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 tire tread design shown in FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 3 is a side view of the tire tread design, the opposite side view being identical thereto.
In the drawings, the broken lines defining the tire inner bead and sidewall are for illustrative purposes only and form 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.
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Patent History
Patent number: D432962
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 25, 2000
Date of Patent: Oct 31, 2000
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique SA (Granges-Paccot)
Inventor: Jose Merino Lopez (Riom)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Law Firm: BakerBotts, L.L.P.
Application Number: 0/117,462
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 25, 2000
Date of Patent: Oct 31, 2000
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique SA (Granges-Paccot)
Inventor: Jose Merino Lopez (Riom)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Law Firm: BakerBotts, L.L.P.
Application Number: 0/117,462
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
D12/147
International Classification: 1215;
International Classification: 1215;