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 fragmmentary 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:	Fierro; Anthony John (Uniontown, OH), Lawrence; Jay Kevin (Uniontown, OH), Miller; Frederick William (Akron, OH)
Assignee:	The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/110,155
Filed:	August 31, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/596
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/134-152 ;152/209.1,209.8,209.9,209.11,209.13,209.16,209.28,900,901

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

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Other References

Bridgestone S405 Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 15. 2/4. . General Grabber ST Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 32. 1/1. . Remington XT120T Touring Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 61. 1/2. . Continental/Tag Conti Trac Radial S/T Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 85. 4/2. . Kumho 942 Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 146. 3/1..

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