Run-flat device
US-2025153516-A1 · May 15, 2025 · US
Run-flat device
US9108470B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9108470-B2 |
| Application number | US-94865710-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | Sep 29, 2008 |
| Publication date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
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A run-flat device, which is inserted into pneumatic tires to allow mobility in the event of pressure loss in the pneumatic tire, can comprise an inner ring, outer ring, and an interconnected web connecting the two. The run-flat device can support an applied load by working in tension and compression.
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What is claimed is: 1. A run-flat device for use with a pneumatic tire comprising: an inner ring having an axis of rotation, the inner ring comprising at least two annular pieces; a first coupler for coupling together the at least two annular pieces of the inner ring; a deformable outer ring having an inner surface generally facing the inner ring and an outer surface generally facing away from the inner ring, the outer ring comprising at least two annular pieces; a second co…
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Operations & Transport · mapped topic
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Operations & Transport · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9108470B2 cover?
- A run-flat device, which is inserted into pneumatic tires to allow mobility in the event of pressure loss in the pneumatic tire, can comprise an inner ring, outer ring, and an interconnected web connecting the two. The run-flat device can support an applied load by working in tension and compression.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Tercha Mike, Hauch Karen, Howland Glenn, and 5 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60C17/04. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Aug 18 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).