Patent ID: 6309494
Filing Date: 2001-10-30
Classification: B29D,B60C,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of adhering an encapsulated monitoring device to a tire having an innerliner with a thickness of at least 0.06 inches; the method comprising the steps of:selecting a portion of the innerliner of the tire where the encapsulated monitoring device will be connected;roughening the selected portion of the innerliner;providing an encapsulated monitoring device wherein the monitoring device is encapsulated with a high modulus encapsulation material; the encapsulated monitoring device having a bottom surface;applying an adhesive to at least one of the monitoring device and roughened portions;placing the bottom surface of the encapsulated monitoring device on the roughened portion of the innerliner; andcuring the adhesive to connect the encapsulated monitoring device to the innerliner; the adhesive being rigid when cured.