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  • Method for cutting elastomeric materials
    Patent number: 7526986
    Abstract: A method of an apparatus for cutting segments (10) to desired lengths from a strip (1) of elastomeric tire components having at least one cord reinforced component involves the step of impacting one cord (22) as the cut is being made and lifting the cord (22) to avoid cutting cords (22) while directing the cutting path along the lifted cord(22). The article resulting from the method has a plurality of cords (22) adjacent a flat cut splicing surface (8) suitable for lap splicing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Daniel Ray Downing