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:	Fantanzo; Andrea (Akron, OH), Guspodin; James G. (Akron, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/126,742
Filed:	July 21, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/589
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/134-152 ;152/209.1,209.3,209.9,209.13,209.16,209.28

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D301855	June 1989	Ono
D310056	August 1990	Martin et al.
D329218	September 1992	Ohtsu
D368057	March 1996	Shirai et al.
D368687	April 1996	Hayashi
D388375	December 1997	Harpes et al.
D398890	September 1998	Harpes et al.
D415451	October 1999	Weber et al.
D415454	October 1999	Blankenship et al.
D422246	April 2000	Fierro et al.

Other References

Sears Dunlop Touring LT Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, p. 114. 4/2, Jan. 1999..

Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Kingsbury; Thomas R. Sand; Michael