Tread of a tire
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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 tire tread design shown in FIG. 1,
FIG. 3 is a side view of the tire tread shown in FIG. 1,
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the tire tread shown in FIG. 1, it being understood that the pattern is repeated uniformly throughout the circumference of the tread; and,
FIG. 5 is an elevational view of the tire of FIG. 4.
The broken lines showing the tire inner bead and sidewall in FIGS. 1, 3 and 4 are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.
Claims
The ornamental design for a tread of a tire, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 3, 2000
Date of Patent: Jul 16, 2002
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique,SA (Granges-Paccot)
Inventor: Philippe Schmidt (La Roche Noire)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: BakerBotts LLP
Application Number: 29/119,671
