Tire shoulder region

Description

FIG. 1 is a right side perspective view of a tire shoulder region showing our new design, it 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 side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary right side perspective view thereof.

The broken lines defining the sidwall, inner bead and tread area, and the peripheral boundary between the shoulder region and sidewall, are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claim design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Guspodin; James G. (Akron, OH), Reep; David M. (Copley, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/135,521
Filed:	January 12, 2001

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	129845	Sep 22, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/605
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/134-152 ;152/209.1,209.8,209.9,209.12,209.28,523,524

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Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Kingsbury; Thomas R. Sand; Michael Hornickel; John H.