Tire tread

Description

FIG. 1 is a right side perspective view of a tire showing our new design, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated throughout the circumference of the tire tread, the opposite side being substantially the same as that shown;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

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

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevational view thereof.

The broken line showing of a tire sidewall is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Regallis; John J. (Akron, OH), Lassan; Timothy J. (Kent, OH), Reep; David M. (Copley, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/053,368
Filed:	April 19, 1996

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/588
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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U.S. Patent Documents

D287351	December 1986	Cain
D295034	April 1988	Brayer
D344476	February 1994	Manestar
D344478	February 1994	Consolacion et al.
D345952	April 1994	Christenbury
D347412	May 1994	Croyle
D348639	July 1994	Matsushita et al.

Other References

Douglas Performance 600/700 tire, 1994 Tread Design Guide, p. 18, third row, middle. . Remington XT 120 "SR " 6 Rib tire, 1994 Tread Design Guide, p. 52, bottom row, far right. . Goodyear Eagale, GT, II tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 33, top row, second from right. . Jetzon Revenger HR tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 38, third row, middle. . Kumho 755 tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 40, second row, middle. . Lee Ultra HR 765 tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 42, third row, second from right. . Pos-A-Traction Twister tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 57, bottom row, far right..

Primary Examiner: Gandy; James
Assistant Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Santa Maria; Carmen S.