Tread for a tire

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tread for a tire showing my new design, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated throughout the circumference of the tire tread and that the opposite side perspective view is identical thereto; and,

FIG. 2 is an elevational view of the tire tread design shown in FIG. 1.

The broken lines defining the tire inner bead and the peripheral boundary between the tire tread and sidewall are for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Merino Lopez; Jose (Riom, FR)
Assignee:	Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin--Michelin & Cie (FR)
Appl. No.:	D/064,853
Filed:	January 13, 1997

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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Jul 11, 1996 [FR]			964137

Current U.S. Class:	D12/583
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/136,138,140-151 ;152/29D,29R

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

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4856571	August 1989	Collette et al.

Other References

Goodyear Wrangler RT/S Tire, 1994 Tread Design Guide, p. 90, Jan. 1994. . Goodyear Unisteel G291 Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 139, Jan. 1995. . Lee Steelmark AHT Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 147, Jan. 1995..

Primary Examiner: Gandy; James
Assistant Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Baker & Botts, L.L.P.