Enclosed Patents (Class 152/287)
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  • Flexible metallic web elements for non-pneumatic tire
    Patent number: 12043070
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire includes an inner ring, an outer ring, and a plurality of bent metal spokes. The non-pneumatic tire further includes a first overmolded foot at a first end of each bent metal spoke. Each first overmolded foot is attached to the inner ring. The non-pneumatic tire also includes a second overmolded foot at a second end of each bent metal spoke. Each first overmolded foot is attached to the outer ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin E. Rimai, Anthony B. Duncan