Tread of a tire

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tread of a tire embodying the new design, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated throughout the circumference of the tire;

FIG. 2 is an elevational view of the tire tread shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 3 is a radial sectional view of the tire taken on the line 3—3 of FIG. 2.

In the drawings, the broken lines defining the inner bead and sidewall are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design. The dark stippled surface shading represents the recessed portion of the tread grooves having depths as best shown in FIG. 3.

Claims

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

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D63853 January 1924 Muir
D100572 July 1936 Martin
D120932 February 1940 Holland
D170055 July 1953 Hawkinson
D177307 April 1956 Billingsley
D177655 May 1956 Wolfer
D191778 November 1961 Hawkinson
D207619 May 1967 Hunter
D359714 June 27, 1995 Hammond et al.
D390170 February 3, 1998 Stone et al.
D399460 October 13, 1998 Albert
D402238 December 8, 1998 Young et al.
Other references
  • Republic Front Wheel—Power Mark Industrial Front Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 199. 3/3.*
  • Kenda Tire AD, Second Tire From Left, Tire Review Magazine, Feb. 1999, p. 24.*
  • Kumho Power Fleet 963 Tire, Modern Tire Dealer, Oct. 1999, p. 44.
Patent History
Patent number: D469056
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 5, 2000
Date of Patent: Jan 21, 2003
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventor: Jose Merino Lopez (Riom)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P.
Application Number: 29/130,617
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Zigzag Type (D12/587); Tire Tread Including Feature Within Groove (D12/900)
International Classification: 1215;