Patent ID: 6758250
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: B60C

Abstract:
A pneumatic tire and wheel system comprising:(A) a wheel including a rim; mechanically secured to which is an (B) annular support ring; and a (C) pneumatic tire including an interior space; and a (D) lubricant release system for release of lubricant into the interior space of the tire; wherein the lubricant release system comprises: (i) a sensor for sensing tire conditions; (ii) a transmitter for sending a first signal to; (iii) a computer for assessing the signal and sending a second signal to; (iv) an actuator mechanically secured to the wheel, which includes; (a) a receiver for receiving the second signal; (b) a reservoir for containing lubricant; (c) an expulsion mechanism for expelling lubricant in response to the second signal; and (d) a power source for powering the expulsion mechanism.