Patent ID: 7407552
Filing Date: 2008-08-05
Classification: B29C,B29D

Abstract:
1. In combination a green tire having an innerliner and a splice joining ends of said innerliner and a spray station for supplying a release lubricant on the innerliner, the spray station having at least one lubricant spray nozzle connected to a supply of the release lubricant for applying said lubricant on the innerliner of the green tire; a shaft movable generally axially into a central opening of the green tire and rotatable relative to the innerliner of the green tire; at least one air nozzle connected to a supply of pressurized air for directing a pair of air streams on opposite sides of the innerliner splice creating a protective air barrier about said splice protecting said splice from contact by the lubricant; and at least one bearing mounted on the shaft for supporting the at least one air nozzle on the shaft free of rotation from said shaft.