Motorcycle tire

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a motorcycle tire according to the present invention showing the tread pattern and configuration;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the tire of FIG. 1 it being understood that the back view is the same; and,

FIG. 3 is a side view of the tire of FIG. 1 it being understood that the other side is the same.

The tread pattern is understood to be repeated uniformly throughout the circumference of the tire and the opposite is the same as that shown.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D95916 June 1935 Maynard
D336873 June 29, 1993 Suzuki
D337291 July 13, 1993 Hirose
D346351 April 26, 1994 Suzuki
D356060 March 7, 1995 Barbato
D372694 August 13, 1996 Suzuki
Other references
  • 1995 Treand Design Guide, p. 211, see Dunlop Sportsmax II (Front) Street and p. 205, sec Bridgestone CY3 Street.
Patent History
Patent number: D381303
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 8, 1995
Date of Patent: Jul 22, 1997
Assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Hyogo)
Inventor: Michael Jackson (Yardly)
Primary Examiner: James Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Stacia Sinuik
Law Firm: Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP
Application Number: 0/43,672
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/151
International Classification: 1215;