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  • Tire tread noise treatment
    Patent number: 6112167
    Abstract: A technique for estimating the harmonic content of a tread pattern design and specifically a tire pitch sequence. Pitch sequence harmonic content is obtained and analyzed as a function of position along the sequence, i.e., along the circumference of the tire tread. This localized harmonic content information may be used to assess the noise performance of a particular tire tread and further may be used as a criteria for selecting an optimal tire tread pitch sequence along with other performance criteria such as traction, tread wear, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Zakelj