Abstract: A tire display stand comprises a base member formed from a single sheet of material, a telescoping vertical support member attached to the base member, a pair of elastomeric tread support members attached to the base member, and an elastomeric bead support member attached to the top end of the telescoping vertical support member.

Abstract: A radial tire forming apparatus wherein a first stage forming arrangement comprising a carcass band forming drum, green case forming drum and band transfer, and a second stage forming arrangement comprising a belt-tread structure forming drum, raw tire forming drum and belt-tread transfer, are so arranged that the above mentioned respective forming drums may be positioned on the same axis. A green case transfer is set above the first and second stage forming arrangements and improvements in the green case transfer and further a novel formation of a gripping device for forming the green case transfer are provided.

Abstract: An improved tire loading apparatus for a tire vulcanizing machine is disclosed which includes a plurality of tire clamping shoes arranged radially relative to the center thereof, the tire clamping shoes being adapted to move outwardly or inwardly in the radial direction, wherein an annular centering ring is provided for restricting radial movement of the tire clamping shoes.

Abstract: A green tire carcass holding means having a plurality of lip members which are adapted to engage the bead portion of the green tire carcass in order to hold the carcass in a vertical orientation with a minimum of distortion.

Abstract: Mounting apparatus for a vehicle with wheels having tires thereon, includes support means including a tire-engaging securing member for preventing vehicle movement in a first direction by engagement with one of the tires, and apparatus for preventing vehicle movement in a second direction opposite from the first direction by engaging said tire, and including a second securing member which has a tire-engaging portion and is pivotable about a first pivot on the support means for movement to and from a tire engaging position, and a third securing member which is pivotally mounted for movement into and from a tire-engaging position.

Abstract: A frame into which a forward end of an automotive vehicle is driven, and secured, so as to prevent vehicle theft, the frame including adjustable bars, so as to clamp snugly against the vehicle, and, in one design, also including rollers against the vehicle wheels, that prevent the vehicle from riding off the frame.

Abstract: A tire support stand for holding and fully supporting the bead and sidewall portions of partially toroidally shaped uncured tire bands or green tire carcasses preparatory to loading into shaping and vulcanizing presses or molds is disclosed. The stand comprises a first fixed truncated cone member with its apex downward and a second concentric truncated cone member with its apex opposite or upward, the second member being mounted on a threaded shaft journaled in the base to which the first member is fixed, whereby the second member is adjustable in relation to the first. The first member is adapted to support the tire sidewall region; and the second, the tire bead. The tire stand is compatible with a wide range of tire sizes by virtue of the adjustment feature, and the full circumferential support of both the bead and sidewall portions prevents deformation and resultant adverse effects upon tire quality, performance and safety.

Abstract: A tire mounted support device for vehicle accessories includes an arcuate member extendible around the periphery of a spare tire mounted on the exterior of a vehicle and includes brackets on the sides thereof for supporting the accessories.

Abstract: The specification discloses a method and system for retreading tires wherein an uncured gum layer disposed between a vehicle tire carcass and a pre-cured tire tread is vulcanized by RF energy. An annular air bladder is received within the tire carcass and includes an annular conductive grounding strip. A hub is received within the center opening of the tire carcass and connects to the grounding strip. A chamber capable of withstanding high pressures is dimensioned to receive the tire carcass. A shaft is horizontally rotatably disposed in the chamber and is adapted to connect to the hub. Drive structure extends through the wall of the chamber in order to rotate the shaft at a predetermined speed. A source of pressure is provided for pressurizing the interior of the chamber. An RF antenna extends from the chamber to a position adjacent the tire tread when the tire carcass is mounted for rotation about the shaft. A source of RF energy is located outside the chamber.

Abstract: A spare wheel carrier of a type having telescoped relatively rotatable cylinders, one of which carries an arm to support a wheel thereon and which have complemental means to lock the arm in wheel supporting position which also functions to permit relative rotation of the two cylinders to release the wheel.

Abstract: An upright vertically extendable frame is provided including upper and lower portions. The lower portion includes widely spaced opposite end portions and the upper portion includes a central uppermost portion. The opposite end portions include depending feet adapted to rest upon spaced marginal portions of the flooring of a pickup truck load bed and the central uppermost portion includes an upwardly projecting abutment adapted to be engaged under the upper inwardly projecting ledge of the side wall of the associated pickup truck load bed. Finally, the vertical mid-portion of the frame includes clamp structure for clamping a vehicle wheel and tire assembly against one side of the frame.

Abstract: A mounting bracket and cooperating clamp grip the cargo box side wall of a pick-up truck beneath the customary bead at the top margin of the cargo box. The spare tire is bolted to a projecting arm of the mounting bracket and a lockable hasp device or guard encloses the bolting means for the spare tire and wheel. The mount is compact and stable and positions the spare tire conveniently.

Abstract: A tire carrier comprises a tire support adapted to support a spare tire with the support having inverted J- or U-shaped hooks adapted to be removably fitted over the parallel slats of the stock rack. The tire is held against the rack by means of a tightening chain which is connected at one end to an inverted hook fitting over another slat in the rack with the other end fitted over a J-shaped bolt fitting through one of the conventional bolt openings in the tire rim and an adjustment nut adapted to be tightened against a threaded end of the hook to press or clamp the tire against the rack. The tightening nut is provided with a handle for manual operation and tampering is prevented by a lock having its hasp fitting through an opening in the end of the bolt and around the handle to prevent relative rotation and removal.

Abstract: A rack for supporting unvulcanized pneumatic tires which rack includes a plurality of horizontally extending prongs, each having an arcuate upper surface when viewed in cross-sectional configuration and including an arcuate upper surface disposed intermediate the ends of the prong which is elevated with respect to the first-mentioned arcuate upper surface. A pneumatic tire is supported on the prong with the beads resting on the lower arcuate surface of the prong on opposite sides of the elevated surface and the elevated surface supporting the tread area.