Tread of a tire

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Description

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

FIG. 2 is an elevational view of the tread of the tire shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 3 is a side view of the tread of the tire, the opposite side elevational view being identical thereto.

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

In the drawings, the dark stippled surface shading represents the recessed portion of the tread grooves, having a depth as best shown in FIG. 2.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D328268 July 28, 1992 Constant
D370443 June 4, 1996 Lassan et al.
D379166 May 13, 1997 Aikawa et al.
D405401 February 9, 1999 Ikeda
Foreign Patent Documents
899840 March 1994 JPX
904557 May 1994 JPX
Other references
  • Tire Design Guide--1998, Passenger Tires, p. 19, Continental Conti Sport Cotact CZ90/CV90/CH90 (ZR/VR/HR Rated) B-TL-NB-SB-RP-35-40-45-50-55-M-RD. Tire Design Guide--1998, Passenger Tires, p. 47, Maxxis MA-703 (SR Rated) B-TL-P-SB-RP-80-M-RD. Tire Design Guide--1998, Small Highway & Light Truck Tires, p. 96, Goodyear, Wrangler AP, OWL-RBL-TL-P-SB-RP-AS. Kelly-Springfield Explorer Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, P. 41. 3/3, Jan. 1998.
Patent History
Patent number: D426500
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 28, 1999
Date of Patent: Jun 13, 2000
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventors: Maurice Picard (Cebazat), Florian Traulle (Durtol)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P.
Application Number: 0/104,078
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147
International Classification: 1215;