Automobile tire

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an automobile tire showing my new design, it being understood that the tread design is repeated uniformly throughout the circumference of the tire and the opposite side is the same as that shown;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevational view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D261494 October 27, 1981 Suzuki et al.
D309592 July 31, 1990 Shomura
D336277 June 8, 1993 Himuro et al.
D341113 November 9, 1993 Binsfeld et al.
D384608 October 7, 1997 Schuster
Foreign Patent Documents
M 92 06 636.4 May 1993 DEX
Other references
  • Bridgestone Blizzak WS15 Tire, Tread Design Guide, p. 12, Feb. 1996. Kumho Grip Max 745 Tire, Tread Design Guide, p. 42, Feb. 1996. Japanese Design Journal issued on Apr. 4, 1980 (Reg. No. 528192 registered on Jan. 25, 1980 owned by The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.).
Patent History
Patent number: D397969
Type: Grant
Filed: May 19, 1997
Date of Patent: Sep 8, 1998
Assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Kobe)
Inventor: Hidehiko Hino (Amagasaki)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Law Firm: IP Group of Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP
Application Number: 0/70,780
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/146
International Classification: 1215;