Tire tread

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread 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
D253642 December 11, 1979 Amarger
D288188 February 10, 1987 Manestar
D294812 March 22, 1988 Takeuchi
D313208 December 25, 1990 Cottrell
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Other references
  • Tread Design Guide, 1995, p. 116, Sumitomo SL717. Tread Design Guide, 1995, p. 152, Multi-Mile Power King Radial. Tread Design Guide, 1995, p. 153, Ohtsu Hi-Steel Radial RI-127. Tread Design Guide, 1995, p. 155, Remington R819. Tread Design Guide, 1995, p. 157, SIGMA Power King All-Steel.
Patent History
Patent number: D382235
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 22, 1996
Date of Patent: Aug 12, 1997
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventor: Susan Marie Nelson (Greenville, SC)
Primary Examiner: James Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Stacia Sinuik
Attorneys: Robert R. Reed, Russell W. Warnock
Application Number: 0/52,548
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/142
International Classification: 1215;