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
D423424 April 25, 2000 Ikeda
D424987 May 16, 2000 Vinesse
D442126 May 15, 2001 Allison
D444429 July 3, 2001 Vinesse
D444741 July 10, 2001 Williams
Other references
  • Federal Super Steel 731 Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 30. 1/1.*
  • 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.*
  • Sears Dunlop Touring LT Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan 1999, p. 114. 4/2.*
  • Yokohama Avid Tire, Center Illustration, Modern Tire Dealer Magazine, Nov. 1999, p. 27.
Patent History
Patent number: D456767
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 20, 2001
Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (Nashville, TN)
Inventors: Bill J. Wallet (Marshallville, OH), James G. Guspodin (Akron, OH)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Thomas R. Kingsbury, Michael Sand, John H. Hornickel
Application Number: 29/138,802
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Uninterrupted Equatorial Circumferential Groove (D12/582); Straight Sides (D12/584)
International Classification: 1215;