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:	Seifert; Shelley E. (Akron, OH), Regallis; John J. (Akron, OH), Buxton; Todd (Barberton, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/134,185
Filed:	December 15, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/595
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/134-152 ;152/209.1,209.9,209.16,209.25,209.27,902,903

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D344052	February 1994	Attinello et al.
D344478	February 1994	Consolacion et al.
D369768	May 1996	Wakamatsu et al.
D380183	June 1997	Matsuda et al.
D381606	July 1997	Graas et al.
D381944	August 1997	Regallis et al.
D390519	February 1998	White et al.
D394029	May 1998	Gillard et al.
D403994	January 1999	Williams et al.
D412471	August 1999	Downey et al.
D417420	December 1999	Villamizar et al.
D429667	August 2000	Fierro et al.

Other References

Atlas Pacemark Metric Radial Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 12. 3/1.* . Bridgestone Potenza RE92 Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 14. 4/1.* . Falken SN-813 Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 29. 1/3.* . Bridgestone Potenza RE92 Tire, Costco Tire Brochure#50308, 3/98.* . Specification Sheet for Firestone Firehawk GTA/GTA02 All-Season High Performance Radial Tires. . Speciafcation Sheet fro Bridgestone Potenza RE92 Tires..

Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Kingsbury; Thomas R.