Tire tread

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the tire tread showing our new tire tread design, it being understood that the tread pattern of the tire tread is repeated over the outer circumference and shoulder of the tire, the opposite side being the same as that illustrated; and,

FIG. 2 is a enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of our new tire tread design thereof.

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

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D328444 August 4, 1992 Graas
D382840 August 26, 1997 Corner
D390818 February 17, 1998 De Barsy et al.
D397649 September 1, 1998 Grosskopf et al.
Other references
  • Ultra-Tech All Terrain Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 121, Feb. 1996. Tread Design Guide 1992, p. 53, Michelin MXV. Tread Design Guide 1992, p. 75, Summit Trail Climber AT. Tread Design Guide 1997, p. 19, Continental/Tag Premium GT 5000. Tread Design Guide 1997, p. 22. Cordovan Power King. Tread Design Guide 1997, p. 26, Dunlop Graspic S100Z. Tread Design Guide 1997, p. 51, Michelin MXV.
Patent History
Patent number: D405403
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 16, 1998
Date of Patent: Feb 9, 1999
Assignee: Michelin Recherche Et Technique
Inventors: Joseph Nicholas Brown, IV (Simpsonville, SC), John Anthony Hutz (Greer, SC)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorneys: Alan A. Csontos, Robert R. Reed
Application Number: 0/85,095
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147
International Classification: 1215;