Tire tread

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread, it being understood that the pattern repeats 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 identical thereto; and,

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

In the drawings, the broken lines defining the inner bead of the sidewall and the peripheral boundary between the tire tread and the sidewall are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Graas; Maurice (Reichlange, LU)
Assignee:	The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/067,846
Filed:	March 21, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/593
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

D64431	April 1924	Willshaw
D170765	November 1953	Newman
D265307	July 1982	Maeda et al.
D267400	December 1982	Amarger
D275661	September 1984	Nishio et al.
D279971	August 1985	Wallet
D300016	February 1989	Clemens et al.
D302412	July 1989	Goergen et al.
D361967	September 1995	White
D364134	November 1995	Himuro et al.
D378505	March 1997	Graas
3971424	July 1976	Boileau
3991802	November 1976	Yokota et al.
4412575	November 1983	Maeda et al.

Other References

Cordovan Power King High Traction Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 19, Jan. 1995. . Kelly-Springfield Wintermark Steel Radial HT Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 39, Jan. 1995. . Tribune Sport IV HKP 880 Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 70, Jan. 1995. . Monarch Pathfinder Radial A/T Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 106, Jan. 1995. . Michelin XTL Tire, 1995 Tread Design Guide, p. 178, Jan. 1995. . Road & Track, Apr., 1976, pp. 79-84..

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