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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the tire tread showing my new tire tread design, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated over the outer circumference and shoulder of the tire, the opposite side beig the same as that illustrated;
FIG. 2 is a enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of the tread pattern of FIG. 1 further showing my new design; and,
FIG. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of an alternate embodiment of the tread pattern of my new design, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated over the outer circumference and shoulder of the tire and that the tire tread has an overall appearance substantially the same as that shown in FIGS. 1-2.
The broken line disclosure of a tire sidewall and inner bead is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.
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Type: Grant
Filed: May 2, 1997
Date of Patent: Apr 7, 1998
Assignee: Michelin Recherche ET Technique S.A.
Inventor: Charles Chesley Rowe (Clemson, SC)
Primary Examiner: James Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorneys: Alan A. Csontos, Robert R. Reed
Application Number: 0/70,197
International Classification: 1215;
