RFID BEAD LABEL DEVICES CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING AND MAINTAINING RFID OPERABILITY FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES DURING AND POST-VULCANIZATION OF RUBBER ARTICLES
Disclosed are pre-cure RFID-enabled bead labels based on an RFID inlay construction consisting of an aluminum antenna etched on to a high temperature resistant polyimide film that is connected to an integrated memory circuit positioned on the surface of the polyimide film. This RFID inlay being further inserted into an overall label construction having a generally arcuate or semi-arcuate shape and a plurality of layers that include, for example, a plurality of polyester layers and a plurality of high temperature resistant adhesive layers that bond/adhere layers together, the plurality of layers further protecting and insulating the RFID inlay while the label is bonded to the external bead (or sidewall) of a tire. The compositions/devices disclosed herein can be used for electronic identification when applied on rubber-based articles (e.g., tires) prior to being subjected to stress related to the vulcanization process and normal use of this article during the manufacturing process.
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 25/08 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
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CHEMICALLY TREATED, RFID EQUIPPED MESH TIRE LABELS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME FOR IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING PURPOSES DURING AND POST-TIRE MANUFACTURE
A chemically treated, RFID equipped mesh tire label configured to be integrally incorporated within a vulcanized tire and to provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information about the vulcanized tire during and post tire vulcanization, the label comprising:
a mesh face layer configured to be adhered to an outer surface of an unvulcanized tire;
a mesh backing layer attached to the mesh face layer and adapted to be integrally incorporated in a vulcanized tire after subjecting a green tire to a vulcanization process; and
an RFID device affixed between the mesh face and mesh backing layers, the RFID device that is configured to provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information upon being read with an RFID reader during and post tire vulcanization.
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
B29D 30/00 - Producing pneumatic or solid tyres or parts thereof
B60C 19/00 - Tyre parts or constructions not otherwise provided for
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
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RFID mesh label, tire having RFID mesh label integrally incorporated therein, and methods of making
An RFID mesh label configured to be integrally incorporated within a vulcanized tire and to further provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information about the vulcanized tire during and/or post-vulcanization, the RFID mesh label including a face layer configured to be positioned adjacent or flush to an outer surface of the vulcanized tire; an RFID layer positioned underneath the face layer, the RFID layer having an RFID device that is configured to provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information about the vulcanized tire upon being read with an RFID reader; and a mesh backing overlying the RFID layer and adapted to be integrally incorporated in a vulcanized tire after subjecting a green tire to a vulcanization process.
B60C 19/00 - Tyre parts or constructions not otherwise provided for
G06K 19/02 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the selection of materials, e.g. to avoid wear during transport through the machine
B29D 30/00 - Producing pneumatic or solid tyres or parts thereof
4.
Systems and methods for maintaining automated quality control during tire manufacture using specialized RFID tags
Disclosed herein are automated systems and methods utilizing a plurality of specialized RFID tags incorporated within various tire manufacturing components (e.g., mold segments, mold container, bladder plates, tire presses, and extrusion dies) that are able to readily track tire manufacture and identify defect source(s) while concurrently being configured to the harsh processes and temperatures of tire manufacture.
B29D 30/00 - Producing pneumatic or solid tyres or parts thereof
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
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Chemically treated, RFID equipped mesh tire labels and methods of making and using the same for identification and tracking purposes during and post-tire manufacture
an RFID device affixed between the mesh face and mesh backing layers, the RFID device that is configured to provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information upon being read with an RFID reader during and post tire vulcanization.
