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 tire sidewall and inner bead and the peripheral boundary between the tire tread and sidewall 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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Other references
  • Co-op Country Squire RT Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, p. 85. 4/2, Jan. 1999.*
  • Dayton Daytona Stag XT Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, p. 89. 1/5, Jan. 1999.*
  • Firestone Steeltex Radial 23 Degree Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, p. 94. 4/1, Jan. 1999.
Patent History
Patent number: D444106
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 18, 2000
Date of Patent: Jun 26, 2001
Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Inventors: William B. Allison (Cuyahoga Falls, OH), James G. Guspodin (Akron, OH)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Thomas R. Kingsbury, Esq.
Application Number: 29/121,919
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147
International Classification: 1215;