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 a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a reduced side elevational view thereof, the opposite side elevational view being identical thereto; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view.

In the drawings, the broken lines defining the sidewall and inner bead of the tire 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 Butterworth (Cuyahoga Falls, OH), Blackiston, III; Paul Keyser (Massillon, OH)
Assignee:	The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/142,209
Filed:	May 18, 2001

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/579; D12/580
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/512,513,544,545,557,558,563,579,580,593,602,901 ;152/209.1,209.9,209.12,209.13,209.22,209.28

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Centennial Canyon Climber RV Radial Tire, 2000 Tread Design Guide, 1/200, p. 81. 3/5.* . Goodyear Unisteel G133 & G181 Tires, Tire, 2000 Tread Design Guide, 1/200, p. 92. 3/2 & 3/3.* . Goodyear Unisteel G124 Tire, 2000 Tread Design Guide, 1/200, p. 223. 1/3.* . Hercules Drive Master Over The Road Drive Wheel Tire, 2000 Tread Design Guide, 1/200, p. 227. 1/4..

Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: King; David L.