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 of the right side thereof, the opposite side being identical thereto; and,

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 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), Lassan; Timothy J. (Kent, OH), Regallis; John J. (Akron, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (Nashville, TN)
Appl. No.:	D/224,658
Filed:	March 4, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/600
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/513,544,545,551,554,555,564,565,579,580,586,588,589,590,591,600,601,900 ;152/209.1,201.9,209.18,209.25

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Gillette Accelerator G/T With UNI-T Tire, 2004 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2004, p. 26. 3/1. cited by examiner . Monarch Road Hugger Radial G/T Tire, 2004 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2004, p. 43. 2/3. cited by examiner . Sears Bridgestone Dueler DLT Tire, 2004 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2004, p. 98, 3/2. cited by examiner.

Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Krogh; Timothy R.