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 a front elevation view thereof, a top plan view and a bottom plan view are identical with the front elevation view.
FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof.
FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 6 is an enlarged fragmentary front view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken along line 7—7 in FIG. 6.
The portion of the article shown in broken lines is for illustrative purpose only and forms no part of the claimed design.
In the drawings, the dark stippled surface shading represents the recessed portion of the tread grooves, having the depth shown in FIG. 7.
Claims
The ornamental design for a tread portion of an automobile tire, as shown and described.
- National Akuret Ultra HP Tire, 2002 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2002, p. 52. 3/4.*
- National Chaparral SUV HP Tire, 2002 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2002, p. 53. 1/5.*
- Sears Pirelli HP Tire, 2002 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2002, p. 61. 2/5.
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 25, 2003
Date of Patent: Sep 28, 2004
Assignee: Bridgestone Corporation (Tokyo)
Inventors: Kazuo Hayashi (Chuo-ku), Tohru Ubukata (Chuo-ku), Takayuki Fukunaga (Chuo-ku)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Sughrue Mion, PLLC
Application Number: 29/188,801
