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
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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
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;
International Classification: 1215;