Tread of a tire

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the tread of a tire of the present invention, it being understood that the pattern is repeated uniformly throughout the circumference of the tread; and,

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the tire tread shown in FIG. 1.

The broken lines showing the tire inner beads and sidewalls in FIGS. 1 and 2 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.

Referenced Cited
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Foreign Patent Documents
62059107 March 1987 JP
Other references
  • National Akuret Ultra HP Tire, 2002 Tread Design Guide, p. 52. 3/4.*
  • National Chaparral SUV HP Tire, 2002 Tread Design Guide, p. 53. 1/5.*
  • Toyo Tire Illustration in Modern Tire Dealer Magazine, Feb. 2001, p. 25.
Patent History
Patent number: D495991
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 12, 2003
Date of Patent: Sep 14, 2004
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventor: Fabien Chatignoux (Clermont-Ferrand)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P.
Application Number: 29/193,587
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Diagonal Groove (D12/563)
International Classification: 1215;