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;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view; and,

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the right side thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the left side thereof; and,

FIG. 5 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.

In the drawings, the dark stippled surface shading represents the recessed portion of the tread grooves, having the depth shown at the top and bottom of FIG. 2.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tire tread, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D524722
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 29, 2005
Date of Patent: Jul 11, 2006
Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (Nashville, TN)
Inventor: Keith A. Dumigan (Akron, OH)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney: Timothy R. Krogh
Application Number: 29/226,567
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Straight Sides (D12/517)