ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,782,238, issued on Nov. 3, was assigned to Bridgestone Europe, NV/SA.
"Apparatus and method for testing tires" was invented by Bram Vincent (Zaventem, Belgium).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An apparatus for testing tires comprises a probe having a structure which adjusts to a superficial profile of the tire cavity and comprises an electrically insulating material. A chain mail portion connected to the structure comprises an electrically conductive material, and has a width to engage the surface of the cavity in the area of the crown and, at least partially, in the area of the sidewalls. A roller supports the tire and rotates it around a f...