US Patent:
20020157761, Oct 31, 2002
Inventors:
David Bender - Muscatine IA, US
James Bundschuh - Davenport IA, US
Lawrence Carlson - Muscatine IA, US
Johnathon Logsden - Tipton IA, US
Floyd Myers - Muscatine IA, US
Gary Schnedler - Letts IA, US
Ronald Seiler - Muscataine IA, US
Assignee:
Bandag Licensing Corporation - Muscatine IA
International Classification:
B32B001/00
US Classification:
156/096000, 156/128100, 156/130000, 156/130300
Abstract:
A retreaded tire assembly and method for making the same is disclosed. The method and assembly provide for the application of new tread to a buffed tire casing with only a layer of cushion gum disposed therebetween. The cushion gum is applied directly to the buffed circumference of a tire casing without the use of conventional spray cement normally applied to the buffed surface of the entire casing.