Tire tread

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread showing my new design, it being understood that the tread pattern repeats uniformly throughout the outer surface and shoulder circumference of the tire tread, the opposite side perspective view being indentical thereto; and,

FIG. 2 is a enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of the tire tread thereof.

The broken line disclosure of the tire sidewall and inner bead is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Michelin XRV Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 109. Cordovan Power King Radial Trailer R11 Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 133. Tread Design Guide, 1997, p. 129, Bridgestone R194F. Tread Design Guide, 1997, p. 139, Firestone T-559. Tread Design Guide, 1997, p. 145, Hercules HSF. Tread Design Guide, 1997, p. 153, Michelin XZE. Tread Design Guide, 1997, p. 237, Hercules Trailway Trailer.
Patent History
Patent number: D414725
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 12, 1998
Date of Patent: Oct 5, 1999
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
Inventor: Preston Butler Kemp, Jr. (Greenville, SC)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorneys: Alan A. Csontos, Robert R. Reed
Application Number: 0/94,827
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/143
International Classification: 1215;