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 sides being identical thereto; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevational view thereof.

The broken lines defining the tire sidewall, inner bead, and the peripheral boundary between the claimed 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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Patent History
Patent number: D516499
Type: Grant
Filed: May 21, 2004
Date of Patent: Mar 7, 2006
Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (Nashville, TN)
Inventor: Timothy Lassan (Kent, OH)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney: Michael R. Huber
Application Number: 29/205,895
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Uninterrupted Circumferential Rib (D12/519)