Modular Tire with Variable Tread Surfaces
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1. A tire having variable tread characteristics determined by removable riding surfaces, the tire comprising:
- a tire body defining a slot extending circumferentially around the tire for receiving a removable riding surface.
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Abstract
A new kind of tire utilizes a replaceable tread surface to enable variable tread characteristics determined by a removable riding surface. The tire body defines a slot that extends circumferentially around the tire and receives the removable riding surface. The removable riding surface is attached within the slot by attachment mechanisms. In other embodiments, the variable tread is accomplished via a removable sleeve that fits over the existing tire.
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1. A tire having variable tread characteristics determined by removable riding surfaces, the tire comprising:
a tire body defining a slot extending circumferentially around the tire for receiving a removable riding surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A tire having a slot for receiving a removable riding surface, wherein the slot extends about the entire circumference of the tire, the tire comprising:
a back wall and oppositely positioned vertical walls connected to said back wall for defining the slot, wherein the back wall further defines openings for connecting the removable riding surface. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of attaching a removable riding surface to a tire, the method comprising:
positioning the removable riding surface such that inflating an inner tube secures the removable riding surface to the tire.
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