B60C 19/00 - Tyre parts or constructions not otherwise provided for
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
B29D 30/00 - Producing pneumatic or solid tyres or parts thereof
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RFID bead label devices capable of withstanding and maintaining RFID operability for identification purposes during and post-vulcanization of rubber articles
Disclosed are pre-cure RFID-enabled bead labels based on an RFID inlay construction consisting of an aluminum antenna etched on to a high temperature resistant polyimide film that is connected to an integrated memory circuit positioned on the surface of the polyimide film. This RFID inlay being further inserted into an overall label construction having a plurality of layers that include, for example, a plurality of polyester layers and a plurality of high temperature resistant adhesive layers that bond/adhere layers together, the plurality of layers further protecting and insulating the RFID inlay while the label is bonded to the external bead (or sidewall) of a tire. The compositions/devices disclosed herein can be used for electronic identification when applied on rubber-based articles (e.g., tires) prior to being subjected to stress related to the vulcanization process and normal use of this article during the manufacturing process.
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 25/08 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
7.
RFID mesh label, tire having RFID mesh label integrally incorporated therein, and methods of making
An RFID mesh label configured to be integrally incorporated within a vulcanized tire and to further provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information about the vulcanized tire during and/or post-vulcanization, the RFID mesh label including a face layer configured to be positioned adjacent or flush to an outer surface of the vulcanized tire; an RFID layer positioned underneath the face layer, the RFID layer having an RFID device that is configured to provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information about the vulcanized tire upon being read with an RFID reader; and a mesh backing overlying the RFID layer and adapted to be integrally incorporated in a vulcanized tire after subjecting a green tire to a vulcanization process.
G06K 19/02 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the selection of materials, e.g. to avoid wear during transport through the machine
B60C 19/00 - Tyre parts or constructions not otherwise provided for
B29D 30/00 - Producing pneumatic or solid tyres or parts thereof
8.
Systems and methods for maintaining automated quality control during tire manufacture using specialized RFID tags
Disclosed herein are automated systems and methods utilizing a plurality of specialized RFID tags incorporated within various tire manufacturing components (e.g., mold segments, mold container, bladder plates, tire presses, and extrusion dies) that are able to readily track tire manufacture and identify defect source(s) while concurrently being configured to the harsh processes and temperatures of tire manufacture.
B29D 30/00 - Producing pneumatic or solid tyres or parts thereof
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
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CHEMICALLY TREATED, RFID EQUIPPED MESH TIRE LABELS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME FOR IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING PURPOSES DURING AND POST-TIRE MANUFACTURE
A chemically treated, RFID equipped mesh tire label configured to be integrally incorporated within a vulcanized tire and to provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information about the vulcanized tire during and post tire vulcanization, the label comprising: a mesh face layer configured to be adhered to an outer surface of an unvulcanized tire; a mesh backing layer attached to the mesh face layer and adapted to be integrally incorporated in a vulcanized tire after subjecting a green tire to a vulcanization process; and an RFID device affixed between the mesh face and mesh backing layers, the RFID device that is configured to provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information upon being read with an RFID reader during and post tire vulcanization.
B60C 19/00 - Tyre parts or constructions not otherwise provided for
B29D 30/00 - Producing pneumatic or solid tyres or parts thereof
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
10.
RFID bead label devices capable of withstanding and maintaining RFID operability for identification purposes during and post-vulcanization of rubber articles
Disclosed are pre-cure RFID-enabled bead labels based on an RFID inlay construction consisting of an aluminum antenna etched on to a high temperature resistant polyimide film that is connected to an integrated memory circuit positioned on the surface of the polyimide film. This RFID inlay being further inserted into an overall label construction having a plurality of layers that include, for example, a plurality of polyester layers and a plurality of high temperature resistant adhesive layers that bond/adhere layers together, the plurality of layers further protecting and insulating the RFID inlay while the label is bonded to the external bead (or sidewall) of a tire. The compositions/devices disclosed herein can be used for electronic identification when applied on rubber-based articles (e.g., tires) prior to being subjected to stress related to the vulcanization process and normal use of this article during the manufacturing process.
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 25/08 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
11.
Systems and methods for maintaining automated quality control during tire manufacture using specialized RFID tags
Disclosed herein are automated systems and methods utilizing a plurality of specialized RFID tags incorporated within various tire manufacturing components (e.g., mold segments, mold container, bladder plates, tire presses, and extrusion dies) that are able to readily track tire manufacture and identify defect source(s) while concurrently being configured to the harsh processes and temperatures of tire manufacture.
