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.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D250946 January 30, 1979 Germain
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D384622 October 7, 1997 Scheuren et al.
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Foreign Patent Documents
962108 August 1996 JP
Other references
  • Dayton Daytona Stag XT Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, p. 89. 1/5, Jan. 1999.*
  • Kumho Power Fleet 934 Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, p. 145. 3/3, Jan. 1999.*
  • Marshal Power Fleet 934 Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, p. 148. 2/5, Jan. 1999.*
  • Bridgestone VMTP V-Steel M-Traction Premium Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, p. 168. 3/2, Jan. 1999.*
  • Dunlop SP581 Tire Illustration, Tire Review Magazine, p. 47, Jul. 1999.
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
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147
International Classification: 1215;