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Patent Inventor Names
Ronald Hobart Thompson1
Date of Patent
July 10, 2012
1Patent Application Number
123018831
Date Filed
October 13, 2006
1Patent Citations Received
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Patent abstract
An improved shear band for use in non-pneumatic tires, pneumatic tires, and other technologies is provided. The shear band is constructed as a composite of layers that are combined in a specific manner. Each layer is constructed from one or more materials having certain selected physical properties. The layers are combined a specific manner to create a composite having physical properties and performance characteristics desirably outperforming that of the individual materials forming the layers. When used in tire construction, improvements in rolling resistance can also be obtained.
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