Tire tread

Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a tire tread showing my 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 and the peripheral boundary between the tire tread and 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:	Edwards; Everett J. (Stow, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/100,356
Filed:	February 10, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/603
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/136-152 ;152/209.1,209.8,209.9,209.11,209.13,209.16,209.28,901,902,903

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D299330	January 1989	Wallet
D339775	September 1993	Himuro et al.
D368689	April 1996	Heinen et al.
D368690	April 1996	Heinen et al.
D368882	April 1996	Heinen et al.
D379441	May 1997	Villamizar et al.
D386728	November 1997	Jeong
D391209	February 1998	Villamizar et al.
5078190	January 1992	Wissbrock et al.

Other References

Madison Winter Radial Tire, Jan. 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 47. 4/1. . Nitto NT-460 Tire, Jan. 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 57. 3/1..

Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Vasuta; John M. Sand; Michael