Tread portion of a motorcycle tire

- Bridgestone Corporation
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tread portion of a motorcycle 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 an enlarged cross-sectional view thereof taken in the direction of 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.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tread portion of a motorcycle tire, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D490770 June 1, 2004 Isaka
D524723 July 11, 2006 Itoi
D525188 July 18, 2006 Itoi
Other references
  • Dunlop D604 Trailmax (Rear) Dual Sport Tire, 2004 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2004, p. 199. 4/5.
  • Pirelli Scorpion Sync (Rear) High Performance Tire, 2004 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2004, p. 214. 2/1.
  • Dunlop D607 (Rear) Dual Sport Tire, 2005 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2005, p. 199. 3/5.
  • Metzeler Tourance (Front) Dual Purpose/90% Off-Road Dot Approved Tire, 2005 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2005, p. 209. 1/1.
  • Michelin Pilot Sport HPX (Rear) Sport Tire, 2005 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2005, p. 211. 3/5.
  • Japanese Office Action dated Feb. 1, 2006, with partial English language translation. Citing Japanese Design Registration No. 1229157, Design Application No. 2003-2201.
  • Japanese Office Action dated Apr. 5, 2006, with partial English language translation. Citing Japanese Design Registration No. 1305853, Design Application No. 2005-17979.
Patent History
Patent number: D564441
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 16, 2005
Date of Patent: Mar 18, 2008
Assignee: Bridgestone Corporation (Tokyo)
Inventor: Daita Itoi (Chuo-ku)
Primary Examiner: Robert M Spear
Assistant Examiner: Katrina A. Kile
Attorney: Sughrue Mion, PLLC
Application Number: 29/244,928