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 perspective view thereof.

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:	Fantanzo; Andrea (Akron, OH), Rodak; John P. (Canton, OH), Yamagishi; Naoto (Copley, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/129,483
Filed:	September 14, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/602
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/134-152 ;152/209.1,209.3,209.9,209.16,209.18,209.25,209.27,902

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D301024	May 1989	Himuro et al.
D303363	September 1989	Graas
D303364	September 1989	Graas et al.
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D385516	October 1997	Williams et al.
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D386728	November 1997	Jeong
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D417419	December 1999	Ochi
D419500	January 2000	Edwards

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