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 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 in inverted condition; and

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D291877 September 15, 1987 Nishio et al.
3559714 February 1971 Verdier
Other references
  • 1985 Tread Design Guide, p. 201, Goodyear RL-2 Radial Semi Xtra Tred Traction Tire, third row down from top & second tire in from right side. 1985 Tread Design Guide, p. 203, Michelin XL Tire, top right side of page. 1985 Tread Design Guide, p. 193, Bridgestone V-Steel K-Traction (VKT) Tire, third row down from top, center of page. Tread Design Guide, 1984, p. 173, Design marked "A" Michelin X M & S, 4 Pilote Tire.
Patent History
Patent number: D301221
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 18, 1986
Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
Assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Hyogo)
Inventor: Koichi Tatsumi (Hyogo)
Primary Examiner: James M. Gandy
Law Firm: Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch
Application Number: 6/897,366
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/149