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; and,

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the right side thereof, the left side elevation being identical thereto.

In the drawings, the recessed groove portions of the tire tread having a depth is 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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D505111 May 17, 2005 Allison et al.
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Other references
  • Michelin Hero X Ice 1-3Q, www.michelinman.com, at least as early as Nov. 9, 2012, 1 page.
  • Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S, www.michelinman.com, at least as early as Nov. 9, 2012, 1 page.
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Patent History
Patent number: D718224
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 7, 2013
Date of Patent: Nov 25, 2014
Assignees: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin (Clermont-Ferrand), Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot)
Inventors: Cyril Guichon (Beauregard-Vendon), Damon Christenbury (Fountain Inn, SC), Ryan Gaylo (Simpsonville, SC), Ed Gliss (Greenville, SC), Derick Lonell Harris (Simpsonville, SC), Benjamin E. Ebel (Greenville, SC)
Primary Examiner: George D Kirschbaum
Application Number: 29/441,542
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Diagonal Groove (D12/563)