Tire

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire showing our 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 of the tread pattern of FIG. 1 showing our new design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D206848 January 1967 Berry
D304557 November 14, 1989 Ochial
D304558 November 14, 1989 Fukumoto
D312809 December 11, 1990 Clark et al.
Other references
  • Tread Design Guide 1990, p. 77, Yokahama AX 323 Tire. Tread Design Guide 1990, p. 189, Yokahama RY 083 Tire. Tread Design Guide 1990, p. 190, Yokahama RY 112 Tire. Tread Design Guide 1990, p. 171, Michelin XZA1 Standard Tire. Tread Design Guide 1990, p. 172, Michelin XTA Standard Tire. Tread Design Guide 1990, p. 149, Bridgestone V Steel Rib 194 Tire.
Patent History
Patent number: D334362
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 25, 1991
Date of Patent: Mar 30, 1993
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique
Inventors: James E. Stone (Travelers Rest, SC), David A. Weston (Taylors, SC)
Primary Examiner: James M. Gandy
Law Firm: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner
Application Number: 7/674,046
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147; D12/141