Tread for a tire

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tread for a tire showing my new design, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated throughout the circumference of the tire tread and that the opposite side perspective view is identical thereto; and,

FIG. 2 is an elevational view of the tire tread design shown in FIG. 1.

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

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Goodyear Wrangler RT/S Tire, 1994 Tread Design Guide, p. 90, Jan. 1994. Goodyear Unisteel G291 Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 139, Jan. 1995. Lee Steelmark AHT Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 147, Jan. 1995.
Patent History
Patent number: D393820
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 13, 1997
Date of Patent: Apr 28, 1998
Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin--Michelin & Cie
Inventor: Jose Merino Lopez (Riom)
Primary Examiner: James Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Law Firm: Baker & Botts, L.L.P.
Application Number: 0/64,853
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/143
International Classification: 1215;