Tire tread

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread, it being understood that the pattern is repeated 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 a mirror image thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary front view thereof.

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

The dark stippled surface shading represents the recessed portion of the tread grooves, having a depth as best shown along the left edge of the view of FIG. 1.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Scheuren; Daniel (Bastogne, BE), Robert; Michel Pierre Charles (Fauvillers, BE)
Assignee:	The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/053,455
Filed:	April 23, 1996

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/602
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/136,138,141-143,146-151 ;152/29R,29D

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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