Tire tread

Description

FIG. 1 is a right 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, the opposite side being substantially the same as that shown;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view of the right side thereof, the left side elevational view being identical thereto;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a further enlarged fragmentary detail view of the right shoulder rib of the tire tread, as shown within the rectangular broken line area of FIG. 4.

The dark stippled surface shading represents the recessed portion of the tread grooves, having a depth as best shown in FIG. 2. The broken lines defining the tire sidewall and inner bead, and the broken lines in FIGS. 4-5 defining the boundary of the detail view are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Lassan; Timothy J. (Kent, OH), Wallet; Bill J. (Marshallville, OH), Molnar; Joseph F. (Wadsworth, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/055,225
Filed:	May 31, 1996

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/586
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/136,138,140-151 ;152/29D,29R

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D306844	March 1990	Wallet
D309441	July 1990	Sakuno
D344704	March 1994	Himuro et al.
D354466	January 1995	Regallis et al.
D362212	September 1995	McKisson
D365065	December 1995	Galante et al.
D367025	February 1996	Faulk et al.
D371095	June 1996	Manestar
D373556	September 1996	Attinello et al.

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