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/126,743
Filed:	July 21, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/586
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

D310056	August 1990	Martin et al.
D328267	July 1992	Constant
D329218	September 1992	Ohtsu
D379954	June 1997	Matsuda et al.
D388375	December 1997	Harpes et al.
D397653	September 1998	Heinen
D397654	September 1998	Heinen
D410600	June 1999	Matsuda
D418454	January 2000	Himuro et al.
D421733	March 2000	Guspodin et al.
D421943	March 2000	Fierro et al.
6123130	September 2000	Himuro et al.

Other References

Centennial Canyon Climber A/W Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 84. 3/5, Feb. 1998.* . Kumho Power Grip 749P Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, p. 43. 4/4, Jan. 1999..

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