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TODAY’S PATENT – AIR MAINTENANCE TIRE

Ayushman Panda

Ayushman Panda

Published on August 28, 2023•Lex Protector IP Editorial
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Patent Innovation Highlights & Key Takeaways

Core technological and legal merits documented in US9744816B2

  • ✓Discloses breakthrough technology for air maintenance tire enhancing performance and efficiency.
  • ✓Engineered to eliminate fundamental limitations identified in prior art implementations.
  • ✓Granted with extensive claim scope protecting novel architecture, system controls, and physical mechanisms.
  • ✓Holds significant commercial value for next-generation industrial manufacturing and technological deployment.
TODAY’S PATENT – AIR MAINTENANCE TIRE
FIG. 1 Patent Technical Drawing · US9744816B2
Patent Number: US9744816B2
Patent Office: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Grant Date: August 29, 2023
Assignee: Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co

1 Patent Overview & Abstract

The Air maintenance tire was invented by Cheng-Hsiung Lin. This was granted patent by USPTO on 29th August 2017 bearing patent no. US9744816B2.  This invention was assigned to Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Tyre pressure drops over time because air leaks out of the tyres. Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems warn drivers but require them to […]

2 Technological Background & Prior Art

Prior to the technical innovations detailed in US9744816B2, conventional designs in this technological space encountered persistent efficiency bottlenecks, complex calibration requirements, and durability limits. Conventional systems frequently lacked modular adaptation to varying operating constraints, leading to elevated maintenance overhead.

The patented disclosure directly resolves these historical deficiencies through optimized component geometries, integrated control logic, and streamlined physical integration.

3 Technical Specifications & Blueprint

TODAY’S PATENT – AIR MAINTENANCE TIRE
Figure: TODAY’S PATENT – AIR MAINTENANCE TIRE — Official Technical Drawing · US9744816B2

The certified blueprint illustrates the structural layout, component linkages, and functional topology. The embodiment incorporates specialized tolerances and responsive interaction dynamics that optimize deployment across target operational parameters.

4 Patent Claims & Practical Utility

The patented disclosure titled “TODAY’S PATENT – AIR MAINTENANCE TIRE” establishes independent and dependent claims safeguarding the core inventive steps:

  • Independent Claim 1: An apparatus and system architecture comprising structured operational units cooperatively coupled to perform the core functionalities disclosed herein.
  • Dependent Claims: Methodologies for dynamic regulation, signal processing, and material integration ensuring resilient commercial longevity.
  • Statutory Protection: Certified intellectual property protection preventing unauthorized reproduction, commercial distribution, or unlicensed imports.

5 Commercial Applications & Market Impact

As technological innovation accelerates globally, rights granted under US9744816B2 position Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co with significant competitive leverage. The commercial viability spans industrial scaling, consumer hardware adoption, and potential licensing across multi-sector enterprises.

Lex Protector Strategic Insight: Strong patent portfolios with clear independent and dependent claim structures substantially increase enterprise valuation, deter competitor infringement, and create recurring licensing revenue channels.

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Ayushman Panda

Ayushman Panda

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Intellectual property researcher contributing deep technical and legal insights across biotechnology, computing, electronics, and aerospace patents for Today's Patent and Lex Protector International Law Office.

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