Tire tread

Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a tire tread 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 side elevational view of the right side thereof, the opposite side being identical; and,

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

The broken line showing of the tire sidewall and inner bead, and the peripheral boundary between the tire tread and sidewall, in the drawing 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 in FIG. 2.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Lassan; Timothy J. (Kent, OH), Blankenship; Leonard F. (Sterling, OH), Regallis; John J. (Akron, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/067,431
Filed:	March 7, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/600
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/136,138,140-151 ;152/29A,29B,29D

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D271957	December 1983	Gorez
D277951	March 1985	Molnr et al.
D309590	July 1990	Nakatani
D312232	November 1990	Wallet et al.
D347818	June 1994	Loser et al.
D349675	August 1994	Shinohara et al.
D362211	September 1995	Lassan et al.
D368882	April 1996	Heinen et al.

Foreign Patent Documents

	M 92 06 636		May 1993		DE

Other References

Crown All Season SBR Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 20, Jan. 1996. . Falken FK-752 Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 26, Jan. 1996. . Kumho Grip Max 745 Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 42, Jan. 1996. . Delta LPD Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 132, Jan. 1996..

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