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; and,

FIG. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary side perspective view thereof.

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:	Guspodin; James G. (Akron, OH), Fantanzo; Andrea (Akron, OH), Reep; David M. (Copley, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone Research Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/135,958
Filed:	January 22, 2001

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	129866	Sep 22, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/579; D12/602
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/134-152 ;152/209.1,209.9,209.12,209.13,209.19,209.22,209.25

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Other References

Firestone Steeltex Radial 23 Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, Feb. 1998, p. 94. 2/5.* . Starfire Bronco STD Radial LT Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, Feb. 1998, p. 118. 4/5.* . Bridgestone VMTS V-Steel M-Traction S Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, Feb. 1998, p. 170. 3/3..

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