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, the opposite side being identical thereto;

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 sidewall, inner bead, and the peripheral boundary between the claimed tire tread and the sidewall depict environmental subject matter that forms 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: D652371
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 19, 2010
Date of Patent: Jan 17, 2012
Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (Nashville, TN)
Inventor: Richard Parr (Uniontown, OH)
Primary Examiner: Stacia Cadmus
Application Number: 29/357,945
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Diagonal Groove (D12/599)