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.

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Other references
  • Michelin “X One XDA Energy” tire, www.michelintruck.com, at least as early as May 28, 2010, 1 page.
  • Michelin “X One XDA” tire, www.michelintruck.com, at least as early as May 28, 2010.
Patent History
Patent number: D735646
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 21, 2013
Date of Patent: Aug 4, 2015
Assignees: MICHELIN RECHERCHE et TECHNIQUE S.A. (Granges-Paccot), COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN (Clermont-Ferrand)
Inventors: Clarence V. Hair, Jr. (Greenville, SC), Scott Norville (Greer, SC)
Primary Examiner: George D Kirschbaum
Assistant Examiner: Jennifer Watkins
Application Number: 29/470,370