Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an article that includes a conformable backing having first and second opposed major surfaces. The conformable backing can be formed from a thermoplastic polymer selected from a group consisting of polyurethanes, polyesters, and combinations thereof. The conformable backing has a tensile strength of no greater than 60 grams per centimeter force at 25% elongation in a machine direction according to the Tensile and Elongation Test Method. A hydrophobic adhesive can be disposed on a portion of the first major surface of the conformable backing. The hydrophobic adhesive includes a cationic, bioactive agent, a hydrophobic solubilizer capable of solubilizing at least part of the bioactive agent, and a hydrophobic plasticizing agent having a weight average molecular weight of above 1500.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a tire on a rim and removing it therefrom has a device for rotating the rim, which is embodied as a pneumatic motor having a rotor and a stator with radially arranged piston/cylinder units and cams disposed on a circle, a device for firmly holding the rim of self-centering arms that are pivotable via the pneumatic motor, a device for forcing the bead edges of the tire into the rim bed that comprises rollers acting simultaneously on both beads, and a device for pulling the bead edges from or onto the rim, with an element for bracing against the wheel flange. Via the hydraulic motor that drives the arms of the holding or chucking device, a rim is firmly held and once it is firmly clamped is rotated via the motor. The apparatus is operated completely pneumatically.