Tread of a tire
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Description
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 a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof.
The broken lines shown in the drawings 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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- Co-Op Pacemark Super GT Tire, 2001 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2001, p. 22. 1/4.*
- Falken HS-435 Tire, 2001 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2001, p. 31. 1/3.*
- Goodyear Eagle Ultra Grip GW2 Tire, 2001 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2001, p. 35. 4/1.*
- Hallmark Ultra HPR Radial G/T Tire, 2001 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2001, p. 37. 3/5.*
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- U.S. Provisional patent application Ser. No. 29/160,131 filed May 6, 2002 by Emmanuelle Douce.
Patent History
Patent number: D472873
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 10, 2002
Date of Patent: Apr 8, 2003
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventor: Emmanuelle Douce (Ohta)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P.
Application Number: 29/158,817
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 10, 2002
Date of Patent: Apr 8, 2003
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventor: Emmanuelle Douce (Ohta)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P.
Application Number: 29/158,817
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
With Interrupted Equatorial Circumferential Groove (D12/560);
Sidewall Or Shoulder (D12/605)
International Classification: 1215;
International Classification: 1215;