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/099,095
Filed:	January 13, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/602
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/136-152 ;152/209.1,209.8,209.9,209.11,209.13,209.16,209.18,209.19,209.28,900,901,902,903

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D309591	July 1990	Guermandi et al.
D320773	October 1991	Gebert et al.
D350095	August 1994	Anderson et al.
D379340	May 1997	Consolacion et al.
D382521	August 1997	Consolacion et al.
D384308	September 1997	Heinen
D384606	October 1997	McKisson
D388371	December 1997	Miyazaki
D398568	September 1998	Grass et al.
D400136	October 1998	Heinen et al.
D405734	February 1999	Robert et al.
5078190	January 1992	Wissbrock et al.

Other References

Atlas Pinnacle Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 11, Jan. 1997. . Dayton Daytona Stag LT Tire, Tire Review Magazine, p.25, Aug. 1997..

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