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 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 sidewall and the claimed tire tread 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), Regallis; John J. (Akron, OH), Schrader; Christopher G. (Canton, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (Nashville, TN)
Appl. No.:	D/179,972
Filed:	April 17, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/602
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/544,546,583,587,588,592,593,594,595,596,597,600,601,602,603,900 ;152/209.1,209.8,209.9,209.12,209.13,209.18,209.19,209.25,209.28

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Mastercraft Courser Steel Radial Tire, 2002 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2002, p. 45. 2/4.* . Roadmaster Roughneck A/T Tire, 2002 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2002, p. 104, 4/4.* . Sumitomo Serengeti Radial A/T Tire, 2002 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2002, p. 107. 3/5.* . Teknor Apex All Trak Light Truck/Commercial Vehicle Traction Design Tire, 2002 Tread Design Guide, p. 238. 1/2..

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