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 a tread pattern is repeated over the outer circumference and shoulder of a tire, the opposite side perspective view being identical thereto; and,

FIG. 2 is a enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of the tread pattern of FIG. 1 thereof.

The broken line showing of a 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
D328580 August 11, 1992 Killian
D377330 January 14, 1997 Kakegawa et al.
D392230 March 17, 1998 Heinen
D403994 January 12, 1999 Williams
D415982 November 2, 1999 Consolacion et al.
D436900 January 30, 2001 Buresh et al.
Other references
  • Dunlop Graspic HS2 Tire, 2000 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2000, p. 27. 1/5.*
  • Falken SN-812 Tire, 2000 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2000, p. 29. 1/4.*
  • Star Super Star Radial G/T Tire, 2000 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2000, p. 65. 3/4.*
  • Sumitomo HTR 4 Tire, 2000 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2000, p. 66. 4/5.*
  • Sumitomo SC 628 Tire, 2000 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2000, p. 67. 1/5.*
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 43, Kelly-Springfield Explorer.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 44, Laramie Ltd Sabre XJ40 TR.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 71, Telstar Weatherizer T/P.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 74, Vanderbilt Turbo-Tech GT Radial.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 113, Republic Ultra LT 2000.
Patent History
Patent number: D455710
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 7, 2001
Date of Patent: Apr 16, 2002
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
Inventor: Jane Kathleen Oliver (Pelzer, SC)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Martin Farrell, Robert R. Reed, Alan A. Csontos
Application Number: 29/136,834
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Straight Sides (D12/595)
International Classification: 1215;