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:	Guspodin; James G. (Akron, OH), Wright; Richard J. (Copley, OH), Regallis; John J. (Akron, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone, Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/100,568
Filed:	February 12, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/590
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

D332767	January 1993	Tsuda et al.
D341112	November 1993	Kobayashi et al.
D342705	December 1993	Graas
D349675	August 1994	Shinohara et al.
D350929	September 1994	Attinello et al.
D369767	May 1996	Himuro et al.
5291929	March 1994	Daisho et al.

Other References

Hallmark Aqua Guard Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 38. 3/1, Jan. 1997..

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