.~.~ Pushing elements on opposed faces of tire and/or rim {1}
1.28
.~.~.~ Both on tire
DEFINITION
Classification: 157/1.28
(under subclass 1.26) Devices wherein both opposing members or parts thereof engage the tire.
(1) Note. In cases where one of the opposing members engages the rim in addition to the tire and where the enclosure formed by the members embraces the rim rather than the tire, and where the primary function of the rim engagement is provision of an anchor point, the simultaneous tire engagement of said element is regarded as incidental and patent is placed in subclass 1.26.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force,
50.1+, for similar devices used as resilient tire casing spreaders and compressors.