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 the tire tread, the opposite side perspective view being identical thereto; and,

FIG. 2 is an 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
U.S. Patent Documents
D369764 May 14, 1996 Himuro et al.
D412470 August 3, 1999 Downey
Foreign Patent Documents
987853 May 1997 JPX
Other references
  • Falken SN706 Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 28. 3/2, Jan. 1998. Maxxis UA-602 Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 47. 1/1, Jan. 1998. Pirelli P6000Sport Veloce Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 58. 4/5, Jan. 1998. Seiberling Falcon Sport HR Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 65. 4/5, Jan. 1998. Tread Design Guide 1999, p. 37, Goodyear Regatta (SR Rated). Tread Design Guide 1999, p. 37, GT Tire USA Champiro--60. Tread Design Guide 1999, p. 37, GT Tire USA Champiro--65. Tread Design Guide 1999, p. 13, Avon CR55 Winter (HR Rated). Tread Design Guide 1999, p. 73, Ultra-Tech Aqua-Tech. Tread Design Guide 1999, p. 57, Ohtsu HS200 (HR Rated).
Patent History
Patent number: D424987
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 23, 1999
Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
Inventor: Eric Philippe Vinesse (Simpsonville, SC)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorneys: Alan A. Csontos, Martin Farrell
Application Number: 0/108,312
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147
International Classification: 1215;