Abstract: A steel cord (10) for reinforcing elastomeric articles. The steel cord (10) having a plurality of strands (14). Each strand (14) having a core (20) and a sheath (22). The sheath (22) being a plurality of steel filaments that are helically wrapped about the core (20). A first strand (16) extending longitudinally through the center of the steel cord (10). The remaining strands (18) being helically wrapped about the first strand (16). The core (20) of the first strand (16) being a plurality of filaments twisted together. In a preferred embodiment, the core (20) of the first strand 16 being three filaments twisted together.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 18, 2000
Date of Patent:
August 14, 2001
Assignee:
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Inventors:
John Gomer Morgan, Italo Marziale Sinopoli