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 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), Regallis; John J. (Akron, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/126,921
Filed:	July 26, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/579
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

D283699	May 1986	Candiliotis
D303645	September 1989	Demaret et al.
D362211	September 1995	Lassan et al.
D370445	June 1996	Wakamatsu et al.
D387713	December 1997	Lassan et al.
D387715	December 1997	Miller et al.
D390516	February 1998	Lassan et al.
D399796	October 1998	Cho et al.
D402940	December 1998	McKisson et al.
D419118	January 2000	Lassan et al.
6105643	August 2000	Rohweder et al.

Other References

Regul Questa and Questa Metric Tire, Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 60. 2/1 & 2/2.* . Cavalier A/P Tire, Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 84. 3/4.* . Dayton Daytona Stag LT Tire, Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 89. 1/2.* . Lee Ridge Runner Radial APR Tire, Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 103. 3/4.* . Republic Trail Rebel Radial II Tire, Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 113. 4/2..

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