Tire tread

Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a tire tread showing my new design, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated throughout the circumference of the tire tread;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view; and,

FIG. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevational view thereof.

The broken lines defining the tire sidewall, inner bead, and the peripheral boundary between the claimed tire tread and sidewall are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

In the drawings, the dark stippled surface shading represents the recessed portion of the tread grooves, having the depth shown at the top and bottom of FIG. 2.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a tire tread, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Dumigan; Keith A. (Akron, OH), Byrne; Francis (Medina, OH), Himuro; Yasuo (Fachskawa, JP), Rodak; John P. (Canton, OH), Spragg; David C. (Hudson, OH), Svenson; Andrew (Wadsworth, OH), Stuckey; Jon I. (Louisville, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (Nashville, TN)
Appl. No.:	D/235,757
Filed:	August 5, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/516
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/505,509,512,514-524,526-532 ;152/209.1,209.8,455

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M.