Tire tread

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Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a tire tread showing my new design, it being understood tha the tread pattern is repeated throughout the circumference of the tire tread, the opposite side being the same as that shown;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the right side thereof, the opposite side being identical thereto; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary side perspective view thereof.

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

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D261383 October 20, 1981 Amarger
D271961 December 27, 1983 Gorez
D279891 July 30, 1985 German et al.
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D319994 September 17, 1991 Manestar et al.
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Other references
  • Hercules Deep Drive Premium Mileage over the Road/Drive Wheel Retread Tire, Jan. 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 237. 3/5.
Patent History
Patent number: D430832
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 21, 1999
Date of Patent: Sep 12, 2000
Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Inventor: Everett J. Edwards (San Jose, CA)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Law Firm: Sand & Sebolt
Application Number: 0/115,824
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147
International Classification: 1215;