Tire tread

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread showing our new design, it being understood that the pattern repeats uniformly throughout the circumference of the tread;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof, the opposite side elevational view being identical thereto; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view.

In the drawings, the broken lines defining the inner bead of the sidewall and the peripheral boundary between the tire tread and the 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:	Le; Phuoc Thuan (Attert, BE)
Assignee:	The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/123,679
Filed:	May 22, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/600
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

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Other References

Marshal 791 Touring A/S Tire, Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 46. 1/4.* . Federal Maha Steel 327 Tire, Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 93. 3/4.* . Maxxis Bravo MA-752 Tire, Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 106. 2/4.* . Michelin XRV Tire, Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 107. 4/5.* . Michelin XDA2 Tire, Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 150. 3/1..

Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Wheeler; David E.