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 perspective view.

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:	Weber; Michael Joseph (Mogadore, OH)
Assignee:	The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/102,351
Filed:	March 23, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/595
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/136-152 ;152/209.1,209.8,209.9,209.11,209.13,209.28,900,902,903

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Firestone Firehawk SVX Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 30. 4/2. . Laramie Steel Rider II Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 45. 3/1. . Shell Touring 2000 Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 67. 1/5. . Star Skymaster Metric Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 71. 1/4. . Kumho Road Venture 787 Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 103. 1/3. . Modern Tire Dealer, Oct. 1975, Michelin's `next generation` radial..

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