Tread of a tire

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a 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 tread of the tire tread shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 3 is a side view of the tread shown in FIG. 1.

The broken lines showing the inner bead and sidewall are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

In the drawings, the dark surface shading represents the recessed portion of the tread grooves, having a depth as best shown at the top and bottom edges of FIG. 2.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tread of a tire, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
4641695 February 10, 1987 Lindner
D379449 May 27, 1997 Graas et al.
D389791 January 27, 1998 Himuro
D400140 October 27, 1998 Graas
D429478 August 15, 2000 Heinen et al.
Foreign Patent Documents
M9602404 December 1996 DE
146679 January 1994 JP
922914 April 1995 JP
966760 October 1996 JP
1009682 May 1998 JP
Other references
  • Falken HS-435 Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 29. 3/3.*
  • Vredestein Snowtrac Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 76. 1/1.
Patent History
Patent number: D454523
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 28, 2000
Date of Patent: Mar 19, 2002
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventor: Florian Traulle (Durtol)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P.
Application Number: 29/135,128
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147
International Classification: 1215;