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, the opposite side being the same as that shown;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, the opposite side being identical thereto;

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 sidewall, inner bead, and the peripheral boundary between the claimed tire tread and the sidewall depict environmental subject matter that forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Scheifele; Kevin E. (Atwater, OH)
Assignee:	Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (N/A)
Appl. No.:	D/351,174
Filed:	December 1, 2009

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/588
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/568-603,551-556,900-901 ;152/209.1,209.8-209.19,209.25-209.28,DIG.3

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Primary Examiner: Cadmus; Stacia
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Kingsbury; Thomas R.