Tire tread
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Description
FIG. 1 is a right side perspective view of a tire tread showing our 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 shown;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view of the right side thereof;
FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the left side thereof; and,
FIG. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevational view thereof.
The broken line showing of a tire sidewall is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.
Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
Other references
D320180 | September 24, 1991 | Diensthuber |
D320371 | October 1, 1991 | Morubayashi |
D333452 | February 23, 1993 | Crano et al. |
D347605 | June 7, 1994 | Loser |
D365053 | December 12, 1995 | White |
D365054 | December 12, 1995 | Faulk |
D365789 | January 2, 1996 | Lassan et al. |
D365795 | January 2, 1996 | Scarpitti et al. |
D369135 | April 23, 1996 | McKisson |
5421387 | June 6, 1995 | Emerson |
- Cascade Cientra tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 13, bottom row second from right. Mastercraft Glacier Grip Radial tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 45, top row second from left.
Patent History
Patent number: D380998
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 24, 1996
Date of Patent: Jul 15, 1997
Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Inventors: Timothy J. Lassan (Kent, OH), Bill J. Wallet (Marshallville, OH), Joseph F. Molnar (Wadsworth, OH)
Primary Examiner: James Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney: Carmen S. Santa Maria
Application Number: 0/53,540
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 24, 1996
Date of Patent: Jul 15, 1997
Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Inventors: Timothy J. Lassan (Kent, OH), Bill J. Wallet (Marshallville, OH), Joseph F. Molnar (Wadsworth, OH)
Primary Examiner: James Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney: Carmen S. Santa Maria
Application Number: 0/53,540
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
D12/146
International Classification: 1215;
International Classification: 1215;