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; and,
FIG. 2 is an elevational view of the tread of a tire shown in FIG. 1.
The broken line showing the 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.
Claims
The ornamental design for a tread of a tire, as shown and described.
Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
Other references
| D310648 | September 18, 1990 | Armellin |
| D335643 | May 18, 1993 | Hino |
| D346775 | May 10, 1994 | Loser |
| D395625 | June 30, 1998 | Mori |
| D405739 | February 16, 1999 | Hitzky et al. |
| D406085 | February 23, 1999 | Graas |
| D412469 | August 3, 1999 | Picard |
- Remington S.T. Radial Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 61. 3/1, Jan. 1998.
- Patent Abstracts of Japan, JapanesePatent Office, 06320917 A, Nov. 22, 1994, 1 page.
Patent History
Patent number: D437267
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 30, 1999
Date of Patent: Feb 6, 2001
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventor: Joël Ricquet (Riom)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P.
Application Number: 29/116,338
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 30, 1999
Date of Patent: Feb 6, 2001
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventor: Joël Ricquet (Riom)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P.
Application Number: 29/116,338
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
D12/147
International Classification: 1215;
International Classification: 1215;
