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 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:	Guspodin; James G. (Akron, OH), Robinson; Timothy F. (North Canton, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/066,197
Filed:	February 7, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/589
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/136,138,140-151 ;152/29A,29B,29D,29R,29NT

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D295035	April 1988	Hinrichsen
D304917	December 1989	Hinrichsen
D344051	February 1994	Attinella et al.
D346142	April 1994	Consulacion et al.
D347607	June 1994	Montag et al.
D365052	December 1995	Lash et al.
D365056	December 1995	McKisson
D365065	December 1995	Galante et al.
D369768	May 1996	Wakamatsu et al.

Other References

Barum OR 48 Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 10, Jan. 1995. . Dayton Daytona Radial S/R Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 20, Jan. 1995..

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