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 tread pattern repeats uniformly throughout the outer surface and shoulder circumference of the tire tread, the opposite side perspective view being identical thereto; and,

FIG. 2 is a enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of the tire tread thereof.

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

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D274805 July 24, 1984 Dalmas
D328444 August 4, 1992 Graas
D329031 September 1, 1992 Lassan
D382840 August 26, 1997 Corner
D405403 February 9, 1999 Brown, IV et al.
D412688 August 10, 1999 Brown, IV et al.
Other references
  • Tread Design Guide, 1992, p. 53, Michelin MXV. Tread Design Guide, 1992, p. 75, Summit Trail Climber AT. Tread Design Guide, 1997, p. 22, Cordovan Power King. Tread Design Guide, 1997, p. 19, Continental/TAG Premium GT 5000. Tread Design Guide, 1997, p. 29, Dunlop Graspic S100Z. Tread Design Guide, 1997, p. 51, Michelin MXV.
Patent History
Patent number: D431799
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 30, 1999
Date of Patent: Oct 10, 2000
Assignee: Michelin Recherche Technique S.A.
Inventors: Joseph Nicholas Brown, IV (Simpsonville, SC), Michael William Ilcheson (Piedmont, SC), Michael Don Taylor (Greer, SC)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorneys: Martin Farrell, Robert R. Reed, Alan A. Csontos
Application Number: 0/116,326
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147
International Classification: 1215;