Tire tread

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread, it being understood that the pattern repeats uniformly throughout the circumference of the tread;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof the opposite side elevational view being identical thereto; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary front view thereof.

In the drawings, the broken lines defining the inner bead of the sidewall and the peripheral boundary between the tire tread and the sidewall are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Brown; Stephanie Carol (Akron, OH), Rohweder; Efimia Ellen (Uniontown, OH), Kolowski; Michael Alois (Mogadore, OH), Miller; Frederick William (Akron, OH)
Assignee:	The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/053,033
Filed:	April 10, 1996

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/602
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/141-143,146-148 ;152/29R,29D

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Telstar Weatherizer T/P tire, 1994 Tread Design Guide, p. 62, third row, second from left. . Monarch Steelmark ADP tire, 1994 Tread Design Guide, p. 147, top row, center. . Barum OR54 tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 10, top row, far right..

Primary Examiner: Gandy; James
Assistant Examiner: Spear; R.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Lewandowski; T. P.