Automobile tire

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an automobile tire showing my new design, it being understood that the tread design is repeated uniformly throughout the circumference of the tire;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevational view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D335643 May 18, 1993 Hino
D393612 April 21, 1998 Hino
D395625 June 30, 1998 Mori
D397969 September 8, 1998 Hino
D402243 December 8, 1998 Heinen
D406085 February 23, 1999 Graas
Other references
  • Centennial Radial Traction Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 18, Jan. 1997. Dunlop Graspic S200Z Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 26, Jan. 1997. Kumho Grip Max Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 45, Jan. 1997.
Patent History
Patent number: D418784
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 18, 1998
Date of Patent: Jan 11, 2000
Assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Kobe)
Inventor: Toru Kawai (Nishinomiya)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Law Firm: Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP
Application Number: 0/97,968
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147; D12/140
International Classification: 1215;