center. This subclass includes leaf springs which
are additionally secured at their ends.
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by leaf and coil springs only, the leaf springs have their
opposite ends positively secured in fixed relation to the rigid annulus
and the wheel center, respectively, or one end only so secured to
the rigid annulus or wheel center.
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. The spring encircling rigid annulus in the spring wheel
is resiliently supported against radial motion relative to the wheel
center by rubber or its equivalent. This subclass includes closed
rubber chambers wherein the pressure is atmospheric.
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. The rubber spring supporting the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel is so constructed and arranged that
the rubber is subjected to angular distortion when the wheel is under
load.
through 46, for spring wheels wherein rubber block
or balls are so arranged that they are placed under shear when positioned
adjacent the horizontal center line of the wheel, but which take
vertical thrust without shear when positioned adjacent the vertical center
line.
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. The rubber springs supporting the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel are cylindrical in the ordinary sense
of the term and have flat ends. They may be tubular and may surround
bolts or spokes.
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. The cylindrical rubber springs supporting the spring encircling
rigid annulus in the spring wheel are arranged with their axes extending crosswise
of the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. The rubber springs supporting the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel consist of individual rubber blocks
or balls as distinguished from sheets, cords or annular formations.
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by rubber blocks or balls, said rigid annulus is held
against rotation relative to the wheel center, either by modification
of wheel or spring elements or by additional means. This subclass
includes drive through the springs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported blocks or balls and having drive means, the rigid annulus
is held against lateral movement relative to the wheel center by
means other than the springs. This includes devices which hold
the rigid annulus against lateral movement in one direction only.
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. The rubber spring supporting the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel forms a continuous ring about the wheel
center.
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. The annular rubber spring supporting the spring encircling
rigid annulus in the spring wheel completely encloses said rigid
annulus either by embedding or by enclosure in an annular chamber.
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by an annular rubber spring, there are more than one of
such springs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by an annular rubber spring, said rigid annulus is held
against lateral movement relative to the wheel center by means other
than said spring. This includes devices which hold the rigid annulus
against lateral movement in one direction only.
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by an annular rubber spring and having guide means, said
rigid annulus is held against rotation relative to the wheel center,
either by modification of wheel or spring elements or by additional
means. This subclass includes drive through the springs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by an annular rubber spring, said rigid annulus is held
against rotation relative to the wheel center, either by modification
of wheel or spring elements or by additional means. This subclass
includes drive through the spring.
through 42 and 47, for devices wherein the drive
is by means of friction, cement or vulcanization, and involves no
modification of wheel or spring elements.
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. The spring encircling rigid annulus in the spring wheel
is resiliently supported against radial motion relative to the wheel
center by a chamber or chambers filled with fluid under pressure
greater than atmospheric, whether under load or not, with the exception
of ... indented hereunder, wherein the pressure may at times be
atmospheric or less.
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. The pneumatic springs supporting the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel are combined with movable rigid links
which transmit force to or from the springs. The links are usually
pivotally connected to wheel or spring parts but may merely bear
upon the combined parts without positive connection.
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. The pneumatic springs supporting the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel each consists of a cylinder and piston
wherein air in the cylinder cushions the piston against telescoping
action.
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. The pneumatic spring supporting the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel forms a continuous ring about the wheel
center.
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. The annular pneumatic spring supporting the spring encircling
rigid annulus in the spring wheel completely encloses said rigid
annulus, either by embedding or by enclosure in an annular chamber.
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by an annular pneumatic spring, there are more than one
of such springs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by an annular pneumatic spring, said rigid annulus is
held against lateral movement relative to the wheel center by means
other than said spring. This includes devices which hold the rigid
annulus against lateral movement in one direction only.
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by an annular pneumatic spring and having guide means,
said rigid annulus is held against rotation relative to the wheel
center, either by modification of wheel or spring elements or by
additional means. This subclass includes drive through the springs.
through 59, for such devices wherein the drive is by means
of friction, cement or vulcanization and involves no modification
of wheel or spring elements.
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by an annular pneumatic spring with guide means and combined drive,
the drive is cushioned.
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by an annular pneumatic spring, with guide means and combined drive,
the drive consists of a link or links pivotally or flexibly connecting
said rigid annulus to the wheel center.
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by an annular pneumatic spring, with guide means and combined drive,
the drive consists of fixed radially extending elements on the rigid
annulus engaging an element on the wheel center or vice versa.
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by an annular pneumatic spring, with guide means and combined drive,
the drive consists of a laterally extending stud on the rigid annulus
engaging an element on the wheel center of vice versa.
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by an annular pneumatic spring, with guide means and combined drive,
the drive consists of a bolt or its equivalent passing through both
the rigid annulus and a part fixed to the hub or axle, one of said
elements having a clearance for the bolt to allow relative radial
movement between the parts.
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by an annular pneumatic spring, with guide means and combined drive,
the drive consists of interfitting irregularities of the contacting
annular surfaces of the rigid annulus and the annular spring, or
of irregularities upon the rigid annulus which indent the spring.
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by an annular pneumatic spring, said rigid annulus is
held against rotation relative to the wheel center, either my modification
of wheel or spring elements or by additional means. This subclass
includes drive through the springs.
through 59, for such devices wherein the drive is by means
of friction, cement or vulcanization and involves no modification
of wheel or spring elements.
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by an annular pneumatic spring, with drive, the drive
consists of interfitting irregularities of the contacting annular
surfaces of the rigid annulus and the annular spring, or of irregularities
upon the rigid annulus which indent the spring.
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. The spring encircling rigid annulus in the spring wheel
is resiliently supported against radial motion relative to the wheel
center by leaf springs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. The leaf spring support for the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel has its springs supported intermediate
their points of securement to the wheel center and said rigid annulus.
The second-mentioned support may be by way of attachment of the
springs to each other intermediate their length or by way of elements
extending radially from the hub or rim and bearing upon the springs
either laterally or circumferentially. The supports act directly
upon the springs and may be either rigid or spring.
(1)
Note. For leaf springs attached to each other at their ends,
see this class, subclass 69.
(2)
Note. For elements extending radially from the hub and bearing
laterally upon the rim, see this class, subclasses 77, 78, 82, and
83.
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. The leaf springs supporting the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel are combined with movable rigid links
which transmit force to or from the springs. These links are usually
pivotally connected but may merely bear upon the combined parts
without positive connection.
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. The leaf spring support for the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel consists of a plurality of leaf springs
some of which are arranged within the wheel differently from others.
The difference must be such that each spring arrangement would
fall in a different subclass hereunder.
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Each of the leaf spring supports for the spring encircling
rigid annulus in the spring wheel consists of one or more springs
formed into an element with a substantially cylindrical periphery.
This includes cylindrical springs which extend about the wheel.
(1)
Note. For continuous or endless springs of irregular formation,
see this class, subclass 69.
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. The leaf spring supports for the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel extend crosswise of the plane of the
wheel. This includes springs extending diagonally laterally of
the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. The leaf spring supports for the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel are without curvature and arranged either
radially or tangentially with respect to the wheel center.
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. The leaf spring supports for the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel have their centers positively secured
in the fixed relation to said rigid annulus or to the wheel center.
This subclass includes leaf springs which are additionally secured
at their ends.
(1)
Note. For similarly secured leaf springs in a spring tire,
see this class, subclasses 255 and 272.
(2)
Note. For wheels wherein the springs are not positively secured
in place, see this class, subclass 69.
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by center secured leaf springs, said rigid annulus is
held against lateral movement relative to the wheel center by means
other than the springs. This includes devices which hold the rigid
annulus against lateral movement in one direction only.
(1)
Note. For similar structure in a pneumatic tire, see this
class, subclasses 162-164.
This subclass is indented under subclass 77. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by center secured leaf springs, with guide means, said
rigid annulus is held against rotation relative to the wheel center
by means other than said springs, or in addition thereto.
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Each of the center secured leaf spring supports for the
spring encircling rigid annulus in the spring wheel is reversely
curved. This subclass includes springs having straight portions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. The leaf spring supports for the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel have their opposite ends positively
secured in fixed relation to said rigid annulus and the wheel center,
respectively.
(1)
Note. For end secured leaf springs also secured at their
centers, see this class, subclass 76 and indented subclasses.
(2)
Note. For leaf springs secured to each other or to supports,
see this class, subclass 70.
(3)
Note. For similarly secured leaf springs in a spring tire,
see this class, subclasses 256 and 273.
(4)
Note. For wheels wherein the springs are not positively secured
in place, see this class, subclass 69.
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. The end secured leaf spring supports for the spring encircling
rigid annulus in the spring wheel are fixedly secured at one end
only.
(1)
Note. For single end secured leaf springs also secured at
their centers, see this class, subclass 76.
(2)
Note. For similarly secured leaf springs in a spring tire,
see this class, subclasses 257 and 274.
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by end secured leaf springs, said rigid annulus is held
against lateral movement relative to the wheel center by means other
than said springs. This includes devices which hold the rigid annulus
against lateral movement in one direction only.
(1)
Note. For similar structure in a pneumatic tire, see this
class, subclasses 162-164.
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by end secured leaf springs, with guide means, said rigid
annulus is held against rotation relative to the wheel center by
means other than the springs or in addition thereto.
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. The end secured leaf spring supports for the spring encircling
rigid annulus in the spring wheel are at least in part curved, and
arranged in pairs wherein one spring of each pair curves oppositely
from the other. This subclass includes springs having straight portions.
(1)
Note. For center secured oppositely curved pairs, see this
class, subclasses 76-79.
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Each of the end secured leaf spring supports for the spring
encircling rigid annulus in the spring wheel is reversely curved.
This subclass includes springs having straight portions.
(1)
Note. For such springs arranged in pairs with opposite curvature,
see this class, subclass 84.
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. The end secured leaf spring supports for the spring encircling
rigid annulus in the spring wheel are curved from end to end substantially on
an arc of a single circle.
(1)
Note. For such springs arranged in pairs with opposite curvature,
see this class, subclass 84.
(2)
Note. For similar springs having straight portions, see this
class, subclasses 80-83.
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. The spring encircling rigid annulus in the spring wheel
is resiliently supported against radial motion relative to the wheel
center by coil springs. The term "coil" is used
to include coil, helical and volute springs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. The coil springs supporting the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel are combined with movable rigid links
which transmit force to or from the springs. These links are usually
pivotally connected to wheel or spring parts but may merely bear
upon the combined parts without positive connection. The links
are located outside of the springs as distinguished from spring
encircled links.
(1)
Note. For spring encircled links, see this class, subclasses
103 and 104.
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. The coil spring support for the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel consists of a plurality of coil springs,
some of which are arranged within the wheel differently from others.
The difference must be such that each spring arrangement would
fall in a different subclass hereunder.
(1)
Note. For coil drive springs arranged differently from supporting
springs, see this class, subclasses 101, 104 and 107.
This subclass is indented under subclass 89. The coil spring support for the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel consists of a plurality of springs,
some of the springs being arranged with their axes extending tangentially
to the axis of the wheel and the remainder of the springs being
arranged with their axes extending radially of the axis of the wheel.
(1)
Note. For tangential drive springs, see this class, subclasses
101, 104 and 107.
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. The coil springs supporting the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel have their axes extending diagonally
laterally of the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. The coil springs supporting the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel have their axes extending circumferentially
of the wheel, arcuately parallel to the wheel periphery.
