Tire tread

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread showing our new design, 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 ornamental design for a tire tread, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Ratliff, Jr.; Billy Joe (Akron, OH)
Assignee:	The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/080,601
Filed:	December 11, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/601
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/136,138,140-143,146-152 ;152/29R,29A,29D

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

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Other References

Escort Solo-Tech Performance Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 26, Feb. . Starfire SR5000 Radial GT Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide, p. 69, Feb..

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