Tire Tread

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Description

FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of a tire tread showing my new tire tread design, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated uniformly throughout the circumference of the tire tread with the opposite side being the same as for the side shown; and,

FIG. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevational view of my new tire tread thereof.

The broken line showing of a tire sidewall and inner bead is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Pos-A-Traction Twister Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 59, Feb. 1996. Sears Michelin Weatherwise Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 65, Feb. 1996. Tread Design Guide, 1996, p. 10, Atlas (U.S.) Widetrack HR. Tread Design Guide, 1996, p. 12, Bridgestone Turanza S. Tread Design Guide, 1996, p. 15, Cascade All Season SR4. Tread Design Guide, 1996, p. 29, Fulda Tramp 4.times.4 H. Tread Design Guide, 1996, p. 43, Lassa BN-505. Tread Design Guide, 1996, p. 69, Star Centurion Metric II. Tread Design Guide, 1996, p. 75, Uniroyal Rallye GTS Touring Edition.
Patent History
Patent number: D403994
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 24, 1997
Date of Patent: Jan 12, 1999
Assignee: Michelin Recherche Et Technique S.A.
Inventor: Ellen MacDonald Williams (Greer, SC)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorneys: Alan A. Csontos, Robert R. Reed
Application Number: 0/79,977
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/146
International Classification: 1215;