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 between the tire tread and sidewall 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
  • Barum NB 63 Tire, Tread Design Guide, p. 167. 2/3, Jan. 1999.
Patent History
Patent number: D445381
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 17, 2000
Date of Patent: Jul 24, 2001
Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Inventors: James G. Guspodin (Akron, OH), Andrea Fantanzo (Akron, OH)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Thomas R. Kingsbury, Michael Sand, John H. Hornickel
Application Number: 29/132,915
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147
International Classification: 1215;