Tire tread

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Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a tire tread showing my 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 and the peripheral boundary between the tire tread and 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.

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  • Atlas Pinnacle TE Tire, 2000 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2000, p. 13. 1/1.
Patent History
Patent number: D474148
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 25, 2002
Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (Nashville, TN)
Inventors: Andrea Kindig (Akron, OH), John J. Regallis (Akron, OH)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: John M. Vasuta, Michael Sand
Application Number: 29/154,621
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Straight Sides (D12/601)
International Classification: 1215;