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 the opposite side perspective view of a tire tread thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is the opposite side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 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:	Weber; Michael Joseph (Mogadore, OH)
Assignee:	The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/133,692
Filed:	December 4, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/514
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/134-152 ;152/209.1,209.3,209.8,209.9,209.11,455,456,902,903,904

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

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Other References

Bridgestone S321 Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 16. 4/3.* . Goodyear Infinitred Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 35. 2/5.* . Mastyercraft M-R 823 Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 46. 3/4.* . 2000 Tread Design Guide, p. 34, Goodyear EAGLE GS-A Tire, (ZR Rated)--B-TL-R-SB-RP-35-40-45-M-RD..

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