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:	Guspodin; James G. (Akron, OH), Reep; David M. (Copley, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/133,786
Filed:	December 7, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/579
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/134-152 ;152/209.1,209.8,209.12,209.16,209.28,902,903

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D303363	September 1989	Graas
D303364	September 1989	Graas et al.
D319994	September 1991	Manestar et al.
5078190	January 1992	Wissbrock et al.
D337978	August 1993	Himuro et al.
D340436	October 1993	Baus
D342706	December 1993	Wise
5343914	September 1994	Wako
D354467	January 1995	Wallet et al.
D383716	September 1997	Brown et al.
D384309	September 1997	Heinen
D386470	November 1997	Scheuren et al.
D430834	September 2000	Allison
D431214	September 2000	Allison

Other References

Co-Op Country Squire RT Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, p. 85 4/2.* . Dayton Daytona Stag XT Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, p. 89. 1/5.* . Firestone Steeltex Radial 23 Degree Tire, 1999 Tread Design Guide, p. 94. 4/1..

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