Tire tread

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Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a tire tread showing our new design, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated throughout the circumference of the tire tread, the opposite side being the same as that shown;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the right side thereof, the opposite side being identical thereto; and,

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

The broken lines defining the sidewall and inner bead and the peripheral boundary between the sidewall and the claimed tire tread are for illustrative purposes only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

Referenced Cited
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Patent History
Patent number: D490050
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 28, 2003
Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (Nashville, TN)
Inventors: Andrea Kindig (Akron, OH), John J. Regallis (Akron, OH), David M. Reep (Copley, OH)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Michael Sand, Michael R. Huber
Application Number: 29/178,688
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Straight Sides (D12/601)
International Classification: 1215;