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Method and assembly of sensor ready tires

  • US 6,978,669 B2
  • Filed: 12/22/2003
  • Issued: 12/27/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of manufacturing a tire having a sensor and antenna incorporated therein, the method comprising the steps:

  • a. forming an antenna wire into a predetermined shape having first and second free ends;

    b. creating a transponder splice region between the first and second free antenna ends;

    c. incorporating transponder splice region identification indicia;

    d. curing the antenna wire into a tire during a tire manufacturing procedure;

    e. locating the transponder splice region by means of the identification indicia; and

    f. splicing the antenna wire ends to a sensor in a post-cure procedure.

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