Tire tread

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread showing our new design, it being understood that the pattern repeats uniformly throughout the circumference of the tread;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof, the opposite side elevational view being a mirror image thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view.

In the drawings, the broken lines defining the inner bead of the sidewall and the peripheral boundary between the tire tread and the sidewall are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Yokohama Geolandar M/T Tire, Jan. 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 123. 2/4.
Patent History
Patent number: D423427
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 24, 1999
Date of Patent: Apr 25, 2000
Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Akron, OH)
Inventor: Billy Joe Ratliff, Jr. (Akron, OH)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney: T P Lewandowski
Application Number: 0/106,955
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147
International Classification: 1215;