Automobile tire

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an automobile tire showing my new design, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated throughout the circumference of the tire;

FIG. 2 is an end elevational view thereof; and

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the side shown, the opposite side being a mirror image thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D265303 July 6, 1982 Yokoyama
D279363 June 25, 1985 Fukumoto et al.
Other references
  • 1983 Tread Design Guide, p. 36, Goodyear Eagle NCT Tire, second row up from bottom, center of page. 1983 Tread Design Guide, p. 12, Bridgestone RD-137 Steel Tire, top, center of page. Tire Review, 9/83. p. 27, Toyo 751 Tire, center right side of page. Tire Review, 12/83, p. 48, Con-Trac CS75 Tire & NT-269 Tire, top left & bottom right side of page respectively.
Patent History
Patent number: D290826
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 11, 1984
Date of Patent: Jul 14, 1987
Assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Kobe)
Inventor: Kozaburo Nakaseko (Hyogo)
Primary Examiner: James M. Gandy
Law Firm: Cushman, Darby & Cushman
Application Number: 6/649,379
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147