Motorcycle tire

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a motorcycle tire showing my new design, it being understood that the tread design is repeated uniformly throughout the circumference of the tire and the opposite side is a mirror image of that shown;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D346351 April 26, 1994 Suzuki
D354261 January 10, 1995 Graas
D370880 June 18, 1996 Graas
D379449 May 27, 1997 Graas et al.
D395857 July 7, 1998 Yamakage
4832099 May 23, 1989 Matsumoto
5421391 June 6, 1995 Himuro
5423364 June 13, 1995 Himuro
5609699 March 11, 1997 Himuro
Foreign Patent Documents
M 92 06 979 May 1993 DEX
937426 October 1995 JPX
Other references
  • Bridgestone CY 3 Street Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 207, Feb. 1996. Dunlop D205/S205 Sport/Touring Radial (Front & Rear) Street Tires, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 213, Feb. 1996. Maxxis V1 C-6002 Street Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 219, Feb. 1996. Bridgestone BT50 Radial (Front & Rear) Street Tires, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 207, Feb. 1996. Bridgestone SE 11F & 11R (Front & Rear) Street Tires, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 210, Feb. 1996. Avon AM22, AM23, AV27 7 ST23 Motorcycle Tires, Motor Cyclist Magazine, p. 61, Jun. 1995. Dunlop Sportmax II D204 ZR Stree Radial and GP Sport Radial Motorcycle Tires, Motor Cyclist Magazine, p. 71, Jun. 1995.
Patent History
Patent number: D420312
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 23, 1998
Date of Patent: Feb 8, 2000
Assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Kobi)
Inventor: Kengo Hara (Kobe)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Law Firm: Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP
Application Number: 0/86,927
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/151
International Classification: 1215;