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 reduced scale 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 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:	Kindig; Andrea (Akron, OH), Parker; Jeffrey D. (Akron, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (Nashville, TN)
Appl. No.:	D/172,512
Filed:	December 12, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/579
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/500,501,502,512,520,544,552,579,587,593,602 ;152/209.1,209.11,209.12,209.13,209.18

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