Tire tread

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Description

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

FIG. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of the tread pattern of FIG. 1 showing my new tread pattern for the tire tread.

The broken line disclosure of the 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
D289025 March 31, 1987 Stelzer
D380995 July 15, 1997 Grosskopf
D390510 February 10, 1998 Stone et al.
D394620 May 26, 1998 Merino Lopez
D395624 June 30, 1998 Graas
D458896 June 18, 2002 Kemp, Jr.
Other references
  • Tread Design Guide, 1997, p. 128, Bridgestone, R290.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1997, p. 164, Toyo, M111Z.
  • Tread Design Guide, 2000, p. 121, Bridgestone, R293.
  • Tread Design Guide, 2001, p. 101, Michelin, XPS Rib.
  • Tread Design Guide, 2001, p. 119, BFGoodrich, TR134.
  • Tread Design Guide, 2001, p. 137, Lee Steelmark AHP.
Patent History
Patent number: D470455
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 11, 2002
Date of Patent: Feb 18, 2003
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
Inventor: Preston Butler Kemp, Jr. (Greenville, SC)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Martin Farrell, Robert R. Reed, Alan A. Csontos
Application Number: 29/163,735
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Zigzag Type (D12/583)
International Classification: 1215;