Wheel tread

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wheel tread showing our new design, it being understood that the tread pattern repeats circumferentially throughout the outer circumference and shoulder of the wheel, the opposite side perspective being identical thereto;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the right side thereof, the left side elevation being identical thereto.

In the drawings, the broken lines are for the purpose of illustrating portions of a wheel tread that form no part of the claim.

Claims

The ornamental design for a wheel tread, as shown and described.

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Other references
  • Michelin X Tweel SSL, www.michelinman.com, at least as early as Nov. 18, 2014, 2 pages.
Patent History
Patent number: D776604
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 24, 2014
Date of Patent: Jan 17, 2017
Assignees: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin (Clermont-Ferrand), Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventors: Chris Mast (Greenville, SC), Jason Zychiewicz (Simpsonville, SC)
Primary Examiner: George D Kirschbaum
Assistant Examiner: Jennifer Watkins
Application Number: 29/509,972