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 thorughout 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/109,816
Filed:	August 24, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/588
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/138-152 ;152/29RR,29NS,29AS,29AG,29RB,29GD,29DP,900,901,902,903

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D293664	January 1988	Hayakawa et al.
D299330	January 1989	Wallet
D339776	September 1993	Hayakawa et al.
D350513	September 1994	Mehta et al.
D380714	July 1997	Attinello et al.
D381605	July 1997	Dellagrotte
D386456	November 1997	Yukawa
D386730	November 1997	Hubbell, Jr.
D403281	December 1998	Allen et al.
D404694	January 1999	Himuro et al.
D405399	February 1999	Williams
D409533	May 1999	Graas
D416839	November 1999	Heinen et al.
5137068	August 1992	Loidl et al.
5814169	September 1998	Yamaguchi et al.

Other References

Cooper Cobra Radial G/T Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 19. 4/5. Jan. 1998. . Federal Super Steel 621 Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 29. 1/1. Jan., 1998. . Goodyear Eagle VR Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 35. 3/1. Jan., 1998. . Michelin Energy MXV4 Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 49. 2/2. Jan., 1998..

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