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 the pattern repeats uniformly throughout the circumference of the tread;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

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

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevational view thereof.

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

The dark stippled surface shading represents the recessed portion of the tread grooves having a depth as best shown in FIG. 2.

Claims

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

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D448707 October 2, 2001 Maziarka et al.
D474734 May 20, 2003 Terver et al.
D477565 July 22, 2003 Terver et al.
Other references
  • Kumho Ecsta V700 Tire, 2002 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2002, p. 40. 4/1.*
  • Michelin Pilot HX MXM Tire, 2002 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2002, p. 48. 2/1.*
  • Trivant Warrior TR Tire, 2002 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2002, p. 67. 4/3.
Patent History
Patent number: D500010
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 16, 2003
Date of Patent: Dec 21, 2004
Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Akron, OH)
Inventors: Miroslaw Bogdan Maziarka (Ettelbruck), Bernd Moritz (Freigericht)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: David L. King, RIchard B. O'Planick
Application Number: 29/186,518
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Straight Sides (D12/590)
International Classification: 1215;