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 the tire shown in FIG. 1.
In FIG. 1, the broken lines defining the 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 along the central right edge of FIG. 1.
Claims
The ornamental design for a tread of a tire, as shown and described.
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- Dayton Daytona Stag XT Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, p. 89. 1/5, Jan. 1999.*
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Patent History
Patent number: D445376
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 6, 2000
Date of Patent: Jul 24, 2001
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventor: Jean-Paul Le Mentec (Chateaugay)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P.
Application Number: 29/126,026
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 6, 2000
Date of Patent: Jul 24, 2001
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventor: Jean-Paul Le Mentec (Chateaugay)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P.
Application Number: 29/126,026
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
D12/147
International Classification: 1215;
International Classification: 1215;