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 side perspective view thereof.

The broken lines defining the tire sidewall and inner bead 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:	Regallis; John J. (Akron, OH), Johnson; David A. (Wadsworth, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/138,263
Filed:	March 8, 2001

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/601
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/134-152 ;152/209.1,209.9,209.16,209.25,209.27,902,903

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D284363	June 1986	Hinrichsen
D350099	August 1994	Manestar
D351126	October 1994	Manestar
D386132	November 1997	Villamizar et al.
D394031	May 1998	Galante et al.
D413286	August 1999	Umstot et al.
D421731	March 2000	Weber et al.
D440529	April 2001	Lassan et al.
4690189	September 1987	Bradisse et al.
5316062	May 1994	Lurois
5361816	November 1994	Hitzky

Other References

Kelly-Springfield Armorsteel KGL Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 144. 2/3.* . Ohio Machine HP 514 High Performance Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 1999, p. 226. 4/4.* . Eagle RS-A Tire, Goodyear Performance Tire Brochure #700-862-918-051, Oct. 1995..

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