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), Robinson; Timothy F. (North Canton, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/098,485
Filed:	December 30, 1998

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/601
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/134-152 ;152/209.1,209.8,209.9,209.11,209.12,209.13,209.28,900,901,902,903

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D279465	July 1985	Nishio et al.
D328267	July 1992	Constant
D344052	February 1994	Attinello et al.
D367453	February 1996	Consolacion
D384308	September 1997	Heinen
D387715	December 1997	Miller et al.
D387716	December 1997	Miller et al.
D388375	December 1997	Harpes et al.
D388377	December 1997	Miller et al.
D390518	February 1998	White et al.
D390820	February 1998	Guspodin et al.
D403994	January 1999	Williams

Other References

Laramie Ltd Sabre XJ40 TR Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 43. 3/1, Jan. 1998..

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