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 broken lines defining the tire 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), Queiser; Brian J. (Akron, OH), Kneidel; Craig E. (North Canton, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/130,561
Filed:	October 4, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/586
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/134-162 ;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

D272998	March 1984	Takehara
D278524	April 1985	Molnar et al.
D283214	April 1986	Sladky
D304166	October 1989	Graas
D319809	September 1991	Manestar
D365056	December 1995	McKisson
D365061	December 1995	Lassan et al.
D370445	June 1996	Wakamatsu et al.
D390516	February 1998	Lassan et al.
D394030	May 1998	Lassan et al.
D415454	October 1999	Blankenship et al.

Other References

Madison All Season SBR Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 44. 4/4, Feb. 1998.* . BFGoodrich Comp T/A VR4 Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, p. 34. 3/4, Jan. 1999.* . Spartan USA ** Plus Premium Touring Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, p. 68. 1/1, Jan. 1999..

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