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.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Miller; Stuart A. (Clinton, OH), Kindig; Andrea (Akron, OH), Harris; Bradley Jameyson (New London, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (Nashville, TN)
Appl. No.:	D/216,714
Filed:	November 8, 2004

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/574
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/507,511,512,513,539,543,544,545,574,578,579,580,900 ;152/209.1,209.12,209.28

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Other References

Hoosier Quick Time Tire, 2004 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2004, p. 32. 2/2. cited by examiner . Marshal Winter KWA02Tire, 2004 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2004, p. 128. 3/1. cited by examiner . Michelin X One XDA Tire, 2004 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2004, p. 131. 2/4. cited by examiner . Firestone Rear Wheel Bridgestone AG Mower M40B Tire, 2004 Tread Design Guide, Jan. 2004, p. 181. 3/3. cited by examiner.

Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M.