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. The coil springs supporting the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel are arranged with their axes extending
tangentially to the axis of the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. The coil springs supporting the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel are arranged with their axes extending
crosswise of the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 94. The transverse coil springs supporting the spring encircling
rigid annulus in the spring wheel are constructed and arranged so
that one end of the spring is supported at or adjacent the axis
of the spring coil.
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. The coil springs supporting the spring encircling rigid
annulus in the spring wheel are arranged with their axes extending
radially of the axis of the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. The radial coil spring supporting the spring encircling
rigid annulus in the spring wheel consist of sets of two or more
springs, one spring of each set being arranged radially outwardly
of another with a fixed bearing between their adjacent ends. The
bearing may be fixed with relation to either the rigid annulus or
the wheel center.
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. The radial coil springs supporting the spring encircling
rigid annulus in the spring wheel are each combined with cylinders
which telescope one within another, the coil being either enclosed
within the cylinders or encircling the assembled cylinders.
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. The radial coil springs supporting the spring encircling
rigid annulus in the spring wheel are each combined with a cylinder
and piston, the coil being either enclosed within the cylinder or
encircling the assembled cylinder and piston.
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by radial coil springs with cylinders and pistons, said
rigid annulus is held against rotation relative to the wheel center
by means other than the springs, cylinders and pistons, or in addition
to such springs, cylinders or pistons.
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. In a spring wheel with cylinder and piston supported radial
coil springs supporting a spring encircling rigid annulus the construction
and arrangement is such that each spring acts both in compression
and tension. In another species included in this subclass the springs
are limited to compression or tension but act whether the local
space between the rigid annulus and the wheel center is increased
or decreased, that is, they act whether at the temporary top or
bottom of the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. The radial coil springs supporting the spring encircling
rigid annulus in the spring wheel have rods or links extending through
them lengthwise.
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by radial rod encircling coil springs, the rigid annulus
is held against lateral movement relative to the wheel center by
means other than the rods and springs and is held against rotation
relative to the wheel center by means other than the rods and springs,
or in addition to such rods and springs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by radial coil springs, said rigid annulus is held against
lateral movement relative to the wheel center by means other than
the springs. This includes devices which hold the rigid part against
lateral movement in one direction only.
(1)
Note. For similar structure in a pneumatic tire, see this
class, subclasses 162-164.
This subclass is indented under subclass 105. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by radial coil springs, with guide means, said rigid annulus
is held against rotation relative to the wheel center by means other
than said springs, or in addition thereto.
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by radial coil springs, with guide means and combined
drive, the drive is cushioned.
(1)
Note. For radial coil springs in combination with differently
arranged coil springs which act as both support and drive springs,
see this class, subclasses 89 and 90.
(2)
Note. For radial coil springs in combination with springs
of different type which act as both support and drive springs, see this
class, subclasses 32, 35 and 37-39.
(3)
Note. For tangential coil springs which act as both support
and drive springs, see this class, subclass 93.
(4)
Note. For circumferential coil springs which act as both
support and drive springs, see this class, subclass 92.
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by radial coil springs, with guide means and combined
drive, the drive consists of a link or links pivotally or flexibly
connecting said rigid annulus to the wheel center.
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by radial coil springs, with guide means and combined
drive, the drive consists of fixed radially extended elements on
the rigid annulus engaging an element on the wheel center, or vice
versa.
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by radial coil springs, with guide means and combined
drive, the drive consists of a laterally extending projection on
the rigid annulus engaging an element on the wheel center, or vice
versa.
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by radial coil springs, with guide means and combined
drive, the drive consists of a bolt or its equivalent passing through
both the rigid annulus and a part fixed to the hub or axle, one
of said parts having a clearance for the bolt to allow relative
radial movement between the parts.
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. In a spring wheel having a spring encircling rigid annulus
supported by radial coil springs, said rigid annulus is held against
rotation relative to the wheel center by means other than the springs,
or in addition thereto.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices for application outside the periphery of that fixed
rigid element of a land vehicle wheel generally known as a rim or
tire, to absorb road shocks.
(1)
Note. Any combinations of spring wheel and resilient tire
will be found in this class, under "Spring wheels",
subclasses 1-112.
(2)
Note. For resilient tires specially adapted for use with
railway vehicles, see Class 295, Railway Wheels and Axles, subclass
11 and indented subclasses.
(3)
Note. Nonresilient tires are in Class 301, Land Vehicles:
Wheels and Axles, subclass 86 and indented subclasses.
(4)
Note. For a rolling earth working tool with a yieldable rim
see Class 172, Earth Working, subclass 519.
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Resilient tires constructed and arranged for rapid and convenient
manual application upon a rim to replace temporarily the ordinary
tire. These are usually cushion tires intended to replace temporarily
punctured pneumatic tires.
(1)
Note. For circumferentially adjustable securing means to
bind the tire on the rim, see this class, subclasses 279, 283, 307,
388, and indented subclasses, and 399.
(2)
Note. For tires constructed and arranged for use with or
in addition to the ordinary tire for emergency purposes, see Class 301,
Land Vehicles: Wheels and Axles, subclasses 39.1+.
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Subject matter wherein means are provided integral or permanently
associated with the resilient tire in order to conduct an electrical current
in, on or through the resilient tire.
(1)
Note. The electrical conducting means may possess heat dissipating
characteristics.
for resilient tires with cooling devices and subclass
521 for a pneumatic tire with means enabling restricted operation
in damaged or deflated condition which is further provided with
internal lubrication or cooling.
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Resilient tires having devices integral therewith or permanently
attached thereto for preventing the tire from splashing mud or water.
(1)
Note. For splash guards attached to the wheel or rim, see
Class 280, Land Vehicles, subclass 156.
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Subject matter wherein the resilient tire is provided with
means integral therewith or permanently associated therewith or
attached thereto for statically or dynamically balancing the resilient
tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Subject matter wherein the resilient tire is provided with
means integral therewith or attached thereto to indicate tire abrasion,
(e.g., by abrasion of specified tire portion or material.
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Protruding into the chamber constituting the pneumatic means
is an element which takes the load only when the pneumatic means
is deflated or is distorted beyond the normal amount, such as by
hitting a rock or other obstruction.
(1)
Note. For devices for the same purpose on the exterior of
the tire, see this class, subclasses 165 and 166.
(2)
Note. For devices for the same purpose separate from the
tire and attached to the wheel, see Class 301, Land Vehicles: Wheels
and Axles, subclasses 39.1+.
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. The cushion means and the pneumatic means are superimposed
upon each other radially of the wheel but are not united by vulcanization
or equivalent means, and neither encloses the other.
(1)
Note. See this class, subclasses 175 and indented subclasses,
and 187 and indented subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Independent tread elements project through a rigid element
and are superimposed upon pneumatic means to reciprocate under load.
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. The cushion means is located radially outwardly of the pneumatic
means and its edges are secured to the wheel so that the cushion reciprocates
in its middle zone only, under load.
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. The cushion means is located radially outwardly of the pneumatic
feature and is guided by flanges so that it reciprocates under load.
A plurality of cushion means may be present. The flanges may be
on either the wheel or the cushion means. They hold the cushion
against lateral displacement and may be the sole means securing
the tread to the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Bolts or studs are provided to act as stops against radial
or circumferential movement of the cushion means, or against both.
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Inventions in which all elements of the tire proper are
united by vulcanization or equivalent means, such as cementing.
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. The integral tire is provided with, or obviously intended
for use with, a removable inner tube, and encloses at least the
tread and side walls thereof.
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. The tire is provided with devices protecting all or substantially
all of the tread portion of the tire against wear or puncture.
Where the device is sectional, the sections must substantially abut
or be directly connected to each other by their own integral elements,
or overlap, or be external and so thick as to raise the tire body
above ordinary danger of puncture.
(1)
Note. For analogous body armor, see Class 89, Ordnance, subclass
36.09 and see the notes thereto for other armor.
This subclass is indented under the unnumbered
subclass, Armored. Devices protecting all or substantially all of the tread
portion of the tire against wear or puncture, either integral with
the tire or applied thereto, and so constructed and arranged as
to tend to prevent slipping or skidding of the tire on the roadway,
and performing the anti-skid function either alone or in combination
with other elements. Anti-skid armor is necessarily wholly or partially external.
(1)
Note. For similar anti-skid devices which do not fall within
the definition of armor, see this class, subclass 208 and indented
subclasses.
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles,
subclasses 98+ for a single or plural layer stock material product which
is structurally defined (e.g., size or shape) and subclasses 221+ for such
a product having a component or element which is structurally defined (e.g.,
size, arrangement, shape); and subclass 911 (a cross-reference art collection)
for a product having a penetration resistant layer.
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. The anti-skid armor comprises fibers, cords, wires or fabric
extending radially or substantially radially of the tire as viewed
in lateral section.
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. The anti-skid armor, being external, is secured to the tire
by means of rivets, bolts or the like extending into or through
the tire casing, or a portion of the armor itself is embedded in
the casing.
(1)
Note. For anti-skid devices with embedded anti-skid for use
with footwear, see Class 36, Boots, Shoes, and Leggings, subclass
59 and indented subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. The anti-skid armor is detachable from the tire. This subclass
consists principally of woven metal anti-skid armor.
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. The detachable anti-skid armor consists of either open or
imperforate metal links connected to each other directly or by rods
or cables in the nature of hinge pintles. The mat must extend for
more than one link laterally of the wheel.
(1)
Note. For the metal linked mat, see this class, subclass
201.
(2)
Note. For detachable anti-skid armor consisting of links,
and of single-link width, see this class, subclass 178 and indented
subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. The linked mat detachable anti-skid armor is secured to
the wheel by intermediation of the tire, having no direct connection
to the wheel, felly, or rim.
(1)
Note. For the metal linked mat, see this class subclass 201.
(2)
Note. For the securing means, see this class, subclasses
175, and indented subclasses 179, 182 and indented subclasses 187
and indented subclasses 191, 225 and indented subclasses, 233, 241
and 242.
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. The detachable anti-skid armor comprises a nonsectional
band which extends continuously about the major circumference of
the tire. This band may be split. This subclass consists principally
of such armor secured to the wheel, felly, or rim.
This subclass is indented under subclass 173. The detachable anti-skid armor with circumferential band
is secured to the wheel by means of a binding or strap around the
felly.
(1)
Note. For the securing means, see this class, subclasses
181, 186, 190, 220- 230, 237, and 373.
This subclass is indented under subclass 173. The detachable anti-skid armor with circumferential band
is secured to the wheel by intermediation of the tire, having no
direct connection with the wheel, felly, or rim.
(1)
Note. See this class, subclasses 159 and 187 and indented
subclasses.
(2)
Note. For the securing means, see this class, subclasses
172, 179, 182, 183, 187, 188, and 191.
This subclass is indented under subclass 175. The detachable anti-skid armor comprises a band constituting
a tread and wholly or partially inlaid in a groove or grooves in
tread zone of the casing.
(1)
Note. For the securing means, see this class, subclasses
172, 179, 182, and indented subclasses 191, 225 and indented subclasses,
233 and 241.
This subclass is indented under subclass 175. The tire secured detachable anti-skid armor with circumferential
band is held to the tire by rings of smaller diameter than the tire
tread, which rings are not secured to the wheel or tire but extend
about the wheel at each side of the tread with the anti-skid armor
attached thereto. The ring may be sectional but does not include any
part of the armor. This subclass includes rings consisting entirely
of chain.
