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 of the tread pattern of FIG. 1 showing our new design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D291793 September 8, 1987 Clemens
Other references
  • 1990 Tread Design Guide, p. 47, Marshal Power Runner 788 Tire, second row down from top & second tire in from right side of page. 1990 Tread Design Guide, p. 48, Michelin Sport XGT Tire & TRX Tire, second row down from top & second tire in from right side of page & third row down from top & second tire in from left side of page respectively. Tread Design Guide 1979, p. 22, Big-O--Big Sur Radial Tire. Tread Design Guide 1991, p. 34, BF Goodrich Touring T/A Tires. Tread Design Guide 1991, p. 45, Michelin XGTH4 and EPX Tires. Tread Design Guide 1991, p. 65, Sumitomo SC 650 RWL Tires.
Patent History
Patent number: D334365
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 19, 1991
Date of Patent: Mar 30, 1993
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique
Inventor: Gary D. Enterline (Greer, SC)
Primary Examiner: James M. Gandy
Law Firm: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner
Application Number: 7/747,241
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147