Tire tread

Description

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

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

FIG. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevation view of an alternate embodiment of the tread pattern of my new design, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated over the outer circumference and shoulder of the tire and that the tire tread has an overall appearance substantially the same as that shown in FIGS. 1-2.

The broken line disclosure of a tire sidewall and inner bead 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.

---

Inventors:	Rowe; Charles Chesley (Clemson, SC)
Assignee:	Michelin Recherche ET Technique S.A. (CH)
Appl. No.:	D/070,197
Filed:	May 2, 1997

---

Current U.S. Class:	D12/602
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/136,138,140-152 ;152/29A,29B,29D,29R

---

References Cited [Referenced By]

---

U.S. Patent Documents

D112993	January 1939	Hardeman
D157953	April 1950	Hawkinson
D287352	December 1986	Cain
D303364	September 1989	Graas et al.
D306276	February 1990	Graas
D350093	August 1994	Fukushima
D362217	September 1995	McKisson
D371097	June 1996	Fukushima
4649976	March 1987	Cherveny et al.

Other References

El Dorado Bronco P-Metric Trac. Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 25, Jan. 1995. . Dunlop Radial Mud Rover Tire, 1995 Tread Design, p. 88, Jan. 1995. . Dunlop SP931 Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 132, Jan. 1995. . Co-Op Country Squire X/T Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 85, Feb. 1996. . Kelly-Springfield Armorsteel KRMI Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 145, Feb. 1996. . Armstrong/Titan Rear Wheel Torc-Trac Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 185, Feb. 1996. . Tread Design Guide 1990, p. Starfire Starfire VR50. . Tread Design Guide 1990, p. 192 Bridgestone V-Steel K-Traction. . Tread Design Guide 1995, p. 99 Kelly-Springfield Safari AWR. . Tread Design Guide 1995, p. 175 Goodyear AT-2A Radial. . Tread Design Guide 1996, p. 142 Hankook Z35A. . Tread Design Guide 1996, p. 142 Hankook Z59. . Tread Design Guide 1996, p. 117 Star Trail Buster Radial DT..

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