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 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
U.S. Patent Documents
D284363 June 24, 1986 Hinrichsen
D350099 August 30, 1994 Manestar
D351126 October 4, 1994 Manestar
D386132 November 11, 1997 Villamizar et al.
D394031 May 5, 1998 Galante et al.
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4690189 September 1, 1987 Bradisse et al.
5316062 May 31, 1994 Lurois
5361816 November 8, 1994 Hitzky
Other references
  • Kelly-Springfield Armorsteel KGL Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 144. 2/3.*
  • Ohio Machine HP 514 High Performance Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 226. 4/4.*
  • Eagle RS-A Tire, Goodyear Performance Tire Brochure #700-862-918-051, Oct. 1995.
Patent History
Patent number: D452201
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 8, 2001
Date of Patent: Dec 18, 2001
Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Inventors: John J. Regallis (Akron, OH), David A. Johnson (Wadsworth, OH)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Thomas R. Kingsbury, Michael Sand
Application Number: 29/138,263
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/147
International Classification: 1215;