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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of my new design, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated throughout the circumference of the tire, the opposite side being substantially a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevational view taken from FIG. 2.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
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Other references
  • Long Mile Traction Pickup & Delivery Tread, 1994 Tread Design Guide, p. 231 Jan. 1994. Uniroyal Laredo M/T Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide , p. 72 Jan. 1995. Brunswick Mud King XT Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 79 Jan. 1995. Madison Radial Mud King XT Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 102 Jan. 1995.
Patent History
Patent number: D385239
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 21, 1996
Date of Patent: Oct 21, 1997
Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Akron, OH)
Inventor: Mark Leonard Bonko (Uniontown, OH)
Primary Examiner: James Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney: David L. King
Application Number: 0/58,728
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/146
International Classification: 1215;