Run-flat support ring with internal fin.U.S. patent: 7,104,302 Issued: September 12, 2006 Inventors: Damon L. Christenbury and Steven A. Smith Assigned as·sign tr.v. as·signed, as·sign·ing, as·signs 1. To set apart for a particular purpose; designate: assigned a day for the inspection. 2. : Michelin Recherche re·cher·ché adj. 1. Uncommon; rare. 2. Exquisite; choice. 3. Overrefined; forced. 4. Pretentious; overblown. et Technique S.A. Key statement: A run-flat support ring is provided having an internal fin design that improves the rolling resistance Rolling resistance, sometimes called rolling friction or rolling drag, is the resistance that occurs when an object such as a ball or tire rolls. It is caused by the deformation of the wheel or tire or the deformation of the ground. without sacrificing the overall load bearing and handling characteristics. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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