Tread band for pneumatic tire

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a tread band for pneumatic tire showing my new design, it being understood that the tread pattern repeats circumferentially throughout the outer circumference; and,

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of one side of the tread band shown in FIG. 1, it being understood that the other side is a mirror image of FIG. 2, and that the parts shown in broken lines form no part of the design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tread band for pneumatic tire, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D548175
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 11, 2005
Date of Patent: Aug 7, 2007
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventor: Vincent Martin (Saint-Our-les-Roches)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Application Number: 29/240,130
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Straight Sides (D12/603)