# US 2019/0168547 A1 · Display assemblies and methods for applying the same to vulcanized rubber articles > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0168547 A1 - Document ID: US20190168547A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/201,903 - Filed: 2018-11-27 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2015-04-27 - Inventors: Keith George Ferry; Jason Michael Busch - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190168547A1 ## CPC - B60C 13/001: {Decorating, marking or the like} - B29C 65/52: {characterised by the way of} applying the adhesive {(B29C65/50 takes precedence; apparatus for applying liquids in general B05C; processes for applying liquids in general B05D)} - B29C 66/02245: {Abrading, e.g. grinding, sanding, sandblasting or scraping} - B29C 66/5326: {said single elements being substantially flat} - B29D 30/72: Side-walls - B32B 7/12: using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties - B32B 25/042: {of natural rubber or synthetic rubber} - B44C 1/105: {comprising an adhesive layer (decalcomania B44C1/16; adhesive tapes C09J7/20)} - B44C 1/162: {Decalcomanias with a transfer layer comprising indicia with definite outlines such as letters and with means facilitating the desired fitting to the permanent base} - B29D 2030/728: {Decorating or marking the sidewalls after tyre vulcanization} - B29L 2030/00: Pneumatic or solid tyres or parts thereof {(conveyor belts B29L2031/7092; drive belts B29L2031/7094; fourdrinier belts B29L2031/733)} - B60C: VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES - B29C: SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING (making preforms B29B11/00; making laminated products by combining previously unconnected layers which become one product whose layers will remain together B32B37/00 - B32B41/00) - B29D: PRODUCING PARTICULAR ARTICLES FROM PLASTICS OR FROM SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE (making granules B29B9/00; making preforms B29B11/00) - B32B: LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM - B44C: PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS (processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces, in general B05D; shaping of plastics or substances in a plastic state B29C; printing processes to produce transfer pictures B41M3/12; thermographic duplication or marking methods B41M5/00); MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK (imitation of mosaic or tarsia work patterns B44F11/04); PAPERHANGING {(labels G09F; multi-step processes for making paper labels or tags B31D1/02)} - B29L: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASS B29C, RELATING TO PARTICULAR ARTICLES ## Abstract Display assemblies as disclosed herein are configured for attachment with a vulcanized rubber article and are provided in the form of different material layers. Display assemblies generally comprise one or more display layers of elastomeric material configured to provide a desired display indicia, an intermediate layer formed from an elastomeric material different from that of the one or more display layers, and an adhesive layer wherein the intermediate layer is interposed between the adhesive layer and the one or more display layers. The one more display layers may be configured to act together or separately to provide a desired display indicia to provide a desired visual display or feature on the surface of the vulcanized rubber article, which may be a sidewall surface of a tire. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An assembly for attachment with a vulcanized rubber article comprising: an outer layer of elastomeric material having a visual feature; and an adhesive layer adhered to an interface surface of the outer layer, wherein one or both of the outer layer or the adhesive layer has a barrier material composition, and wherein the adhesive layer is formed from a material capable of chemically bonding with a surface of a vulcanized rubber article. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The assembly as recited in claim 1 wherein the outer layer comprises a first layer and a second layer disposed beneath the first layer. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The assembly as recited in claim 2 wherein the first layer is colored differently from the second layer. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The assembly as recited in claim 1 further comprising an intermediate layer interposed between the outer layer and the adhesive layer. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The assembly as recited in claim 1 therein the barrier material composition impairs migration of a material constituent within the assembly. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The assembly as recited in claim 1 further comprising a protective layer disposed over the outer layer and forming an outermost surface of the assembly, the protective layer formed from an optically transparent material. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The assembly as recited in claim 1 further comprising a cavity disposed therein. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The assembly as recited in claim 7 further comprising an element disposed within the cavity. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The assembly as recited in claim 1 wherein the cavity is disposed beneath the outer layer. ### Claim 10 (depends on 2) The assembly as recited in claim 2 wherein the first layer includes one or more openings therethrough, and wherein the second layer is visible through the one or more openings. ### Claim 11 A method for attaching an assembly to a surface of a vulcanized rubber article comprising the steps of; identifying a surface of a vulcanized rubber article; placing an assembly into contact with the identified surface, wherein the assembly comprises: an outer layer of elastomeric material, wherein the outer layer is in contact with an adhesive layer interposed between the prepared surface assembly that bonds the assembly to the vulcanized rubber article, wherein one of the outer layer or adhesive layer comprises a barrier material composition. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The method as recited in claim 11 further comprising preparing the identified surface before the step of placing. ### Claim 13 (canceled) ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The method as recited in claim 11 further comprising applying pressure to the assembly after the step of placing. ### Claim 15 (canceled) ### Claim 16 (canceled) ### Claim 17 (canceled) ### Claim 18 (depends on 11) The method as recited in claim 11 wherein the vulcanized rubber article is tire, wherein the surface is a sidewall surface of the tire, and wherein the assembly includes a cavity disposed therein for accommodating placement of an element. ### Claim 19 A vulcanized rubber tire comprising: a target surface disposed along a portion of the rubber tire; an assembly disposed onto the target surface and comprising: an outer layer of elastomeric material; and an adhesive layer connected with the outer layer; wherein one of the outer layer or the adhesive layer comprises a barrier material composition. ### Claim 20 (canceled) ### Claim 21 (depends on 19) The rubber tire as recited in claim 19 wherein the assembly further comprises a cavity disposed therein. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The rubber tire as recited in claim 21 wherein an element is disposed within the cavity. ### Claim 23 (depends on 21) The rubber tire as recited in claim 21 wherein the cavity is disposed beneath the outer layer. ### Claim 24 An assembly for attachment to a vulcanized rubber tire comprising; an outer layer formed from an elastomeric material; an adhesive layer bonding the assembly to portion of a vulcanized elastomeric material; and a cavity disposed within the assembly for accommodating an element therein. ### Claim 25 (depends on 24) The assembly as recited in claim 24 wherein at least a portion of the cavity is disposed beneath the outer layer. ### Claim 26 (depends on 24) The assembly as recited in claim 24 wherein the adhesive layer is connected with the outer layer. ### Claim 27 (depends on 24) The assembly as recited in claim 24 wherein the outer layer includes an indicia along an outer surface. ### Claim 28 (depends on 24) The assembly as recited in claim 24 wherein one of the outer layer or adhesive layer comprises a barrier material composition. ### Claim 29 (depends on 24) The assembly as recited in claim 24 further comprising an intermediate layer disposed beneath the outer layer.