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 dark stippled surface shading represents the recessed groove portions of the tire tread having a depth as best illustrated along the top and bottom edges of FIG. 2. In the drawings, the broken line disclosure of the tire sidewall and inner bead depicts environmental structure 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 Pilot Alpin PA2 tire, www.michelinman.com, at least as early as Jan. 27, 2012, 4 pages.
  • Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 tire, www.michelinman.com, at least as early as Jan. 27, 2012, 3 pages.
  • Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tire, www.michelinman.com, at least as early as Jan. 27, 2012, 4 pages.
  • Michelin Pilot Super Sport tire, www.michelinman.com, at least as early as Jan. 27, 2012, 4 pages.
Patent History
Patent number: D696622
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 31, 2012
Date of Patent: Dec 31, 2013
Assignees: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin (Clermont-Ferrand), Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventors: Patrick Jon Buresh (Bend, OR), Derick Lonell Harris (Charlotte, NC), Matthew D. Beres, Jr. (Greer, SC)
Primary Examiner: Stacia Cadmus
Application Number: 29/412,174
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Straight Sides (D12/523)