Tire tread

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Description

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

FIG. 2 is a enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of the tread pattern of FIG. 1.

In the drawings, the dark stippled surface shading represents the recessed portion of the tread grooves, having a depth as best shown along the right edge of FIG. 1. The broken line disclosure of a tire sidewall and inner bead is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D287236 December 16, 1986 Yonekura et al.
D304434 November 7, 1989 Schuller
D415078 October 12, 1999 Buresh
D415983 November 2, 1999 Williams
D418782 January 11, 2000 Williams
D450292 November 13, 2001 Graas et al.
Other references
  • Tread Design Guide, 1992, p. 21, BRIGADIER Ultra Tech GTV+4.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1992, p. 22, CASCADE Defender HRX and 50H.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1992, p. 42, GOODYEAR Eagle VR.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 43, KUMHO KW 7400.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 57, OHTSU HS401G.
  • Tread Design Guide, 2000. p. 26, DUNLOP SP Sport 8000.
  • Tread Design Guide, 2000, p. 69, TOYO Observe GP4.
  • Tread Design Guide, 2000, p. 21, CONTINENTAL/TAG 4000 H.
Patent History
Patent number: D464611
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 8, 2001
Date of Patent: Oct 22, 2002
Assignee: Michellin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventors: John Anthony Hutz (Greer, SC), Michael Kousaie (Greer, SC)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Martin Farrell, Felipe Farley, Alan A. Csontos
Application Number: 29/151,461
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Straight Sides (D12/565)
International Classification: 1215;