(1)
Note. For the securing means, see this class, subclasses
172, 179, 184, 189, 191, 225 and indented subclasses, and 242.
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. The detachable anti-skid armor is sectional. The sections
must substantially abut, or be directly connected to each other
by their own integral elements, or overlap, or be so thick as to
raise the tire above ordinary danger of puncture.
(1)
Note. For similar anti-skid devices which do not fall within
the definition of armor, see this class, subclass 208 and indented
subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 178. The sectional detachable anti-skid armor is held to the
wheel by intermediation of the tire, having no direct connection
with the wheel, felly or rim.
(1)
Note. For the securing means, see this class, subclasses
172, 175 and indented subclasses, 182 and indented subclasses 187
and indented subclasses, 191, 225 and indented subclasses, 233,
241, and 242.
(2)
Note. For similar structures where the armor is wholly metallic,
see this class, subclass 182 and indented subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 178. The sectional detachable anti-skid armor itself comprises
no material but metal. The securing means may be of other materials.
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. The wholly metallic sectional detachable anti-skid armor
is secured to the wheel by means of a binding or strap around the
felly.
(1)
Note. For the securing means, see this class, subclasses
174, 186, 190, 220- 230, 237, and 373.
This subclass is indented under subclass 179. The wholly metallic sectional detachable anti-skid armor
is held to the wheel by intermediation of the tire, having no direct
connection with the wheel, felly or rim.
(1)
Note. For the securing means, see this class, subclasses
172, 175, 176, 179, 183, 187, 188, 225, and indented subclasses,
233, and 241.
This subclass is indented under subclass 182. The wholly metallic sectional detachable anti-skid armor
is bound to the tire (generally by inflation expansion of the tire
within the armor), the adjacent armor sections being connected to
each other at, or close to, their corners only, to form a circular
series of sections. The connection may be direct or by means of links.
(1)
Note. For the securing means, see this class, subclasses
179 and 191.
This subclass is indented under subclass 182. The tire secured wholly metallic sectional detachable anti-skid
armor is held to the tire by rings of smaller diameter than the
tire tread, which rings are not secured to the wheel or tire, but
extend about the wheel at each side of the tread with the anti-skid
armor attached thereto. The ring may be sectional but does not
include any part of the armor. This subclass includes rings consisting
entirely of chain.
(1)
Note. For the securing means, see this class, subclasses
172, 177, 179, 189, 191, 225, and indented subclasses, and 242.
This subclass is indented under the unnumbered
subclass, Armored. External devices protecting all or substantially all of
the tread portion of the tire against wear or puncture, either integral
with the tire or applied.
(1)
Note. See also this class, subclass 53 and indented subclasses,
for annular external armor which is rigid and forms an outer rim.
This subclass is indented under subclass 185. Apparatus comprising either (a) one or more endless members
having traction enhancing portions thereon, or (b) an endless member made
up of a plurality of parts at least some of which having traction
enhancing portions thereon, the member or members closely surrounding
the tire about its periphery.
(1)
Note. A tire having a track or tread member as either an
integral part thereof or otherwise being rigidly connected thereto
even though separable therefrom is not deemed proper for classification here.
Such devices are found in other subclasses in (this class,Class
152), especially subclasses 170-184.
This subclass is indented under subclass 185. The external armor is held to the wheel by intermediation
of the tire, having no direct connection to the wheel, felly, or
rim.
(1)
Note. See this class, subclasses 159 and 175 and indented
subclasses.
(2)
Note. For the securing means, see this class, subclasses
172, 175, 179, 182, 183, 191, 225, and indented subclasses, 233,
and 241.
(3)
Note. For sectional external armor, see this class, subclass
191.
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. The tire secured external armor comprises a band constituting
a tread and wholly or partially inlaid in a groove or grooves in
the tread zone of the casing.
(1)
Note. For the securing means, see this class, subclasses
172, 176, 179, 182, and indented subclasses, and 191.
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. The tire secured external armor is held to the tire by rings
of smaller diameter than the tire tread which rings are not secured
to the wheel or tire but extend about the wheel at each side of
the tread with the armor attached thereto. The ring may be sectional
but does not include any part of the armor. This subclass includes rings
consisting entirely of chain.
(1)
Note. For the securing means, see this class, subclasses
172, 177, 179, 184, 191, 225, and indented subclasses, and 242.
This subclass is indented under subclass 185. The external armor is sectional. The sections must substantially
abut, or be directly connected to each other by their own integral
elements, or overlap.
(1)
Note. For sections so far separated as not to protect the
entire tire tread, see this class, subclass 225 and indented subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. The sectional external armor is secured to the wheel by
intermediation of the tire, having no direct connection to the wheel,
felly, or rim.
(1)
Note. For the securing means, see this class, subclasses
172, 175 and indented subclasses, 179, 182 and indented subclasses,
187 and indented subclasses, 225 and indented subclasses, 233, 241, and
242.
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles,
subclass 411 .1-704 for a stock material product in the form
of a plural layer web or sheet, but not structurally defined, and
which may have a metal layer; and especially subclasses 457-472.3
for such a plural layer product including a metal layer next to
a non-metal layer.
This subclass is indented under the unnumbered
subclass, Armored. The tire armor is an element of the inner tube construction.
The armor may be embedded in the body of the tube or be secured
to its surface.
(1)
Note. For reinforced inner tubes, see this class, subclasses
510+.
This subclass is indented under the unnumbered
subclass, Armored. The tire armor is an element of the casing construction.
This subclass consists of armor secured to the inner surface of
the casing, principally.
(1)
Note. If secured to the outer surface, see this class, subclass
185 and indented subclasses.
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles,
subclass 411 .1-704 for a stock material product in the form
of a plural layer web or sheet, but not structurally defined, and
which may have a metal layer; and especially subclasses 457-472.3
for such a plural layer product including a metal layer next to
a nonmetal layer.
This subclass is indented under subclass 198. The casing embedded armor comprises a flexible annular metal
element extending about the major circumference of the tire. Such
elements may be transversely split.
(1)
Note. For rigid wheel encircling hands embedded within a
pneumatic tire, see this class, subclass 57.
This subclass is indented under subclass 198. The casing embedded armor comprises either open or imperforate
metal links connected to each other either directly or by rods or
cables in the nature of hinge pintles. The mat must extend for
more than one link laterally of the wheel.
(1)
Note. For the metal linked mat, see this class, subclasses
171 and 172.
This subclass is indented under the unnumbered
subclass, Armored. The tire armor is a readily removable separate annular element extending
about the major circumference of the tire and interposed between
the inner tube and casing. This is generally known as a "liner" or "interliner".
(1)
Note. For such armor permanently secured to the outer surface
of the inner tube, see this class, subclass 195.
(2)
Note. For such armor permanently secured to the inner surface
of the casing, see this class, subclass 196.
This subclass is indented under subclass 203. The tire armoring interliner is composed of cotton fabric
or rubber or both. Since cotton fabric is conventional in pneumatic
tires, this subclass includes such patents as mention fabric without
specifying the material.
This subclass is indented under subclass 203. The interliner comprises metal as an armoring element.
This subclass consists of plate armor, principally.
(1)
Note. See this class, subclasses 193, 194, 198, 199, 201,
and 202.
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles,
subclasses 411+ for a stock material product in the form of a plural
layer web or sheet, but not structurally defined, and which may
have a metal layer; and especially subclasses 457+ for
such a plural layer product including a metal layer next to a nonmetal
layer.
This subclass is indented under subclass 205. The tire armoring metal interliner comprises plates overlapping
in fish-scale fashion, either longitudinally or laterally.
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Devices arranged upon a tire so as to give with the flexure
of the tire and so constructed and arranged as to tend to prevent
slipping or skidding of the tire on the roadway.
(1)
Note. For anti-skid devices in combination with or forming
tire armor, see this class, subclass 167 and indented subclasses.
See the definition of Tires, resilient, Armored, following subclass
166.
(2)
Note. For anti-skid devices for use with footwear, see Class
36, Boots, Shoes, and Leggings, subclasses 7.6, 7.7, and 59 and
indented subclasses.
(3)
Note. For anti-slipping pulleys, see Class 474, Endless Belt
Power Transmission Systems or Components, particularly subclasses
177+ and 190+ for pulleys with a material on the
belt-engaging surface which may be effective to reduce slippage.
(4)
Note. For anti-skid devices attached to portions of the vehicle
which do not rotate with the wheel, see Class 188, Brakes, subclasses
4, 5 and 6.
(5)
Note. For traction mats which facilitate extraction of motor
driven vehicles when stalled in mud or sand, see Class 238, Railways:
Surface Track, subclass 14.
(6)
Note. For anti-skid devices which do not give with the flexure
of the tire, see Class 301, Land Vehicles: Wheels and Axles, subclasses
41.1+.
(7)
Note. See Class 305, Wheel Substitutes for Land Vehicles,
appropriate subclasses for flexible tracks for land vehicles. Class
305 takes devices where the sole specific disclosure or a claim
is directed to an anti-skid device which is adapted to be trained
about a pair of longitudinally spaced resilient tires and intended
to operate as a flexible track apparatus.
(8)
Note. See Class 520, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers,
appropriate subclasses, particularly Class 523, subclass 152 for
a composition containing a synthetic resin or natural rubber having
utility as a friction element for automobiles, trains, trailers,
roller skates, skateboards, or other wheeled vehicles or to processes of
preparing said composition.
325, for cushion tires having recesses which are
inherently anti-skid. Recesses in the tire tread, primarily to increase
tire resilience, are in subclasses 324 and 325.
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.1. Tread having at least two different pitches, for regulating
noise generated when a tire surface contacts a road surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.1. Tread having randomly dispersed short fibers or anti-skid
granules throughout at least the upper tread surface.
(1)
Note. Granules may be disclosed as particles, short fibers,
or anti-skid granules. Fillers such as carbon black and silica are
not considered proper for placement in this subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.1. Tread having at least one section with specified physio-chemical
properties or compositions which are different from specified physio-chemical
properties or compositions of another section.
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.1. Tread having a pattern on one side of the equatorial plane
of a tire which is not a mirror image of the tread pattern on the
other side of the equatorial plane of said tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.8. Tread having groove widths on one side of the equatorial
plane of a tire that are dissimilar to groove widths on the other
side of the equatorial plane of said tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.1. Tread which, when measured laterally, is identified as the
axial distance across a tire, below the opposite shoulders, to include
at least a portion of said tire"s sidewall.
(1)
Note. This subclass contains treads which wrap laterally
around a tire, below the opposing shoulders of said tire, to include
at least a portion of said tire"s sidewall.
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.1. Tread having or appearing to have relatively few extremely
large blocks (i.e., lugs) arranged across a tire surface such that
a ratio of the area of the large block surface (i.e., net) to the
overall tire surface area (i.e., gross) is equal to or less than
0.35 to 1.0 or a net to gross of 35% or less.
(1)
Note. In some prior art, the net to gross ratios are not
specified. In these situations, the description or drawings are reviewed
to determine if the criteria hereinabove set forth seem to have
been met. If the criteria seem met, placement will be proper for
this subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.1. Tread having the shape of the upper surface of a tread element
(i.e., surface of tread element intended to contact road) specified.
