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 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 thereto; and,

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

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 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:	Blankenship; Leonard F. (Sterling, OH), Regallis; John J. (Akron, OH), Beauvais; Michel (Fairlawn, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/086,026
Filed:	April 2, 1998

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/594
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/141-143,146-151 ;152/29RR,29NS,29AS,29AG,29BY,29LG,29RB,29DP

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D243941	April 1977	Koeppel
D322951	January 1992	Robinson et al.
D323311	January 1992	Yahashita
D336069	June 1993	White
D339775	September 1993	Himuro et al.
D340013	October 1993	Downey et al.
D350928	September 1994	Manestar
D362217	September 1995	McKisson
D365791	January 1996	Brown et al.
5658404	August 1997	Brown et al.

Other References

Cordovan PR812 Tire, 1996 Tread Design Guide. p. 19, Feb. 1996..

Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Thomas; D. A.