Method and apparatus for dual tire buffing and handling

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9688038
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15355114

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A dual tire buffing apparatus includes a turntable having a first end and an opposite second end. The turntable is rotatable about a central axis between first and second positions. A first expandable hub is rotatably coupled to the turntable proximate the first end. The first expandable hub is configured to receive a first tire casing. A second expandable hub is rotatably coupled to the turntable proximate the second end. The second expandable hub is configured to receive a second tire casing. A rasp head is positioned to operatively engage the first tire casing on the first expandable hub when the turntable is in the first position to perform a buffing operation on the first tire casing, and to operatively engage the second tire casing on the second expandable hub when the turntable is in the second position to perform a buffing operation on the second tire casing.

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BRIDGESTONE BANDAG LLC200 4TH AVENUE SOUTH NASHVILLE TN 37201

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gray, Jeremy D Abilene, US 6 7
Kendall,, Jr James A Muscatine, US 9 9
Lindsay, John S Weidman, US 15 57

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