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.1. Tread having a specified structure for an outside portion
of the tread which lies below the tread surface and above the beginning
of a sidewall section of a tire (i.e., shoulder).
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.1. Tread having recesses identified as grooves, incisions,
channels, calfs, narrow slits, cuts, or kerfs with specified dimensions
(e.g., width, wall angle, depth, etc.) or characteristics of within-groove
structure.
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.18. Tread having an element projecting from one wall and spaced
from the opposing wall of the groove or sipe.
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.18. Tread having an element projecting from one wall, extending
laterally and connecting to the opposing wall of the groove or sipe.
(1)
Note. A tie bar is considered to be a protrusion which is
connected to both sidewalls of a groove or sipe.
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.18. Tread wherein at least one groove or sipe has a depth different
from the depth of a second groove or sipe depth.
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.18. Tread wherein the groove is circumferential wherein the
width of said groove measures laterally at least 10% across
the surface of a tire. (e.g., aquachannel, etc.)
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.18. Tread wherein the groove is circumferential and its width
from wall to opposite wall measures less than 5mm.
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.1. Tread having lateral grooves on each side of the tire equator
which converge at an angle to form a "v" shape.
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.1. Tread wherein the tire constitutes an anti-skid device by
virtue of anti-skid elements embedded therein.
(1)
Note. This subclass includes anti-skid elements, per se,
when it is disclosed that they are for use in a tire.
for anti-skid devices, per se, consisting of flexible
straps or cords extending across the tread of the tire which contain
metal projections or combined chains to prevent slipping.
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. The tread of the tire constitutes an anti-skid device by
virtue of anti-skid elements embedded therein and flush with the
surface thereof.
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. The tread of the tire constitutes an anti-skid device by
virtue of anti-skid elements embedded therein and consisting of
fibers, cords, wires, or fabric extending radially or substantially
radially of the tire as viewed in lateral section.
This subclass is indented under subclass 208. Devices embodied in anti-skid devices to facilitate their
mounting upon or removal from the tire, or for carrying such anti-skid
devices upon the vehicle in position for ready mounting upon the
tire, or both.
Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or
Pulling Force,
subclasses 199 through 263 for portable implements or apparatus for tensioning
flexible material (other than tire chains) from which the implements
or apparatus are detached after tensioning.
This subclass is indented under subclass 214. The applying and removing devices for anti-skid devices
are carried upon the running board of the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 214. The applying and removing devices for the anti-skid devices
are carried solely upon the wheel and rotate therewith.
This subclass is indented under subclass 208. The anti-skid device is secured in place by means including
a spring, constantly tending to bind the anti-skid device down upon
the tire. This subclass takes such tensioning devices, per se,
when specially adapted to this purpose, where no other securing
means is combined therewith.
(1)
Note. For the securing means without the continuing tension
feature, in combination with the anti-skid device, see this class,
subclasses 233-242.
(2)
Note. For securing means, per se, with combined tightening
functions, without the continuing tension feature, see appropriate
subclasses in Class 24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., especially,
subclasses 68-70.
(3)
Note. For tightening devices for use in application of the
anti-skid device to the tire, and not having the continuing tension
feature, see Class 81, Tools, subclass 15.8 for tools to apply chains.
(4)
Note. For such tensioning devices, per se, of more or less
general application, see Class 267, Spring Devices, subclass 69
and indented subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 208. The anti-skid device comprises anti-skid elements consisting
of flexible straps or cords extending across the tread of the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 221. The flexible straps or cords of the anti-skid device have
metal projections or combined chains to prevent slipping.
(1)
Note. For the metal projections, see this class, subclasses
169 and 210.
(2)
Note. For anti-skid devices with embedded anti-skid for use
with footwear, see Class 36, Boots, Shoes, and Leggings, subclass
59 and indented subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 208. The anti-skid devices comprise anti-skid elements consisting
of chains, and additional such elements consisting of plates or
bars. Each chain consists of a connected series of links extending
across the tread of the tire, and the plates or bars extend across
or substantially across the tread of the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 208. The anti-skid device comprises anti-skid elements consisting
of plates or bars extending across or substantially across the tread
of the tire.
(1)
Note. Where the plates are so small as to be in the nature
of links, see this class, subclass 244.
(2)
Note. For securing devices, see this class, subclasses 233,
241 and 242, and notes.
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. The traction lugs on the plate or bar type anti-skid devices
are symmetrical and taper toward a point, substantially.
(1)
Note. For horseshoe calks, see Class 168, Farriery, appropriate
subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 208. The anti-skid device comprises anti-skid elements consisting
of a connected series of links extending across the tread of the
tire.
(1)
Note. See Class 59, Chain, Staple, and Horseshoe Making,
appropriate subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 231. The cross chain type anti-skid devices are of less than
wheel encircling dimensions and are secured to the wheel independently
of each other. Such devices may be used singly upon the wheel.
(1)
Note. For chain arrangement, see this class, subclass 217
and indented subclasses, and 239.
(2)
Note. See Class 59, Chain, Staple, and Horseshoe Making,
appropriate subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 233. The securing device for the independent section, cross chain
type, anti-skid device is secured to the wheel felly and spoke.
This subclass is indented under subclass 234. The felly and spoke securing device for the independent
section, cross-chain type, anti-skid device is clamped to a spoke.
(1)
Note. For clamping devices, per se, see Class 24, Buckles,
Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclasses 455+.
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. The independent section, cross chain type, anti-skid device
is secured to the wheel by means passing around the felly and without
the aid of bolts, screws or the like secured to any part of the
wheel.
(1)
Note. For the securing means, see this class, subclasses
174, 181, 186, 220- 230, and 373.
This subclass is indented under subclass 231. The cross chain anti-skid device is a unit extending about
the wheel when in assembled relation thereto and which may remain
a unit during its removal from the wheel. This subclass is largely
composed of devices wherein the cross chain tread elements are disposed other
than in the conventional straight across manner, or are arranged
in specifically designed groups, or both.
(1)
Note. For the chain arrangement, see this class, subclass
217 and indented subclasses, 231 and 232.
This subclass is indented under subclass 239. The annular, cross chain type, anti-skid device is provided
with anti-skid elements at its sides to prevent lateral skidding
or to engage in deep mud.
This subclass is indented under subclass 239. The annular, cross chain type, anti-skid device in combination
with means for maintaining the anti-skid device in operative position,
or such means, per se, when specially adapted to this purpose.
(1)
Note. For securing devices, per se, see Class 24, Buckles,
Buttons, Clasps, etc., especially subclasses 68, 69, 70, 116, 598.1,
and 698.1 and indented subclasses.
(2)
Note. For chain links used as securing devices, see Class
59, Chain, Staple, and Horseshoe Making, especially subclass 84
and indented subclasses, and subclass 93.
(3)
Note. For turnbuckles and other adjustable length securing
devices, see Class 403, Joints and Connections, subclasses 43+.
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Devices wherein the annular, cross chain type, anti-skid
device is held to the tire by rings of smaller diameter than the
tire tread, which rings are not secured to the wheel or tire, and which
extend about the wheel at each side of the tire with the cross chains
attached thereto. This subclass includes rings consisting entirely of
chain.
This subclass is indented under subclass 231. The cross chains of the anti-skid device comprise a link
or links differing from the usual or conventional link.
(1)
Note. Patents are classified herein rather than in Class
59, Chain, Staple, and Horseshoe Making, where the inventor states
that the device may be used for anti-skid purposes and it is clear
that the chain or link is modified to adapt it particularly for
such use.
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. The cross chains of the anti-skid device comprise a link
or links, the ground contacting surface of which is substantially
unbroken throughout. These links are in the nature of plates.
(1)
Note. Where the plates are large enough to extend across
or substantially across the tread of the tire, see this class, subclass
225 and indented subclasses.
(2)
Note. See Class 59, Chain, Staple, and Horseshoe Making,
appropriate subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. The modified links of the cross chains are provided with
separately formed devices tending to protect them against wear.
(1)
Note. See Class 59, Chain, Staple, and Horseshoe Making,
appropriate subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. The springs consist of one or more tubular annuli extending
about the wheel. These may be sectional. The tube as a whole may
have apertures or slots or notches therein.
This subclass is indented under subclass 248. Where the tire is a single metallic tubular annulus consisting
of an integral element. The tube may be open at its rim zone and
may have slots or notches therein.
This subclass is indented under subclass 248. The metallic spring tire consists of one or more woven tubes.
The tube may be open at the rim zone. Either warp or weft may
be nonmetallic.
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices in which one or more flexible spring bands extend
about the wheel in spaced relation thereto. The bands may be composed
of connected sections. A mere wire is considered to be a band,
but where elements do no more than connect the outer ends of springs,
they are not regarded as bands; nor is the provision of overlapping
sections not connected to each other regarded as a band.
This subclass is indented under subclass 251. The flexible wheel encircling band of ... is supported
by metal springs.
(1)
Note. For flexible wheel encircling bands supported by an
annular solid rubber element, see this class, subclass 302; for
such bands supported by rubber sections, see subclass 303; for such
bands described or claimed as armor and supported by an annular
solid rubber element or by a pneumatic element, see subclass 185
and indented subclasses; for such bands built into the carcass of
a pneumatic tire, see subclass 200.
(2)
Note. For rigid wheel encircling bands supported by metal,
rubber, or pneumatic resilient elements, or enclosed by or embedded
within a pneumatic tire construction, see this class, subclass 17
and indented subclasses, even though the device is built into the
form and semblance of a tire.
(3)
Note. A thin flat metallic band spaced from the rim of a
conventional wheel is assumed to be flexible, in the absence of positive
evidence that it is rigid.
This subclass is indented under subclass 253. The leaf springs extend circumferentially of the wheel.
This subclass includes springs having no positive securing means,
being held in place by devices such as flanges, enclosures or encircling
bands. This subclass also includes continuous endless leaf springs,
however secured.
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. The circumferentially extending leaf springs are secured
at or adjacent their center. This subclass includes leaf springs
which are additionally secured at their ends.
This subclass is indented under subclass 258. The transverse leaf springs are completely enclosed in an
enclosure common to all. This enclosure may consist of a plurality
of elements.
This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Devices in which the flexible wheel encircling band, the
band-supporting radial coil springs, and all radially reciprocating
elements except the tread are completely enclosed in an enclosure
common to all. This enclosure may consist of a plurality of elements.
(1)
Note. For similar devices without the wheel encircling band,
having unconnected shoes between the springs and enclosure, whether
the shoes are overlapped or not, see this class, subclass 293.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263. The enclosure about the radial coil springs comprises a
tread which is a separate element free to move radially and guided
by annular flanges extending about the wheel. These flanges may
be on either the wheel or the tread. They hold the tread against
lateral displacement and may be the sole means securing the tread
to the wheel.
(1)
Note. For similar devices without the wheel encircling band,
having unconnected shoes between the springs and enclosure, whether
the shoes are overlapped or not, see this class, subclasses 294
and 295.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263. The enclosure about the radial coil springs consist of a
single element.
(1)
Note. For similar devices without the wheel encircling band,
having unconnected shoes between the springs and enclosure, whether
the shoes are overlapping or not, see this class, subclasses 296
and 297.
This subclass is indented under subclass 265. The interior surface of the integral enclosure about the
radial coil springs presents an arcuate cross-section throughout,
except that there may be some departure from the arcuate in providing
wheel securing means adjacent the rim.
