Tire shoulder region

Description

FIG. 1 is a right side perspective of a tire shoulder region showing my new design, it is being understood that the shoulder region is repeated throughout the circumference of the tire;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a slightly reduced side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary front perspective view thereof.

The broken lines defining the tire sidewall, inner bead and tread area are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Baker; Christopher T. (Peninsula, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/116,796
Filed:	January 11, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/605
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/134-152 ;152/209.1,209.8,209.9,209.11,209.12,209.13,209.28,900,901,902,903

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

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Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Sand; Michael Vasuta; John M.