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 is repeated and extends 360 degrees about the tire which is shown in dashed lines for environmental purposes.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the embodiment of FIG. 1, with the opposite back view being a mirror image thereto.

FIG. 3 is a left side view of the embodiment of FIG. 1, with the opposite right side view being a mirror image thereto.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 4-4 of FIG. 2.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a tire in accordance with another embodiment, it being understood that the tread of the tire is repeated and extends 360 degrees about the tire.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the embodiment of FIG. 5, with the opposite back view being a mirror image thereto.

FIG. 7 is a left side view of the embodiment of FIG. 5, with the opposite right side view being a mirror image thereto.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 6; and,

FIG. 9 is a close-up top view of the tread showing additional features of the design of the embodiments of FIGS. 1 and 5.

The broken-lines on the surfaces of the drawings show portions of the article that form no part of the claim.

Claims

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

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Other references
  • BFGOODRICH, ST244, web site URL https://www.bfgoodrichtrucktires.com/tires/selector/#/info/st244, 2 pages, copyright 2018 Michelin North America, Inc., Greenville, South Carolina, USA, retrieved Mar. 12, 2018.
Patent History
Patent number: D847087
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 28, 2018
Date of Patent: Apr 30, 2019
Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin (Clermont-Ferrand)
Inventor: Corey Sullivan (Greenville, SC)
Primary Examiner: Brandon M Rosati
Assistant Examiner: John A Voytek
Application Number: 29/642,292
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Zigzag Type (D12/587)