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
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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
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;
International Classification: 1215;