(1)
Note. For similar devices without the wheel encircling band,
having unconnected shoes between the springs and enclosure whether
the shoes are overlapping or not, see this class, subclasses 298 and
299.
This subclass is indented under subclass 268. The interior surface of the integral enclosure about the
flexible spring band presents an arcuate cross-section throughout,
except that there may be some departure from the arcuate in providing
wheel securing means adjacent the rim.
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. The cushioning springs are leaf springs arranged so that
they extend in the direction of the circumference of the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. The circumferentially extending cushioning springs are leaf
springs secured at or adjacent their center. This subclass includes
leaf springs which are additionally secured at their ends.
This subclass is indented under subclass 275. The transversely extending leaf springs are completely enclosed
in an enclosure common to all. This enclosure may consist of a
plurality of elements.
This subclass is indented under subclass 278. The enclosed transversely extending leaf springs are secured
to the wheel by a circumferential ring. The ring may be either
inside or outside of the enclosure.
(1)
Note. For securing rings to bind the tire on the rim, see
this class, subclasses 152, 307, 388 and indented subclasses, and 399.
This subclass is indented under subclass 280. The rim secured transversely extending leaf springs are
secured to the rim by engagement with flanges thereon.
This subclass is indented under subclass 280. The rim secured transversely extending leaf springs are
secured to the rim by means other than flanges, extending radially
in a plane or planes parallel to the plane of the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 280. The rim secured transversely extending leaf springs are
secured in place by a circumferential ring or rings. The rings
may be either inside or outside the tire.
(1)
Note. For securing rings to bind the tire on the rim, see
this class, subclasses 152, 307, 388 and indented subclasses, and 399.
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. All the circumferentially extending coil springs are completely
enclosed in an enclosure common to all. This enclosure may consist
of a plurality of elements.
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. The interior surface of the enclosure about the circumferentially
extending coil springs presents an arcuate cross section throughout, except
that there may be some departure from the arcuate in providing wheel
securing means adjacent the rim.
This subclass is indented under subclass 289. The tire consists of individual radially extending coil
spring cushioning units each forming a section of the tire and acting
independently of the others.
This subclass is indented under subclass 290. Inventions having radially extending spring pressed plungers
each with a shank extending through a wall of the tire and rim assembly
and each being part of a tire section acting independently of other
tire sections. The shank extends outwardly to carry or constitute
a tread section and may also extend inwardly through the rim.
This subclass is indented under subclass 289. Inventions having radially extending spring pressed plungers,
each with a shank extending through a wall of the tire and rim assembly.
This subclass is indented under subclass 289. The radial coil springs and all radially reciprocating elements
except the tire tread, are completely enclosed in an enclosure common
to all. This enclosure may consist of a plurality of elements.
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. The enclosure about the radial coil springs comprises a
tire tread which is a separate element free to move radially and
guided by annular flanges extending about the wheel. These flanges
may be on either the wheel or tread. They hold the tread against
lateral displacement and may be the sole means securing the tread
to the wheel. This subclass includes unconnected shoes between
the springs and enclosure and these shoes may overlap.
This subclass is indented under subclass 294. The flange guided tire tread comprised in the enclosure
about the radial coil springs is sectional and the tread elements
coact with each other either directly or through the springs. Compare
... of this class wherein there is no such coaction. This subclass
may have unconnected shoes between the springs and enclosure, and
these shoes may overlap.
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. The enclosure about the radial coil springs consists of
a single unit. This subclass may have unconnected shoes between
the springs and enclosure and these shoes may overlap.
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Devices having a nonmetallic band encircling the radial
coil springs inside the integral enclosure. This band may be sectional.
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. The interior surface of the integral enclosure about the
radial coil springs presents an arcuate cross section throughout,
except that there may be some departure from the arcuate in providing
wheel securing means adjacent the rim. This subclass may have unconnected
shoes between the springs and enclosure, and these shoes may overlap.
This subclass is indented under subclass 298. Devices in which a nonmetallic band encircles the radial
coil springs inside the integral arcuate-surfaced enclosure. This
band may be sectional.
This subclass is indented under subclass 246. The cushion tires are nonmetallic and consist of sections
either abutting each other or otherwise so constructed and arranged
as to provide continuous or substantially continuous smooth rolling
road contact. This group includes tires having sectional tread
surfaces of wood.
(1)
Note. For sectional rigid tires and for resilient anti-skid
lugs on rigid tires, see Class 301, Land Vehicles: Wheels and Axles,
appropriate subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 301. The annular sections are superimposed upon each other radially
of the wheel.
(1)
Note. For tires where the outer section encloses the inner
section laterally, search this class, subclass 310 and indented
subclasses.
(2)
Note. For superimposed annular sections joined by vulcanization
or otherwise to form an integral tire, search this class, subclass
323 and indented subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Sections of the tire are superimposed upon each other radially
of the wheel. The outer sections may be nonresilient.
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. The tire sections are secured to the wheel by bands or plates
which are apertured for the tread portion of each section to project
therethrough.
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. The tire sections are secured to the wheel by radial bolts,
or their equivalents, which directly engage the sections. A mounting
to which the cushion tire section is permanently fixed is considered
to be a part of the section.
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. The tire sections have projections and recesses at opposite
ends which fit the ends of the abutting sections.
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. The abutting tire sections are so shaped and arranged as
to provide indentations or recesses in the assembled tire at the
joints between the sections.
This subclass is indented under subclass 246. The cushion tire consists of a casing enclosing a core.
Where the core is integral with the casing the two must be distinct
by reason of differing materials or arrangement.
(1)
Note. For integral cushion tires with no distinct core, see
this class, subclass 323.
Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, appropriate subclasses for laminating in general, and see
especially
subclasses 112 and 404 for the lines between the various classes
with regard to processes and apparatus for filling tires.
This subclass is indented under subclass 311. The separate enclosed core is removable from the casing.
This includes structure where the casing and rim together enclose
the core.
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. The removable separate enclosed core consists of a plurality
of rings superimposed upon each other in such fashion that they
are positioned directly radially outward of each other.
This subclass is indented under subclass 318. The integral separate enclosed core is provided with recesses.
This includes recesses of large circumferential extent and they
may be grooves extending entirely around the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 319. The recessed integral separate enclosed core is provided
with enclosed chambers. Such chambers may be formed by the combined
tire and rim. This subclass includes chambers of large circumferential
extent, and they may extend entirely around the tire.
(1)
Note. See this class, subclasses 157, 322, 325, 327, and
indented subclasses, 333.1, 338.1, 339.1, and 342.1.
This subclass is indented under subclass 318. The integral separate enclosed core is provided with enclosed
chambers. Such chambers may be formed by the combined tire and
rim. This subclass includes chambers of large circumferential extent,
which may extend entirely around the tire.
(1)
Note. See this class, subclasses 157, 320, 325, 327 and indented
subclasses, 333.1, 338.1, 339.1, and 342.1.
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. The integral cushion tire is provided with surface depressions
or indentations. This includes recesses of large circumferential
extent, and they may be grooves extending entirely around the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. The recessed integral cushion tire is provided with an enclosed
hollow place or places. Such chambers may be formed by the combined
tire and rim. This subclass includes chambers of large circumferential
extent, and they may extend entirely around the tire.
(1)
Note. See this class, subclasses 157, 320, 322, 327, and
indented subclasses, 333.1, 338.1, 339.1, and 342.1.
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. The integral cushion tire is provided with an enclosed hollow
place. Such chambers may be formed by the combined tire and rim.
This subclass includes chambers of large circumferential extent,
which may extend entirely around the tire.
(1)
Note. See this class, subclasses 157, 161, 320, 322, 325,
333.1, 338.1, 339.1, and 342.1.
This subclass is indented under subclass 331.1. Subject matter wherein the multiple chambers comprise cylinders
in which pistons work against air under pressure to carry the load.
This subclass is indented under subclass 331.1. Subject matter wherein the multiple chambers are provided
with walls which extend transversely of the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 334.1. Subject matter wherein the mutually free adjacent transverse
end walls have projections and recesses which fit into each other.
This subclass is indented under subclass 334.1. Subject matter wherein the mutually free transverse walled
multiple chambers are spherical, or substantially so, in their assembled
relation.
This subclass is indented under subclass 334.1. Subject matter wherein the tire and hub assembly are provided
with means whereby the mutually free transverse walled chambers
are inflated simultaneously from a single inlet.
This subclass is indented under subclass 333.1. Subject matter wherein tire and hub are in an assembled
relation such that the transverse walled chambers are inflated at
the same time from a single inlet.
This subclass is indented under subclass 340.1. Subject matter wherein the hub and tire are in an assembled
relation such that the annular chambers with mutually free walls
are inflated simultaneously from a single inlet.
This subclass is indented under subclass 339.1. Subject matter wherein the hub and tire are in an assembled
relation such that the annular chambers are inflated at the same
time from a single inlet.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter wherein the pneumatic tire casing is composed
of segments adapted to enclose an annular inner-tube.
This subclass is indented under subclass 343.1. Subject matter wherein the pneumatic tire casing is circumferentially
divided elsewhere than in the rim zone.
This subclass is indented under subclass 344.1. Subject matter wherein the pneumatic tire casing is composed
of sections which are circumferentially divided and the inner section
is inflexible.
(1)
Note. Where the rigid inner section of the tire extends substantially
to the hub, it constitutes a wheel and is classified as a spring
wheel which is classified in subclasses 8 through 10 of this class.
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Devices for application to a tire surface for covering a
puncture or blowout therein. They may or may not be cemented to
the tire or seal the puncture. Where the claims involve a superficial
fixing of the tire and do not involve a substantial removal of the
material of the tire to permit a rebuilding, this subclass takes method
claims except where heat is applied for vulcanization purposes.
This subclass includes the combined tire and patch as well as the patch,
per se.
(1)
Note. For patches and reinforcements around valve stems,
see this class, subclass 430.
(3)
Note. For patch applying tools, see Class 81, Tools, subclasses
15.5, 15.6 and 15.7.
(4)
Note. For other patches, see Class 138, Pipes and Tubular
Conduits, subclass 97 and indented subclasses.
(5)
Note. Wherein the repair of the casing a substantial part
of the casing where it is damaged is removed and by the use of a special
patch or otherwise the tire casing built up to the form and semblance
of an original casing, see Class 156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous
Chemical Manufacture, subclasses 94+.
(6)
Note. For processes and apparatus for patching a tire by
a laminating operation see Class 156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous
Chemical Manufacture, appropriate subclasses.
Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, appropriate subclasses for methods of molding or shaping
plastic materials within the class definition and which may include
a vulcanization step, especially
subclasses 36.1 -36.22 for processes for repairing or restoring
articles for use.
Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating:
Apparatus,
subclasses 11 -27 for tire repairing apparatus, including vulcanizing
means, especially subclasses 17-25 for tire recapping, rebeading
or sidewall replacing means; and subclasses 28.1-58.1 tire or tire
tube reshaping, resizing or vulcanizing means.
Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, appropriate subclasses, particularly Class 523,
subclass 166 for a composition containing a synthetic resin
or natural rubber having utility as a puncture sealant for a pneumatic
tire or for use in emergency repair of vehicular tires or to processes
of preparing said composition.
This subclass is indented under subclass 367. The patch is secured to the tire or rim by means other than
the usual cementing, such as bolts, rivets, hooks, brads, or sewing.
