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 substantially 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;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of a second embodiment thereof, it being understood that the tread pattern is a mirror image of that disclosed in FIGS. 1-4 and is repeated throughout the circumference of the tire tread; and,

FIG. 6 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 FIGS. 2 and 5; the broken lines defining the tire sidewall and inner bead 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:	Lassan; Timothy J. (Kent, OH), Baker; Christopher T. (Peninsula, OH), Queiser; Brian J. (Akron, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/103,303
Filed:	April 13, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/586
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/136-152 ;152/209.1,209.8,209.9,209.11,209.13,209.28,900,902,903

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D349671	August 1994	Seimiya et al.
D349674	August 1994	Seimiya et al.
D352018	November 1994	Robert et al.
D381944	August 1997	Regallis et al.
D390513	February 1998	Guspodin et al.

Other References

Laramie Steel Rider II Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 43. 1/4, Jan. 1998.* . Kumho Roadventure 787 Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 101. 2/1, Jan. 1998..

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