Tire tread

Description

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

FIG. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of a first embodiment of the tire tread of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of a second embodiment thereof, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated uniformly throughout the circumference of the tire in a manner similar to that shown in FIG. 1.

The broken lines defining the tire inner bead and 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:	Williams; Ellen MacDonald (Greer, SC), Hutz; John Anthony (Greer, SC)
Assignee:	Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (Granges-Paccot, CH)
Appl. No.:	D/058,823
Filed:	August 23, 1996

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/597
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/136,138,140-151 ;152/29B,29D,29R

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D295033	April 1988	Fontaine et al.
D329031	September 1992	Lassan
D362219	September 1995	McKisson
D368882	April 1996	Heinen

Other References

Tread Design Guide 1991, p. 27, El Dorado VR5000 Radial GT. . Tread Design Guide 1991, p. 38, Hercules Superior Metric 70. . Tread Design Guide 1991, p. 122, Marshal Powerguard AT 822. . Tread Design Guide 1995, p. 8, Atlas Weathergard MK VII. . Tread Design Guide 1995, p. 18 Cordovan Ultrex 11. . Tread Design Guide 1995, p. 100 Kumho Power Guard AT 822. . Reynolds Touring Plus Tire, 1994 Tread Design Guide, p. 53 Jan. 1994. . Hallmark Aqua Guard Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 34 Jan. 1995..

Primary Examiner: Bullock; B. J.
Assistant Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Reed; Robert R. Warnock; Russell W.