Energy saving improved tire
OwnerGarry Rumbaughinventor
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Abstract
An improved tire provides an air-flow restrictor that may be installed inside a tire. The air-flow restrictor may restrict or prevent the flow of air in the direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the tire. Also, a method for saving fuel by inserting or retrofitting tires with air movement restricting inserts.
Claims12
A method for retrofitting a tubeless tire to improve fuel efficiency, the method comprising:
- removing a tire from a rim;
- installing an insert inside the tire;
- and
- replacing the tire with the insert on the rim, wherein the insert blocks or partially restricts air flow inside the tire.
A method for improving fuel efficiency, comprising:
- providing a first insert within a tire, wherein the first insert is impermeable to air and blocks air flow inside the tire.
An attachment for a tire rim comprising:
- an air-flow restrictor, wherein the air-flow restrictor completely blocks air-flow inside the tire.
A tire rim comprising a first air-flow restrictor, wherein the first air-flow restrictor is impermeable to air and blocks air flow inside a tire mounted on the tire rim.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.