BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION patent applications published on October 10th, 2024

Summary of the patent applications from BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION on October 10th, 2024

Summary: Bridgestone Corporation has recently filed patents related to innovative tire designs and rubber compositions for sensing applications. The patents focus on improving tire performance through unique groove configurations on the tread surface and developing conductive rubber compositions for accurate crack detection. These inventions aim to enhance traction, stability, and durability in tires, as well as provide advanced sensing capabilities for structural health monitoring and wearable technology applications.

Key Points of Patents: - Patented tire designs feature meandering grooves with varying widths along the tire circumference and sinusoidal groove walls. - Conductive rubber compositions for sensing applications contain high acrylonitrile content and exhibit good responsiveness to changes in electrical resistance.

Notable Applications: - The tire designs could be used in various vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles, for improved traction and performance. - The conductive rubber compositions have potential applications in structural health monitoring, wearable technology, and automotive stress detection for enhanced safety and performance.