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Patches on both the inside and outside of the tire are connected
and bound to the tire by a bolt or bolts or equivalent.
This subclass is indented under subclass 367. The patch is combined with an element that extends into
or through and fills the puncture. The patch and plug are generally
both rubber and homogeneous. Mere bolts connecting inner and outer
patches are not included.
This subclass is indented under subclass 367. The tire patch, including its securing means, extends at
least from bead to bead of the casing, or from rim flange to rim
flange, or encircles the inner tube.
(1)
Note. Where the bandage is internal, see this class, subclass
203, and indented subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Devices whereby resilient tires are held secured to vehicle
wheels or rims.
(1)
Note. Where the tire is held secured substantially directly
to the hub or axle, it constitutes a wheel. For such structure see
this class, subclasses 7-10.
(2)
Note. For demountable rims for resilient tires, see class
301, Land Vehicles: Wheels and Axles, subclasses 10.1+.
See this class, (152) subclass 402 for line with Class 301.
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. The wheel securing means is adapted to mount more than one
tire.
(1)
Note. For demountable plural rims, see Class 301, Land Vehicles:
Wheels and Axles, subclasses 13.1+.
(2)
Note. For plural-tire wheel securing means involving one
tire which comes into service only in emergencies, see Class 301,
Land Vehicles: Wheels and Axles, subclasses 39.1+.
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. The wheel securing means consists of a wheel rim constructed
in a single piece and without cooperating means other than the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 378. Apparatus wherein the wheel or rim comprises projections
engageable with the bead of a tire to prevent lateral movement of
the tire relative to a bead flange on the wheel or rim.
(1)
Note. The projection may be mechanically secured to the wheel
or rim.
This subclass is indented under subclass 379.3. Apparatus wherein the rim engaging part of the tire and
the corresponding tire engaging part of the wheel rim are provided
with parts which interengage to positively secure the tire to the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 379.3. The edges of the tire extend down over the laterally outer
surface of the rim and the tire is secured to the rim by virtue
of such extension. Various specific securing means may be employed
on the tire. For example, the tire edges may be laced together
under the rim, or inextensible beads in the tire edges may be actuated
to grip the rim by the pneumatic pressure in the tire.
(1)
Note. For tires embracing the rim and secured thereto by
virtue of external clamps, see this Class, subclasses 397 and 398.
This subclass is indented under subclass 379.3. Apparatus comprising a rim for mounting resilient tires
provided with radially, outwardly extending flanges at its edges
of greater diameter than the tire beads, and a depression extending
radially inwardly for a distance such that a portion of the bead
of the tire may be dropped into the depression for enough to allow
a diametrically opposite portion of the bead to pass over the rim
flange to operative position.
This subclass is indented under subclass 381.3. Apparatus wherein the rim comprises a circumferential projection
at least substantially paralleling the rim flange, the projection
engaging the tire bead to prevent the bead from shifting laterally
away from the rim flange.
This subclass is indented under subclass 381.3. Apparatus wherein one or more articles is (are) placed over
the depression in the wheel rim so as to completely overlay the
depression.
(1)
Note. The article is generally an elongate metallic strap
means of substantially the same or slightly greater width as the
depression at its widest, the article being wrapped around and overlying
the depression of the wheel rim.
This subclass is indented under subclass 381.3. Apparatus wherein one or more articles is (are) placed into
the depression of the wheel rim, the article or articles at least
substantially reaching the level of the wheel rim.
This subclass is indented under subclass 379.3. Circumferential flanges upon the integral wheel or rim are
directed laterally inwardly and engage the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. The clincher rim is used with a pneumatic tire. The tire
bead contour in combination with the rim flanges is included in
this class.
This subclass is indented under subclass 378. Lugs on the tire engage depressions in the rim, or vice
versa, to prevent circumferential movement of the tire on the rim.
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Devices extending substantially radially in the plane of
the wheel or parallel thereto and securing the tire to the wheel.
This includes radial expansion devices.
This subclass is indented under subclass 386. The radially extending devices cooperate with the elements
within the tire and extend circumferentially of the wheel and act
as clamping means. These elements need not be annular. The tire
is adapted to carry the clamp, whether on or off the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. An annulus within the tire extends about the wheel and binds
the tire upon the wheel. The tire is adapted to carry the clamp,
whether on or off the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. The portion of the tire which seats upon the wheel is reinforced
to aid in holding the tire secured to the wheel.
(1)
Note. For reinforced pneumatic tire beads, search this class,
subclasses 539+.
This subclass is indented under subclass 393. There is a metallic annulus secured to the surface of the
base of the tire, frequently by vulcanization, to aid in holding
the tire secured to the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 393. An annulus extends outside the tire and about the wheel
and cooperates with the reinforced tire base structure to bind the
tire upon the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. The wheel securing means consists of more than one element
besides the elements incorporated in the tire. All elements except
those incorporated in the tire are considered to be rim parts, and
these rim parts may be separated from each other.
This subclass is indented under subclass 396. Comes and includes means for securing a pneumatic tire to
a wheel comprising a device bearing on an exterior portion of the
tire and clamping said portion against the rim or felly, either
alone or in combination with cooperating modifications of the tire,
rim, or felly. The clamp is usually annular.
This subclass is indented under subclass 397. Devices in which the exterior clamp for securing a pneumatic
tire to a wheel acts laterally only, and clamps the portion of the
tire upon which it bears to the rim or felly, or clamps two such
portions against each other.
This subclass is indented under subclass 396. Means for securing a pneumatic tire to a wheel comprising
a device applied to an interior portion of the tire and clamping
it to a rim. The clamp may be annular. It may be actuated by the
air pressure in the inflated tire.
(1)
Note. For securing rings to bind the tire on the rim, see
this class, subclasses 152, 279, 283, 307, and 388 and indented
subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 399. The interior clamps act laterally or laterally and downwardly
to clamp adjacent portions of the tire against flanges on the rim.
(1)
Note. For bridge washers, see this class, subclass 430.
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. The spreader is combined with separable rim parts consisting
of annular or arcuate sections of the rim provided with radially
outwardly projecting tire retaining flanges. Said sections form
a rim having a substantially smooth outer surface throughout, which
supports the spreader and the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 396. The separable rim parts consist of annular or arcuate sections
of the rim provided with radially outwardly projecting tire retaining
flanges. The combined sections form a rim having a substantially
smooth outer surface throughout, upon which the tire rests.
(1)
Note. The distinction between this class and the demountable
rims of Class 301, Land Vehicles: Wheels and Axles, is this: Class
301, appropriate subclasses, takes claims to or including rims which may
be removed with the tire from the wheel, and are adapted to carry
the resilient tire in operative position either on or off the wheel,
together with the necessary elements of such constructions. Otherwise
the claims come to this class (152). Elements which are capable
of use both in the demountable rim structure of Class 301, and in
the rim structure of this class for securing the tire to the rim
are placed in this class (152).
(2)
Note. For demountable sectional channel rims, see Class 301,
Land Vehicles: Wheels and Axles, subclasses 35.1+.
(3)
Note. For wheels comprising separable disk or annular wheel
sections consisting of more than a rim and having peripheries providing
a sectional channel supporting the tire, see Class 301, Land Vehicles:
Wheels and Axles, subclass 9.1. For such wheel sections permanently
secured together, see said Class 301, subclass 63.101.
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. The sectional channel comprises duplicate sections upon
opposite sides of the rim for securing the tire in place.
This subclass is indented under subclass 405. One of more of the rim sections, with its tire securing
flange, is transversely divided to facilitate its assembly with
the rest of the rim, and fits behind a projection on a fixed rim
section or other part of the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. The ends of the split side flange are connected together
either directly or by the intermediation of a second element not
a part of the fixed rim.
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. The ends of the split side flange are provided with lugs
engaging a fixed section of the rim or other part of the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 405. One or more of the rim sections is secured in place by a
ring which is in turn supported by a fixed rim section, the felly,
or the wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 405. Parts of the sectional rim overlap each other transversely
of the wheel. One may be entirely supported by the other, or overlap
for its whole width.
This subclass is indented under subclass 411. One or more of the overlapping rim sections is jointed to
the wheel by means in the general nature of a bayonet joint. That
is, the section is applied by transverse motion followed by rotary
motion, or by a combination of the two. This includes screw threaded
sections.
This subclass is indented under subclass 405. One or more of the rim sections is joined to the wheel by
means in the general nature of a bayonet joint. That is, the section
is applied by transverse motion followed by rotary motion, or by
a combination of the two. This includes screw threaded sections.
This subclass is indented under subclass 405. One or more of the sections of the rim, bearing a tire retaining
flange, is hinged to a fixed section of the rim or other part of
the wheel, so that it may be swung away from the remainder of the
rim to facilitate removal of the tire.
(1)
Note. For similar devices to facilitate removal of the rim,
see Class 301, Land Vehicles: Wheels and Axles, subclass 32.
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Devices combined with vehicle or wheel structure for inflating
pneumatic tires, filling attachments adapted to remain with a particular wheel
between periods of inflation and means for inflating one tire from
another.
Fluent Material Handling, With Receiver or Receiver
Coacting Means,
subclasses 4 -8 for processes of filling receivers involving
gas or variation of gaseous conditions in the receiver, and subclass
38 for tire inflating apparatus involving plural fluids. Patents
disclosing and/or claiming apparatus or processes for filling
tires with any material are cross-referenced to the subclass if they
involve manipulation of the tire or apparatus other than the conventional
chuck and tire valve.
Land Vehicles,
subclass 201 for combination of an inflating means with a velocipede
including a modified velocipede frame as a part of the combination.
Pumps, for air pumps, per se, and especially
subclasses 229+ for combinations of an inflating pump and a vehicle
which operates the pump, but not operating to inflate the tire while the
vehicle is in motion.
Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, appropriate subclasses, particularly Class 523,
subclass 166 for a composition containing a synthetic resin
or natural rubber having utility as a puncture sealant for a pneumatic
tire for use in emergency repair of vehicular tires or to processes
of preparing said composition.
This subclass is indented under subclass 415. Where the inflating device is for inflating pneumatic tires
while the vehicle is in motion and comprises an air supply source
as a pump or a tank carried by a portion of the vehicle other than
the wheels or tires, and is combined with air lines to the tires.
This subclass is indented under subclass 415. The inflating means is for inflating pneumatic tires while
the vehicle is in motion, and comprises an air supply source carried
by a wheel.
Fluid Handling,
subclasses 458 through 466for pressure regulators in combination with cut-off,
and subclasses 505-505.47 for pressure regulators, per se.
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Devices in which the air supply source carried by the wheel
is a pump and means are provided for positive operation thereof.
This subclass is indented under subclass 424. The tire casing is interposed between the pump operating
element on the rotating wheel and the ground, the ground serving
as the operating obstacle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 415. The inflating valve stem is secured to the wheel or rim
or to the wheel and tire and may include in the claims a valve.
(1)
Note. For this combination further combined with a multiple
chamber tire, see this class, subclasses 331.1+.
Fluid Handling,
subclasses 232 -234 for valved inflation stems or filling chucks
for tires combined with caps for protecting or sealing the ends thereof.
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Inventions directed to modifications of the stem structure
or to patches or reinforcement of the tire. These are intended to
effect a better union of the tire and stem.
