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 a front elevational view of the tire tread shown in FIG. 1.
The broken lines showing the tire inner beads and sidewalls in FIGS. 1 and 2 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.
Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
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- Falken HS-435 Tire, 2000 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2000, p. 29. 2/4.*
- Goodyear Eagle Ultra Grip GW-2 Tire, 2000 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2000, p. 34. 2/5.*
- Kumho Power Grip 749 & 749P Tires, 2000 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2000, p. 42. 2/4 & 3/3.
Patent History
Patent number: D464312
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 9, 2002
Date of Patent: Oct 15, 2002
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
Inventor: Emmanuelle Douce (Yasuraoka)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Baker Botts LLP
Application Number: 29/153,511
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 9, 2002
Date of Patent: Oct 15, 2002
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
Inventor: Emmanuelle Douce (Yasuraoka)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Baker Botts LLP
Application Number: 29/153,511
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
With Interrupted Equatorial Circumferential Groove (D12/560)
International Classification: 1215;
International Classification: 1215;