Appeal No. 1998-2985 2
Application No. 08/725,212
THE INVENTION
The invention is directed to a cured rubber tire having designated physical
characteristics. The characteristics include spaced apart scuff resistant ribs, thin gauge
non-staining compatible rubber adhered to the sidewall, rubberized ink and a removable
film. Additional features of the claimed subject matter are set forth in the following
illustrative claim.
THE CLAIM
Claim 23 is illustrative of appellant’s invention and is reproduced below:
23. A cured tire having an integral adhered applique both cured in same
cure step to form spaced apart scuff resistant ribs under the applique on the
sidewall of the tire, said applique including a thin gauge non-staining compatible
rubber backing adhered to said sidewall, a highly stable rubberized ink design
adhered to said backing and covered with a removable film before and at the time
of removal of the tire from the mold.
THE REFERENCES OF RECORD
As evidence of obviousness, the examiner relies upon the following references:
Poschel 2,188,866 Jan. 30, 1940
Kraft 2,761,489 Sep. 4, 1956
Hayakawa et al. (Hayakawa) 4,252,589 Feb. 24, 1981
Gartland et al. (Gartland) 4,967,818 Nov. 06, 1990
Bryant et al. (Bryant) 5,047,110 Sep. 10, 1991
Bohm et al. (Bohm) 5,296,077 Mar. 22, 1994
See the amendment, page 2, line 6.
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