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 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:	Dumigan; Keith A. (Akron, OH), Wallet; Bill J. (Marshallville, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone Research Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/092,730
Filed:	August 26, 1998

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/588
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/141-143,146-151 ;152/209.1,209.8,209.9,209.11,209.16,209.18,209.28,900,901,902,903

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D309590	July 1990	Nakatani
D387709	December 1997	Lo
D390517	February 1998	Guspodin et al.
D400135	October 1998	Blankenship et al.
D403633	January 1999	Legge et al.

Other References

Centennial Interceptor ZR-X Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 18, Jan. 1997. . Futura 2000 ATD Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 32, Jan. 1997. . Goodyear Invicta GS Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 37, Jan. 1997..

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