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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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| D303945 | October 10, 1989 | Tsuda et al. |
- 1989 Tread Design Guide, p. 13, Armstrong Sport Radial Tire, third row down from top, right side of page. 1989 Tread Design Guide, p. 17, Bridgestone RCOT SF-475 tire, top center of page. Tread Design Guide 1989, p. 50, Michelin Sport EPC Plus. Tread Design Guide 1989, p. 23, Cooper Lifeliner Classic. Tread Design Guide 1989, p. 33, EMPCO UltraX Radial GTH. Tread Design Guide 1989, p. 37, General XP 2000. Tread Design Guide 1989, p. 39, BF Goodrich Touring TA. Tread Design Guide 1989, p. 78, Vredestein Sprint +T80. Tread Design Guide 1989, p. 33, ESCORT SLX 5000.
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
