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 tread, 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, the opposite side being a mirror image thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevational view thereof.

The dark stippled surface shading represents the recessed portion of the tread grooves, having a depth as best shown in FIG. 2; the broken lines defining the tire inner bead and sidewall are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

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Other references
  • Michelin MX4, Tread Design Guide, p. 41 Jan. 1994. Kleber C 701H,C 651H, C 601H Tire, Tread Design Guide, p. 39 Jan. 1995. Reynolds Turbo-Plus Radial GT Tire, Tread Design Guide, p. 59 Jan. 1995. Uniroyal Rallye 440/HR Tire, Tread Design Guide, p. 71 Jan. 1995. U.S. Design Patent Application No. 29/029,483, Filed: Oct. 6, 1994 (Now Allowed) as U.S. Pat. D. 368,451.
Patent History
Patent number: D384614
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 2, 1996
Date of Patent: Oct 7, 1997
Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Inventors: William C. Hanlon (Medina, OH), Timothy J. Lassan (Kent, OH)
Primary Examiner: James Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney: Carmen S. Santa Maria
Application Number: 0/49,901
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147
International Classification: 1215;