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 a central tread pattern is repeated over the outer circumference and shoulder of a tire, the opposite side being an inverted mirror image of that illustrated; and,

FIG. 2 is a enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of the tread pattern of FIG. 1 showing our new design for the tire tread.

The broken line showing of a tire shoulder, 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
D102275 December 1936 Hubener
2770279 November 1956 Harrison
D365051 December 12, 1995 Brayer et al.
D369133 April 23, 1996 Van Emburg
D390174 February 3, 1998 White
D390519 February 10, 1998 White
D402934 December 22, 1998 Brown, IV
D402946 December 22, 1998 McKisson
Other references
  • Mastercraft Touring LZ Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Feb. 1999, p. 46. 4/2.*
  • Sigma Power King Premium All Steel Highway Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Feb. 1999, p. 157. 3/1.*
  • Michelin Pilot XGTH4 Tire, 2000 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2000, p. 47. 1/5.*
  • Tredtech Touring Supreme SE II Tire, 2000 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2000, p. 70. 2/5.*
  • Summit Super Fleet Cargo Carrier R-20 Tire, 2000 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2000, p. 152. 3/1.*
  • Bandag PA-6 Miledge Sipes Tire, 2000 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2000, p. 215. 3/4.*
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 36, Goodyear Eagle LS.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 47, Medalist Cientra Plus.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 49, Michelin X One.
  • Tread Design Guide, 1999, p. 50, Michelin X Radial Plus.
Patent History
Patent number: D460403
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 8, 2000
Date of Patent: Jul 16, 2002
Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
Inventors: Patrick Jon Buresh (Avondale, AZ), Steven Michel Cron (Simpsonville, SC)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Martin Farrell, Robert R. Reed, Alan A. Csontos
Application Number: 29/132,419
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Straight Sides (D12/567)
International Classification: 1215;