Tire tread

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread showing our new design, it being understood that the tread pattern repeats circumferentially throughout the outer circumference and shoulder of the tire, the opposite side perspective being identical thereto;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

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

FIG. 4 is a side elevation view of the left side thereof.

In the drawings, the broken line disclosure of the tire sidewall and inner bead depicts the context of the design and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Michelin XDY-EX tire, www.michelintruck.com, at least as early as Jun. 27, 2011, 1 page.
  • Michelin XZY 3 Wide Base tire, www.michelintruck.com, at least as early as Jun. 27, 2011, 1 page.
Patent History
Patent number: D661639
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 30, 2011
Date of Patent: Jun 12, 2012
Assignees: Michelin Recherche et Technique (Granges-Paccot), Societe de Technologie Michelin (Clermont-Ferrand)
Inventors: Jason Carter (Greenville, SC), Joseph A. Stain (Shelby, NC)
Primary Examiner: Stacia Cadmus
Attorney: Dority & Manning, P.A.
Application Number: 29/396,509