Tire tread
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Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread showing our new design, it being understood that a tread pattern is repeated over the outer circumference and shoulder of the tire, the opposite side perspective view being identical thereto; and,
FIG. 2 is a enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of the tread pattern of FIG. 1.
In the drawings, the dark stippled surface shading represents the recessed portion of the tread grooves, having a depth as best shown along the right edge of FIG. 1. The broken line disclosure of a tire sidewall and inner bead is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.
Claims
The ornamental design for a tire tread, as shown and described.
Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
Other references
D288191 | February 10, 1987 | Nakagawa et al. |
D304434 | November 7, 1989 | Schuller |
D351368 | October 11, 1994 | Gaas et al. |
D352489 | November 15, 1994 | Breny et al. |
D391905 | March 10, 1998 | Kousaie |
D391906 | March 10, 1998 | Kousaie |
- Tread Design Guide, 1992, p. 21, Brigadier Ultra Tech GTV+4.
- Tread Design Guide, 1997, p. 43, Kleber DRZ.
- Tread Design Guide, 2000, p. 46, Merit Signet DH60.
- Tread Design Guide, 2000, p. 69, Toyo Observe G03.
- Tread Design Guide, 2000, p. 73, Woosung DH-60.
Patent History
Patent number: D464612
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 8, 2001
Date of Patent: Oct 22, 2002
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventors: John Anthony Hutz (Greer, SC), Michael Kousaie (Greer, SC)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Martin Farrell, Felipe Farley, Alan A. Csontos
Application Number: 29/151,492
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 8, 2001
Date of Patent: Oct 22, 2002
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventors: John Anthony Hutz (Greer, SC), Michael Kousaie (Greer, SC)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Martin Farrell, Felipe Farley, Alan A. Csontos
Application Number: 29/151,492
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