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 lined 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
5238038 August 24, 1993 Glover et al.
D398888 September 29, 1998 De Barsy
D409123 May 4, 1999 Heinen et al.
6250354 June 26, 2001 Kawai
D444427 July 3, 2001 Heinen
Foreign Patent Documents
M9508884 September 1996 DE
M9602404 December 1996 DE
922914 April 1995 JP
966760 October 1996 JP
1010229 May 1998 JP
Other references
  • Goodyear Invicta GS Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 37. 1/5.*
  • Nokian Hakkapeliitta NRW Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 55. 3/1.*
  • Toyo Observe GP4 Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 73. 1/3.*
  • Woosung Euro-Win 600, 650, 700 Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 77. 2/1.*
  • Photo of “Cooper Cobra ZHP” model from Tire Design Guide, 1999, p. 21.
  • Photo of “Kumho Power Grip 749” and “Kumho Power Grip 749P” models from Tire Design Guide, 1999, p. 43.
Patent History
Patent number: D455380
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 28, 2000
Date of Patent: Apr 9, 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: 29/134,832
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147
International Classification: 1215;