Tire

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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 and the tread shoulder, as shown schematically by solid lines, the opposite side being substantially the same as that illustrated in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of the tread pattern thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D287953 January 27, 1987 Takeuchi
D298115 October 18, 1988 Kuroda
D311886 November 6, 1990 Covert et al.
D316388 April 23, 1991 Wallet et al.
D318831 August 6, 1991 Guermandi et al.
Other references
  • Tread Design Guide 1991--AR: p. 3, Bridgestone Potenza RE 92; Tread Design Guide 1991. AS: p. 16, Brunswick Sport Radial LRR; AT p. 30, Firestone Tread Design Guide 1991. FR 680; and AU p. 168 Michelin XZA-1 Tread Design Guide 1991.
Patent History
Patent number: D340014
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 22, 1991
Date of Patent: Oct 5, 1993
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique (Fribourg)
Inventors: Philippe Grenie (Greer, SC), Sylvain Leynaert (Les Martres D'Artieres)
Primary Examiner: James M. Gandy
Attorney: Robert R. Reed
Application Number: 7/781,340
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147