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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;
FIG. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a tire showing a second embodiment of 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 subtantially the same as that illustrated;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary plan view of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a tire showing a third embodiment of 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. 6 is an enlarged fragmentary plan view of FIG. 5.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 15, 1990
Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique
Inventor: Douglas J. Slagh (Greer, SC)
Primary Examiner: James M. Gandy
Law Firm: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner
Application Number: 7/480,521