WO2002086417B1 - Improvements in or relating to tyre tread depth gauges - Google Patents

Improvements in or relating to tyre tread depth gauges

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Publication number
WO2002086417B1
WO2002086417B1 PCT/GB2002/001776 GB0201776W WO02086417B1 WO 2002086417 B1 WO2002086417 B1 WO 2002086417B1 GB 0201776 W GB0201776 W GB 0201776W WO 02086417 B1 WO02086417 B1 WO 02086417B1
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WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
gauge
tread depth
air valve
tread
depth gauge
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Application number
PCT/GB2002/001776
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French (fr)
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WO2002086417A1 (en
Inventor
Giudice Pietro Vincenzo Lo
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Giudice Pietro Vincenzo Lo
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Priority to GB0324874A priority Critical patent/GB2390681B/en
Publication of WO2002086417A1 publication Critical patent/WO2002086417A1/en
Publication of WO2002086417B1 publication Critical patent/WO2002086417B1/en

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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
    • B60C29/00—Arrangements of tyre-inflating valves to tyres or rims; Accessories for tyre-inflating valves, not otherwise provided for
    • B60C29/06—Accessories for tyre-inflating valves, e.g. housings, guards, covers for valve caps, locks, not otherwise provided for
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B3/00—Measuring instruments characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
    • G01B3/22—Feeler-pin gauges, e.g. dial gauges
    • G01B3/28—Depth gauges
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B5/00—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
    • G01B5/18—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring depth

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Tires In General (AREA)
  • Vehicle Cleaning, Maintenance, Repair, Refitting, And Outriggers (AREA)
  • Length Measuring Devices With Unspecified Measuring Means (AREA)
  • A Measuring Device Byusing Mechanical Method (AREA)
  • Length-Measuring Instruments Using Mechanical Means (AREA)

Abstract

A tread depth gauge is disclosed for use in measuring the depth of tread on a tyre, such as, for example, a conventional motor vehicle tyre. The depth gauge is provided with engaging means configured to engage releasably the air valve of a tyre thereby to releasably secure the depth gauge to the air valve in a storage position when the gauge is not in use.

Claims

AMENDED CLAIMS[received by the International Bureau on 17 October 2002 (17.10.02); original claims 1-9 replaced by amended claims 1-10 (2 pages)]
1. A tread depth gauge for use in measuring or assessing the depth of tread on a t re;, the gauge comprising engaging means configured to engage releasably the air valve of a tyre thereby to secure the gauge releasably to the air valve in a storage position when the gauge is not in use.
2. A tread depth gauge for use in measuring or assessing the depth or tread on a lyre, the gauge comprising engaging means releasably engaging the air valve of a tyre thereby securing the gauge releasably to the air valve in a storage position when the gauge is not in use.
3. A tread depth gauge according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the engaging means comprises an aperture sized to receive the air valve therethrough.
4. A tread depth gauge according to claim 3, wherein the aperture is sized to engage the air valve as an interference fit.
5. A tread depth gauge according to claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the aperture is sized so as not to pass over a valve cap engaged with the air valve.
6. A tread depth gauge according to any preceding- claim having a substantially annular configuration.
7. A tread depth gauge according to any precedinf claim having indicia provided on at least one surface of the gauge. 13
8. A tread depth gauge according to any preceding claim moulded from plastics material.
9. A tread depth gauge substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
10. Any novel feature or combination of features disclosed herein.
PCT/GB2002/001776 2001-04-24 2002-04-17 Improvements in or relating to tyre tread depth gauges WO2002086417A1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0324874A GB2390681B (en) 2001-04-24 2002-04-17 Improvements in or relating to tyre tread depth gauges

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0109979.5 2001-04-24
GB0109979A GB2374933A (en) 2001-04-24 2001-04-24 Tyre tread depth gauge device

Publications (2)

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WO2002086417A1 WO2002086417A1 (en) 2002-10-31
WO2002086417B1 true WO2002086417B1 (en) 2002-12-05

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Family Cites Families (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2687574A (en) * 1949-11-19 1954-08-31 Pure Oil Co Gauge
GB2244333B (en) * 1990-05-14 1994-04-06 Mahir Moss Mustafa A depth gauge
GB9219039D0 (en) * 1992-09-08 1992-10-21 Carass John D W Tyre tread width gauge
FR2776554A1 (en) * 1998-03-25 1999-10-01 Eric Bendennoune Tire valve cap removal tool with integrated tread measuring device
DE19814287A1 (en) * 1998-03-31 1999-10-07 Roland Drignath Device gripping and turning tire valve cap, combined with tread profile gauge
US6167900B1 (en) * 1999-02-12 2001-01-02 David Norman Laird Valve stem with slidable, rotatable air-tight coupling for removably attachable devices

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GB2390681A (en) 2004-01-14
GB2390681B (en) 2004-10-20
GB2374933A (en) 2002-10-30
GB0324874D0 (en) 2003-11-26
WO2002086417A1 (en) 2002-10-31
GB0109979D0 (en) 2001-06-13

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