US 2023/0406049 A1Published application

Device for increasing tire traction

AssigneeLaclede Chain Manufacturing Company

InventorsSteve HEUETT, Bob GRUBE, Tyler HEUETT, Craig LANDON

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Abstract

Provided is a device for increasing traction, and, in particular, to a device to be fitted on a tire or wheel for increasing, enhancing, or improving, the traction, or friction, between the tire or wheel and a surface that the tire or wheel is in contact with. The device includes two or more line structures configured for encircling along two sidewalls of the tire, respectively. The device further includes a plurality of cross members configured for contacting a tread portion of the tire, the cross members connecting the line structures together. At least one cross member includes a strap with one or more traction components which include a plurality of raised structures arranged on a surface side of the traction components. Some raised structures are fitted with stud while others not. A strap suitable for use in the device is also provided.

Claims28

Dependent claims

A device for increasing traction between a tire and a surface the tire is in contact with, comprising

two or more line structures, at least two of which configured for encircling along two side walls of the tire, respectively;
a plurality of cross members configured for contacting a tread portion of the tire, the cross members comprising mechanism for connecting the two or more line structures together;
wherein at least one of the cross members comprises a strap, one or more traction components attached to at least a surface side of said strap;
wherein said one or more traction components further comprise a plurality of raised structures arranged on a surface side of the traction components;
wherein with respect to a traction component having a plurality of raised structures attached thereto, at least one of the plurality of raised structures is fitted with a stud and at least another one of the plurality of raised structures is not fitted with any stud.

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Facts

Application: 18/460,614Filed 4 Sep 2023
Priority: 9 Apr 2018
Published: 21 Dec 2023
Term ends: Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification4 codes

B60C 27/066
Provided with fastening means: acting on the sidewall of the tyre
B60C 27/18
Formed of close material, e.g. leather or synthetic mats: the material being fabric, e.g. woven wire or textile
B60C 27/086
Involving lugs or rings taking up wear , e.g. chain links, chain connectors: studded links, i.e. traction enhancing parts located on the link or…
B60C
Vehicle tyres

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Application15/948,897Continuation in part · filed 9 Apr 2018
Application17/123,376Continuation in part · filed 16 Dec 2020
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