Tire tread

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread showing my new design, it being understood that the tread pattern repeats uniformly throughout the outer surface and shoulder circumference of the tire tread, the opposite side perspective view being identical thereof; and,

FIG. 2 is a enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of the tire tread thereof.

The broken line disclosure of a 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
D287706 January 13, 1987 Takeuchi
D323310 January 21, 1992 Nakatani
D419503 January 25, 2000 Hitzky et al.
4982775 January 8, 1991 Matsumoto
Other references
  • Cavalier A/T and Sport LT Tires, Tread Design Guide, p. 84. 3/5 & 4/2, Jan. 1999.*
  • Cooper Discoverer Radial LT Tire, Tread Design Guide, p. 86. 2/5, Jan. 1999.*
  • Dick Cepek Radial M-C II Tire, Tread Design Guide, p. 90. 4/2, Jan. 1999.*
  • Dunlop Radial Mud Rover Tire, Tread Design Guide, p. 91. 2/5, Jan. 1999.*
  • BFGoodrich Radial Mud-Terrain T/A Tire, Tread Design Guide, p. 96. 1/5, Jan. 1999.*
  • Mastercraft Courser OTD Radial LT Tire, Tread Design Guide, p. 106. 1/1, Jan. 1999.*
  • Tread Design Guide, 1991, p. 107. DUNLOP Radial Lug Rover (RV).
  • Tread Design Guide, 1996, p. 80, ACADEMY Widetrack Lug XT.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1997, p. 101, HOOD Mud King XT.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 82, BRIDGESTONE Dueler M/T.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 83, BRIGADIER Sidewinder Radial MT.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999. p. 87, CORDOVAN Wild Spirit RadialRVT.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 119, SUMITOMO Serengeti Radial M/T.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 107, MICHELIN XPS Traction.
Patent History
Patent number: D444742
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 9, 2000
Date of Patent: Jul 10, 2001
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
Inventor: Edward Lynn Dunlap (Copley, OH)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Martin Farrell, Alan A. Csontos, Robert R. Reed
Application Number: 29/119,884
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147; D12/137; D12/152
International Classification: 1215;