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 thereof.

Referenced Cited
Other references
  • 1991 Tread Design Guide, p. 22, Cornell Futura XWT Tire, second row down from top, left side of page. 1991 Tread Design Guide, p. 46, Michelin XW4 Tire, second row down from top & second tire in from left side of page. 1992 Tread Design Guide, p. 16, Armstrong Five Star Tire, second row down from top, center of page. 1992 Tread Design Guide, p. 76, Toyo 600 +4 Tire & 600 HT Tire, third row down from top, center & center right side of page respectively.
Patent History
Patent number: D345952
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 25, 1992
Date of Patent: Apr 12, 1994
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
Inventor: Damon L. Christenbury (Greenville, SC)
Primary Examiner: James M. Gandy
Attorneys: Robert R. Reed, Alan A. Csontas, Russell W. Warnock
Application Number: 0/1,951
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147