Patents Assigned to North Shore Laboratories Corporation
  • Insertion tool for cord-type tubeless tire repairing
    Patent number: 4479408
    Abstract: A tool is provided for inserting an impregnated fibrous "string" or "cord" type repair into a puncture in a tubeless tire in which the bending stress is minimized such that any given repair can withstand greater stress than hitherto during insertion and/or weaker and more malleable repair materials may be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1984
    Assignee: North Shore Laboratories Corporation
    Inventor: Alec W. Niconchuk
  • Repair material for tubeless tires
    Patent number: 4435470
    Abstract: Material for repairing punctures in tubeless tires from the outside is provided employing a multiplicity of substantially contiguous, lightly twisted fibrous cords which are heavily coated and at least partially impregnated with a highly plasticized and essentially weak, vulcanized elastomeric adhesive, the cords lying abreast and between a pair of release sheets, whereby the cords are encased in adhesive and can be peeled off the release sheets and separated as needed to repair various sized punctures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1984
    Assignee: North Shore Laboratories Corporation
    Inventor: Alec W. Niconchuk