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, the opposite side being identical thereto;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged front elevational view thereof.

The broken lines defining the sidewall, inner bead, and the peripheral boundary between the claimed tire tread and the sidewall depict environmental subject matter that forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D734246
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 9, 2013
Date of Patent: Jul 14, 2015
Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (Nashville, TN)
Inventors: Richard S. Parr (Canton, OH), Russell A. Moser (Louisville, OH), John J. Regallis (Akron, OH)
Primary Examiner: George D Kirschbaum
Assistant Examiner: Jennifer Watkins
Application Number: 29/469,310
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Straight Sides (D12/601)