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
B29D 30/00 - Producing pneumatic or solid tyres or parts thereof
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
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RFID bead label devices capable of withstanding and maintaining RFID operability for dentification purposes during and post-vulcanization of rubber articles
Disclosed are pre-cure RFID-enabled bead labels based on an RFID inlay construction consisting of an aluminum antenna etched on to a high temperature resistant polyimide film that is connected to an integrated memory circuit positioned on the surface of the polyimide film. This RFID inlay being further inserted into an overall label construction having a plurality of layers that include, for example, a plurality of polyester layers and a plurality of high temperature resistant adhesive layers that bond/adhere layers together, the plurality of layers further protecting and insulating the RFID inlay while the label is bonded to the external bead (or sidewall) of a tire. The compositions/devices disclosed herein can be used for electronic identification when applied on rubber-based articles (e.g., tires) prior to being subjected to stress related to the vulcanization process and normal use of this article during the manufacturing process.
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 25/08 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
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RFID mesh label, tire having RFID mesh label integrally incorporated therein, and methods of making
An RFID mesh label configured to be integrally incorporated within a vulcanized tire and to further provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information about the vulcanized tire during and/or post-vulcanization, the RFID mesh label including a face layer configured to be positioned adjacent or flush to an outer surface of the vulcanized tire; an RFID layer positioned underneath the face layer, the RFID layer having an RFID device that is configured to provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information about the vulcanized tire upon being read with an RFID reader; and a mesh backing overlying the RFID layer and adapted to be integrally incorporated in a vulcanized tire after subjecting a green tire to a vulcanization process.
G06K 19/02 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the selection of materials, e.g. to avoid wear during transport through the machine
B60C 19/00 - Tyre parts or constructions not otherwise provided for
B29D 30/00 - Producing pneumatic or solid tyres or parts thereof
14.
CHEMICALLY TREATED, RFID EQUIPPED MESH TIRE LABELS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME FOR IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING PURPOSES DURING AND POST-TIRE MANUFACTURE
A chemically treated, RFID equipped mesh tire label configured to be integrally incorporated within a vulcanized tire and to provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information about the vulcanized tire during and post tire vulcanization, the label comprising: a mesh face layer configured to be adhered to an outer surface of an unvulcanized tire; a mesh backing layer attached to the mesh face layer and adapted to be integrally incorporated in a vulcanized tire after subjecting a green tire to a vulcanization process; and an RFID device affixed between the mesh face and mesh backing layers, the RFID device that is configured to provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information upon being read with an RFID reader during and post tire vulcanization.
B60C 19/00 - Tyre parts or constructions not otherwise provided for
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
G08C 17/00 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link
15.
Chemically treated, RFID equipped mesh tire labels and methods of making and using the same for identification and tracking purposes during and post-tire manufacture
A chemically treated, RFID equipped mesh tire label configured to be integrally incorporated within a vulcanized tire and to provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information about the vulcanized tire during and post tire vulcanization, the label comprising: a mesh face layer configured to be adhered to an outer surface of an unvulcanized tire; a mesh backing layer attached to the mesh face layer and adapted to be integrally incorporated in a vulcanized tire after subjecting a green tire to a vulcanization process; and an RFID device affixed between the mesh face and mesh backing layers, the RFID device that is configured to provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information upon being read with an RFID reader during and post tire vulcanization.
B29D 30/00 - Producing pneumatic or solid tyres or parts thereof
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
B60C 19/00 - Tyre parts or constructions not otherwise provided for
16.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAINTAINING AUTOMATED QUALITY CONTROL DURING TIRE MANUFACTURE USING SPECIALIZED RFID TAGS
Disclosed herein are automated systems and methods utilizing a plurality of specialized RFID tags incorporated within various tire manufacturing components (e.g., mold segments, mold container, bladder plates, tire presses, and extrusion dies) that are able to readily track tire manufacture and identify defect source(s) while concurrently being configured to the harsh processes and temperatures of tire manufacture.
