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MAGNETICALLY MOUNTED LIGHT FOR USE IN INSPECTING STEEL BELTED TIRES

  • US 20100188862A1
  • Filed: 01/25/2010
  • Published: 07/29/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/26/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising the steps of:

  • inserting a first magnet of a light assembly between opposed sidewalls of a tire into an annular interior chamber defined between the sidewalls;

    mounting the light assembly on an inner surface of the tire by magnetically coupling the inserted first magnet to an embedded belt layer of the tire at a first location;

    illuminating the inner surface of the tire with a light source of the mounted light assembly; and

    inspecting visually a first portion of the illuminated inner surface.

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