Tire tread

Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a tire tread showing my 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;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the left side thereof; and,

FIG. 5 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:	Allison; William B. (Cuyahoga Falls, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/133,083
Filed:	November 21, 2000

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	118635	Feb 11, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/544; D12/564
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/134-152 ;152/209.1,209.8,209.9,209.11,209.12,209.13,209.28,900,901,902,903

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

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Other References

Co-Op country Squire RT Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, p. 85 4/2, Jan. 1999.* . Dayton Daytona Stag XT Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, p. 89. 1/5, Jan. 1999..

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