Tread of a tire

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tread of a tire, it being understood that the pattern is repeated uniformly throughout the circumference of the tread; and,

FIG. 2 is an elevational view of the tire tread design shown in FIG. 1.

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
U.S. Patent Documents
D328582 August 11, 1992 Covert et al.
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Foreign Patent Documents
M9709144 May 1998 DEX
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Other references
  • Kelly-Springfield Aqua Mark Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 43. 2/3. Tread Design Guide, 1996, p. 17, Continental, Conti Sport Contact CZ91. Tread Design Guide, 1996, p. 26, Falken, FK-05GRB. Tread Design Guide, 1996, p. 59, Pirelli, P7000 Supersport. Tread Design Guide, 1996, p. 37, Hankook, Ventus Plus 4 - 515. Tread Design Guide, 1998, p. 66, Sigma, H100 Ultrex HPX.
Patent History
Patent number: D423418
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 18, 1999
Date of Patent: Apr 25, 2000
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique, S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventors: Jean-Marc Meslot (Riom), Jean-Fran.cedilla.ois Salvan (Clermont-Ferrand)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P.
Application Number: 0/102,168
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/141
International Classification: 1215;