(1)
Note. For other reinforced inner tubes, see this class, subclasses
511 and 512.
(2)
Note. For tire patches in general, see this class, subclasses
367+.
(3)
Note. For valve casings, per se, see Class 138, Pipes and
Tubular Conduits, subclasses 100-178, especially subclass 177 for
valve casings, per se.
This subclass is indented under subclass 415. Closure for the open end of a pneumatic tire valve casing,
generally known as a valve cap, in combination with a tool for manipulation
of the valve.
(1)
Note. For such tools, per se, see Class 81, Tools, subclass
15.4.
(2)
Note. For valve caps, per se, or combined valve bodies or
stems and dust caps, and for combined valve caps and dust caps,
see Class 138, Pipes and Tubular Conduits, subclasses 89.1 to 89.4
indented under subclass 89.
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Subject matter wherein a tire casing structure contains
a chamber or chambers or a flexible closed annular element carried
in said chamber whereby said chamber or annular element is filled
with fluid under pressure greater than atmospheric pressure to sustain
the tire in inflated shape upon a hub or rim element.
for multiple chamber tires; subclasses 343.1-345.1
for pneumatic tire casings having sections adapted to enclose an
inner tube; subclasses 317, 320, 322, 325, and 327-329 for resilient
tires having chambers with elastic walls wherein the pressure is
atmospheric; subclass 195 for armored inner tubes; and subclasses
510-512 for inner tubes.
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclass for stock material product in the
form of a single or plural layer web or sheet including strips,
strands or fibers, and especially
subclasses 105 -113 for a composite web or sheet in which constituents
or elements (e.g., fibers, strands, etc.) in one layer are disposed at
an angle to those in another layer; and subclass 114 for such products
in which a parallel relationship exists between the constituents
of the layers.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to the
strengthening material or its structure and not the location of
its application or use in the tire casing.
(1)
Note. The cord materials in this subclass are materials for
tire reinforcement which are not claimed as specific components
of the belt, breaker, bead or carcass portions of a tire. Because
of the nature of these materials, this subclass is exclusive in
nature rather than inclusive in order to collect materials used
in tire casings which are of a general nature and not specifically
claimed for use in particular portions of the tire casing.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter wherein the pneumatic tire lacks substantial
cord reinforcement in the structure of the tire casing.
(1)
Note. The use of bead reinforcements or breaker/belt
reinforcement without carcass reinforcements constitutes a pneumatic
tire without substantial cord reinforcement for the purposes of
this subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter wherein a cross section defined by a plane
passing through the axis of the pneumatic tire defines a continuous,
circular-type configuration.
(1)
Note. Such tires are often referred to as closed-torus tires.
Closing of the cross section of the tire via the use of discrete flaps
or the like that are not integral and contiguous with the remainder
of the tire is not included in this subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter wherein the pneumatic tire is distinguished
by a mathematical relationship (e.g., equation, ratio, etc.) or
absolute dimension (e.g., radius of curvature, etc.) which mathematical
relationship or absolute dimension describes the cross-sectional
profile (e.g., profile of neutral axis of carcass reinforcement, etc.)
or cross-sectional shape (e.g., aspect ratio or transverse tread
curvature, etc.) of the pneumatic tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter wherein the pneumatic tire, either by virtue
of its reinforcing material or its cross-sectional shape, does not
present two mirror image halves when transverse cross-section thereof
is longitudinally bisected.
(1)
Note. Asymmetry in the breaker or belt structure due to the
angular orientation of the cord of the ply or plies therein is not
provided for in the subclass.
for a resilient tire having an asymmetric tire tread
and subclasses 530 and 534 for pneumatic tires having belt or breaker
layers wherein asymmetry may result due to the angular orientation
of the cords of the ply or plies in the breaker or belt layers.
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Subject matter wherein the asymmetry in the pneumatic tire
is a result of the transverse cross-sectional shape or profile of
the pneumatic tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter wherein the pneumatic tire in the inflated
condition has a conventional toroidal shape but while in a deflated
condition assumes a shape wherein a portion of the tire, e.g., the
sidewalls or tread, etc., are folded to decrease the overall dimensions
of the deflated tire relative to its overall dimension in the inflated
state.
for emergency resilient tires which are constructed
and arranged for rapid and convenient manual application upon a
rim to temporarily replace the ordinary tire and subclass 522 for pneumatic
tires having means facilitating folding between sidewall portions
during pneumatic tire operation.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter wherein the tire casing contains strengthening
material in the form of short, discrete and discontinuous filaments.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter wherein the pneumatic tire casing or the
inner tube is provided with means which tend to keep them from slipping
relative to one another.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter wherein an annular band extending around
the rim and interposed between the inner tube and the rim is designed to
protect the inner tube from contact with the rim.
(1)
Note. The band is generally wide enough to overlap the tire
beads and the overlap extends inside the casing between the inner
tubes and beads. The band may be loose or secured to a portion
of the tire/tube/rim assembly.
for flaps or bands attached to the tire casing;
subclass 512 for reinforcement in the rim zone of the inner tube serving
the protective purpose of a tire flap or band and subclasses 400
and 401 for devices for spreading beads apart which may also serve
to protect the inner tube from the rim.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter wherein the pneumatic tire or inner tube
is provided with a self-healing feature comprising material provided
in the pneumatic tire or inner tube or within cavities or chambers
defined by said pneumatic tire or inner tube, which material is
of such a nature as to tend to seal breaks made in the pneumatic tire
or inner tube surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Subject matter wherein the sealing of punctures in a pneumatic
tire or inner tube is effected by the use of a coating or composition
which is capable of fluid motion.
This subclass is indented under subclass 503. Subject matter wherein the pneumatic tire is tubeless and
the flowable coating or compositions is provided on the interior
surface of the pneumatic tire.
(1)
Note. The coating or composition may be provided on the interior
of a tubeless tire inner liner in the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 504. Subject matter wherein the flowable coating or composition
provided on the inner surface of the tubeless tire is separated
into multiple discrete compartments which are located transversely
or annularly of the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 503. Subject matter wherein the flowable coating or composition
is provided as an integral part of the inner tube.
This subclass is indented under subclass 506. Subject matter wherein the flowable coating or composition
is an integral part of the inner tube and is contained in separate
multiple discrete compartments in the inner tube which are located
transversely or annularly of the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Subject matter wherein the pneumatic tire or inner tube
contains an elastomeric element under lateral or circumferential
stress or pressure, said elastomeric element having a tendency to
close punctures as fluid pressure escapes from the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Subject matter wherein the self-healing pneumatic tire or
inner tube is also provided with means to generate fluid pressure
to aid in the inflation of the pneumatic tire or inner tube after
puncture.
and 521, for tires having run flat features that
are inflated or expanded upon emergency or that possess internal
lubrication and/or cooling means, respectively.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter wherein the pneumatic tire possesses an integral
layer or coating of elastomeric material which has a relatively
high resistance to the diffusion of air at its inner air contacting
surfaces or wherein a flexible closed annular element is carried
within the chamber of the tire filled with fluid under pressure which
is greater than atmospheric pressure.
(1)
Note. The inner tube can be claimed alone or in combination
with a pneumatic tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 510. Subject matter wherein a flexible closed annular element
is carried within the chamber of the tire filled with fluid under
pressure that is greater than atmospheric pressure.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter wherein an annular band extends around the
rim to protect the tire from the rim.
(1)
Note. The band may be wide enough to overlap the tire beads,
in which case the overlap extends underneath the beads. The band
may be loose or secured to the rim.
and 401 for devices for spreading beads apart which
may also serve to protect the tire from the rim and subclass 501
for means to protect the inner tube from a rim.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter wherein means, other than a rim, are interlocked
with, attached to, or an integral part of the pneumatic tire casing
for closing an opening therein through which an inner tube may be
inserted or for closing a similar opening in a tubeless tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 514. Subject matter wherein the pneumatic tire casing closure
is actuated either by response to the inflated pressure in the tire
or by the use of means actuated by hand and said closure performs
its function whether the tire is on or off the rim.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter wherein the pneumatic tire or inner tube
is provided with means which permit the resultant assembly to continue
operation when the inflation pressure in the pneumatic tire or inner
tube drops substantially below normal or when the pneumatic tire
or inner tube is punctured or otherwise damaged.
(1)
Note. The means referred to herein are often called "run
flat" devices in the art. The means may be an integral
part of the pneumatic tire, located within the pneumatic tire cavity
or external to the pneumatic tire.
for temporary replacement tires and 158 for internal
buffers which assume load when the pneumatic tire is deflated or
distorted beyond the normal amount.
This subclass is indented under subclass 516. Subject matter wherein the structural stiffness of a pneumatic
tire sidewall is enhanced by additional means which compensates
for potential loss of pneumatic stiffness by deflation.
This subclass is indented under subclass 516. Subject matter wherein the additional means which permits
the assembly to continue operations is a pneumatic member located
in the chamber of the pneumatic tire which supports the pneumatic
tire when the tire is damaged or loses inflation pressure.
(1)
Note. The supports in this subclass are reinflated and merely
support the tire load on the roadway when the tire is damaged and
loses air pressure.
This subclass is indented under subclass 518. Subject matter wherein an inflatable member carried in the
tire chamber is inflated to support the tire in response to damage
resulting in the loss of air pressure.
This subclass is indented under subclass 516. Subject matter wherein the support means which permit the
tire assembly to continue operation when its inflation pressure
drops is an integral part of the tire either located within the
tire cavity or external to the tire.
(1)
Note. Such means generally protrude from the rim portion
of the tire to support the tire in the event of an emergency.
This subclass is indented under subclass 516. Subject matter wherein the support means which enables restricted
operation of the tire in a damaged or deflated condition comprises
a lubricating or cooling composition which is disposed in the pneumatic
tire chamber.
This subclass is indented under subclass 516. Subject matter wherein the tire includes sidewalls which
are foldable on themselves at predetermined adjacent sidewall portions
to sustain the tire in inflated condition to permit continued operation
of the tire upon loss of inflation pressure during use.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter which includes structure wherein the part
of the tire between the edge of the tread and the rim which contains
one or more sequentially adjacent arcuate modules which are either
raised projections or furrowed and form a segmented or solid annular
band concentric with that part of the tire extending between the
rim and the tread edge.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter which includes the structure of that part
of the tire between the edge of the tread and the rim which comprises
a filled section or an applique of material in a color other than
black thereon for the purpose of esthetic color contrast.
(1)
Note. Patents disclosing protective coatings for sidewalls
or colored sidewalls will be found in this subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter which includes structure of that part of
the tire between the edge of the tread and the rim which comprises
a material formed by the interaction of two or more chemical substances
or a combination of chemical substances exhibiting an essential
or distinctive attribute to enhance the adhesion of the said part
to the tire body or carcass or improve the general structural characteristics
of the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter which includes one or more relatively thin
threads, filaments, yarns, wires, cables, bands, braids or the like
formed into cords or reinforcing elements which are arranged parallel
to each other to form a ply which annularly extends continuously
around the tire casing substantially from shoulder region to shoulder
region of a tire tread to add strength to said tire tread area or
to protect the tire casing in this region.
(1)
Note. The threads, filaments, yarns, etc., may be of wire,
glass, natural or synthetic fibers usually referred to in the art as
cords. Cords arranged in a substantially parallel relationship
constitute a ply.
