Tread portion of an automobile tire
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tread portion of an automobile tire, it being understood that the tread pattern repeats uniformly throughout the circumference of the tire.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged front elevation view thereof, the top plan view, the bottom plan view and the rear elevation view are identical with the front elevation view.
FIG. 3 is a left side elevation view thereof, the right side elevation view is identical with the left side elevation view.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary front view thereof; and,
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken along line 5—5 in FIG. 4.
The portion of the article shown in broken lines is for illustrative purpose only and forms no part of the claimed design.
Claims
The ornamental design for a tread portion of an automobile tire, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 1, 2002
Date of Patent: Apr 27, 2004
Assignee: Bridgestone Corporation (Tokyo)
Inventor: Kenichiro Irimiya (Chuo-ku)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Sughrue Mion, PLLC
Application Number: 29/170,128
