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, the opposite side being substantially the same as that illustrated; and,

FIG. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of the tread pattern of FIG. 1 showing my new design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D265185 June 29, 1982 Grohmann et al.
D295036 April 5, 1988 Wallet et al.
D328271 July 28, 1992 Guspodin et al.
D328580 August 11, 1992 Killian
Other references
  • Tread Design Guide 1994, p. 23 Firestone FR 480. Tread Design Guide 1994, p. 24 Fulda Tramp 4.times.4. Tread Design Guide 1994, p. 28 BFG Lifesaver A/W. Tread Design Guide 1994, p. 68 Yokohama Aegis GS4. 1994 Tread Design Guide, p. 9, Brunswick All Season SBR Tire, second row down from top & second tire in from left side of page.
Patent History
Patent number: D371095
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 14, 1995
Date of Patent: Jun 25, 1996
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventor: Miroslay Manestav (Barberton, OH)
Primary Examiner: James M. Gandy
Attorneys: Russell W. Warnock, Robert R. Reed
Application Number: 0/36,187
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/146