(2)
Note. The annular arrangement of reinforcing material in
a ply between the tread and carcass is commonly referred to as a
belt or breaker. Traditionally belts have been employed for reinforcement
and hoopstrength whereas breakers have been employed for the protection
of underlying carcass layers. However, the terms are sometimes
used interchangeably in the art.
This subclass is indented under subclass 526. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to the
size, shape, diameter, strength, or the elongation factor of the
cord reinforcing elements.
This subclass is indented under subclass 526. Subject matter wherein the annular belt or breaker is doubled
back upon itself to enhance reinforcement of the shoulder or tread
area in order to reduce separation tendencies and transverse stress
in the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 526. Subject matter wherein a single layer of reinforcement material
is placed between the carcass and tread area of the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 526. Subject matter wherein the cords of the belt or breaker
material define an angle of substantially zero degrees relative
to a median equatorial plane of the tire.
(1)
Note. Patents having single substantially zero degree cords
are provided for in this subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 526. Subject matter wherein a discrete layer of natural or synthetic
elastomeric material is provided in the belt or breaker region of
the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 526. Subject matter wherein the belt or breaker material is comprised
of material formed into thin strips or bands which strips or bands
are wrapped around the carcass in the belt or breaker region according
to a predetermined pattern.
This subclass is indented under subclass 526. Subject matter wherein the cords of the belt or breaker
structure are disposed at an angle to the circumferential direction
of the tire such that for the cords of each bias angled belt or
breaker there is no second equal oppositely angled ply.
This subclass is indented under subclass 526. Subject matter wherein the belt or breaker is composed of
multiple plies wherein the strengthening cords of one group of plies
cross the equatorial plane of the tire at equal but opposite angles
and the strengthening cords of another group of plies cross the
equatorial plane of the tire at a different, equal and opposite
angle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 526. Subject matter wherein the belts or breakers have reinforcing
cords of dissimilar strengthening materials.
(1)
Note. The strengthening materials can be dissimilar between
or among plies or can be dissimilar within a given ply.
This subclass is indented under subclass 526. Subject matter wherein the belt or breaker region of the
tire includes a material formed by the reaction of two or more chemical
substances or a combination of chemical substances exhibiting an
essential or distinctive attribute to enhance the general structural
characteristics of the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 526. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to the
size relationship or the curvilinear profile or the belt or breaker
in respect to the tire or its underlying carcass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter which includes structure of the annular edge
of the pneumatic tire which open at the rim zone and includes annular
reinforcing elements to anchor the tire or the tire carcass material
to the rim.
(1)
Note. The annular edges of the tire are referred to in the
art as the tire beads. The annular reinforcing elements of the beads
are referred to in the art as bead cores.
This subclass is indented under subclass 539. Subject matter wherein the bead portion of the tire is characterized
by, e.g., the size, shape or material of the annular reinforcing
element which annular reinforcing element is incapable of being
extended or stretched in the circumferential direction.
This subclass is indented under subclass 539. Subject matter wherein the carcass is wound around the
bead anchoring annular reinforcing element which wound about portion
is separated from the main carcass portion by a substantially wedge
shaped insert or by a substantially triangular insert.
(1)
Note. The wedge shaped or triangular insert is generally
disposed radially above the annular reinforcing element.
This subclass is indented under subclass 539. Subject matter wherein an annular strip of cord reinforced
elastomeric material is wrapped directly around and in contact with
the bead anchoring reinforcing element and between the bead anchoring
reinforcing element and the carcass material.
This subclass is indented under subclass 539. Subject matter wherein an annular elastomeric strip that
may include reinforcing material is disposed in the bead region
of the tire but is not in direct contact with the annular reinforcing element.
(1)
Note. These annular elastomeric strips are employed to, e.g.,
reinforce the turned up edge of the carcass, reduce chafing between
the tire and the rim and minimize undesirable air diffusion into or
out of the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 539. Subject matter wherein the hub or rim contacting portion
of the tire contains additional friction enhancing means to insure
better grip between said rim contacting portion of the tire and
the rim.
(1)
Note. The additional friction enhancing means result from
the overall outer contour of the rim contacting portion of the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 539. Subject matter wherein the rim contacting portion of the
tire contains two or more annular reinforcing elements.
This subclass is indented under subclass 539. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to the
radial height of a wedge shaped or triangular insert, the height
of a bead core contacting annular strip either in an absolute sense or
in a relative sense with respect to other portions of the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 539. Subject matter wherein the bead portion of the tire comprises
material formed by the interaction of two or more chemical substances
or a combination of chemical substances exhibiting an essential
or distinctive attribute to enhance the general structural characteristics
of the tire.
for chemical compositions or physical properties
of external sidewall materials and subclass 537 for belt or breaker
structure or particular chemical composition or physical properties.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450. Subject matter wherein the tire casing comprises a portion,
exclusive of a tread and an external covering portion, which forms
the body of the tire and is composed of materials, usually fabric
layers impregnated with rubber, wherein significance is attributed
to the specific materials or their disposition relative to each
other or with respect to the rest of the tire.
Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, appropriate subclasses for a web or sheet product
distinguished only by the twisted, covered and/or wrapped
strand constituents.
Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace Making,
subclasses 1 through 13for a stock material product including a braided,
net, or lace component that is coated or impregnated.
Textiles: Weaving,
subclasses 383 -428 for a stock material product which is in the
form of a web, sheet or woven strand and is the product of a method
or apparatus provided for in that class (139).
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses for a stock material product in
the form of a single or plural layer web or sheet including strips,
strands or fibers, and especially
subclasses 105 -113 for a composite web or sheet in which elements
or constituents (e.g., fibers, strands, etc.) in one layer are disposed at
an angle to those in another layer; and subclass 114 for such a
product in which a parallel relationship exists between the constituents
of the layers.
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein elastomeric means is provided interior
of the radial and axial outermost carcass ply of the tire to absorb
shock or stress created in the carcass ply or plies.
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein the rim contacting portion of the
tire includes the annular edges having annular reinforcing elements
to anchor the tire or the tire carcass layers which terminate in spaced
relation to one such annular reinforcing element without being wrapped
around any annular reinforcing element.
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein the rim portion of the tire includes
annular edges having annular reinforcing elements to anchor the
tire or the tire carcass material to the rim and include carcass layers
which are wrapped around only the annular reinforcing element or
elements in one of the two annular edges or bead regions of the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein the rim contacting portion of the
tire includes annular edges having annular reinforcing elements
to anchor the tire or the tire carcass material to the rim and include
carcass layers that are wrapped around the annular reinforcing elements
wherein the tire is characterized with regard to the manner in which
the carcass layer or layers are folded or wrapped around the annular
reinforcing elements.
This subclass is indented under subclass 552. Subject matter wherein the carcass plies are turned about
the rings in a direction from the axial outer wall of the bead portion
of the tire to the inner wall of the bead portion of the tire which
direction is the reverse of the more conventional disposition of
the carcass plies about the annular reinforcing elements.
This subclass is indented under subclass 552. Subject matter wherein the carcass plies turned about the
bead rings are of such length as to extend along the side portion
of the carcass a specified absolute extent or an extent that is relative
to other tire dimensions, e.g., the maximum height, of the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein additional reinforcing structure
is provided in the body of the tire from or about the rim contacting
portion of the tire to the radial outer side portions of the tire carcass
to strengthen said side portions of the tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein particular significance is attributed
to the physical characteristics of the specific material of the
carcass ply or plies.
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein the carcass plies are composed of
reinforcing materials which extend in the same direction substantially
equidistant at all points without converging or diverging from one
another.
This subclass is indented under subclass 558. Subject matter wherein the carcass reinforcing materials
in the carcass plies are so disposed that the reinforcing cords
in adjacent carcass plies subtend each other such that they are
in a superimposed angular relationship relative to one another.
(1)
Note. Generally in order for a carcass structure to be considered
biased, the angular orientation of the reinforcing elements with
respect to the mid-circumferential plane of the tire is greater
than about 15° and more generally greater than about 30° and
less than about 60°.
This subclass is indented under subclass 558. Subject matter wherein the carcass plies are composed of
reinforcing materials which are disposed in a plane that includes
the axis of tire from one of the annular anchoring elements to the
other annular anchoring element.
(1)
Note. Generally, in order for a carcass structure to be considered
radial, the angular orientation of the reinforcing elements with
respect to the mid-circumferential plane of the tire is about 90° i.e.,
parallel to the tire axis, and more generally from about 90° to
about 75°.
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein the reinforcing materials or carcass
ply are disposed in the tire casing such that a trace of the reinforcing
materials elements from one bead portion annular reinforcing element
to the other bead portion annular reinforcing elements includes
more than one angular orientation such that the carcass reinforcing
elements in said ply do not lie in a single plane.
(1)
Note. Examples Include S-shaped cord paths and paths of minimum
length along the curved surface of the tire. The minimum length
cord path is usually referred in the art as a geodesic cord path.
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein the carcass ply strengthening materials
have been formed into an arrangement either by knitting, weaving
or braiding.
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein the carcass includes a material formed
by the reaction of two or more chemical substances or a combination
of chemical substances exhibiting an essential or distinctive attribute
to enhance the general structural characteristics of the tire.
for chemical compositions or physical properties
of external side wall materials, subclass 537 for belt or breaker chemical
or physical properties and subclass 547 for bead chemical or physical
properties.
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein a means or chemical composition is
applied between or in contiguous elastomeric layers or between or
in an elastomeric materials as a reinforcing element therefor to
insure improved bonding.
Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, cross-reference art collection 910 for patents teaching
means for enhancing adhesion between elastomeric material and reinforcing
elements.
TREAD PATTERN HAVING NO BLOCKS AND HAVING CIRCUMFERENTIAL RIBS
DEFINED BY ZIG-ZAG CIRCUMFERENTIAL GROOVES:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Anti-skid devices containing tread patterns enhanced by
zig-zag circumferential grooves with no blocks.
TREAD PATTERN HAVING NO BLOCKS AND HAVING CIRCUMFERENTIAL RIBS
DEFINED BY LINEAR CIRCUMFERENTIAL GROOVES HAVING STRAIGHT EDGES:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Anti-skid devices containing tread patterns having circumferential
ribs with no blocks enhanced by linear circumferential grooves with
straight edges.
(1)
Note. The tire tread pattern found in this subclass contain
ribs that are straight only.
NON-DIRECTIONAL TREAD PATTERN HAVING NO CIRCUMFERENTIAL
RIB AND HAVING BLOCKS DEFINED BY CIRCUMFERENTIAL GROOVES AND TRANSVERSE
GROOVES:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Anti-skid devices containing nondirectional tread patterns
with no circumferential rib having blocks enhanced by transverse
and circumferential grooves.
(1)
Note. The tire tread pattern found in this subclass contain
blocks only.
NON-DIRECTIONAL TREAD PATTERN HAVING NON-CIRCUMFERENTIAL TRANSVERSE
GROOVE FOLLOWING SMOOTH CURVED PATH:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Anti-skid devices containing nondirectional tread pattern
with noncircumferential transverse grooves which follow smooth curved
paths.
SPECIFIED DIFFERENT TREAD PATTERN FOR FRONT TIRE AND REAR TIRE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Anti-skid devices containing a tread pattern for a front
tire designed different than a tread pattern for a rear tire.
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