Tire tread

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread, it being understood that the pattern repeats uniformly throughout the circumference of the tread;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof, the opposite side elevational view being identical thereto; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary front perspective view thereof.

In the drawings, the broken lines defining the inner bead of the sidewall and the peripheral boundary between the tire tread and the sidewall are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Cordovan Power King High Traction Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 19, Jan. 1995. Kelly-Springfield Wintermark Steel Radial HT Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 39, Jan. 1995. Tribune Sport IV HKP 880 Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 70, Jan. 1995. Monarch Pathfinder Radial A/T Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 106, Jan. 1995. Michelin XTL Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 178, Jan. 1995. Road & Track, Apr., 1976, pp. 79-84.
Patent History
Patent number: D393435
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 21, 1997
Date of Patent: Apr 14, 1998
Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Akron, OH)
Inventor: Maurice Graas (Reichlange)
Primary Examiner: James Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney: T. P. Lewandowski
Application Number: 0/67,846
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/149
International Classification: 1215;