Abstract:
A dual-chamber pneumatic tire having two separate concentric annular air chambers. The outermost air chamber, disposed behind the tire tread normally in contact with the ground has a relatively small volume, is toroidal and substantially elliptical in cross-section and is inflated at a higher pressure than the innermost chamber disposed in the remaining volume of the tire. The two chambers are separated by an elastically deformable, collapsible partition wall or diaphragm which is integrally attached to the interior tread surface near the sidewalls or which is, alternatively, made removable. The low pressure innermost chamber is inflated by means of a conventional air valve or by a regulator valve between the innermost chamber and the outermost chamber, while the outermost chamber is inflated by means of an air valve connected to the wall or diaphragm by means of flexible hose, or, alternatively by a valve disposed at the base of the tire sidewalls. The structure of the invention is particularly adapted to tubeless tires.
Abstract:
A computer system which includes both hardware and software components which develops, executes and administers public offerings providing individual investors direct participation in joint ventures. In these public offerings, investors purchase full or fractional ownership of specified operating assets, which may be sold by venture partners or acquired from other sources. Investors become silent partners in the joint venture by contributing the use of such assets for pursuit of the business purpose(s) of the venture, and are compensated by receiving guaranteed ownership of specified revenues. These public offerings provide the joint venture or other sponsoring business entity with a new source of funding, plus other financial benefits.
Abstract:
A dual-chamber pneumatic tire having two separate concentric annular air chambers. The outermost air chamber, disposed behind the tire tread normally in contact with the ground, is toroidal and substantially elliptical in cross-section, and is inflated at a higher pressure than the innermost chamber disposed in the remaining volume of the tire. The two chambers are separated by a wall or diaphragm which is integrally attached to the tire casing interior walls or which is, alternatively, made removable. The low pressure innermost chamber is inflated by means of a conventional air valve, while the outermost chamber is inflated by means of an additional air valve connected to the wall or diaphragm by means of a flexible hose. The structure of the invention is particularly adapted to tubeless tires.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a system and associated method for creating, executing and administering revenue backed securities which includes direct ownership of business revenues, and which can also include ownership of defined business assets. These business and investor benefits are derived from asset-based securities in which the underlying assets consist wholly or in part of revenue rights under one or more revenue-sharing agreements. These securities can also be based on a combination of business assets and revenue-sharing agreements.