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, the rear elevational view being identical thereto;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view 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:	Regallis; John J. (Akron, OH), Schrader; Christopher G. (North Canton, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (N/A)
Appl. No.:	D/295,122
Filed:	September 21, 2007

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/583
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/500-502,568,574,578,582-585,602-604,900,901 ;D21/563,779 ;152/209.1,209.18,209.19,209.21-209.25,209.27

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Primary Examiner: Veynar; Caron
Assistant Examiner: Rademaker; Garth
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Kingsbury; Thomas R.