Tire tread

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Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a tire tread showing my 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 front elevational view thereof.

The broken lines defining the tire sidewall and inner bead 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
  • Sears Bridgestone Roadhandler Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 62. 4/2.*
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Patent History
Patent number: D451445
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 26, 2000
Date of Patent: Dec 4, 2001
Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Inventor: James G. Guspodin (Akron, OH)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Thomas R. Kingsbury, Michael Sand
Application Number: 29/131,712
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147
International Classification: 1215;