(19)
(11) EP 1 023 193 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
02.08.2000 Bulletin 2000/31

(21) Application number: 97944414.8

(22) Date of filing: 17.09.1997
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7B60C 19/00, B60C 11/00
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9717/108
(87) International publication number:
WO 9914/065 (25.03.1999 Gazette 1999/12)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE ES FR GB IT

(71) Applicant: THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
Akron,Ohio 44316-0001 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • SCARPITTI, Anthony, John
    Uniontown, OH 44685 (US)
  • KOLOWSKI, Michael, Alois
    Mogadore, OH 44260 (US)
  • MILLER, Frederick, William
    Akron, OH 44319 (US)
  • GILLIAM, Donald, Woodrow
    Uniontown, OH 44685 (US)
  • TRARES, Keith, Carl
    Akron, OH 44319 (US)

(74) Representative: Leitz, Paul 
Goodyear Technical Center,Patent Department,Avenue Gordon Smith
7750 Colmar-Berg
7750 Colmar-Berg (LU)

   


(54) FOOTPRINTS FOR NONROTATABLE AUTOMOBILE AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES