Tire tread
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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 of the right side thereof, the opposite side being identical thereto; and,
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 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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Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 8, 2004
Date of Patent: Mar 20, 2007
Assignee: Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (Nashville, TN)
Inventors: Stuart A. Miller (Clinton, OH), Andrea Kindig (Akron, OH), Bradley Jameyson Harris (New London, OH)
Primary Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney: Thomas R. Kingsbury
Application Number: 29/216,728
