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:	Dumigan; Keith A. (Akron, OH), Baker; Christopher T. (Peninsula, OH), Guspodin; James G. (Akron, OH), Beutler; Elizabeth M. (Monroe Falls, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/126,203
Filed:	July 11, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/601
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/134-152 ;152/209.1,209.9,209.12,209.22,209.25

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D344052	February 1994	Attinello et al.
D369768	May 1996	Wakamatsu et al.
D379955	June 1997	Slingluff et al.
D386727	November 1997	Sugimoto
D398891	September 1998	McKisson
D398892	September 1998	Williams
D400136	October 1998	Heinen et al.
D407678	April 1999	Dixon et al.
D417420	December 1999	Villamizar et al.

Other References

Dunlop Graspic HS2 Tire, Tread Design Guide, Dec. 1999, p. 27. 1/3..

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