Tire

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire showing my new design, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated throughout the circumference of the tire, as shown schematically by solid lines, the opposite side being substantially the same as that illustrated; and

FIG. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary plan view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D288307 February 17, 1987 Ono
D291429 August 18, 1987 Messer
D291792 September 8, 1987 Clemens
D292085 September 29, 1987 Hatakenaka
D294239 February 16, 1988 Graas
D294929 March 29, 1988 Clemens
D299712 February 7, 1989 Slagh
D303945 October 10, 1989 Tsuda et al.
Other references
  • 1989 Tread Design Guide, p. 24, Cornell 800 (P) tire, second tire in from bottom left side of page. 1989 Tread Design Guide, p. 25, Dayton Quadra XT2 (P) tire, bottom left side of page. 1989 Tread Design Guide, p. 30, Dunlop qualifier M & S Radial tire, second tire in from bottom right side of page. 1989 Tread Design Guide, p. 49, Marshal Powermax 764-60/65 (P) tire, second tire in from top right side of page. 1989 Tread Design Guide, p. 78, Vredestein Sprint T70 P tire, third row down from top & second tire in from right side of page.
Patent History
Patent number: D324012
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 7, 1990
Date of Patent: Feb 18, 1992
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique
Inventor: Richard T. Janczak (Greer, SC)
Primary Examiner: James M. Gandy
Law Firm: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner
Application Number: 7/476,294
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147