Patent ID: 6287101
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: B29D,B60C,Y10T

Abstract:
An annular molding member for molding an interior surface of a lining for a semi-pneumatic tire, the molding member characterized by:a solid core member having a first contoured surface, the first contoured surface including a tread-underlying portion, first and second shoulder-underlying portions, and first and second bead-underlying portions, the tread-underlying portion being generally linear in cross-section, the shoulder underlying portion being located on either side of the tread-underlying portion and being convex in cross-section, and the bead-underlying portions being adjacent the shoulder underlying portions and being concave in cross-section, said solid core member having an outer shell comprising a first material and an interior comprising a second material, said interior having a substantially similarly shaped perimeter as said outer shell.