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 tread pattern repeats circumferentially throughout 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 tire tread thereof of FIG. 1.
In the drawings, the dark stippled surface shading represents the recessed groove portions of the tire tread having a depth as best illustrated along the right edge of FIG. 1. 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
Other references
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D517472 | March 21, 2006 | Allison |
- Kumho 732 Touring Plus Tire. 2004 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2004, p. 34. 3/4.
- Mastercraft Avenger LSR Tire. 2004 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2004, p. 38. 1/3.
- Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring HR Tire. 2004 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2004, p. 59. 4/3.
- Tread Design Guide, 1997, pp. 2, AURORA 868.
- Tread Design Guide, 1999, pp. 57, OHTSU HS210.
- Tread Design Guide, 1999, pp. 72, TOYO Toyo-Spectrum.
Patent History
Patent number: D539213
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 26, 2006
Date of Patent: Mar 27, 2007
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventors: Michael Don Taylor (Perignat-les-Sarlieve), Phillip William Check (Simpsonville, SC), Johnny Irvin Scruggs (Morresboro, NC), Jeffrey D. Heminger (Easley, SC)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney: E. Martin Remick
Application Number: 29/252,713
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 26, 2006
Date of Patent: Mar 27, 2007
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventors: Michael Don Taylor (Perignat-les-Sarlieve), Phillip William Check (Simpsonville, SC), Johnny Irvin Scruggs (Morresboro, NC), Jeffrey D. Heminger (Easley, SC)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney: E. Martin Remick
Application Number: 29/252,713
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Straight Sides (D12/597)