Tire tread

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread showing 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 identical thereto; and,

FIG. 2 is a enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of the tire tread 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.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D313383 January 1, 1991 Enoki
D316239 April 16, 1991 Tsuda et al.
D380995 July 15, 1997 Grosskopf
D390170 February 3, 1998 Stone et al.
D390510 February 10, 1998 Stone et al.
Other references
  • Co-Op Surperfleet Cargo Carrier R20 Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 129. 1/3.*
  • Goodyear G397 LHS Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 139. 1/5.*
  • Tread Design Guide, 1998, p. 131. CORODOVAN Power King All Steel.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 56, NTB Patriot Ultra.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 60. REMINGTON Endeavor.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 150. Michelin XZA.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 156. Republic Steelmark AHR.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 157. SIGMA Power King PS684.
Patent History
Patent number: D454535
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 29, 2000
Date of Patent: Mar 19, 2002
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
Inventor: Preston Butler Kemp, Jr. (Greenville, SC)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Martin Farrell, Robert R. Reed, Alan A. Csontos
Application Number: 29/133,391
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Zigzag Type (D12/583)
International Classification: 1215;