Tire tread

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread showing our new design, it being understood that the pattern repeats uniformly throughout the circumference of the tread;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof, the opposite side elevational view being identical thereto; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view.

In the drawings, the broken lines defining the sidewall and inner bead and the peripheral boundary between the tire tread and the sidewall 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
  • Michelin MX4 Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 50. 1/5.*
  • Yokohama Avid Touring Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 78. 4/2.*
  • Aurora Radial 847 Tire & Avon CR39 Tire, 2000 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2000, p. 14. 1/1 & 3/4.*
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Patent History
Patent number: D455999
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 28, 2001
Date of Patent: Apr 23, 2002
Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Akron, OH)
Inventor: Maurice Graas (Reichlange)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: David E. Wheeler
Application Number: 29/137,837
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Notchless (D12/585)
International Classification: 1215;