B60C 23/02 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure
B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
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RFID BEAD LABEL DEVICES CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING AND MAINTAINING RFID OPERABILITY FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES DURING AND POST-VULCANIZATION OF RUBBER ARTICLES
Disclosed are pre-cure RFID-enabled bead labels based on an RFID inlay construction consisting of an aluminum antenna etched on to a high temperature resistant polyimide film that is connected to an integrated memory circuit positioned on the surface of the polyimide film. This RFID inlay being further inserted into an overall label construction having a plurality of layers that include, for example, a plurality of polyester layers and a plurality of high temperature resistant adhesive layers that bond/adhere layers together, the plurality of layers further protecting and insulating the RFID inlay while the label is bonded to the external bead (or sidewall) of a tire. The compositions/devices disclosed herein can be used for electronic identification when applied on rubber-based articles (e.g., tires) prior to being subjected to stress related to the vulcanization process and normal use of this article during the manufacturing process.
A prism shaped identification badge having an RFID label selectively positioned therein that is readable by an RFID reading device regardless of the badge's orientation relative to the wearer's body.
An RFID mesh label configured to be integrally incorporated within a vulcanized tire and to further provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information about the vulcanized tire during and/or post-vulcanization, the RFID mesh label including a face layer configured to be positioned adjacent or flush to an outer surface of the vulcanized tire; an RFID layer positioned underneath the face layer, the RFID layer having an RFID device that is configured to provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information about the vulcanized tire upon being read with an RFID reader; and a mesh backing overlying the RFID layer and adapted to be integrally incorporated in a vulcanized tire after subjecting a green tire to a vulcanization process.
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
G06K 19/02 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the selection of materials, e.g. to avoid wear during transport through the machine
An RFID mesh label configured to be integrally incorporated within a vulcanized tire and to further provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information about the vulcanized tire during and/or post-vulcanization, the RFID mesh label including a face layer configured to be positioned adjacent or flush to an outer surface of the vulcanized tire; an RFID layer positioned underneath the face layer, the RFID layer having an RFID device that is configured to provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information about the vulcanized tire upon being read with an RFID reader; and a mesh backing overlying the RFID layer and adapted to be integrally incorporated in a vulcanized tire after subjecting a green tire to a vulcanization process.
A foam based RFID label and a method of installing the same. The method includes of forming a recess having a predetermined shape on an outermost or innermost surface of the tire; providing the foam-based RFID label configured to identify the tire and/or to sense conditions of the tire and communicate the same to an RFID reader; and affixing the foam- based RFID label within the recess of the tire by contacting and adhering an adhesive surface of the foam-based RFID label to a surface of the recess to identify the tire and/or sense conditions of the tire.
B60C 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
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RFID tire plug and method of installing the same in a manufactured tire
RFID plugs and methods of installing the same within a rubber article. When included in the rubber article, the RFID plugs maintain operability pre-vulcanization, during vulcanization, and post-vulcanization to identify, track, and/or sense conditions of the rubber article. The RFID plugs are adapted to be affixed to the rubber article and include, for example, an elongate stem; a head disposed at a first end of the stem, the head containing an RFID device; and a retention feature disposed at a second end of the stem opposite the first end, the retention feature configured to resist pulling forces on the head and the stem.
RFID plugs and methods of installing the same within a rubber article. When included in the rubber article, the RFID plugs maintain operability pre-vulcanization, during vulcanization, and post-vulcanization to identify, track, and/or sense conditions of the rubber article. The RFID plugs are adapted to be affixed to the rubber article and include, for example, an elongate stem; a head disposed at a first end of the stem, the head containing an RFID device; and a retention feature disposed at a second end of the stem opposite the first end, the retention feature configured to resist pulling forces on the head and the stem.
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