Tire tread
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread showing a first embodiment of my new design, it being understood that the tread pattern repeats uniformly throughout the outer surface and shoulder circumference the tire tread, the opposite side perspective view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of the tire tread of FIG. 1 thereof;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a tire tread showing a second embodiment of my new design, it being understood that the tread pattern repeats uniformly throughout the outer surface and shoulder circumference the tire tread, the opposite side perspective view being a mirror image thereof; and,
FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of the tire tread of FIG. 2 thereof.
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.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 26, 2000
Date of Patent: Aug 7, 2001
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
Inventor: Ellen MacDonald Williams (Greer, SC)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Martin Farrell, Robert R. Reed, Alan A. Cstonos
Application Number: 29/127,004
International Classification: 1215;
