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 elevation 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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D344052 February 8, 1994 Attinello et al.
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Other references
  • Tread Design Guide, 1993, p. 17, Brunswich Cientra. Tread Design Guide, 1993, p. 39, Hood Defender HRX. Tread Design Guide, 1993, p. 36, B.F. Goodrich Lifesaver A/W. Tread Design Guide, 1993, p. 65, Stratton Defender HRX.
Patent History
Patent number: D403995
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 30, 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: 0/81,041
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/146
International Classification: 1215;