Tire tread

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread showing my new design, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated uniformly throughout the outer circumference and shoulder of the tire tread, the opposite side being the same as that illustrated;

FIG. 2 is a enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of the tread pattern of FIG. 1 showing my new design of the tire tread; and,

FIG. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of the tread pattern of an alternate embodiment of a tire tread, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated uniformly throughout the outer circumference and shoulder of the tire tread, similar to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1.

The broken line showing of a tire inner bead and 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:	Rowe; Charles Chesley (Clemson, SC)
Assignee:	Michelin Recherche et Technique, S.A. (CH)
Appl. No.:	D/068,112
Filed:	February 21, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/583
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/136,138,140-152 ;152/29A,29B,29D,29R

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D170691	October 1953	Hawkinson
D197369	January 1964	Humphries
D210438	March 1968	Hawkinson
D219327	November 1970	Ravenhall
D221040	June 1971	Ravenhall
D269002	May 1983	Hammond
D269005	May 1983	Hammond et al.
D364133	November 1995	Baus et al.
2122736	July 1938	Bourdon
3770040	November 1973	DeCicco

Other References

Dayton Heavy Duty Low Boy Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 85 Jan. 1995. . Federal Maha Steel 321 Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 90 Jan. 1995. . Michelin Pilot XZA Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 105 Jan. 1995. . Sigma Power King Low Boy HD Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 114 Jan. 1995. . Michelin XZA Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 107 Feb. 1996. . Hallmark Steelmark Ash Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 141 Feb. 1996. . Hawkinson HZY Spread Axle Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 235 Feb. 1996. . Goodyear Traction Hi-Miler Tire, Trailer Dealer Magazine, p. 107 Dec. 1958. . Bridgestone V-Steel Rib R187 Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 78 Jan. 1995. . Capitol LT Highway Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 79 Jan. 1995. . Centennial LT325 Steel Highway Radial Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 81 Jan. 1995. . Tread Design Guide 1990, p. 125, Michelin XZA. . Tread Design Guide 1990, p. 167, Kelly-Springfield KRM Armorsteel. . Tread Design Guide 1996, p. 87, ardovan Power King Radial Hwy LT. . Tread Design Guide 1996, p. 91, Dunlop SP LT3. . Tread Design Guide 1996, p. 105, Marshall Steel Radial 856. . Tread Design Guide 1996, p. 106, Michelin XCA. . Tread Design Guide 1996, p. 113, Remington LT235 Steel Hwy. Radial. . Tread Design Guide 1996, p. 161, Taurus Top 420..

Primary Examiner: Gandy; James
Assistant Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Csontos; Alan A. Reed; Robert R.