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:	Fierro; Anthony John (Uniontown, OH), Hindi; Rick Mike (Akron, OH), Garber; Gary Bruce (North Canton, OH)
Assignee:	The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/115,547
Filed:	December 16, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/595
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/138-152 ;152/209.1,209.8,209.9,209.11,209.13,209.28,900,901,902,903

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

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Other References

Goodyear Eagle LS Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 36. 2/5, Feb. 1997. . Hankook Mileage Plus 845 Tire, 1997 Tread Design Guide, p. 39. 2/4. Feb. 1997. . Brunswick All Season SR4 Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 16. 2/5, Jan. 1998. . Dunlop G/T Qualifier S 6 Rib Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 26. 1/4, Jan. 1998. . Madison SR4 Premium A/S Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 44. 4/1, Jan. 1998. . National XT Commando Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 110. 4/2, Feb. 1997..

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